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Diagnostic Procedure

Required Special Tools: 

CAUTION: If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be stored. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines (Refer to TROUBLE CODE DIAGNOSIS ).
  1. STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line. 

    Use scan tool to diagnose the CAN bus line (Refer to EXPLANATION ABOUT THE SCAN TOOL CAN BUS DIAGNOSTICS ).

    Q: Is the check result satisfactory? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 2.
    2. NO:  Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTICS TABLE ). Then go to  Step 23.
  2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, check the MFI system actuator test. 

    Using scan tool to check the MFI system actuator test (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to  Step 22.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 3.
  3. STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the MFI system DTC. 

    Using scan tool to read the MFI system DTC (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).

    Q: Is any DTC stored? 

    1. YES:  Repair the MFI system (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ). Then go to  Step 23.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 4.
  4. STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ASC system DTC. 

    Using scan tool to read the ASC system DTC (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).

    Q: Is any DTC stored? 

    1. YES:  Repair the ASC system (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ). Then go to  Step 23.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 5.
  5. STEP 5. Using scan tool MB991958, read the A/C system DTC. 

    Using scan tool to read the A/C system DTC (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).

    Q: Is any DTC stored? 

    1. YES:  Repair the A/C system (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ). Then go to  Step 23.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 6.
  6. STEP 6. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ETACS system DTC. 

    Using scan tool to read the ETACS system DTC (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).

    Q: Is any DTC stored? 

    1. YES:  Repair the ETACS system (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ). Then go to  Step 23.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 7.
  7. STEP 7. Measure the terminal voltage at ETACS-ECU connector C-312. 
    1. Disconnect the ETACS-ECU connector C-312, and measure at front wiring harness connector side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
    3. Measure the terminal voltage between ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 2 and body ground, between ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 8 and body ground.

      OK: Battery positive voltage 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to  Step 13.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 8.
  8. STEP 8. Check the radiator fan relay connector A-57X, condenser fan relay connector A-58X, fan control relay connector A-59X, and ETACS-ECU connector C-312, for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Is the connectors and terminals in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 9.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace the damaged connector. Then go to  Step 23.
  9. STEP 9. Check the harness wire between fusible link number 28 and condenser fan relay connector A-58X terminal number 3, between fusible link number 28 and condenser fan relay connector A-58X terminal number 4, between condenser fan relay connector A-58X terminal number 4 and fan control relay connector A-59X terminal number 1, and between fusible link number 29 and radiator fan relay connector A-57X terminal number 3, for damage. 
    • Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.

    Q: Is the harness wires in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 10.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to  Step 23.
  10. STEP 10. Check the harness wire between radiator fan relay connector A-57X terminal number 1 and ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 2, between condenser fan relay connector A-58X terminal number 1 and ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 8, and between fan control relay connector A-59X terminal number 3, for damage. 
    • Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.

    Q: Is the harness wires in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 11.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to  Step 23.
  11. STEP 11. Check the radiator fan relay, condenser fan relay, and fan control relay. 

    Refer to FAN CONTROL RELAY CHECK  .

    Q: Is the relay in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 12.
    2. NO:  Replace the damaged relay. Then go to  Step 23.
  12. STEP 12. Check the fusible link number 28 and fusible link number 29. 

    Q: Is the fusible link in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to  Step 20.
    2. NO:  Replace the damaged fusible link. Then go to  Step 23.
  13. STEP 13. Check the radiator fan relay connector A-57X, condenser fan relay connector A-58X, fan control relay connector A-59X, radiator fan motor connector A-35, and condenser fan motor connector A-40, for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Is the connectors and terminals in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 14.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace the damaged connector. Then go to  Step 23.
  14. STEP 14. Check the harness wire between fusible link number 28 and condenser fan relay connector A-58X terminal number 4, and between fusible link number 29 and radiator fan relay connector A-57X terminal number 4, for damage. 
    • Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.

    Q: Is the harness wires in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 15.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to  Step 23.
  15. STEP 15. Check the harness wire between radiator fan relay connector A-57X terminal number 2 and radiator fan motor connector A-35 terminal number 1, and between condenser fan relay connector A-58X terminal number 2 and condenser fan motor connector A-40 terminal number 1, for damage. 
    • Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.

    Q: Is the harness wires in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 16.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to  Step 23.
  16. STEP 16. Check the harness wire between radiator fan motor connector A-35 terminal number 2 and fan control relay connector A-59X terminal number 2, and between condenser fan motor connector A-40 terminal number 2 and body ground, for damage. 
    • Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.

    Q: Is the harness wires in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 17.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to  Step 23.
  17. STEP 17. Check the harness wire between fan control relay connector A-59X terminal number 4 and condenser fan motor connector A-40 terminal number 1, and between fan control relay connector A-59X terminal number 5 and body ground, for damage. 
    • Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.

    Q: Is the harness wires in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 18.
    2. NO:  Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to  Step 23.
  18. STEP 18. Check the radiator fan relay, condenser fan relay, and fan control relay. 

    Refer to RADIATOR FAN RELAY CHECK  .

    Q: Is the relay in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 19.
    2. NO:  Replace the damaged relay. Then go to  Step 23.
  19. STEP 19. Check the radiator fan motor and condenser fan motor. 

    Refer to COOLING FAN MOTOR CHECK < 2.0L ENGINE TURBO >  .

    Q: Is the fan motor in good condition? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 20.
    2. NO:  Replace the damaged fan motor (Refer to << B >> FAN, FAN MOTOR AND COOLING FAN SHROUD ASSEMBLY REMOVAL  ). Then go to  Step 23.
  20. STEP 20. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ETACS system DTC. 

    Using scan tool to read the ETACS system DTC (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).

    Q: Is any DTC stored? 

    1. YES:  Replace the ETACS-ECU (Refer to ETACS-ECU ). Then go to  Step 23.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 21.
  21. STEP 21. Using scan tool MB991958, check the MFI system actuator test. 

    Using scan tool to check the MFI system actuator test (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 22.
    2. NO:  Replace the ECM (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) }. When the ECM is replaced, register the encrypted code (Refer to ID registration procedure manual - ID codes registration judgment table). Then go to  Step 23.
  22. STEP 22. Check the symptoms. 

    Q: Does the radiator fan and condenser fan operate normal? 

    1. YES:  An intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
    2. NO:  Replace the ECM (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ). When the ECM is replaced, register the encrypted code (Refer to ID registration procedure manual - ID codes registration judgment table). Then go to Step 23.
  23. STEP 23. Check the symptoms. 

    Q: Does the radiator fan and condenser fan operate normal? 

    1. YES:  The procedure is complete.
    2. NO:  Return to  Step 1.