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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. STEP 1. Scan tool CAN bus diagnostics 

    Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step  3.

    NO  : Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING .) After repairing the CAN bus line, go to Step 2.

  2. STEP 2. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1616 set? 

    YES  : Go to Step 3.

    NO  : This diagnosis is complete.

  3. STEP 3. Scan tool diagnostic trouble code 

    Q: Is the DTC set? 

    YES  : Perform the relevant troubleshooting.

    NO  : Go to Step 4.

  4. STEP 4. Scan tool service data 

    Item 42: Ignition switch (Refer to SERVICE DATA REFERENCE TABLE  .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step  9.

    NO  : Go to Step 5.

  5. STEP 5. Ignition switch check 
    1. Disconnect C-210 ignition switch connector, and check the continuity between the terminals No. 1 and No. 5 at the ignition switch side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

      OK: No continuity 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 6.

    NO  : Replace the ignition switch. (Refer to IGNITION SWITCH .) Then go to Step  10.

  6. STEP 6. Ignition switch connector, ETACS-ECU connector check: C-210, C-315 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 7.

    NO  : Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step  10.

  7. STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between C-210 ignition switch connector terminal No. 5 and C-315 ETACS-ECU connector terminal No. 7. 

    Check the wiring harness for short circuit (short to power supply).

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 8.

    NO  : Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step  10.

  8. STEP 8. Scan tool service data 

    ETACS item No. 287: Starter switch (Refer to .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    YES  : Go to Step 9.

    NO  : Replace the ETACS-ECU. (Refer to ETACS-ECU .) Then go to Step 9.

  9. STEP 9. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1616 set? 

    YES  : Replace the AWC-ECU.(Refer to AWC-ECU  .) Then go to Step 10.

    NO  : Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)

  10. STEP 10. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1616 set? 

    YES  : Return to Step  1.

    NO  : This diagnosis is complete.

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