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Diagnostic procedure

  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  3.
    2. NO:  Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to TROUBLESHOOTING .) After repairing the CAN bus line, go to Step 2.
  2. STEP 2. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1242 set? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 3.
    2. NO:  This diagnosis is complete.
  3. STEP 3. Scan tool diagnostic trouble code 

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

    Q: Is the DTC set? 

    1. YES:  Perform the relevant troubleshooting.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 4.
  4. STEP 4. Scan tool diagnostic trouble code 

    Q: Is DTC No. C2204 set? 

    1. YES:  Perform the relevant troubleshooting.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 5.
  5. STEP 5. Scan tool diagnostic trouble code 

    Check if the local CAN communication-related, stoplight switch-related, or wheel speed sensor-related diagnostic trouble code is set.

    Q: Is the DTC set? 

    1. YES:  Perform the relevant troubleshooting.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 6.
  6. STEP 6. Check of G and yaw rate sensor installation status 

    Check that the G and yaw rate sensor is installed correctly. (Refer to G AND YAW RATE SENSOR .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 7.
    2. NO:  Reinstall the G and yaw rate sensor correctly. Then go to Step 7.
  7. STEP 7. Scan tool service data 

    Item No. 31: Longitudinal G sensor (refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE  .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 8.
    2. NO:  Replace the G and yaw rate sensor. (Refer to G AND YAW RATE SENSOR .) Then go to Step 8.
  8. STEP 8. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1242 set? 

    1. YES:  Replace the AWC-ECU. (Refer to AWC-ECU  .) Then go to Step 9.
    2. NO:  Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION .)
  9. STEP 9. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C1242 set? 

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