Electrical equipment

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Fault finding - Introduction 88B - 1

Fault finding - Configuration 88B - 4
Diagnostics - Dealing with faults 88B - 7
Fault finding - Fault finding chart 88B - 11
Diagnostics - Repair assistance 88B - 14

77 11 322 302 MARCH 2006 EDITION ANGLAISE

"The repair procedures given by the manufacturer in this document are based on the
technical specifications current when it was prepared.
The procedures may be modified as a result of changes introduced by the
manufacturer in the production of the various component units and accessories from
which his vehicles are constructed."
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INTRODUCTION

WARNING
Fault-finding on the Scénic II can only be done with the CLIP diagnostic tool fitted with the new vehicle
connection probe cord (part no. Elé 1674 or 00 00 167 400).

Description of the multiplex network:

The multiplex network consists of a twisted pair of wires connected to several vehicle computers. The two wires are
known as Can H and Can L.

Two of the computers have an internal resistance of 120 Ω (terminating resistance):

– the airbag computer
– the injection computer

The network carries data exchanged by the computers.

The Scénic II is a new-generation multiplex vehicle; the main change is the increase in communication speed to
500 kBauds.

On the Scénic II, only one multiplex network can be diagnosed with the RENAULT tool.

The maximum number of computers on this network is 15.

Note:
A second multiplex network for the navigation system may also be present.

PURPOSE:
● The purpose of the multiplex network test is to determine the various computers present on the vehicle's multiplex
network as well as the cause of possible inter-computer communication failures.
● It also serves to determine the functions installed in the vehicle, which are sometimes housed in various
computers (distributed functions).
● The test also checks the condition of multiplex network segments.
● The multiplex network test can also run diagnostics on computers disconnected from the multiplex network; this
provides an overview of the vehicles electronic architecture.

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MONITORING MULTIPLEX NETWORK OPERATION

Vehicle computer power supply for diagnostics:

Vehicle card in card reader.
Press and hold (over 5 seconds) the Start button in the absence of start conditions (for example: selecting a
gear).
Connect the diagnostic tool and perform the required operations.
Important: To power the discharge bulb computers, the dipped headlights must be turned on.

This step is the essential starting point before any computer diagnostics.

It ensures that the network is correctly connected at the terminals of each computer and that the signal is correctly
sent to it and received by it. On the Scénic II, this function also reads the number of faults present in the computers.

The multiplex network test function is executed automatically after vehicle selection by the user.

After the network check, the other functions become accessible.

MULTIPLEX NETWORK TEST PROCEDURE:

⇒ Communication established with the computers storing the vehicle configuration (identification read).

⇒ Vehicle configuration read in the two computers that hold the multiplex network configuration (airbag and
UCH on the SCENIC II)

⇒ List of diagnosable computers read in the two configuration computers

⇒ Computer interrogation

⇒ Physical (electronic) measurements on the CAN network.

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COMPUTERS

– Valid: green outline, green lettering.

– Undetected: red outline, red lettering.
– Undiagnosable: black outline, black lettering.
– Unknown: red outline, red lettering + exclamation mark.

PISTON RINGS

– Valid: green dash.

– Faulty: red dash.
– Undiagnosed: black dash.

INTERPRETING TEST RESULT CHARTS

On the Problems tab, the computers are organised into the following groups:
– Undetected if the computer failed to respond to the tool's identification request.
– Within the undetected category, the computers are subdivided into Stores multiplex network
configuration and Does not store multiplex network configuration".
– Unknown if the computer is detected but cannot be identified from its response.

On the Information tab, the computers are organised and listed as follows:
– Undiagnosable if the computer cannot be diagnosed with the tool and therefore was not queried.
– Valid if the computer responded correctly to the tool's query.

Clicking on the continue icon in the lower right-hand corner displays a new screen with the following tab:

On the Results tab, the computers are organised into the following groups:
– Faulty if the computer is known and has a non-zero number of faults.
– OK if the computer was detected, recognised and has no faults.
– Unknown if the computer was detected but could not be identified from its response.
– Undetected if the computer can be diagnosed but failed to respond.

FUNCTION TESTING

The vehicle function tests screen resembles the multiplex network test screen in showing a diagram of the network
architecture if this is known and displayed.

The Function tab, displays the various computers involved in the functions whether distributed or not distributed
over the different computers.

The Info tab displays the other possible functions found on the vehicle concerned.

Selecting a function from the list greys out the computers on the diagram that are not involved in that function.

The Diagnostics button runs diagnostics on the function selected from the list.

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MULTIPLEX NETWORK CONFIGURATION

In this vehicle, the two computers holding the multiplex network configuration are the airbag and UCH computers.

