INSPECTION PROCEDURE J-5: Headlight, Taillight: Headlight automatic shutdown function does not work normally.: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Required Special Tools:

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

STEP 1. Check the DTC.
Q: Does the DTC set when the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" (OFF) position?

YES : Carry out the troubleshooting by referring to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

NO: Go to Step 2 < when using scan tool MB991502 > or 3 < when using a voltmeter >.
STEP 2. Check the input signal (by using scan tool MB991502).
Check the input signals from the following switches.
- Ignition switch (IG1)
- Driver's door switch
- Taillight switch
- Headlight 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 : Go to Step 4.

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 1: Connecting Scan Tool MB991502 To Data Link Connector
  Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- The voltmeter needle does not fluctuate when the driver's door is opened: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-8 "THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S DOOR SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT SENT TO THE ETACS-ECU ."
- The voltmeter needle does not fluctuate when the lighting switch is turned from "OFF" to "TAIL": Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-14 "THE TAILLIGHT SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT SENT TO THE ETACS-ECU ."
- The voltmeter needle does not fluctuate when the lighting switch is turned from "TAIL" to "HEAD": Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-14 "THE HEADLIGHT 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)
- Driver's door switch
- Taillight switch
- Headlight 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 : Go to Step 4.

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 2: Connecting Voltmeter Between Ground Terminal 4 And 5
  Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Scan tool MB991502 does not sound when the driver's door is opened: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-8 "THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S DOOR SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT SENT TO THE ETACS-ECU ."
- Scan tool MB991502 does not sound when the lighting switch is turned from "OFF" to "TAIL": Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-14 "THE TAILLIGHT SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT SENT TO THE ETACS-ECU ."
- Scan tool MB991502 does not sound when the lighting switch is turned from "TAIL" to "HEAD": Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-14 "THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT SENT TO THE ETACS-ECU ."
STEP 4. Replacement of ECU.
1. Replace the front-ECU.
2. The headlight automatic shutdown function should work normally.
Q: Is the headlight automatic shutdown function working normally?

YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.

NO: Replace the ETACS-ECU. The headlight automatic shutdown function should work normally.