INSPECTION PROCEDURE 4: Auto-cruise Control cannot be Set.: Diagnosis
Required Special Tool:
- MB991958: Scan tool (MUT-III sub assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: MUT-III USB cable
- MB991910: MUT-III main harness A
- STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code. CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
- Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector (Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (MUT-III). ).
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Check for auto-cruise control system diagnostic trouble code.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
- Disconnect scan tool MB991958.
Q: Is DTC set?
- YES: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART . Then go to Step 6.
- NO: Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 04: Cancel Switch. CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
- Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector (Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (MUT-III). ).
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Set scan tool MB991958 to data reading mode.
- Auto-cruise control system item 04, Cancel Switch.
- When "CANCEL" switch is at the ON position, the display on scan tool MB991958 should be "ON".
- When "CANCEL" switch is at the OFF position, the display on scan tool MB991958 should be "OFF".
- Auto-cruise control system item 04, Cancel Switch.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
- Disconnect scan tool MB991958.
Q: Is the switch operating properly?
- YES: Go to Step 3.
- NO: Refer to SYMPTOM PROCEDURES NUMBER 3 . Then go to Step 6.
- STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 05: Stoplight Switch and data list item 06: Brake switch. CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
- Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector (Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (MUT-III). ).
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Set scan tool MB991958 to data reading mode.
- Auto-cruise control system item 05, Stoplight Switch.
- When brake pedal is depressed, the display on scan tool MB991958 should be "ON".
- When brake pedal is released, the display on scan tool MB991958 should be "OFF".
- Auto-cruise control system item 05, Stoplight Switch.
- Set scan tool MB991958 to data reading mode.
- Auto-cruise control system item 06, Brake Switch.
- When brake pedal is depressed, the display on scan tool MB991958 should be "ON".
- When brake pedal is released, the display on scan tool MB991958 should be "OFF".
- Auto-cruise control system item 06, Brake Switch.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
- Disconnect scan tool MB991958.
Q: Is the switch operating properly?
- YES: Go to Step 4.
- NO: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1: WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT CANCELLED. Then go to Step 6.
- STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 07: Transmission Range Switch. CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
- Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector (Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (MUT-III). ).
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Set scan tool MB991958 to data reading mode.
- Auto-cruise control system item 07, Transmission Range Switch.
- When selector lever is at the "P" or "N" position, the display on scan tool MB991958 should be "ON".
- When selector lever is at the "R" or "D" position, the display on scan tool MB991958 should be "OFF".
- Auto-cruise control system item 07, Transmission Range Switch.
- Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
- Disconnect scan tool MB991958.
Q: Is the switch operating properly?
- YES: Go to Step 5.
- NO: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: WHEN THE SELECTOR LEVER IS MOVED TO "N" RANGE, AUTO-CRUISE CONTROL IS NOT CANCELLED. Then go to Step 6.
- STEP 5. Check the symptoms.
Q: Can auto-cruise control be set?
- YES: It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS ).
- NO: Replace the PCM [Refer to POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - 2.4l or POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) - 3.8L ]. Then go to Step 6.
- STEP 6. Check the symptoms.
Q: Can auto-cruise control be set?
- YES: The procedure is complete.
- NO: Return to Step 1.