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Inspection Procedure B-2

INSPECTION PROCEDURE B-2: Tone Alarm: Light reminder tone alarm function does not work normally.

NOTE: This troubleshooting procedure requires the use of scan tool MB991958 and SWS monitor kit MB991813. For details on how to use the SWS monitor, refer to "How to use SWS monitor."

Light Reminder Tone Alarm Function:






CIRCUIT OPERATION
The ETACS-ECU operates the light reminder tone alarm function intermittently according to the following signals:
- Ignition switch (IG1): OFF
- Door switch (front: LH): ON
- Headlight switch: ON

The ETACS-ECU operates the light reminder tone alarm function intermittently under the following conditions.
- Ignition switch: LOCK position (key removed)
- Driver's door: OPEN
- Lighting Switch: Tail or Head position

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the function does not work normally, the input circuit system from the switches or the ETACS-ECU may be defective (refer to "CIRCUIT OPERATION").

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The front door switches may be defective
- The column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch) may be defective
- The ETACS-ECU may be defective
- The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
- MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B
- MB991813: SWS Monitor Kit
- MB991806: SWS Monitor Cartridge
- MB991812: SWS Monitor Harness (For Column-ECU)
- MB991822: Probe Harness

STEP 1. Use scan tool MB991958 to select "ECU COMMCHK" on the SWS monitor display.

Check the following ECUs:
- ETACS-ECU
- Column-ECU

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. Connect the DLC harness before connecting the column-ECU harness. Be sure to connect SWS monitor kit MB991813 after turning on scan tool MB991958.







1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Connect SWS monitor kit MB991813 to the column switch connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
4. Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "ECU COMM CHK."
a. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
b. Select "SWS."
c. Select "SWS MONITOR."
d. Select "ECU COMM CHK."
5. Scan tool MB991958 should show "OK" on the "ECU COMM CHK" menus for both the "ETACS ECU" and the "COLUMN ECU" menus.

Q: Is "OK" displayed on both the "ETACS ECU" and "COLUMN ECU" menus?

"OK" is displayed for all the items: Go to Step 2.

"NG" is displayed on the "ETACS ECU" menu: Refer to Inspection Procedure A-3 "Communication with ETACS-ECU is not possible."

"NG" is displayed on the "COLUMN ECU" menu: Refer to Inspection Procedure A-2 "Communication with column switch (column-ECU) is not possible."

STEP 2. Check the input signal by using "FUNCTION DIAG." menu of the SWS monitor.

Check the input signals from the following switches:
- Ignition switch: OFF (key removed)
- Lighting switch: TAIL or HEAD
- Driver's door: open
- Front passenger's door: closed







1. Operate scan tool MB991958 according to the procedure below to display "LGT MONI. ALRM."
a. Select "SYSTEM SELECT."
b. Select "SWS."
c. Select "SWS MONITOR."
d. Select "FUNCTION DIAG."
e. Select "BUZZER."
f. Select "LGT MONI. ALRM."




2. Check that normal conditions are displayed on the items described in the table.

NOTE: The scan tool display changes when the driver's or the front passenger's door is opened. If any of the doors is open, the system cannot be checked correctly.

Q: Are normal conditions displayed for "HEADLIGHT SW," "TAILLIGHT SW," "IG SW (IG1)," "FRONT DOOR SW," "H/L AUTO-CUT" and "BUZZER"?

Normal conditions are displayed for all the items: Replace the ETACS-ECU. The light reminder tone alarm function should now work normally.

The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "HEADLIGHT SW": Refer to Inspection Procedure M-5 "ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the headlight switch."

The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "TAILLIGHT SW": Refer to Inspection Procedure M-5 "ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the tail light switch."

The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "IG SW (IG1)": Refer to Inspection Procedure M-2 "ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the ignition switch (IG1)."

The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "FRONT DOOR SW": Refer to Inspection Procedure M-4 "ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the driver's or the front passenger's door switch."

The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "H/L AUTO-CUT": Refer to Inspection Procedure I-9 "Headlight automatic shutdown function does not work normally."

The scan tool does not show the respective normal condition for item "BUZZER": Replace the ETACS-ECU. The light reminder tone alarm function should now work normally.
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