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Inspection Procedure 7: Tone Alarm Do Not Sound Normally: Diagnosis

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  1. STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), diagnose the CAN bus line 
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
    1. Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ."
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
    3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

    Q: Is the CAN bus line found to be normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 2.
    2. NO:  Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
  2. STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the combination meter diagnostic trouble code 

    Check if DTC is stored in the combination meter.

    Q: Is the DTC stored? 

    1. YES:  Refer to COMBINATION METERS DIAGNOSTIC  .
    2. NO:  Go to Step 3
  3. STEP 3. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read for any diagnostic trouble code 

    Check if DTC is stored in the ECM, TCM, ASC-ECU, ACC/FCM-ECU, KOS-ECU, OSS-ECU, ETACS-ECU, heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU) and LDW-ECU.

    Q: Is the DTC stored in the any of the above? 

    Set to the ECM.:  Troubleshoot the engine (Refer to DTC CHART < 2.4 L ENGINE >, GROUP 13B - DTC Chart P.13B-51 < 3.0 L ENGINE >).

    Set to the TCM.:  Troubleshoot the TCM. Refer to DTC CHART < CVT > or refer to DTC CHART < A/T >.

    Set to the ASC-ECU.:  Troubleshoot the ASC. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

    Set to the ACC/FCM-ECU.:  Troubleshoot the ACC. Refer to CHECK CHART FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES .

    Set to the KOS-ECU.:  Troubleshoot the KOS. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

    Set to the OSS-ECU.:  Troubleshoot the OSS. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

    Set to the ETACS-ECU.:  Troubleshoot the ETACS. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

    Set to the heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU).:  Troubleshoot the A/C. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

    Set to the LDW-ECU.:  Troubleshoot the LDW. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

    The DTC is not stored.:  Go to Step 4

  4. STEP 4. Check by scan tool (M.U.T.-III) "Special Function" 

    Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), select "Test" from the special function of the combination meter. Execute the following item to check the tone alarm.

    • Item 3: Tone alarm (AUTO)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 5
    2. NO:  Replace the combination meter.
  5. STEP 5. Retest the system 

    Check that the tone alarms sound normally.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
    2. NO:  Replace the combination meter.