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Inspection Procedure N-3




INSPECTION PROCEDURE N-3: ETACS-ECU does not receive one of signals from the door lock actuators.


























CIRCUIT OPERATION

The ETACS-ECU operates the following functions or systems according to signal from the door lock actuator:

- Central door locking system
- Ignition key reminder tone alarm
- Keyless entry system
- Dome light[ door lock actuator (LH)]

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

If the signal is not normal, the functions or systems described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" do not work normally.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

- The door lock actuator may be defective
- The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector
- The ETACS-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
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

STEP 1. Check the input signal (by using the pulse check mode of the monitor).

Check the input signals from the door lock actuators.

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 the scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect SWS monitor How to Connect SWS Monitor."
(2)Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "Pulse check."

.....Select "Interactive Diagnosis."

.....Select "System select."

.....Select "SWS."

.....Select "Pulse Checking."
(3)Check that scan tool MB991958 sounds.

Q. When the door lock actuators are operated, does the scan tool MB991958 sound?

When the door lock actuator (LH) is operated, the scan tool MB991958 does not sound. : Go to Step 2.

When the door lock actuator (RH) is operated, the scan tool MB991958 does not sound. : Go to Step 8.

STEP 2. Check door lock actuator (LH) connector E-11 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.





Q. Is door lock actuator (LH) connector E-11 in good condition?

YES Go to Step 3.

NO Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Harness Connector Inspection. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (LH) should be normal.

STEP 3. Check the door lock actuator (LH).





Disconnect door lock actuator (LH) connector E-11. Then check continuity between the terminals. Door Handle and Latch Inspection.





Q. Is the door lock actuator (LH) in good condition?

YES Go to Step 4.

NO Replace the door lock actuator (LH). If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (LH) should be normal.

STEP 4. Check the ground circuit to the door lock actuator (LH). Measure the resistance at door lock actuator (LH) connector E-11.





(1)Disconnect door lock actuator (LH) connector E-11 and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector.





(2)Measure the resistance value between terminal 1 and ground.

- The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.

Q. Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?

YES Go to Step 6.

NO Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between door lock actuator (LH) connector E-11 (terminal 1) and ground.

- Check the ground wire for open circuit.









NOTE:
Also check intermediate connector C-25 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-25 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in Harness Connector Inspection Harness Connector Inspection.

Q. Is the wiring harness between door lock actuator (LH) connector E-11 (terminal 1) and ground in good condition?

YES No action is necessary and testing is complete.

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. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (LH) should be normal.

STEP 6. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-219 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.





Q. Is ETACS-ECU connector C-219 in good condition?

YES Go to Step 7.

NO Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Harness Connector Inspection. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (LH) should be normal.

STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between door lock actuator (LH) connector E-11 (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-219 (terminal 36).

- Check the communication lines for open circuit and short circuit.













NOTE:
Also check intermediate connector C-25 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-25 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in Harness Connector Inspection Harness Connector Inspection.

Q. Is the wiring harness between door lock actuator (LH) connector E-11 (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-219 (terminal 36) in good condition?

YES Replace the ETACS-ECU. When the ETACS-ECU is replaced, register the encrypted code. Immobilizer System. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (LH) should be normal.

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. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (LH) should be normal.

STEP 8. Check door lock actuator (RH) connector E-05 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.





Q. Is door lock actuator (RH) connector E-05 in good condition?

YES Go to Step 9.

NO Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Harness Connector Inspection. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (RH) should be normal.

STEP 9. Check the door lock actuator (RH).





Disconnect door lock actuator (RH) connector E-05. Then check continuity between the terminals. Door Handle and Latch Inspection.





Q. Is the door lock actuator (RH) in good condition?

YES Go to Step 10.

NO Replace the door lock actuator (RH). If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (RH) should be normal.

STEP 10. Check the ground circuit to the door lock actuator (RH). Measure the resistance at door lock actuator (RH) connector E-05.





(1)Disconnect door lock actuator (RH) connector E-05 and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector.





(2)Measure the resistance value between terminal 3 and ground.

- The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.

Q. Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?

YES Go to Step 12.

NO Go to Step 11.

STEP 11. Check the wiring harness between door lock actuator (RH) connector E-05 (terminal 3) and ground.

- Check the ground wire for open circuit.









NOTE:
Also check intermediate connector C-09 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-09 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in Harness Connector Inspection Harness Connector Inspection.

Q. Is the wiring harness between door lock actuator (RH) connector E-05 (terminal 3) and ground in good condition?

YES No action is necessary and testing is complete.

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. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (RH) should be normal.

STEP 12. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-219 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.





Q. Is ETACS-ECU connector C-219 in good condition?

YES Go to Step 13.

NO Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Harness Connector Inspection. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (RH) should be normal.

STEP 13. Check the wiring harness between door lock actuator (RH) connector E-05 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-219 (terminal 43).

- Check the communication lines for open circuit and short circuit.













NOTE:
Also check intermediate connector C-09 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-09 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in Harness Connector Inspection Harness Connector Inspection.

Q. Is the wiring harness between door lock actuator (RH) connector E-05 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-219 (terminal 43) in good condition?

YES Replace the ETACS-ECU. When the ETACS-ECU is replaced, register the encrypted code. Immobilizer System. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (RH) should be normal.

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. If the functions described in "CIRCUIT OPERATION" work normally, the input signal from the door lock actuator (RH) should be normal.

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