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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC (BLINKING PATTERN) 
    1. Turn the engine switch from on (IG) to off.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait for 10 seconds.
    3. Check for the DTC again and wait for 20 seconds (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).

      OK: DTC 5-1 is not output. 

      NG: Go to step 2 

      OK: CLEAR HISTORIC DTC (See  DTC CHECK/CLEAR   ) 

  2. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check for DTC using the Techstream (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

      HINT:

      The bus buffer ECU is connected to the CAN. Check that there are no CAN communication system DTCs present.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      No DTC A
      Related to CAN communication system B

      HINT:

      The "U" code is a CAN communication system code.

      B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM )

      A: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH 
    1. When the headlight dimmer switch is set to the low beam position, check that the hazard switch illuminates.

      HINT:

      The mayday ECU uses the communication stop judgment to check for the dim signal from the main body ECU.

      OK: Hazard switch illuminates. 

      NG: GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

      OK: REPLACE MAYDAY ECU TOGETHER WITH MAYDAY BATTERY AND THEN PERFORM REGISTRATION