Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode 1 and Test Mode 2 (without the HDS)
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Special Tools Required
MPCS (MCIC) service connector 07WAZ-001010A
Test Mode 1
Check the PCM for DTCs and troubleshoot PCM (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) or F-CAN loss of communication errors first, then do this diagnosis if the HDS is not available
- Check the No 15 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and No 12 (7 5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
- Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, and move the ceiling light switch to the middle (door) position
- Connect the MPCS service connector (A) to the MICU service check connector socket (B) in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
- Wait 5 seconds, and watch the ceiling light When the ceiling light flashes quickly once and then goes off, the system is in Test Mode 1
- Check for B-CAN DTCs indicated by the multi-information display (MID) on the gauge control module while still in Test Mode 1 Press the SEL/RESET button to display the next code After you get to the last code, the display shows END If no DTCs are stored, the display will read NO (see
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )NOTE: If the test times out, remove the MPCS service connector, turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and repeat steps 3 and 4.
Are any DTCs indicated?
YES -Go to step 7
NO -Go to step 9
- Record all DTCs and Troubleshoot them in this order:
- Battery voltage DTCs
- Internal error DTCs
- Loss of communication DTCs
- Signal error DTCs
- Clear the DTCs by pressing and holding the SEL/RESET button for about 10 seconds
- You will hear a beep to confirm the codes have been cleared Operate the devices that failed, and recheck for codes
Test Mode 2
- Remove the MPCS service connector from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box MICU service check connector socket for 5- 10 seconds, then reinsert it to enter Mode 2 When the system enters Mode 2, the ceiling light will flash two times quickly and then go offNOTE: If the MPCS service connector is disconnected for too short or too long, or if the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0), or if the vehicle is in OFF mode The system will return to Test Mode 1
- The following tables list the circuits that can be checked in Test Mode 2 Operate the switch that is most closely related to the problem If the circuit is OK, the ceiling light will blink once If the circuit is faulty, there will be no indication
Are the fuses OK?
YES -Go to step 2
NO -Find and repair the cause of the blown fuse
Driver's MICU
DRIVER'S MICU ITEM CHART
| Item |
|---|
| Brake pedal position switch (ON) |
| Driver's door switch |
| Left rear door switch |
| Trunk lid latch switch |
| Fog light switch |
| Left rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK) |
| Wiper switch (HI/LO) |
| Wiper switch (INT/LO) |
| Wiper switch (MIST) |
| Washer switch |
| Wiper intermittent dwell time controller |
| Turn signal switch (LEFT) |
| Turn signal switch (RIGHT) |
| Hazard warning switch (ON) |
| Headlight switch (AUTO) |
| Headlight switch (ON) |
| Headlight switch (OFF) |
| Lighting switch (ON) |
| Dimmer switch (ON) |
| Passing switch (ON) |
| Trunk lid opener main switch |
| Trunk lid outer handle switch |
| Transmission range switch (P) (A/T) |
| Ignition key switch |
| Security hood switch |
| Wiper motor park position (Auto stop) |
| Driver's seat heater switch (LO) |
| Driver's seat heater switch (HI) |
| Rear defogger switch |
Passenger's MICU
PASSENGER'S MICU ITEM CHART
| Item |
|---|
| Front passenger's door switch |
| Right rear door switch |
| Right rear door lock knob switch (UNLOCK) |
| Audio unit |
| Front passenger's seat heater switch (LO) |
| Front passenger's seat heater switch (HI) |
Door Multiplex Control Unit
DOOR MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT ITEM CHART
| Item | ||
|---|---|---|
| Driver's door lock switch (UNLOCK) | ||
| Driver's door lock switch (LOCK) | ||
| Driver's door lock knob switch (UNLOCK) | ||
| Driver's door lock knob switch (LOCK) | ||
| Driver's door lock key cylinder switch (UNLOCK)(1) | ||
| Driver's door lock key cylinder switch (LOCK) (1) | ||
|
Front Passenger's Power Window Switch
FRONT PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW SWITCH ITEM CHART
| Item |
|---|
| Front passenger's door lock switch (UNLOCK) |
| Front passenger's door lock switch (LOCK) |
| Front passenger's door lock knob switch (UNLOCK) |
Power Seat Control Unit
POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT ITEM CHART
| Item |
|---|
| Transmission range switch (P) (A/T) |
| Parking brake switch (M/T) |
| Slide switch (Forward) |
| Slide switch (Backward) |
| Recline switch (Forward) |
| Recline switch (Backward) |
| Front UP-DOWN switch (Up) |
| Front UP-DOWN switch (Down) |
| Rear UP-DOWN switch (Up) |
| Rear UP-DOWN switch (Down) |
Does the ceiling light work properly in all switch positions?
YES -Go to function and input test for the system related to the failure
NO -Repair the open, short, or replace the faulty switch