The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) and rain sensor communicate via LIN communication. The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) stores this DTC if communication becomes abnormal.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | Memory | DTC Output from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B127987 | Humidity/Rain Sensor Missing Message | Detection Condition:
Auxiliary battery voltage is 9.5 V or more Malfunction Status:
Communication malfunction with rain sensor Malfunction Duration:
10 seconds or more |
·
Rain sensor ·
Harness or connector ·
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) ·
Power distribution box assembly |
○ | Main Body |
Inspect the fuses of circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Service Bulletin.
Read the DTCs.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Only DTC B127987 is output | A |
| DTC B127987 and B276C88 are output | B |
A
B
Disconnect the E36 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.
Disconnect the Q3 rain sensor connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
Click Location & Routing(E36,Q3)Location & Routingewd_type=routing;type=c,c;code=E36,Q3 Click Connector(E36)Instrument Panel>Instrument Panel Wire / Radio Wiring Sub-Assy / Telephone Computer Wire>Multiplex Network Body ECUewd_type=component;type=c;code=E36;pinno=11 Click Connector(Q3)Body>Roof Wire>Rain Sensorewd_type=component;type=c;code=Q3;pinno=3 |
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| E36-11 (LIN4) - Q3-3 (MPX) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| E36-11 (LIN4) or Q3-3 (MPX) - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
| *a | Component without harness connected
(Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU) |
Check for pulses according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
Click Location & Routing(E36)Location & Routingewd_type=routing;type=c;code=E36 Click Connector(E36)Instrument Panel>Instrument Panel Wire / Radio Wiring Sub-Assy / Telephone Computer Wire>Multiplex Network Body ECUewd_type=component;type=c;code=E36;pinno=11 |
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| E36-11 (LIN4) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | Pulse generation |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
Click Location & Routing(Q3)Location & Routingewd_type=routing;type=c;code=Q3 Click Connector(Q3)Body>Roof Wire>Rain Sensorewd_type=component;type=c;code=Q3;pinno=4 |
||
| Q3-4 (SIG) - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | 11 to 14 V |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
Click Location & Routing(Q3)Location & Routingewd_type=routing;type=c;code=Q3 Click Connector(Q3)Body>Roof Wire>Rain Sensorewd_type=component;type=c;code=Q3;pinno=2 |
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| Q3-2 (ES) - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Disconnect the 4B power distribution box assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
Click Location & Routing(Q3)Location & Routingewd_type=routing;type=c;code=Q3 Click Connector(Q3)Body>Roof Wire>Rain Sensorewd_type=component;type=c;code=Q3;pinno=4 |
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| 4B-38 - Q3-4 (SIG) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG