Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the absorber control ECU, check the acceleration sensor signal after replacement (see TEST MODE PROCEDURE ).

HINT:

Start the inspection from "CHECK FOR DTC (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)" when troubleshooting in accordance with the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
Check the condition of each related circuit connector before troubleshooting (See ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).

CHECK FOR DTC

Check for DTC (see FAIL-SAFE CHART ).

Result

RESULT REFERENCE

Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
DTC is output	B

B: REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )

A: GO TO Next Step

PERFORM TEST MODE

Check if the test mode DTC C1787/87 is output.

Result

RESULT REFERENCE

Result	Proceed to
DTC C1787/87 is not output	A
DTC C1787/87 is output	B

B: REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )

A: GO TO Next Step

CHECK FOR DTC (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)

Check if the CAN communication system DTC is output (see FAIL-SAFE CHART ).

Result

RESULT REFERENCE

Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
DTC is output	B

B: REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )

A: GO TO Next Step

CHECK FOR DTC (MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)

Check if the multiplex communication system DTC is output (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).

Result

RESULT REFERENCE

Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
DTC is output	B

B: REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR )

A: GO TO Next Step

INSPECT COMBINATION METER

Check the combination meter (see HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).

OK: The combination meter is normal.

Result

RESULT REFERENCE

Result	Proceed to
OK	A
OK (when troubleshooting in accordance with the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )	B
NG	C

B: PROCEED TO NEXT INSPECTION PROCEDURE SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

C: REPLACE COMBINATION METER

A: REPLACE ABSORBER CONTROL ECU