INSPECTION PROCEDURE B-5: Ignition key reminder buzzer function does not work. <Vehicles for GCC only>



caution Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the input and output signal circuits are normal.




COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


The ETACS-ECU operates this function in accordance with the input signals below.

  • Ignition switch (IG1)
  • Key reminder switch
  • Driver’s door switch
If this function does not work normally, these input signal circuit(s) or the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

POSSIBLE CAUSES



  • Malfunction of the key reminder switch
  • Malfunction of the driver’s door switch
  • Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE


Step 1. ECU check by using the SWS monitor


Check that the power supply and earth lines to the ETACS-ECU and the SWS communication lines are normal.

  • Ignition switch: ON
ECU TO BE CHECKED
  • ETACS ECU
OK: "OK" is displayed on the "ETACS ECU" menu.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 2.
Refer to Inspection Procedure A-3 "Communication with ETACS-ECU is not possible ."

Step 2. Function diagnosis by using the SWS monitor


Check the SWS communication signals, which are related to the ignition key reminder function.
<Selected item> BUZZER - KEY REMND. ALM
  • Ignition switch: OFF (key inserted)
  • Driver’s door: open
Item No.
Item name
Normal condition
Item 30
IG SW(IG1)
OFF
Item 32
DR DOOR SW
ON
Item 43
BUZZER
ON
OK: Normal conditions are 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-5 "The driver’s door switch signal is not received <LH drive vehicles> ro <RH drive vehicles> ."
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.43. : Go to Step 3.

Step 3. ETACS switch data by using the SWS monitor


Check the ETACS-ECU signal related to the ignition key reminder function.

  • Ignition switch: OFF (key inserted)
Item No.
Item name
Normal condition
Item 03
KEY REMIN SW
OFF
OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 4.
Refer to inspection procedure P-10 "The key reminder switch signal is not received ."

Step 4. Retest the system.


The ignition key reminder buzzer function should work normally.

Q. Is the check result normal?

The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Replace the ETACS-ECU.