Galant LS V6-3.0L SOHC (1999)
STEP 5. Check the harness wires between driver's door switch connector D-21 and body ground.
If the harness wires between driver's door switch connector D-21 and body ground are damaged, repair them. Check that the malfunction is eliminated.
Check that the malfunction is eliminated.
If the harness wires are in good condition, replace the ETACS-ECU.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, make sure that the ignition switch is "OFF" before connecting or disconnecting the scan tool.
STEP 6. Check the input signal from the key reminder switch, using either the scan tool or a voltmeter.
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Using scan tool MB991502
1. Connect Scan Tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2. Check that the tone alarm of the scan tool sounds when the ignition key is removed from ignition key cylinder.
If the tone alarm of the scan tool does not sound, the input signal from the key reminder switch is not normal. Go to Step 7.
If the input signal is normal, replace the ETACS-ECU. Then check that the malfunction is eliminated.
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Using a voltmeter
1. Use special tool MB991529 to connect a voltmeter between ground terminal 4 or 5 and ETACS-ECU terminal 9 of the data link connector.
2. It a voltmeter indicator deflects once when the ignition key is removed from ignition key cylinder, the ETACS-ECU input signal for the key
reminder switch circuit system is normal.
If the input signal of the key reminder switch is not normal, go to Step 7
If the input signal is normal, replace the ETACS-ECU. Then check that the malfunction is eliminated.
STEP 7. Check for key reminder switch continuity.
1. Remove the instrument panel under cover.
2. Remove the steering column covers, upper and lower.
3. Disconnect the key reminder switch connector.
