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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK FUSE (MPX-B, D/C CUT) 
    1. Remove the MPX-B from the engine room No. 1 relay block.
    2. Measure the resistance of the fuses.

      Standard: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE FUSE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (COWL SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK LH - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Side Junction Block LH Connector Terminals
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    1. Disconnect the PL and PA J/B connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance and voltage of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      PA-14 (GND) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

      Standard Voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      PL-1 (MPX-B) - Body ground 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK RESISTANCE OF COMMUNICATION LINE 
    Fig 2: Identifying Cowl Side Junction Block LH And Position Control ECU And Switch Assembly Connector Terminals
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    1. Disconnect the V3 ECU connector.
    2. Disconnect the LC J/B connector.
    3. Disconnect the b7 switch connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

    Standard Resistance 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    V3-15 (MPX1) - LC-31 (MPX2) Below 1 Ω
    V3-15 (MPX1) - b7-1 (MPX1) Below 1 Ω

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    Both are OK A
    One is OK B
    Both are NG C

    B: REPLACE COWL SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK LH AND WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR 

    C: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    A: REPLACE COWL SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK LH