High Strength Steel (HSS)
High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.
Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below:
Read the following precautions when repairing HSS:
When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above 550C (1,022F).
Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.
(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appropriate.)
Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas due to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a minimum margin of 50 mm (1.97 in).
If spot welding is impossible, use MIG. welding. Do not use gas (torch) for welding because it is inferior in welding strength.
Therefore, when cutting spot welds on a HSS panel, use a low speed high torque drill (1,000 to 1,200 rpm) to increase drill bit durability and facilitate the operation.
Always note the following when spot welding HSS:
P1611 ID discord, IMMU-ECM
Description
BCM performs the ID verification with ECM that allows the
engine to start. Start the engine if the ID is OK.
ECM prevents the engine from starting if the ID is not registered. BCM starts
the communication with ECM if
ignition switch is turned ON.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC ...
Rear window defogger switch
Description
The rear window defogger is operated by turning the rear window defogger
switch ON.
Turns the indicator lamp in the rear window defogger switch ON
when operating the rear window defogger.
Component Function Check
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH FUNCTION
Check that t ...
P0117, P0118 ECT sensor
Description
The engine coolant temperature sensor is used to detect the engine
coolant temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the
ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine coolant
temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to
the c ...