INSPECTION PROCEDURE E-2: Keyless Entry System: The Front Dome Light, The Rear Dome Light < Vehicles Without Sunroof >, The Turn-Signal Lights And The Horn Do Not Operate Through The Answerback Function.: Diagnosis

Required Special Tools: 

• MB991223: Harness Set
• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
  • MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
  • MB991911: MUT-III Main Harness B

1. STEP 1. Verify the keyless entry system. 

   Q: Does the keyless entry system work normally? 

   • YES :  Go to Step 2.
   • NO :  Refer to "INSPECTION PROCEDURE E-1: KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE ."
2. STEP 2. Check the configuration function. 

   Q: Has the answerback function been enabled by means of the adjustment function? 

   • YES :  Go to Step 3.
   • NO :  Enable the answerback function by means of the adjustment function. Verify that the answerback functions work normally.
3. STEP 3. Verify trouble symptom. 

   Q: Which answerback function is defective? 

   • Only the dome light :  Go to Step 4.
   • Only the turn-signal lights :  Go to  Step 5.
   • Only the horn :  Go to  Step 6.
   • None of the dome light and the turn-signal lights and the horn :  Replace the ETACS-ECU. Verify that the answerback functions work normally.
4. STEP 4. Verify dome light operation. 

   Q: Does the dome light illuminate normally? 

   • YES :  Replace the ETACS-ECU. Verify that the answerback functions work normally.
   • NO :  Refer to "INSPECTION PROCEDURE M-1: THE FRONT DOME LIGHT, REAR DOME LIGHT < VEHICLES WITHOUT SUNROOF> AND LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT DO NOT ILLUMINATE OR GO OUT NORMALLY ".
5. STEP 5. Verify turn-signal lights operation. 

   Q: Does the turn-signal lights work normally. 

   • YES :  Replace the ETACS-ECU. Verify that the answerback functions work normally.
   • NO :  Refer to "INSPECTION PROCEDURE K-2: HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON ".
6. STEP 6. Verify which horn is defective. 

   Q: Which horn does not sound? 

   • Horn (HIGH) :  Go to Step 7.
   • Horn (LOW) :  Go to  Step 10.
   • Horn (HIGH or LOW) :  Go to  Step 13.
7. STEP 7. Check horn (HIGH) connector A-18 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

   Q: Is horn (HIGH) connector A-18 in good condition? 

   • YES :  Go to Step 8.
   • NO :  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . Verify that the horn (HIGH) sounds normally.
   Fig 1: Identifying Horn (High) Connector A-18

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8. STEP 8. Check the horn (HIGH). 

   Connect the battery as shown in illustration, and verify that the horn (HIGH) sounds.

   Q: Is the horn (HIGH) normal? 

   • YES :  Go to Step 9.
   • NO :  Replace the horn (HIGH). Verify that the horn (HIGH) sounds normally.
   Fig 2: Connecting Battery To Horn (High)

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9. STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-05X (terminal 1) and horn (HIGH) connector A-18 (terminal 1). 
   Fig 3: Identifying Horn Relay Connector A-05X Terminals

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   Q: Is the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-10X (terminal 1) and horn (HIGH) connector A-18 (terminal 1) in good condition? 

   • YES :  No action is necessary and testing is complete.
   • NO :  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the horn (HIGH) sounds normally.
   Fig 4: Identifying Horn (High) Connector A-18

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10. STEP 10. Check horn (LOW) connector A-19 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Is horn (LOW) connector A-19 in good condition? 

    • YES :  Go to Step 11.
    • NO :  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . Verify that the horn (LOW) sounds normally.
    Fig 5: Identifying Horn (Low) Connector A-19

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11. STEP 11. Check the horn. 

    Connect the battery as shown in illustration, and verify that the horn sounds.

    Q: Is the horn (LOW) normal? 

    • YES :  Go to Step 12.
    • NO :  Replace the horn (LOW). Verify that the horn (LOW) sounds normally.
    Fig 6: Connecting Battery To Horn

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12. STEP 12. Check the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-05X (terminal 1) and horn (LOW) connector A-19 (terminal 1). 
    Fig 7: Identifying Horn Relay Connector A-05X

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    Q: Is the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-05X (terminal 1) and horn (LOW) connector A-19 (terminal 1) in good condition? 

    • YES :  No action is necessary and testing is complete.
    • NO :  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the horn (LOW) sounds normally.
    Fig 8: Identifying Horn (Low) Connector A-19

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13. STEP 13. Check horn relay connector A-05X for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Are horn relay connector A-05X in good condition? 

    • YES :  Go to Step 14.
    • NO :  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . Verify that the horn sounds normally.
    Fig 9: Identifying Horn Relay Connector A-05X

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14. STEP 14. Check the horn relay. 
    Fig 10: Tester Connection & Specified Condition Chart

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    Q: Is the horn relay normal? 

    • YES :  Go to Step 15.
    • NO :  Replace the horn relay. Verify that the horn sounds normally.
    Fig 11: Checking Horn Relay

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15. STEP 15. Check the battery power supply circuit to the horn relay. Measured at horn relay connector A-05X. 
    1. Disconnect horn relay connector A-05X and measure the voltage available at the relay box side of the connector.
       Fig 12: Identifying Horn Relay Connector A-05X

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    2. Measure the voltage between terminal numbers 2, 4 and ground.
       • The voltage should equal approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

    Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage)? 

    • YES :  Go to  Step 17.
    • NO :  Go to Step 16.
    Fig 13: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal Numbers 2, 4 And Ground

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16. STEP 16. Check the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-05X (terminal 2 and 4) and the battery. 

    Q: Is the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-05X (terminal 2 and 4) and the battery in good condition? 

    • YES :  No action is necessary and testing is complete.
    • NO :  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the horn sounds normally.
    Fig 14: Identifying Horn Relay Connector A-05X

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17. STEP 17. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-227 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-227 in good condition? 

    • YES :  Go to Step 18.
    • NO :  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . Verify that the horn sounds normally.
    Fig 15: Identifying ETACS-ECU Connector C-227 Terminals

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18. STEP 18. Check the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-05X (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-227 (terminal 44). 
    Fig 16: Identifying Horn Relay Connector A-05X

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    Fig 17: Identifying ETACS-ECU Connector C-227 Terminals

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    NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-129 and joint connector C-21 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-129 or joint connector C-21 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Is the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-05X (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-227 (terminal 44) in good condition? 

    • YES :  Go to Step 19.
    • NO :  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the horn sounds normally.
    Fig 18: Identifying Intermediate Connector C-129 And Joint Connector C-21 Terminals

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19. STEP 19. Check the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-05X (terminal 1), horn (HIGH) connector A-18 (terminal 1) and horn (LOW) connector A-19 (terminal 1). 

    Q: Is the wiring harness between horn relay connector A-05X (terminal 1), horn (HIGH) connector A-18 (terminal 1) and horn (LOW) connector A-19 (terminal 1) in good condition? 

    • YES :  Replace the ETACS-ECU. Verify that the horn sounds normally.
    • NO :  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the horn sounds normally.
    Fig 19: Identifying Horn Relay Connector A-05X

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    Fig 20: Identifying Horn (High) Connector A-18 And Horn (Low) Connector A-19

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