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Inspection Procedure 1: None of the taillights illuminate.
 
 
caution
  • Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the power supply circuit, the ground circuit and the communication circuit are normal.
 
 
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If all the taillights do not illuminate normally, the taillight switch input circuit or ETACS-ECU may have a problem.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • The column 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
STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), read the DTC.
(1)
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE).
Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE). Refer to "How to connect Scan Tool (M.U.T.-IIISE) ."
(2) Erase the DTC.
(3) Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
(4) Check if DTC is set.
Is the DTC set?
Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU (Refer to ).
Go to Step 2.
 
STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-IIISE), check data list.
Use the ETACS-ECU data list to check the signals related to the taillight illumination.
  • Turn the lighting switch to the "TAIL" position.
 
Item No.Item nameNormal condition
14Headlight switch (Tail)ON
Item No.Item nameNormal condition
14Headlight switch (Tail)ON
OK: Normal condition is displayed.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 3.
Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU (Refer to Inspection Procedure 11 "The column switch signal is not received" ).
 
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check that the taillight illuminates normally.
Is the check result normal?
The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Replace the ETACS-ECU.