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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. C161D set? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 3.
    2. NO:  This diagnosis is complete.
  3. STEP 3. Scan tool actuator test 

    OK: Operating sound of the electric pump can be heard. 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step  8.
    2. NO:  Go to Step 4.
  4. STEP 4. Electric pump relay single unit check 

    Check the electric pump relay. (Refer to AWC SWITCH CHECK  .)

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 5.
    2. NO:  Replace the electric pump relay. (Refer to AWC-ECU  .) Then go to Step  9.
  5. STEP 5. Electric pump relay connector, AWC-ECU connector check: A-26X, C-46 

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 6.
    2. NO:  Repair the defective connector. Then go to Step  9.
  6. STEP 6. Check the wiring harness between A-26X electric pump relay connector terminal No. 3 and C-46 AWC-ECU connector terminal No. 20. 

    Check the power supply line for short or open circuit.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 7.
    2. NO:  Check C-47 intermediate connector. When no problem is found, repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step  9.
  7. STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between A-26X electric pump relay connector terminal No. 1 and body ground. 

    Check the ground line for open circuit.

    Q: Is the check result normal? 

    1. YES:  Go to Step 8.
    2. NO:  Repair the wiring harness. Then go to Step  9.
  8. STEP 8. Check whether the DTC is reset. 

    Q: Is DTC No. C161D 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. C161D set? 

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