1986 TOYOTA CAMRY V20 lights

HINT: When checking for continuity in circuits which
contain an LED, please observe the following in-
structions.
(a) Use a tester with a power source of 3V or greater to
overcome the circuit resistance.
(b) If a suitable tester is not available, apply battery volt-
age and check that the LED lights up.
If there is no continuity as specified, replace the A/C
switch.
4. INSTALL A/C SWITCH
5. CONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE TO BATTERY
A/C SWITCH (Push Type)
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY
2. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
3. DISCONNECT HEATER CONTROL CONNECTOR
4. CHECK A/C SWITCH CONTINUITY
Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between the termi-
nals for each switch position as shown in the table.
AC SWITCH (Lever Type)
(See page AC±12)
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY
2. REMOVE A/C SWITCH
3. CHECK A/C SWITCH FOR CONTINUITY
Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between the termi-
nals for each switch position as shown in the table.
If there in no continuity as specified, replace the A/C
switch.
5. CONNECT HEATER CONTROL CONNECTOR
6. INSTALL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
7. CONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE TO BATTERYSwitch position
Switch positionIllumination
Terminal
Terminal
A/C
A/C
OFFOFF
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4. INSPECT WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the switch connector.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between
terminal 1 and body ground.
Coolant temperature:
Below 109
°F (43°C) 0

Above 131°F (55°C)
8

(c) Connect the switch connector.(e) Turn on the ignition switch and disconnect the water
temperature switch wire.
(f) Confirm that operation sounds of the solenoid can be
heard if the O/D main switch is repeatedly turn on
and off.
(g) Turn off the ignition switch and connect the water
temperature switch wire.
2. INSPECT O/D MAIN SWITCH
(a) Remove the console box.
(b) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between
terminals 1 and 3.
wSwitch ON ± Resistance: 8


