Inspection Procedure G-5

Windshield Wiper and Washer: Windshield Intermittent Wiper Interval can not be Adjusted by Means of Windshield Intermittent Wiper Interval Adjusting Knob.

Windshield Intermittent Wiper Interval Adjusting Knob Input Signal:

NOTE: This troubleshooting procedure requires the use of scan tool MB991958 and SWS monitor kit MB991813. For details on how to use the SWS monitor, refer to "How to use SWS monitor." How To Use SWS Monitor

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the windshield intermittent wiper interval is not changed by operating the windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting knob or according to the vehicle speed, the column switch, the ETACS-ECU or the front-ECU may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The column switch (windshield wiper and washer switch) may be defective
- The ETACS-ECU may be defective
- The front-ECU may be defective
- The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicles communication interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: MUT-III USB cable
- MB991911: MUT-III Main harness B
- MB991813: SWS monitor kit
- MB991806: SWS monitor cartridge
- MB991812: SWS monitor harness (for column-ECU)
- MB991922: Probe harness

Check the input signal by using "FUNCTION DIAG." menu of the SWS monitor.
Set each switch to the following condition to check input signals from the windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting knob:
- Ignition switch: ACC
- Windshield wiper switch: INT

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958. Connect special tool MB991910 before connecting special tool MB991812. Be sure to connect special tool MB991806 after turning on special tool MB991824.







1. Connect the special tool. Refer to "How to connect SWS monitor." How to Connect SWS Monitor
2. Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "F.WIPER INT."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "SWS MONITOR."
e. Select "Function Diag."
f. Select "WIPER."
g. Select "F.WIPER INT."




3. Check that normal conditions are displayed for the items described in the table.

NOTE: Also check that the windshield wiper interval changes smoothly when the variable intermittent wiper control switch is rotated from "SLOW" to "FAST" position.

Q: Does the value change within the normal range when the windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting knob is rotated?

YES: Replace the front-ECU. Check that the windshield intermittent wiper interval changes according to the vehicle speed or while the windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting knob is rotated.

NO: Refer to Inspection Procedure O-9 "ETACS-ECU does not receive a signal from the windshield intermittent wiper interval adjusting knob."