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Inspection Procedure 4: Tone alarm does not sound normally: Diagnosis

  1. STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line. 
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
    1. Connect scan tool MB991958. 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 PRECAUTIONS ON HOW TO REPAIR THE CAN BUS LINES ).
  2. STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the combination meter diagnostic trouble code. 

    Check if DTC is stored in the combination meter.

    Q: Is the DTC stored? 

    1. YES:  Troubleshoot the combination meter (Refer to TROUBLE JUDGEMENT  ).
    2. NO:  Go to Step 3.
  3. STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read for any diagnostic trouble code. 

    Check if diagnostic trouble code is stored in the CVT, ETACS-ECU, WCM, KOS-ECU, audio and A/C-ECU.

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

    1. YES < Stored in the CVT. >:  Troubleshoot the CVT (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
    2. YES < Stored in the ETACS. >:  Troubleshoot the ETACS (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
    3. YES < Stored in the WCM. >:  Troubleshoot the WCM (Refer to DIAGNOSIS ).
    4. YES < Stored in the KOS. >:  Troubleshoot the KOS (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
    5. YES < Stored in the A/C. >:  Troubleshoot the A/C (Refer to MANUAL A/C DIAGNOSIS or AUTOMATIC A/C DIAGNOSIS ).
    6. NO:  Go to Step 4.
  4. STEP 4. Check by scan tool MB991958 "Special Function" 

    Using scan tool MB991958, select "Test" from the special function of the combination meter. Execute the following item to check the tone alarm.

    • Item 3: Buzzer (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 alarm sounds 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.