Inspection Procedure 1

Inspection Procedure 1: Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control Switch does not Function. [Vehicles without MMCS]

CAUTION: Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the power supply circuit, the ground circuit and the communication circuit are normal.

Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control Switch Circuit (Part 1):

Steering Wheel Audio Remote Control Switch Circuit (Part 2):

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The power supply circuit to the steering remote control switch, the steering remote control switch, the radio and CD player or CD changer, or the clock spring may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of steering remote control switch
- Malfunctions of radio and CD player or CD changer
- Malfunction of the clock spring
- Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB992006: Extra Fine Probe
- 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

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list.

Check whether the service data below are normal.

1. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
2. Operate each switch of the steering remote control. Check whether the normal conditions listed below are displayed.






OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Replace the radio and CD player or CD changer.

NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the remote controlled radio switch.

Remove the remote controlled radio switch. Then check continuity between the switch terminals.






Q: Is the remote controlled radio switch in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Replace the remote controlled radio switch.

STEP 3. Check clock spring connector C-204 and C-205 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are clock spring connector C-204 and C-205 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to general (electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. The steering remote control switch should work normally.

STEP 4. Check the clock spring.

Check whether the clock spring is in good condition (Refer to SRS Air bag module and clock spring).

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 5.

NO : Replace the clock spring.

STEP 5. Check radio and CD player or CD changer connector C-104 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is radio and CD player or CD changer connector C-104 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 6.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to general (electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. The steering remote control switch should work normally.

STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between radio and CD player or CD changer connector C-104 (terminal 22, 32) and clock spring connector C-205 (terminal 2, 3).

- Check the communication lines for open or short circuit.

Q: Is the wiring harness between radio and CD player or CD changer connector C-104 (terminal 22, 32) and clock spring connector C-205 (terminal 2, 3) in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 7.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.

STEP 7. Check steering remote control switch connector C-202 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is steering remote control switch connector C-202 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 8.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to general (electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. The steering remote control switch should work normally.

STEP 8. Check the wiring harness between steering remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 2, 4) and clock spring connector C-204 (terminal 5, 4).

- Check the communication lines for open or short circuit.

Q: Is the wiring harness between steering remote control switch connector C-202 (terminal 2, 4) and clock spring connector C-204 (terminal 5, 4) in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 9.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.

STEP 9. Retest the system

Check whether you can operate the radio and CD player or the CD changer by using the steering remote control.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to general (body and chassis), How to use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction).

NO : Replace the radio and CD player or CD changer.