The Configuration screen consists of two tabs for displaying and modifying the:
– multiplex network configuration on the first tab,
– diagnosable computer configuration on the second.

WARNING
First repair the computers containing the multiplex network configuration (airbag and UCH) to be able to
display the screen with the multiplex network configuration diagram for the diagnosed vehicle.

LIST OF VEHICLE COMPUTERS

Diagnosable
Multiplex network computer configuration
Computer
configuration Via the ISO K/L
Via CAN
lines
Injection PRESENT YES -

ABS PRESENT YES -

Protection and Switching Unit PRESENT YES -

Automatic gearbox PRESENT - YES

LPG PRESENT - YES

Steering lock PRESENT - -

Electric power-assisted steering PRESENT YES -

Instrument panel PRESENT YES -

UCH PRESENT YES -

Air conditioning PRESENT YES -

Central Communications Unit PRESENT NO NO

Driving school unit PRESENT NO NO

Airbag PRESENT YES -

Automatic parking brake PRESENT - YES

Parking assistance ABSENT NO NO

Discharge bulbs ABSENT - YES

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MULTIPLEX NETWORK GENERIC ARCHITECTURE

Number of multiplex network segments between computers:

120 Injection 419 Air conditioning

118 ABS ** 1125 Control and Communications Unit
1094 ABS+ESP ** 469 Driving School Unit
1337 Switching Protection Unit 756 Airbag
119 Automatic transmission * 1217 Automatic parking brake
997 LPG / GNV * 989 Discharge bulbs
1088 Steering lock 1222 Parking assistance
1232 Electric power-assisted steering
247 Instrument panel
645 UCH

* A vehicle can have either LPG or automatic transmission, but never both.

** The vehicle either has just ABS or ABS + ESP (electronic stability program).

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NETWORK CONFIGURATION

The configuration is detected with the ignition on.

NOTES
It can be launched from the multiplex network test results screens.

The tool displays the UCH and/or airbag computer configuration.

Configuration involves the following steps:

– Select the computer to be modified.

– Select the multiplex network diagram version.
The version number increases with each change to the multiplex network wiring in this vehicle.
This information is available in the global vehicle base.

Choice of computers in the vehicle present on the network

The following computers are always fitted to the vehicle:

– Injection
– Protection and Switching Unit
– ABS
– Steering lock (cannot be support fault finding with the tool)
– Instrument panel
– Passenger Compartment Control Unit (UCH)
– Electric power-assisted steering
– Airbag
+ the vehicle options:
– Automatic gearbox
– LPG
– Climate control
– Control and Communications Unit (cannot support fault finding with the tool)
– Automatic parking brake
– Driving School Unit (cannot support fault finding with the tool)
– Discharge bulbs
– Parking assistance

WARNING
A computer connected to the multiplex network but not registered in the computers containing the multiplex
network configuration will not be checked in the multiplex network test.
Adjust the configuration by declaring any missing computers as present in the UCH or airbag computer or both.
Relaunch the multiplex network test after modifying the configuration.

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FAULTY SEGMENT

First check that the computer at the end of the faulty segment is properly
supplied (earth, + battery, + accessories or + after ignition).
Always check that the computer is operating correctly.
NOTES
Important: the tool may not be able to pinpoint the faulty segment(s). It then suggests
several segments that could be faulty. In this event, repair the segment nearest to the
diagnostic socket.

Isolate the faulty segment by disconnecting both ends of the segment. Check the condition of the connections.
Check the continuity of the Can H and Can L lines between the two connectors of the isolated segment.
Refer to the Help with finding short circuits section for computer and connection track allocations.
Perform the necessary operations to ensure the continuity of the two lines (for example, replacing the wiring).
Make sure the computer present in the vehicle is compatible with the Scénic II and that the data it is producing
is correct.

Reconnect the segment.

Carry out a new multiplex network test with the diagnostic tool.
Is the segment still declared faulty?

No End of fault finding.

Yes Are there other faulty segments?

No Repeat the multiplex network tests to check the continuity and

insulation of the Can H and Can L lines between the end of the
faulty segment and the diagnostic socket.

Yes Apply the same procedure to each segment.

Carry out a new multiplex network test with the diagnostic tool.
AFTER REPAIR Clear the stored faults on all the computers connected to the network.
Deal with any other possible faults.

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FAULTY COMPUTER

– Make sure the computers installed in the vehicle are the correct type and are
compatible with Mégane II.
NOTES
– Check the power supply to the computers (earth, + battery, + accessories or + after
ignition).

