INSPECTION PROCEDURE O-14: Column switch: The taillight switch, headlight switch, passing light switch, dimmer switch or turn-signal light switch signal is not sent to the ETACS-ECU.: 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 ignition switch positions.
Q: Does a diagnostic trouble code set when the ignition switch is at any of the positions?

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

NO: Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the turn-signal light and lighting switch.

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

SWITCH POSITION	TESTER CONNECTION	SPECIFIED CONDITION
OFF	5 - 9, 7 - 9, 1 - 2, 2 - 3, 2 - 11, 2 - 12	Open circuit
Taillight switch	5 - 9	Less than 2 ohms
Headlight switch	5 - 7 - 9	Less than 2 ohms
Passing switch	2 - 12	Less than 2 ohms
Dimmer switch	2 - 11 - 12	Less than 2 ohms
Turn-signal light switch (LH)	1 - 2	Less than 2 ohms

Fig 1: Identifying Turn Signal Light And Connector Terminal

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Q: Is the turn-signal light and lighting switch in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO: Replace it. The input signal from the column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch) should be able to be checked and the functions, which are described in the "TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT) ," should work normally.

STEP 3. Replacement of ECU
1. Replace the column switch.
2. The input signal from the column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch) should be able to be checked and the functions, which are described in the "TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT) ," should work normally.
Q: Is the input signal from the column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch) input normally?

YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.

NO: Replace the ETACS-ECU. The input signal from the column switch (turn-signal light and lighting switch) should be able to be checked and the functions, which are described in the "TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT) ," should work normally.