INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: The windshield wipers do not work when the wiper switch is at the "INT", "Washer" or "Mist" position. However, the wipers work at low speed when the switch is at the "Lo" and "Hi" position: Diagnosis
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- STEP 1. 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 OFF position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
- Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ."
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Check if an ETACS-related diagnosis trouble code is stored.
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
- YES: Diagnose the ETACS-ECU. (Refer to DIAGNOSIS TROUBLE CODE CHART .)
- NO: Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check data list. CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
- Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ."
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Check the input signal related to the windshield wiper operation.
- Set the ignition switch to the ACC position.
- Operate the windshield wiper switch at each switch position.
Item No. Item name Windshield wiper switch position Normal condition Item 235 Front wiper ACT LO ON HI INTO ON and OFF MIST ON Item 236 Front wiper Lo/Hi LO OFF HI ON INTO OFF MIST ON OK: Normal condition is displayed.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES < Normal conditions are displayed for all items >: Go to Step 3.
- NO < Normal condition is not displayed for item Nos. 235 and/or 236 >: Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11 "COLUMN SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED ." .
- STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check that the windshield wipers work normally.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
- NO: Replace the ETACS-ECU.