DTC B16A5: Turn signal (RH) circuit short: Diagnosis
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Required Special Tools:
- MB992006: Extra fine probe
- MB991223: Harness set
- STEP 1. Check of short circuit in TR1 & TR2-1 line between ETACS-ECU connector and headlight assembly (TURN: RH) connector
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.
- STEP 2. Check of short circuit in TR3 line between ETACS-ECU connector and rear combination light (TURN: RH) connector
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 3.
- NO: Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.
- STEP 3. Check of short circuit in TR2-2 line between ETACS-ECU connector and door mirror assembly (RH) connector
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 4.
- NO: Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.
- STEP 4. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), Check whether the diagnostic trouble code is stored again. 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).
- Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ."
- Erase the DTC.
- Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
- Check if DTC is stored.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
- YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU.
- NO: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).