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B16A4

DTC B16A4: Blown turn-signal light (RH) bulb

DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
When the right bulb of turn-signal light is blown, the ETACS-ECU sets DTC B16A4.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The ETACS-ECU sets DTC B16A4 under the following conditions.
- If there is a malfunction to the right turn-signal light bulb, the blown right bulb counter counts once when the illumination of hazard or turn-signal light (right side) is attempted.
- If the blown right bulb counter reaches "3," the DTC B16A4 is set.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of turn-signal light bulb (right side)
- Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

STEP 1. Bulb check.

Check whether the bulb of turn-signal light which does not illuminate is normal.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Replace the bulb of turn-signal light which does not illuminate.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, Check whether the diagnostic trouble code is reset.

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.




1. Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect scan tool." Scan Tool Connecting
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Erase the DTC.
4. Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
5. Check if DTC is set.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU.

NO : The procedure is complete.