Inspection Procedure J-3

Headlight and Taillight: Headlights (high-beam) do not illuminate normally.

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."

Headlight Relay (High-Beam) Circuit:

CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the dimmer switch is turned on, the column switch sends a signal to the front-ECU. Then the front-ECU switches the headlights from low-beam to high beam or vice versa.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the headlights (high beam) do not illuminate normally, the column switch or the front-ECU may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Trouble in input signal system
- The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector
- The front-ECU may be defective

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB992006: Extra Fine Probe
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991911: M.U.T.-III Main Harness B
- MB991813: SWS monitor kit
- MB991806: SWS monitor cartridge
- MB991812: SWS monitor harness (for column-ECU)
- MB991922: Probe harness

STEP 1. Use scan tool MB991958 to select "ECU COMM Check" on the SWS monitor display.
Check the following ECUs:
- Column-ECU
- Front-ECU

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 MB991911 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."
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
3. Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "ECU COMM Check."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "SWS MONITOR."
e. Select "ECU COMM Check."

4. Scan tool MB991958 should show "OK" on the "ECU COMM Check" menus for both the "COLUMN ECU" and the "FRONT ECU" menus.

Q: Is "OK" displayed on both the "COLUMN ECU" and "FRONT ECU" menus?

YES <"OK" are displayed for all the items> : Go to Step 2.

NO <"NG" is displayed on the "COLUMN ECU" menu> : Refer to Inspection Procedure A-2 "Communication with the column switch (column-ECU) is not possible."

NO <"NG" is displayed on the "FRONT ECU" menu> : Refer to Inspection Procedure A-4 "Communication with the front-ECU is not possible."

STEP 2. Check the input signal by using "FUNCTION DIAG." menu of the SWS monitor.
Check the input signals from the following switches:
- Ignition switch: ON
- Lighting switch: HEAD
- Dimmer switch: ON




1. Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "HEADLIGHT HI."
a. Select "Interactive Diagnosis."
b. Select "System select."
c. Select "SWS."
d. Select "SWS MONITOR."
e. Select "Function Diag."
f. Select "LIGHTING."
g. Select "HEADLIGHT HI."




2. Check that normal conditions are displayed on the items described in the table.

Q: Are normal conditions displayed on the "HEADLIGHT SW", "DIMMER SW", "H/L AUTO-CUT" and "FRONT ECU ACK"?

YES : Replace the front-ECU. Verify that the headlights (high-beam) illuminate normally.

NO : Refer to Inspection Procedure N-6 "The ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the headlight switch."

NO : Refer to Inspection Procedure N-6 "The ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the dimmer switch."

NO : Refer to Inspection Procedure J-8 "Headlight automatic shutdown function does not work normally."

NO : Replace the front-ECU. Verify that the headlights (high-beam) illuminate normally.