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B16A5

DTC B16A5: Turn-signal light (RH) short circuit

Turn-Signal Lights (RH) Circuit:






TROUBLE JUDGEMENT
When the right wiring harness of turn-signal light is short circuited, the ETACS-ECU sets DTC B16A5.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
When the short circuit is detected three times consecutively, the ETACS-ECU sets the DTC B16A5.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector
- Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB992006: Extra fine probe
- MB991223: Harness set
- 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. Check headlight assembly (RH) connector A-47 , side turn-signal light (LH) connector A-01 , rear combination light (LH) connector F-06 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are headlight assembly (RH) connector A-47 , side turn-signal light (RH) connector A-01 , rear combination light (LH) connector F-06 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 2.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to general (electrical), Harness Connector Inspection.

STEP 2. Resistance measurement at headlight assembly (RH) connector A-47 , side turn-signal light (RH) connector A-01 , and rear combination light (RH) connector F-06 .

1. Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
2. Measure the resistance between the connector terminal of light which does not illuminate and body ground.




- Measure the resistance between the headlight assembly (RH) connector A-47 (terminal 6) and body ground.




- Measure the resistance between the side turn-signal light (RH) connector A-01 (terminal 1) and body ground.




- Measure the resistance between the rear combination light (RH) connector F-06 (terminal 1) and body ground.

OK: The measured value should be continuity exists (2 ohm or less).

Q: Does the measured resistance value correspond with this range?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between headlight assembly (RH) connector A-47 (terminal 6) , side turn-signal light (RH) connector A-01 (terminal 1) , rear combination light (LH) connector F-06 (terminal 1) and ground.

- Check the ground wires for open circuit.

Q: Are the wiring harness between headlight assembly (RH) connector A-47 (terminal 6) , side turn-signal light (RH) connector A-01 (terminal 1) , rear combination light (RH) connector F-06 (terminal 1) and ground in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 6.

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.

STEP 4. Check ETACS-ECU connectors C-304 and C-311 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are ETACS-ECU connectors C-304 and C-311 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 5.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to general (electrical), Harness Connector Inspection.

STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between headlight assembly (RH) connector A-47 (terminal 3) , side turn-signal light (RH) connector A-01 (terminal 2) , rear combination light (RH) connector F-06 (terminal 2) and ETACS-ECU connector C-304 (terminal 16) or C-311 (terminal 19) .

NOTE: Also check intermediate connector D-11 and joint connector D-23 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector D-11 or joint connector D-23 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in general (electrical) Harness Connector Inspection.

- Check the communication line for open circuit.

Q: Are the wiring harness between headlight assembly (RH) connector A-47 (terminal 3) , side turn-signal light (RH) connector A-01 (terminal 2) , rear combination light (RH) connector F-06 (terminal 2) and ETACS-ECU connector C-304 (terminal 16) or C-311 (terminal 19) in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 6.

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.

STEP 6. 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." 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 if DTC is set.

Q: Is the DTC set?

YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU.

NO : The procedure is complete.