Inspection Procedure 1: None Of The Taillights Illuminate: Diagnosis
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- STEP 1. License plate light operation check
Check that the license plate light illuminates normally.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: Replace the ETACS-ECU.
- STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the diagnostic trouble code 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) ".
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Check whether the ETACS-ECU related DTC is stored.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
- YES: Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE .
- NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check data list
Use the ETACS-ECU service data to check the signals related to the taillight illumination.
- Turn the lighting switch to the "TAIL" position.
Item No. Item name Normal condition Item 340 Head light switch (tail) ON OK: Normal condition is displayed.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 4.
- NO: Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11: THE COLUMN SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED .
- Turn the lighting switch to the "TAIL" position.
- STEP 4. Retest the system
Check that the taillight illuminates normally.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
- NO: Replace the ETACS-ECU.