INSPECTION PROCEDURE F-3: Sunroof timer function does not work normally. <Except vehicles for Australia>
 CAUTION
Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the input and output signal circuits are normal.
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
If the sunroof timer function does not work, the input circuit from the ignition switch (IG1) or the driver's door switch, the communication lines between the ETACS-ECU and the sunroof motor assembly (sunroof-ECU), the sunroof motor assembly (sunroof-ECU) or the ETACS-ECU may be defective.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
  • Malfunction of ETACS-ECU
  • Malfunction of the sunroof motor assembly (sunroof-ECU)
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
Step 1. ECU check by using the SWS monitor
Check that the power supply and earth lines to the sunroof motor assembly (sunroof-ECU) and the ETACS-ECU and the SWS communication lines are normal.
  • Ignition switch: ON
  • Operate the sunroof switch.
ECUS TO BE CHECKED
  • ETACS ECU
  • SUNROOF ECU
OK: "OK" are displayed for all the items
Q: Is the check result normal?
"OK" are displayed for all the items:  Go to Step 2.

"NG" is displayed on the "ETACS ECU" menu.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure A-3 "Communication with ETACS-ECU is not possible ."
"NG" is displayed on the "SUNROOF ECU" menu.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure A-6 "Communication with sunroof motor assembly (sunroof-ECU) is not possible ."
Step 2. SWS monitor data list
Check the SWS communication signal, which are related to the sunroof timer function.
<Selected item> ETACS ECU
  • Ignition switch: OFF
Item No.
Item name
Normal condition
Item 30
IG SW(IG1)
OFF
Item 32
DR DOOR SW
From OFF to ON

OK: Normal conditions displayed for all the items.
Q: Is the check result normal?
Normal conditions are displayed for all the items.:  Go to Step 3
.
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.30:  Refer to Inspection Procedure P-2 "The ignition switch (IG1) signal is not received ."
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.32:  Refer to Inspection Procedure P-4 "The driver's door switch signal is not received <LH drive vehicles> ." Refer to Inspection Procedure P-4 "The driver's door switch signal is not received <RH drive vehicles> .
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