Make sure that the computer wake-up mode is in full working order on the vehicle and properly assimilated
by the computers.
The wake-up mode is:
– timed power supply: UCH, instrument panel.
– + accessories: Protection and Switching Unit, air conditioning control panel, radio, Control and
Communications Unit.
– + After ignition: Injection, ABS, airbag, Electric Power Assisted Steering, Automatic transmission, LPG,
Steering lock, Roof control unit, Driving school unit, Automatic parking brake, Parking assistance.
– + After ignition + dipped headlights: Xenon bulbs.

WARNING
Dialogue with the Xenon bulbs is only possible with + after ignition and the dipped headlights on.

– Switch to computer diagnostics mode.

Test of communication with computers.
⇒No communication from computers to diagnostic tool: see Fault Finding Chart 1
No communication with the computer or computers not communicating with the
diagnostic tool.
Check the connections to the computers and for no open circuit. Repair if necessary.

⇒Computers that only produce partial information when identified:

Check in the Workshop Repair Manual or Global Vehicle Base to see that the computer
really is compatible with Scénic II.
Make sure the CLIP diagnostic tool update is recent enough to handle Scénic II faults.

If after these tests no irregularity or open or short circuit has been detected, contact your Techline.

Carry out a new multiplex network test with the diagnostic tool.
AFTER REPAIR Clear the stored faults on all the computers connected to the network.
Deal with any other possible faults.

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UNKNOWN COMPUTERS ON THE NETWORK

NOTES – Check the compatibility of the computers with Scénic II.

Make sure the CLIP diagnostic tool update is recent enough to be able to handle Scénic II faults.

– Switch to computer diagnostics mode.

Test of communication with computers.
⇒No communication from computers to diagnostic tool: see Fault Finding Chart 1
No communication with the computer or computers not communicating with the
diagnostic tool.
Check the connections to the computers and for no open circuit. Repair if necessary.

⇒Make sure the computer identification information is correct and matches the vehicle in
diagnostics.

– Computer information:
– Parts Department part no.:
– Vdiag:
– Program no.:
– Version no.:
– Calibration no.:

If after these tests no irregularity or open or short circuit has been detected, contact your Techline.

Carry out a new multiplex network test with the diagnostic tool.
AFTER REPAIR Clear the stored faults on all the computers connected to the network.
Deal with any other possible faults.

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MULTIPLEX NETWORK OUT OF ORDER

Help finding network short circuits

Get a copy of the multiplex network wiring diagram for the vehicle and the diagnostic
NOTES socket diagram.
In the event of a short-circuit to + battery, leave the battery connected.

The test procedure involves disconnecting the various network components in sequence to pinpoint the faulty
one.
Check the condition of the connectors.
Check the condition of the multiplex network wires (CAN H - CAN L).
Repair the damaged components.
Systematically repeat the multiplex network test after each operation to see if the fault has been resolved. If
the fault is still shown as present, continue disconnecting the connectors and computers one by one.

Input Output
Connector Can H Can L Connector Can H Can L
Protection and Switching Unit Siemens PEH blue 10 8 PEH blue 11/12 7/9
K4J injection S 3000 C 2AN A black A4 A3
K4M - F4R injection S 3000 C 2AN A black A4 A3 2AN B brown K4 K3
K9K injection LVCR 2AN A black A4 A3
F9Q injection EDC 16 C Black A4 A3
Automatic transmission DP0 Black 38 39
ABS - ESP Black 35 14
ABS Black 26 15
Electric power-assisted steering TRW Black 7 5 Black 6 4
Airbag Black 11 10
Climate control Black 7 1
Steering lock Black 3 6
UCH PE 2 black 6 16 10/8 20/18
Instrument panel Grey 30 29 Red 2 3
Driving school unit Black A3 B3
Central communications unit Green 6 7 Grey 3 4
Automatic parking brake Grey A3 A2
R2 Grey 2 3
R 369 White 12 13
OBD (On Board Diagnostic) Black 6 14

If the fault is not visible, contact your Techline.

Carry out a new multiplex network test with the diagnostic tool.
AFTER REPAIR Clear the stored faults on all the computers connected to the network.
Deal with any other possible faults.

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CHART 1 No communication with computers

Vehicle computer power supply for diagnostics:

Vehicle card in card reader.
Press and hold (over 5 seconds) the start button in the absence of start conditions (for
NOTES example: selecting a gear).
Connect the diagnostic tool and perform the required operations.
WARNING: The dipped headlights must be switched on to power the Xenon
headlights.

Try the diagnostic tool on another vehicle.

Make sure the tool version is more recent than CD-ROM No. 32.

Check:
– The connection between the diagnostic tool and socket (connection and cable in good condition).
– The computers' power supply.
– The engine compartment and passenger compartment fuses.

