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B16A2

DTC B16A2: Blown turn-signal light (LH) bulb

TROUBLE JUDGEMENT
When the left bulb of turn-signal light is blown, the ETACS-ECU sets DTC B16A2.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The ETACS-ECU sets DTC B16A2 under the following conditions.
- If there is a malfunction to the left turn-signal light bulb, the blown left bulb counter counts once when the illumination of hazard or turn-signal light (left side) is attempted.
- After the bulb counter reaches "3," DTC B16A2 is set.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of turn-signal light bulb (left)
- Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
- MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
- MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)

STEP 1. Bulb check.

Check whether the left turn-signal light illuminates normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Replace the bulb of turn-signal light which does not illuminate.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, Check whether the diagnostic trouble code is reset.

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 scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect scan tool.(M.U.T.III)" Scan Tool Connecting
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Erase the DTC.
4. Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
5. Check whether the ETACS-ECU DTC is set.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU.

NO : The procedure is complete.