INSPECTION PROCEDURE P-7: The column switch (windshield wiper washer and rear wiper washer switch) signal is not received.



caution Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the input signal circuit is normal.






COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


Input signal from the column switch (wiper switch) is used to operate the functions below. If the signal is abnormal, these functions will not work normally.

  • Windshield wiper and washer
  • Rear wiper and washer

POSSIBLE CAUSES



  • Malfunction of the column switch
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE


Step 1. Check the vehicle model for which no column switch (windshield wiper washer and rear wiper washer switch) signal is received.


Q. Which vehicle model does not send any column switch (windshield wiper washer and rear wiper washer switch) signal, LHD or RHD?

<LH drive vehicles> : Go to Step 2.
<RH drive vehicles> : Go to Step 4.

Step 2. Use the M.U.T.-III to confirm a diagnosis code.


Check that the ETACS-ECU sets a diagnosis code.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Refer to diagnosis code chart .
Go to Step 3.

Step 3. Retest the system.


Replace the column switch, and check if the column switch (windshield wiper washer and rear wiper washer switch) sends signal.
(1)Replace the column switch.
(2)Check if the column switch (windshield wiper/washer and rear wiper washer switch) sends signal.

Q. Is the check result normal?

The procedure is complete.
Replace the ETACS-ECU.

Step 4. Check the column switch connector.


Check that the wiper and washer switch connector, the lighting switch connector and the switch body connector are in good condition.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 5.
Repair the defective connector.

Step 5. Check the column switch (wiper switch and switch body).


Refer to GROUP 54A - Column switch .

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 6.
Replace the column switch.

Step 6. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code


Check that the ETACS-ECU sets a diagnosis code.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Refer to diagnosis code chart .
Go to Step 7.

Step 7. Retest the system.


Replace the column switch, and check if the column switch (windshield wiper/washer and rear wiper washer switch) sends signal.
(1)Replace the column switch.
(2)Check if the column switch (windshield wiper/washer and rear wiper washer switch) sends signal.

Q. Is the check result normal?

The procedure is complete.
Replace the ETACS-ECU.