Inspection Procedure 11: None of the turn-signal lights illuminate: 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 "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 CHART .
- NO: Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check data list
Using the ETACS-ECU service data, check the signals related to the illumination of turn-signal light.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Turn the turn-signal light switch to the left position.
Item No. Item name Normal condition 254 IG voltage Battery positive voltage 343 Turn switch left ON - Turn the turn-signal light switch to the right position.
Item No. Item name Normal condition 344 Turn switch right ON OK: Normal conditions are displayed for all the items.
Q: Is the check result normal?
Normal conditions are displayed for all the items.: Go to Step 3.
Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 254.: Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: THE IGNITION SWITCH (IG1) SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED .
Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 343 or 344.: Troubleshoot the ETACS-ECU. Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11 "THE COLUMN SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED " .
- STEP 3. Retest the system
Check that the turn-signal lights illuminate.
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.