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Diagnostic Procedure

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  1. STEP 1. Scan tool CAN bus diagnostics 

    Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus lines.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 2.
    2. NO:  Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  2. STEP 2. Scan tool diagnostic trouble code 

    Check the ETACS diagnostic trouble code. (Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING ).

    Q: Is the DTC set? 

    1. YES:  Perform the relevant troubleshooting.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 3.
  3. STEP 3. Scan tool data list 

    Check the following data list. (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE  ).

    • Item No. 39: Stoplight switch
    • Item No. 43: Battery positive voltage

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
    2. NO:  Go to Step 4.
  4. STEP 4. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. U0431 set? 

    1. YES:  Replace the AWC-ECU. (Refer to AWC-ECU ). Then go to Step 5.
    2. NO:  Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
  5. STEP 5. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. U0431 set? 

    1. YES:  Return to  Step 1.
    2. NO:  This diagnosis is complete.