INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: The rear washer does not work normally.



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


COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


The input circuit from the rear washer switch, the washer motor or ETACS-ECU may be defective.

PROBABLE CAUSES



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

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. Check the operation of the rear wiper.


Check that the rear wiper work.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 2.
Refer to Inspection Procedure 1 "Rear wiper does not work at all ."

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code


Check if an ETACS-related diagnosis code is set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Diagnose the ETACS-ECU (Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, Diagnosis Code Chart ).
Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. 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.
  • Operate the rear washer switch at ON position.
Item No.
Item name
Normal conditions
83
Rear washer output
ON
OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 4.
Refer to GROUP 54A - ETACS, Inspection Procedure 11 "The column switch signal is not received ."

STEP 4. Check the washer motor.


Check that the washer motor works normally (Refer to ).

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 5.
Replace the washer motor.

STEP 5. Measure the voltage at the washer motor connector terminal where R/WIP-WASH line is connected.


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure the voltage at the wiring harness-side.
(2)Ignition switch: ACC
(3)Rear washer switch: ON
(4)Measure the voltage between washer motor connector terminal where R/WIP-WASH line is connected and body earth.
OK: System voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 6.
Go to Step 7.

STEP 6. Check of open, short circuit in F/WIP-WASH line between washer motor connector and ETACS-ECU connector.


Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 8.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 7. Check of open, short circuit in R/WIP-WASH line between washer motor connector and ETACS-ECU connector.


Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 8.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 8. Check the trouble symptom.


Check that the rear washer work normally.

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 ).