Inspection Procedure : The headlamp washer does not work (Not using SWS monitor).





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






COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


The headlamp washer motor, the column switch or the front-ECU may be defective.

POSSIBLE CAUSES



  • Malfunction of the headlamp washer motor
  • Malfunction of the column switch
  • Malfunction of the front-ECU
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


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


When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK (OFF) position, check that the ETACS-ECU does not set the diagnosis code.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, Diagnosis code chart .
Go to Step 2.

Step 2. Pulse check.


Check the input signals below which are related to the windshield wiper.
System switch
Check condition
Ignition switch (ACC)
When turned from the LOCK (OFF) position to the ACC position.
Windshield mist wiper switch
When the switch is turned from off to on.
OK: The M.U.T.-III sounds or the voltmeter needle fluctuates.

Q. Are the check result normal?

All the signals are received normally : Go to Step 3.
The ignition switch (ACC) signal is not received. : Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, Inspection procedure C-1 "The ignition switch (ACC) signal is not received ."
Windshield mist wiper switch signal is not received. : Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, Inspection procedure C-7 "The column switch (windshield wiper washer and rear wiper washer switch) signal is not received ."

Step 3. Connector check: A-47 headlamp washer motor connector.


Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 4.
Repair the connector.

Step 4. Check the headlamp washer motor assembly.


Refer to GROUP 51 - Headlamp washer .

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 5.
Replace the headlamp washer motor.

Step 5. Resistance measurement at the A-47 headlamp washer motor connector.


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
(2)Continuity between A-47 headlamp washer motor connector terminal No.2 and body earth.
OK: Continuity (2 Ω or less)

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 7.
Go to Step 6.

Step 6. Check the wiring harness between A-47 headlamp washer motor connector terminal No.2 to body earth.



  • Check the earth wires for open circuit.

Q. Is the check result normal?

The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair the wiring harness.

Step 7. Connector check: A-08X front-ECU connector.


Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 8.
Repair the connector.

Step 8. Voltage measurement at the A-08X front-ECU connector.


(1)Remove the front-ECU, and measure at the junction block side.
(2)Ignition switch: ACC
(3)Check the voltage between the A-08X front-ECU connector terminal No.9 and body earth.
OK: Battery voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 10,
Go to Step 9.

Step 9. Check the wiring harness between A-08X front-ECU connector terminal No.9 and the fusible link (4).



  • Check the power supply line for open circuit.

Q. Is the check result normal?

The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair the wiring harness.

Step 10. Check the wiring harness between A-47 headlamp washer motor connector terminal No.1 and A-08X front-ECU connector terminal No.11



  • Check the output line for open circuit.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 11.
Repair the wiring harness.

Step 11. Retest the system.


The headlamp washer should now work normally.

Q. s the check result normal?

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