Inspection Procedure : The headlamp washer does not work (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. ECU check by using the SWS monitor.


Check that the power supply and earth lines to the column switch (column-ECU) and the front-ECU and the SWS communication lines are normal.

  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
ECUS TO BE CHECKED
  • COLUMN ECU
  • FRONT ECU
OK: "OK" is displayed for all the items

Q. Are the check result normal?

"OK" is displayed for all the items : Go to Step 2
"NG" is displayed on the "COLUMN ECU" menu. : Refer to GROUP 54C - SWS, Inspection Procedure 1 "Communication with the column switch (column-ECU) is not possible ."
"NG" is displayed on the "FRONT ECU" menu. : Refer to GROUP 54C - SWS, Inspection Procedure 3 "Communication with the front-ECU is not possible ."

Step 2. Function diagnosis by using the SWS monitor


Check the SWS communication signal, which are related to the headlamp washer function.
Selected item HD WASHER
  • Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
  • Headlamp washer switch: ON
Item No.
Item name
Normal condition
Item 16
HD WASHER SW
ON
Item 31
IG SW (ACC)
ON
Item 70
FRONT ECU ACK
NORMAL ACK or HI-BEAM ACK
OK: Normal conditions are displayed for all the items.

Q. Are the check result normal?

Normal conditions are displayed for all the items : Go to Step 3.
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.16 : Replace the column switch.
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.31 : Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, Inspection procedure C-1 "The ignition switch (ACC) signal is not received ."
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.70 : Replace the front-ECU.

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.