Inspection Procedure 11

Inspection Procedure 11: None of turn-signal lights illuminates.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)

If none of the turn-signal lights illuminate, the ignition switch (IG1), the turn-signal light switch input circuit or the ETACS-ECU may have a problem.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

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

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. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ETACS-ECU diagnostic trouble code.





(1)
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 scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III) Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes."
(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3)Check whether the ETACS-ECU DTC is set.
(4)Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q. Is the DTC set?

YES Diagnose the ETACS-ECU (Refer to ETACS, Diagnosis Electronic Time and Alarm Control System (ETACS)).

NO Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list.

Using the ETACS-ECU service data, check the signals related to the illumination of turn-signal light.

- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





Q. Does scan tool MB991958 display the item "IG voltage" as normal condition?

YES Go to Step 3.
NO Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to ETACS, Diagnosis - Inspection Procedure 2 "ETACS-ECU does not receive any signal from the ignition switch (IG1)" Symptom Chart.
STEP 3. Retest the system.

Check that turn-signal lights illuminate.

Q. Do turn-signal lights work normal?

YES The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions).
NO Replace the ETACS-ECU.