Inspection Procedure 9: The day/night modes are not switched according to ambient brightness.
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- Whenever the multivision display is replaced, ensure that the power supply circuit and the earthing circuit are normal. (Check that the voltage is 10 V or more.)
- Whenever the multivision display is replaced, select "Select Model" on the dealer mode screen.
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COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
The rain light sensor determines whether it is day or night time. If the day/night modes are not switched according to ambient brightness, the wiring harness, connector(s), the multivision display or the ETACS-ECU may have a problem,
PROBABLE CAUSES
- Damaged harness wires and connectors
- The multivision display may be defective.
- The ETACS-ECU may be defective
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Self-connection check by MMES.
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(1)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
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(2)Display the "Check Connectivity" screen (Refer to ).
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(3)When the rain light sensor is covered with a piece of black paper, "OK" should be displayed on "Illumination" item.
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Q.
Is the check result normal?
Replace the multivision display.
Go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Check of short to power supply, short to earth, and open circuit in ILL+ line between multivision display connector and ETACS-ECU (tail lamp relay).
Q.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 3.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Check whether the day/night modes are switched when the brightness around the rain light sensor is changed.
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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
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Replace the ETACS-ECU.