Inspection Procedure 4: The windshield wipers do not work normally.



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


COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


The windshield wiper motor, the column switch or ETACS-ECU may be defective.

PROBABLE CAUSES




DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code.


Check if an ETACS-related diagnosis code is set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Diagnose the ETACS (Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, Trouble Symptom Chart ).
Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III data list


Check the input signal related to the windshield wiper operation.

  • Ignition switch: ACC
  • Operate the windshield wiper switch.
Item No.
Item name
Normal conditions
Item 65
Front wiper output
ON
Item 66
Front wiper HI output
ON
OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 3.
Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, Inspection Procedure 9 "The column switch signal is not received"? Refer to .

STEP 3. Check that the windshield wipers work.


Check that the windshield wipers work at high speed and the mist mode.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 4.
Go to Step 7.

STEP 4. Check the windshield wiper motor.


Check that the windshield wiper motor works normally (Refer to ).

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 5.
Replace the windshield wiper motor.

STEP 5.Check of open, short circuit in F/WIP LO line between windshield wiper motor connector and ETACS-ECU connector


Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 6.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 6. System retest


Check that the windshield wipers work normally by moving the switch to each position.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points, - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions ).
Replace the ETACS-ECU.

STEP 7. Check the windshield wiper motor.


Check that the windshield wiper motor works normally (Refer to ).

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 8.
Replace the windshield wiper motor.

STEP 8. Measure the voltage at windshield wiper motor connector.


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage at the wiring harness side.
(2)Ignition switch: ACC
(3)Windshield wiper switch: HI
(4)Measure the voltage between the windshield wiper motor connector power supply terminal and the body earth.
OK: System voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points, - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions ).
Go to Step 9.

STEP 9. Check of open, short circuit in F/WIP HI line between windshield wiper motor connector and ETACS-ECU connector.


Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 10.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 10. System retest


Check that the windshield wipers work normally by moving the switch to each position.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points, - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions ).
Replace the ETACS-ECU.