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Part 2




DIAGNOSTIC ITEM 4: Diagnose shorts in the ground to CAN-C bus line. (Continued)

STEP 10. Check the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN3) C-124 and shift lever connector C-49 for a short to ground. Measure the resistance at joint connector (CAN3) C-124.

CAUTION:
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

CAUTION:
A digital multimeter should be used. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

CAUTION:
The test wiring harness should be used. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

(1)Disconnect joint connector (CAN3), and measure the resistance at the wiring harness side of joint connector (CAN3).





(2)Measure the resistance between joint connector (CAN3) terminal 7 and body ground.
OK: 1 kohms or more






(3)Measure the resistance between joint connector (CAN3) terminal 18 and body ground.
OK: 1 kohms or more

Q. Do all the resistances measure 1 kohms or more?

YES Go to Step 11.

NO Go to Step 22.

STEP 11. Check the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN4) A-55 and ECM connector B-109 [RALLIART] for a short to ground. Measure the resistance at joint connector (CAN4) A-55.

CAUTION:
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

CAUTION:
A digital multimeter should be used. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

CAUTION:
The test wiring harness should be used. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

(1)Disconnect joint connector (CAN4), and measure the resistance at the wiring harness side of joint connector (CAN4).





(2)Measure the resistance between joint connector (CAN4) terminal 6 and body ground.
OK: 1 kohms or more






(3)Measure the resistance between joint connector (CAN4) terminal 19 and body ground.
OK: 1 kohms or more

Q. Do all the resistances measure 1 kohms or more?

YES Go to Step 12.

NO Go to Step 20.

STEP 12. Check the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN4) A-55 and transaxle assembly (TC-SST-ECU) connector B-120 for a short to ground. Measure the resistance at joint connector (CAN4) A-55.

CAUTION:
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

CAUTION:
A digital multimeter should be used. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

CAUTION:
The test wiring harness should be used. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

(1)Disconnect joint connector (CAN4), and measure the resistance at the wiring harness side of joint connector (CAN4).





(2)Measure the resistance between joint connector (CAN4) terminal 7 and body ground.
OK: 1 kohms or more






(3)Measure the resistance between joint connector (CAN4) terminal 20 and body ground.
OK: 1 kohms or more

Q. Do all the resistances measure 1 kohms or more?

YES Go to Step 13.

NO Go to Step 23.

STEP 13. Check the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN3) C-124 and joint connector (CAN2) C-05 for a short to ground. Measure the resistance at joint connector (CAN3) C-124.

CAUTION:
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

CAUTION:
A digital multimeter should be used. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

CAUTION:
The test wiring harness should be used. For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

(1)Disconnect joint connector (CAN3), and measure the resistance at the wiring harness side of joint connector (CAN3).





(2)Measure the resistance between joint connector (CAN3) terminal 11 and body ground.
OK: 1 kohms or more






(3)Measure the resistance between joint connector (CAN3) terminal 22 and body ground.
OK: 1 kohms or more

Q. Do all the resistances measure 1 kohms or more?

YES Check intermediate connector A-54, and repair if necessary. If the intermediate connector is in good condition, repair the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN3) C-124 and joint connector (CAN4) A-55.

NO Check intermediate connector C-127, and repair if necessary. If the intermediate connector is in good condition, repair the wiring harness between joint connector (CAN3) C-124 and joint connector (CAN2) C-05.

STEP 14. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line (checking the steering wheel sensor for internal short to ground).

CAUTION:
Strictly observe the specified wiring harness repair procedure.
For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

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)Disconnect steering wheel sensor connector C-211.





(2)Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.









(4)Diagnose CAN bus lines, and check if the scan tool MB991958 screen is as shown in the figure.
OK: The display of the scan tool MB991958 is as shown in the figure.

Q. Does scan tool MB991958 screen correspond to the illustration?

YES Repair the wiring harness between steering wheel sensor connector C-211 and joint connector (CAN2) C-05.

NO Check steering wheel sensor connector C-211, and repair if necessary. If the steering wheel sensor connector is in good condition, replace the steering wheel sensor.

STEP 15. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line (checking the AWD-ECU for internal short to ground).

CAUTION:
Strictly observe the specified wiring harness repair procedure.
For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

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)Disconnect AWD-ECU connector C-57.





(2)Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





(4)Diagnose CAN bus lines, and check if the scan tool MB991958 screen is as shown in the figure.
OK: The display of the scan tool MB991958 is as shown in the figure.

Q. Does scan tool MB991958 screen correspond to the illustration?

YES Check intermediate connector C-35, and repair if necessary. If the intermediate connector is in good condition, repair the wiring harness between AWD-ECU connector C-57 and joint connector (CAN2) C-05.

NO Check AWD-ECU connector C-57, and repair if necessary. If the AWD-ECU connector is in good condition, replace the AWD-ECU.

STEP 16. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line (checking the AWC-ECU for internal short to ground).

CAUTION:
Strictly observe the specified wiring harness repair procedure.
For details refer to Precautions When CAN Bus Line(s) are Repaired.

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)Disconnect AWC-ECU connector C-51.





(2)Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
(3)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





(4)Diagnose CAN bus lines, and check if the scan tool MB991958 screen is as shown in the figure.
OK: The display of the scan tool MB991958 is as shown in the figure.

Q. Does scan tool MB991958 screen correspond to the illustration?

YES Repair the wiring harness between AWC-ECU connector C-51 and joint connector (CAN2) C-05.

NO Check AWC-ECU connector C-51, and repair if necessary. If the AWC-ECU connector is in good condition, replace the AWC-ECU.