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INSPECTION PROCEDURE A-4: Communication with the front-ECU is not possible.
 CAUTION
 Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the power supply circuit, the grounding circuit and the communication circuit are normal.
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
It is suspected that the power supply circuit to the front-ECU is defective, or the wiring harness between the SWS monitor and the front-ECU or their connector(s) is damaged. If the battery power supply circuit to the ECU (terminal No.5 of the front-ECU) is damaged, also check the power supply circuit from the ignition switch (IG2) (terminal No.22 of the front-ECU), and repair if necessary.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
  • Malfunction of the front-ECU
  • Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
Step 1. ECU check on the SWS monitor
Check that the power supply and earth lines to the ETACS-ECU and the SWS communication lines are normal.
  • Ignition switch: OFF
ECUS TO BE CHECKED
  • ETACS
OK: "OK" is displayed on the "ETACS ECU" menu.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 2.
NO:  Refer to Inspection Procedure A-3 "Communication with the ETACS-ECU is not possible" .
Step 2. Connector check: A-11X front-ECU connector
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 3.
NO:  Repair the defective connector.
Step 3. Measure the voltage at A-11X front-ECU connector.
  1. Remove the front-ECU, and measure at the relay box side.
  1. Voltage between A-11X front-ECU connector terminal No.5 and body earth
    2. OK: Battery positive voltage
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 5.
NO:  Go to Step 4.
Step 4. Check the wiring harness between A-11X front-ECU connector terminal No.5 and the fusible link (1).
NOTE: Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check junction block connectors C-202, C-204 and intermediate connectors A-14, C-116 and C-125, and repair if necessary.
  • Check the power supply line for open circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
Step 5. Connector check: A-12X front-ECU connector
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 6.
NO:  Repair the defective connector.
Step 6. Measure the resistance at A-12X front-ECU connector.
  1. Remove the front-ECU, and measure at the relay box side.
  1. Resistance between A-12X front-ECU connector terminal No.21 and body earth
    2. OK: 2Ω or less
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 8.
NO:  Go to Step 7.
Step 7. Check the wiring harness between A-12X front-ECU connector terminal No.21 and the body earth.
  • Check the earth wires for open circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
Step 8. Connector check: C-310 column switch connector
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 9.
NO:  Repair the connector.
Step 9. Check the wiring harness between A-12X front-ECU connector terminal No.30 and C-310 column switch connector terminal No.3.
NOTE: Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check joint connector C-02 and intermediate connector C-116, and repair if necessary.
  • Check the communication lines for open circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 10.
NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
Step 10. ECU check on the SWS monitor
  • Ignition switch: OFF
ECUS TO BE CHECKED
  • Front-ECU
OK: "OK" is displayed on the "FRONT ECU" menu.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
NO:  Replace the front-ECU.
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