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Diagnostic procedure

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
  • Start the engine.
  • Release the parking brake.
  • Does the brake system warning light turn off?
Yes Troubleshooting completed. (The system is normal.)
No Go to the next step.
2
  • Does the brake fluid need replenishment?
Yes
  • Inspect brake line for leakage.
  • Repair or replace if necessary.
  • Add brake fluid.
No MZR 2.5
Go to the next step.
MZI 3.7 V6
Go to Step 4.
3 Yes Go to the applicable DTC troubleshooting procedure.
(See DTC P0571:00 [MZR 2.5] .)
(See DTC P0703:00 [MZR 2.5] .)
No Go to the next step.
4
  • Start the engine.
  • Verify that the warning lights and indicator lights condition.
  • Do two or more lights illuminate at the same time.
Yes Go to Step 8.
No Go to the next step.
5 Yes Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)] .)
(See DTC TABLE [BCM] .)
No Go to the next step.
6 Yes Verify that the DSC HU/CM connector is connected securely.
If the DSC HU/CM connector is poorly connected: 
  • Connect the DSC HU/CM connector securely.

If a malfunction is in the DSC HU/CM connector: 
  • Replace the DSC HU/CM.

(See DSC HU/CM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

If a malfunction is in the vehicle side connector: 

  • Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
No Replace the instrument cluster.
(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER] .)
 
No Go to the next step.
8
  • Inspect the brake fluid level sensor, parking brake switch or connectors.
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
No Go to the next step.
9
  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  • Measure the resistance between the DLC-2 terminals F and E.
  • Is the resistance below 60 ohms? 
Yes Go to the next step.
No Go to Step 12.
10
  • Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  • Inspect the DLC-2 terminals F and E for short to power supply or ground.
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes
  • Inspect the wiring harness and CAN system-related module.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
No Replace the instrument cluster.
11
  • Switch the ignition to off.
  • Inspect the instrument cluster connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
  • Are the terminals normal?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the terminal.
12
  • Disconnect the negative battery cable. Measure the resistance between the instrument cluster connector terminals 2X and 2W.
  • Is the resistance 114-126 ohms? 
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Yes Inspect the wiring harness and CAN system-related module. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
No Replace the instrument cluster.
(See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)