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Inspection Procedure O-17

Column switch:
- The taillight switch signal is not sent to the ETACS-ECU.
- The headlight switch signal is not sent to the ETACS-ECU.
- The passing light switch signal is not sent to the ETACS-ECU.
- The dimmer switch signal is not sent to the ETACS-ECU.
- The turn-signal light switch signal is not sent to the ETACS-ECU.


Turn-signal Light And Lighting Switch Input Circuit:






CIRCUIT OPERATION
The ETACS-ECU uses the input signal from the column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch) to operate various functions.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch) input signal is used to operate the following devices or functions. If the signal fails these devices will not work normally.
- Light reminder tone alarm function
- Headlight
- Headlight automatic shutdown function
- Headlight dimmer switch automatic resetting function
- Turn-signal light
- Fog light

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of the column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch)
- Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
- Damaged harness wires or connectors

DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
MB991223: Test Harness Set
MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)
MB991529: Diagnostic Trouble Code Check Harness

STEP 1. Check the ignition switch positions.
If a diagnostic trouble code sets when the ignition switch is at any of the positions, carry out the troubleshooting by referring to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.
If a diagnostic trouble code does not set, go to Step 2.







STEP 2. Check the turn-signal light and lighting switch.
If the turn-signal light and lighting switch is damaged, replace it.

The input signal from the column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch) should be able to be checked and the functions, which are described in the "Technical Description (comment)," should work normally.

If the turn-signal light and lighting switch is in good condition, replace the column switch or ETACS-ECU.

The input signal from the column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch) should be able to be checked and the functions, which are described in the "Technical Description (comment)," should work normally.