INSPECTION PROCEDURE B-4: Tone alarm: Low washer fluid level tone alarm function does not work normally.: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tools:

MB991223: Test Harness Set
MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)
MB991529: Diagnostic Trouble Code Check Harness

STEP 1. Verify the method of the input signal
Q: Which is to be used, the scan tool or the voltmeter to check the input signal?

Scan tool MB991502 : Go to Step 2.

Voltmeter : Go to Step 3.
STEP 2. Check the input signal (by using scan tool MB991502).
Check the input signals from the following switches:
- Ignition switch (IG1)
- Washer fluid level switch
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
1. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2. Check that the tone alarm of scan tool MB991502 sounds when the input signal enters.
Q: Does the tone alarm of scan tool MB991502 sound when the input signal enters

YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU. The low washer fluid level tone alarm function should work normally.

NO :
- Scan tool MB991502 does not sound when the ignition switch is turned from "ACC" to "ON": Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-2 "THE IGNITION SWITCH (IG1) SIGNAL IS NOT SENT TO THE ETACS-ECU ."
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool MB991502 To Data Link Connector
  Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Scan tool MB991502 does not sound when the windshield washer fluid level has reached from "FULL" mark to "EMPTY" mark: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-6 "THE WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT SENT TO THE ETACS-ECU ."
STEP 3. Check the input signal (by using a voltmeter).
Check the input signals from the following switches:
- Ignition switch (IG1)
- Washer fluid level switch
1. Use special tool MB991529 to connect a voltmeter between ground terminal 4 or 5 and ETACS-ECU terminal 9 of the data link connector.
2. Check that the voltmeter indicator deflects once when the input signal enters.
Q: Does the voltmeter indicator deflect?

YES : Replace the ETACS-ECU. The low washer fluid level tone alarm function should work normally.

NO :
- The voltmeter needle does not fluctuate when the ignition switch is turned from "ACC" to "ON": Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-2 "THE IGNITION SWITCH (IG1) SIGNAL IS NOT SENT TO THE ETACS-ECU ."
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Voltmeter Between Ground Terminal 4 And 5
  Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- The voltmeter needle does not fluctuate when the windshield washer fluid level has reached from "FULL" mark to "EMPTY" mark: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-6 "THE WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT SENT TO THE ETACS-ECU ."