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DTC C1000: Abnormality in stop light switch circuit








CAUTION
^ If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect DTC may be set. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
^ Whenever ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.


CIRCUIT OPERATION
ETACS-ECU sends the ON signal generated when the brake pedal is depressed and OFF signal generated when it is released to ABS-ECU via the CAN bus lines.

DTC SET CONDITIONS
This DTC is set in the following case.
^ When the vehicle has run for a long time with the stop light switch turned ON.
^ When the OFF status of the stop light switch does not match the vehicle attitude

PROBABLE CAUSES
^ Improper adjustment of stop light switch installation position
^ Malfunction of the stop light switch
^ Damaged wiring harness and connectors
^ Malfunction of ETACS-ECU
^ ABS-ECU malfunction

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
^ MB991974: ABS check harness

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics
Use scan tool to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Repair the CAN bus lines. On completion, go to Step 2.

STEP 2. DTC recheck after resetting CAN bus lines

Q: Is DTC C1000 set?
YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: The procedure is complete.

STEP 3. Battery check

Q: Is the battery in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Charge or replace the battery, and go to Step 17.

STEP 4. Stoplight operation check
Check the stoplight operation when the brake pedal is depressed. Check that the stoplight illuminates when the brake pedal is depressed and that it goes out when the brake pedal is released.
OK:
When the brake pedal is released: OFF
When the brake pedal is depressed: Illuminates

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 18.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check stoplight switch installation

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 6.
NO: Install the stop light switch correctly. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 6. Stop light switch continuity check





1) Remove the stop light switch.
2) Connect the circuit tester (ohms range) to the stop light switch connector terminals No.1 and 2.
3) When no continuity is detected with the plunger pressed from the edge of the outer case by the dimension shown in the figure and when continuity is detected with the plunger released, the stop light switch is in good condition.

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 7.
NO: Replace the stop light switch. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 7. ETACS-ECU fuse No.2 check

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 12.
NO: Go to Step 8.

STEP 8. Connector check: C-304 ETACS-ECU connector, C-312 ETACS-ECU connector, C-32 stoplight switch connector, C-39 Intermediate connector, C-38 joint connector, D-11 Intermediate connector, D-14 Intermediate connector, F-23 Intermediate connector, F-06 rear combination light (stoplight: RH) connector, F-20 rear combination light (stoplight: LH) connector, F-10 high-mounted stoplight connector

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 9.
NO: Repair the damaged connector, and then replace fuse No.2. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 9. Resistance measurement at C-32 stoplight switch connector
1) Disconnect C-32 stoplight switch connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
2) Disconnect C-312 ETACS-ECU connector and C-38 joint connector.
3) Measure the resistance between the terminal No.1 and the body ground.
OK: No continuity

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 10.
NO: A short circuit may be present in the wiring harness between C-38 joint connector terminal No.10 and C-32 stoplight switch connector terminal No.1 or between C-312 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.16 and C-32 stoplight switch connector terminal No.1. Repair the wiring harness if necessary, and then replace fuse No.2. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 10. Resistance measurement at C-32 stoplight switch connector
1) Disconnect C-32 stoplight switch connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
2) Disconnect C-304 ETACS-ECU connector.
3) Measure the resistance between the terminal No.2 and the body ground.
OK: No continuity

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 11.
NO: A short circuit may be present in the wiring harness between C-304 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.1 and C-32 stoplight switch connector terminal No.2. Repair the wiring harness if necessary, and then replace fuse No.2. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 11. Resistance measurement at C-38 joint connector
1) Disconnect C-38 joint connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
2) Disconnect F-06 rear combination light (stoplight: RH) connector, F-20 rear combination light (stoplight: LH) connector, F-10 high-mounted stoplight connector.
3) Measure the resistance between the terminal No.10 and the body ground.
OK: No continuity

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Replace fuse No.2. Then go to Step 21.
NO: A short circuit may be present in the wiring harness between C-38 joint connector terminal No.10 and F-06 rear combination light (stoplight: RH) connector terminal No.4 or between C-38 joint connector terminal No.10 and F-20 rear combination light (stoplight: LH) connector terminal No.4 or between C-38 joint connector terminal No.10 and F-10 high-mounted stoplight connector terminal No.1. Repair the wiring harness if necessary, and then replace fuse No.2. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 12. Connector check: C-304 ETACS-ECU connector

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 13.
NO: Repair the damaged connector. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 13. Measure the voltage at the C-304 ETACS-ECU connector.

CAUTION
Measure while the brake pedal is not depressed.


Measure the voltage between terminal No.1 and the body ground by backprobing.
OK: Battery positive voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 14.
NO: Replace the ETACS-ECU. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 14. Connector check: C-32 Stoplight switch connector

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 15.
NO: Repair the damaged connector. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 15. Measure the voltage at C-32 stoplight switch connector.
1) Disconnect C-32 stoplight switch connector, and measure the voltage at harness connector side.
2) Measure the voltage between the terminal No.2 and the body ground.
OK: Battery positive voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 16.
NO: An open circuit may be present in the wiring harness between C-304 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No. 1 and C-32 stoplight switch connector terminal No. 2. Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 16. Connector check: C-38 joint connector

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 17.
NO: Repair the damaged connector. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 17. Voltage measurement at C-38 joint connector

CAUTION
Measure while the brake pedal is depressed.


1) Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
2) Measure the voltage between the terminal No.2 and the body ground.
OK: Battery positive voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 18.
NO: An open circuit may be present in the wiring harness between C-38 joint connector terminal No.10 and C-32 stoplight switch connector terminal No.1. Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 18. Connector check: C-312 ETACS-ECU connector

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 19.
NO: Repair the damaged connector. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 19. Measure the voltage at the C-312 ETACS-ECU connector.
1) Measure by backprobing without disconnecting the connector.
2) Measure the voltage between the terminal No.16 and the body ground.
OK:
When the brake pedal is released: 1 V or less
When the brake pedal is depressed: Battery positive voltage

Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 20.
NO: An open circuit may be present in the wiring harness between C-312 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No.16 and C-32 stoplight switch connector terminal No.1. Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step 21.

STEP 20. Check whether the DTC is reset.

Q: Is DTC 1000 set?
YES: Replace the ABS-ECU. Then go to Step 21.
NO: Intermittent malfunction.

STEP 21. Check whether the DTC is reset.

Q: Is DTC 1000 set?
YES: Return to Step 1.
NO: The procedure is complete.