00-TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS

TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS

danger

The SRS-ECU adopts the rollover specification that the curtain airbag and seat belt pre-tensioner operate at the occurrence of rollover. Therefore, do not tilt the vehicle to the right and left with the IG ON or tilt the SRS-ECU to the right and left with the IG ON and the harness installed.

caution

When the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) of the transaxle control module (TCM) is erased, the DTC of the engine control module (ECM) is also erased at the same time.
If DTC of the Malfunction of CAN communication circuit (Bus off) or DTC of the CAN time-out error (Engine) is set as a current trouble to the TCM, CAN bus diagnosis or troubleshooting each DTC should be carried out since the DTC of TCM will not be erased.

caution

During diagnosis, a diagnostic trouble code associated with other system may be set when the electric motor switch is turned ON with connector(s) disconnected. On completion, confirm all systems for diagnostic trouble code(s). If diagnostic trouble code(s) are set, erase them all.

warning

Since the radiator fan rotates during CAN bus line diagnostics, make sure that no one is servicing the engine compartment before diagnosing the CAN bus line. Since the CAN communication stops when diagnosing the CAN bus line, the ETACS-ECU detects the time-out of the engine control module, and activates the radiator fan to prevent overheating as fail-safe.

Troubleshooting of electronic control systems for which scan tool MB991958 can be used follows the basic outline described below. Even in systems for which scan tool MB991958 cannot be used, some of these systems still follow this outline.

1. STANDARD FLOW OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting sections are based on the diagnostic flow as below. If the diagnostic flow is different from that given below, or if additional explanation is required, the details of such differences or additions will also be listed.

Diagnostic method

*¹: For how to diagnose CAN bus lines, refer to GROUP 54C .
*²: For the CAN bus diagnosis chart, refer to GROUP 54C .
*³: When scan tool MB991958 detects a diagnostic trouble code, its display informs users whether a mechanical symptom currently exists or whether it existed before. The message for the former state identifies it as an "Active" and the message for the latter identifies it as a "Stored".
*⁴: For how to treat past trouble, refer to .
*⁵: For how to cope with intermittent malfunctions, refer to .

2. SYSTEM OPERATION AND SYMPTOM VERIFICATION TESTS

If verification of the symptom(s) is difficult, procedures for checking operation and verifying symptoms are shown.

3. DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION

The following trouble code diagnosis are shown.

How to read diagnostic trouble codes
How to erase diagnostic trouble codes
Input inspection service points

4. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

If the scan tool displays a diagnostic trouble code, find the applicable inspection procedure according to this chart.

5. SYMPTOM CHART

If there are symptoms, even though the scan tools show that no DTCs are set, inspection procedures for each symptom will be found by using this chart.

6. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PROCEDURES

Indicates the inspection procedures corresponding to each diagnostic trouble code. (Refer to

note	For a service data item, which you should check with the electric motor switch at OFF position, turn ON and OFF the electric motor switch in advance. Then allow the scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE) to communicate with a relevant ECU within approximately 10 seconds.

7. SYMPTOM PROCEDURES

Indicates the inspection procedures corresponding to each symptom listed in the Symptom Chart. (Refer to

note	For a service data item, which you should check with the electric motor switch at OFF position, turn ON and OFF the electric motor switch in advance. Then allow the scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE) to communicate with a relevant ECU within approximately 10 seconds.

8. SERVICE DATA REFERENCE TABLE

Inspection items and normal judgment values have been provided in this chart as reference information.

9. CHECK AT ECU TERMINALS

Terminal numbers for the ECU connectors, inspection items, and standard values have been provided in this chart as reference information.

TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHECKS

1. Connect a needle-nosed wire probe to a voltmeter probe.

caution

Short-circuiting the positive (+) probe between a connector terminal and ground could damage the vehicle wiring, the sensor, the ECU, or all three. Use care to prevent this!

2. Insert the needle-nosed wire probe into each of the ECU connector terminals from the wire side, and measure the voltage while referring to the check chart.

note	Measure voltage with the ECU connectors connected. You may find it convenient to pull out the ECU to make it easier to reach the connector terminals. Checks don't have to be carried out in the order given in the chart.

3. If voltage readings differ from normal condition values, check related sensors, actuators, and wiring. Replace or repair as needed.

4. After repair or replacement, recheck with the voltmeter to confirm that the repair has corrected the symptom.

TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND CONTINUITY CHECKS

1. Turn the electric motor switch to the OFF position.

2. Disconnect the ECU connector.

caution

If resistance and continuity checks are performed on the wrong terminals, damage to the vehicle wiring, sensors, ECU, and/or ohmmeter may occur. Use care to prevent this!

3. Measure the resistance and check for continuity between the terminals of the ECU harness-side connector while referring to the check chart.

note	Checks don't have to be carried out in the order given in the chart.

4. If the ohmmeter shows any deviation from the Normal Condition value, check the corresponding sensor, actuator and related electrical wiring, then repair or replace.

5. After repair or replacement, recheck with the ohmmeter to confirm that the repair has corrected the symptom.

10. INSPECTION PROCEDURES USING AN OSCILLOSCOPE

When there are inspection procedures using an oscilloscope, these are listed.