Diagnostic Item 16

DIAGNOSTIC ITEM 16: Diagnose when the scan tool cannot receive the data sent by steering wheel sensor.

CAUTION: When servicing a CAN bus line, ground yourself by touching a metal object such as an unpainted water pipe. If you fail to do so, a component connected to the CAN bus line may be damaged.

Eclipse:

Eclipse Spyder (Part 1):

Eclipse Spyder (Part 2):

FUNCTION
The diagnostic result demonstrates that "the scan tool cannot receive the sent data from the steering wheel sensor" when the scan tool MB991958 checks the periodically sent data from each ECU and cannot receive the steering wheel sensor data only.

TROUBLE JUDGEMENT CONDITIONS
Scan tool MB991958 judges the trouble when the periodically sent data from steering wheel sensor cannot be received and sent.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The wiring harness may be defective [open circuit between steering wheel sensor and joint connector (3)]
- The connector may be defective [poor connection of joint connector (3) or steering wheel sensor connector]
- Power supply circuit malfunction of the steering wheel sensor
- The steering wheel sensor may be defective

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB992006: Extra fine probe

STEP 1. Check joint connector (3) C-03 and steering wheel sensor connector C-312 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.










CAUTION: The strand end of the twisted wire should be within 10 cm (4.0 inches) from the connector.







Check the joint connector at the wiring harness side for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector, and also check the short pin behind the connector for corrosion, deformation and delamination.

Q: Are joint connector (3) C-03 and steering wheel sensor connector C-312 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Repair the damaged parts. Replace the joint connector as necessary.

STEP 2. Check the CAN bus lines joint connector (3) and the steering wheel sensor. Measure the resistance between joint connector (3) C-03 and steering wheel sensor connector C-312.










CAUTION:
- A digital multimeter should be used.
- The test wiring harness should be used.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect joint connector (3) C-03 and steering wheel sensor connector C-312, and measure the resistance between the wiring harness side connector of steering wheel sensor connector C-312 and joint connector (3) C-03.







3. Measure the resistance between joint connector (3) C-03 (terminal 2) and steering wheel sensor connector C-312 (terminal 3).

OK: 2 ohms or less







4. Measure the resistance between joint connector (3) C-03 (terminal 13) and steering wheel sensor connector C-312 (terminal 4).

OK: 2 ohms or less

CAUTION: Strictly observe the specified wiring harness repair procedure.

Q : Do all the resistances measure 2 ohms or less?

YES : Diagnose the tire pressure monitoring system. Refer to TCL/ASC Diagnosis - Symptom procedures, Steering wheel sensor power supply circuit system. Inspection Procedure 4: Steering Wheel Sensor Power Supply Circuit System

NO : Repair the wiring harness between joint connector (3) C-03 and the steering wheel sensor connector C-312.