Make sure the CLIP sensor is properly fed by tracks 16 (+ 12 V), and 4 and 5 (earth) of the diagnostic socket,
indicated by the two red diodes on the sensor lighting up.
Make sure that the CLIP sensor is properly connected to the computer's USB port.
Make sure that the CLIP sensor is communicating properly with the vehicle's computers; this is indicated by
the two green diodes on the sensor lighting up.
green diodes red diodes

CAN Vehicle power supply

ISO Sensor power supply

Use the diagnostic socket to check the following tracks:

track 1 + After ignition
track 16 + Battery
tracks 4 and 5 Earth
Repair if necessary.

CAN network communications failure

Check line continuity and insulation:

CAN H (diagnostic socket track 6)
CAN L (diagnostic socket track 14)

With a multimeter, make sure that the voltages at the diagnostic socket terminals are:
– 2.5 V between CAN H (track 6) and the earth (tracks 4 and 5)
– 2.5 V between CAN L (track 14) and earth (tracks 4 and 5) (average values)

See the Help with finding short circuits on the network heading in this section for how to detect short
circuits in the vehicle's multiplex network.

No communication on the K line

Check the continuity, insulation and for absence of interference on the K line of the diagnostic socket
(track 7).

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CHART 2 Topology diagram not displayed during multiplex network test

NOTES

The topology cannot be displayed under the following conditions:

– The two computers storing the multiplex network configuration failed to respond.
– The multiplex network is out of order; therefore communication is impossible.
– On the Multiplex network tab on the configuration screen, a wrong Network version number has been
entered into one of the two computers that store the network configuration.
– No Network version has been entered into the two computers that store the configuration.

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CHART 3 Configuration chart display

Fault finding chart to use if the tool loads the configuration screen at the end of the
NOTES multiplex network test.
The configuration chart is always accessible through the Configuration icon.

The RENAULT loads the configuration screen directly under the following conditions:
● MULTIPLEX NETWORK tab
– Inconsistent Network version numbers entered into the two computers that store the multiplex network
configuration.
– Inconsistent list of computers entered into the computers that store the multiplex network configuration.
– Wrong network version number entered into at least one of the two computers that store the multiplex
network configuration.
– One of the two computers that store the network version is blank (case of replaced airbag or UCH
computer).
● The COMPUTERS THAT CAN SUPPORT FAULT FINDING tab (see screen below)
– Inconsistent diagram numbers entered into the two computers that store the configuration.
– Inconsistency in the list of diagnosable computers entered into the two computers that store the list of
diagnosable computers.
– Inconsistency between the list of computers entered and the computers actually detected on the vehicle.

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CHANGES IN SCENIC II DIAGNOSTICS

● Assistance with computer or faulty segment detection:

If the multiplex network is completely frozen, this command can isolate multiplex network segments and thereby
rule out those that respond properly to the tool. This makes it easier to pinpoint the origin of the failure.

The algorithm for help with locating faults is intended for dealing with electrical faults present solely in CAN; it is
therefore essential that connectors and computers not attached to the bus are not taken into consideration.

● A test for multiplex network faults by using physical measurements:

When a multiplex network segment has a short circuit, the computers can no longer communicate with each other
nor with the diagnostic tool. At this point, the network test is out of order.

The CLIP tool can identify several types of faults by taking electrical measurements on the CAN H and CAN L
multiplex network. It can detect a CAN L / CAN H short circuit, a CAN L / + 12 V short circuit, a CAN H / + 12 V short
circuit, and a CAN H / earth short circuit.

Then, by disconnecting the connectors and computers in the order described under the "Help with detecting
segments - computers" heading, the actual or possible segment causing the multiplex network fault can be
identified.

● Disconnecting connectors and computers:

⇒ Help with locating network faults screen

In keeping with the diagnostic tool algorithm and based on the results obtained as it unfolds, the order for
disconnecting connectors and computers recommended by the diagnostic tool will probably be as follows:

Injection, ABS, Protection and Switching Unit, automatic transmission, LPG, steering lock, electric power-
assisted steering, instrument panel, UCH, heating and ventilation system, Control and Communications
Unit, R369 Union, Driving School Unit, airbag, R2 Union, automatic parking brake.

NOTE:
The tool sometimes requests that computers not present in the vehicle concerned be disconnected; in this case,
make sure that the computer in question is not installed, and confirm as though the component concerned had been
disconnected and reconnected and continue the test.

Network physical measurements screen

With the second screen, the operator can check the status of the multiplex network after each disconnection /
reconnection procedure involving the selected connector or computer. This enables the operator to check the status
of the multiplex network after disconnecting each component.

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