DTC B1570-11: Indicator (Red) Circuit Short to Ground; DTC B1570-13: Indicator (Red) Circuit Open [10/2019 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK DTC
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait for 10 seconds or more.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs.
Body Electrical > Telematics > Clear DTCs
- Check for DTCs and check that no DTCs are output.
Body Electrical > Telematics > Trouble Codes
OK
No DTCs are output.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 2
- INSPECT MAP LIGHT SUB-ASSEMBLY (MANUAL (SOS) SWITCH) (RED INDICATOR)
- Remove the map light sub-assembly (manual (SOS) switch).
*a Component without harness connected
(Map light sub-assembly (Manual (SOS) Switch))Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]
- Connect 2 dry-cell batteries (1.5 V each) in series.
- Connect a positive (+) lead from the batteries to terminal 6 (IND1) and a negative (-) lead to terminal 9 (GND3) of the map light sub-assembly (manual (SOS) switch) connector.
- Check if the manual (SOS) switch red indicator illuminates.
OK
Manual (SOS) switch red indicator illuminates.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE MAP LIGHT SUB-ASSEMBLY (MANUAL (SOS) SWITCH). Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Remove the map light sub-assembly (manual (SOS) switch).
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER) - MAP LIGHT SUB-ASSEMBLY (MANUAL (SOS) SWITCH))
- Disconnect the G128 DCM (telematics transceiver) connector.
- Disconnect the P12 map light sub-assembly (manual (SOS) switch) connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition G128-4 (IND1) - P12-6 (IND1) Always Below 1 Ω G128-4 (IND1) or P12-6 (IND1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher G128-3 (SIG-) - P12-9 (GND3) Always Below 1 Ω G128-3 (SIG-) or P12-9 (GND3) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 4
- REPLACE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)
- Replace the DCM (telematics transceiver) with a new one.
Refer to REMOVAL [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 09/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]
NOTE:- The engine switch must be off.
- Do not exchange the DCM (telematics transceiver) with one from another vehicle.
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
PERFORM DCM ACTIVATION. Refer to DCM ACTIVATION [10/2019 - ]
- Replace the DCM (telematics transceiver) with a new one.