INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: The rear wiper does not stop at the specified park position.



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

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


The rear wiper motor or the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

PROBABLE CAUSES



  • Malfunction of the rear wiper motor
  • Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
  • Damaged wiring harness and connectors

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. M.U.T.-III data list


Check the ETACS-related data list (Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, Service Data Reference Table )

  • Set the ignition switch to the ACC position.
  • Activate the rear wiper.
Item No.
Item name
Normal conditions
27
Rear wiper automatic stop switch
Turns ON when the wiper are activated from the stopped state.
OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 6.
Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the rear wiper motor.


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

Q. Is the rear wiper motor normal?

Go to Step 3.
Replace the rear wiper motor assembly (Refer to ).

STEP 3. Measure the voltage at rear wiper motor connector terminal where ignition switch (ACC) is connected.


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage at the wiring harness side.
(2)Set the ignition switch to the ACC position.
(3)Measure the voltage between the rear wiper motor connector terminal where ignition switch (ACC) is connected and the body earth.
OK: System voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 5.
Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check of open, short circuit in power supply line between rear wiper motor connector and ignition switch (ACC).


Q. Is the check result normal?

The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness

STEP 5. Check of open, short circuit in R/WIP-AS line between rear 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 rear wiper stop at the specified park position.

Q. Is the check result normal?

The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Replace the ETACS-ECU (Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, ETACS-ECU ).