wSwitch OFF± Resistance: 0

3. INSPECT O/D OFF INDICATOR
(a) Turn on the ignition switch.
(b) Turn off the O/D main switch.
(c) Check that the O/D OFF indicator lights.
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If the circuit has diodes, reverse the two leads and check
again.
When contacting the negative (±) lead to the diode positive
(+)
side and the positive (+) lead to the negative (±) side, there
should be continuity.
When contacting the two leads in reverse, there should be
no continuity.
HINT: Specifications may vary depending on the type of
tester, so refer to the tester's instruction manual before per-
forming the inspection.
Check LED (Light Emitting Diode) in the same manner as
that for diodes.
HINT:
wUse a tester with a power source of 3 V or greater to over-
come the circuit resistance.
wIf a suitable tester is not available, apply voltage and check
that the LED lights up.
CHECK FOR VOLTAGE
(a) Establish conditions in which voltage is present at
the check point.
Example:
(A) ± Ignition SW on
(B) ± Ignition SW and SW 1 on
(C) ± Ignition SW, SW 1, and Relay on (SW 2 off)
(b) Using a voltmeter, connect the negative (±) lead to
a good ground point or negative (±) battery terminal
and the positive (+) lead to the connector or compo-
nent terminal. This check can be done with a test
bulb instead of a voltmeter.
CHECK FOR CONTINUITY AND
RESISTANCE
(a) Disconnect the battery terminal or wire so there is
no voltage between the check points.
(b) Contact the two leads of an ohmmeter to each of
the check points.
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Fusible link blown
Headlight control relay faulty
Light control/dimmer switch faulty
Daytime running light relay faulty
(CANADA)
Headlight dimmer relay faulty
(CANADA)
Wiring or ground faulty
Replace fuse and check for short
Replace fusible fink
Check relay
Check switch
Check relay
Repair as necessary TAIL fuse blown
Fusible link blown
Taillight control relay faulty
Light control switch faulty
Daytime running light relay faulty
(CANADA)
Wiring or ground faulty Light control/dimmer switch faulty
Daytime running light relay faulty
(CANADA)
Headlight dimmer relay faulty
(CANADA)
Wiring or ground faultyReplace fusible link
Check relay
Check switch
Check relay
Check relay
Repair as necessary
Replace fuse and check for short
Check flasher
Check switch
Repair as necessary
Replace fuse and check short
Check flasher
Check switch
Repair as necessary HAZ±HORN fuse blown
Turn signal flasher faulty
Hazard warning switch faulty
Wiring or ground faultyCheck switch
Check relay
Check relay
Repair as necessary
Replace fuse and check for short
Adjust or replace switch
Repair as necessary
TURN fuse blown
Turn signal flasher faulty
Turn signal switch faulty
Wiring or ground faulty
LIGHTING
Troubleshooting
STOP fuse blown
Stop light swtich faulty
Wiring or ground faulty Light bulb burned out
Socket, wire or ground faulty
High beam headlights or
headlight flashers do not
operate
Light control rheostat faulty
Wiring or ground faulty Instrument lights do not
light (taillights light)Tail, parking and
license light do not
light
Turn signal switch faulty
Wiring or ground faulty
Hazard warning lights do
not operateReplace bulb
Repair as necessary
Headlights do not light
Check switch
Repair as necessaryCheck rheostat
Repair as necessary Only one light comes
ON
Turn signal does not
flash on one side
Turn signals do not
operateBE±3
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Adjust or replace switch
Stop light switch faultyBE±3
BE±18
BE±15
BE±25
Stop lights do not light
Stop lights stay on
BE±3
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BE±19BE±3
BE±19
BE±15
Possible cause
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RemedyProblem
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Turn Signal Flasher
INSPECTION OF FLASHER
INSPECT FLASHER OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to
terminal 3 and the negative (±) lead to terminal 2.
(b) Connect the two turn signal light bulbs parallel to each
other to terminals 1 and 2, check that the bulbs turn
on and off.
HINT: The turn signal lights should flash 60 to 120 times per
minute.
If one of the front or rear turn signal lights has an open cir±
cuit, the number of flashes will be more than 140 per mi
ute.
If operation is not as specified, replace the flashes. 2. INSPECT RELAY OPERATION
(a) Apply battery voltage to terminals 1 and 3.
(b) Check that there is continuity between terminals 2
and 4.
(c) Check that there is no continuity between terminals
3 and 4.
If operation is not as specified, replace the relay.
Hazard Warning Switch
INSPECTION OF SWITCH
INSPECT SWITCH CONTINUITY
Inspect the switch continuity between terminals.
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch or
bulb.
Switch position
OFF (Free)
ON (Lock) Terminal0)c
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Taillight Failure Sensor
INSPECTION OF SENSOR
1. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the failure sensor and
ground the terminal 3 on the wire harness side.
(b) Remove the CHARGE fuse and turn the ignition
switch ON, check that the bulb lights.
If bulb does not light, inspect the bulb.
2. INSPECT SENSOR CIRCUIT
Disconnect the failure sensor connector and inspect the
connector on the wire harness side as shown in the chart.
If circuit is as specified, replace the relay.
Stop light switch ON (Brake pedal depressed)Stop light switch OFF (Brake pedal released)
Turn light control switch TAIL or HEAD Turn ignition switch to OFF or ACC Turn ignition switch to OFF or ACC
Turn light control switch OFF Turn ignition switch ON
Remove CHARGE fuse
Turn ignition
switch ON
Install CHARGE fuse
Tester
connectionSpecified value
Battery voltage
Battery voltage
Battery voltageBattery voltage
No voltage Continuity
No voltageContinuityNo vottage No voltage Continuity
ContinuityNo voltage
Continuity ContinuityConditionCheck for
Voltage Voltage
VoltageAlways
AlwaysAlways
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Current is led from the battery to terminal 12 of the running light relay.
Operation examples of the switch are shown below.
1. IGNITION SWITCH ºONº AND LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH ºOFFº
When the switches are set, current is led from the battery to terminal 1 of the running light relay. Also,
because continuity is made between terminal 3 and the body ground, and 5 and the body ground of
the running light relay, the taillight control relay and headlight control relay are turned on.
Then the taillights and headlights light up.
HINT: Because terminal 14 of the running light relay is not grounded at all times, the headlight dimmer
relay is off, so that the headlights light up at the low beam.
2. LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH IN ºHEADº
When the switch is set, continuity is made between terminal 4 and the body ground, and 2 and the body
ground of the running light relay. Also, because the continuity is made between terminal 5 and the body
ground, and 3 and the body ground of the running light relay at all times, the taillights and headlights
light up.
HINT: When the headlight dimmer switch is set to ºHIGHº, continuity is made between terminal 13 of
the running light relay and the body ground. Also, because continuity is made between terminal 14 of
the running light relay and the body ground, the headlight dimmer relay is turned on. Then the head-
lights go on at the high beam.
3. HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH IN ºFLASHº
When the switch is set, continuity is made between terminal 6 and the body ground, and 13 and the
body ground of the running light relay. Also, because the continuity is made between terminal 5 and
the body ground, and 14 and the body ground of the running light relay, the headlights flash.
4. ENGINE STOPS (IGNITION SWITCH ºONº)
When the engine is stopped, because the continuity between terminal 5 and terminal 10 of the running
light relay remains, so the running lights also remain.
HINT: If ignition switch is turned to ºOFFº, running lights will go off because the continuity between termi-
nal 5 and terminal 10 of the running light relay is cut off.
Light Control Rheostat
INSPECTION OF RHEOSTAT
INSPECT RHEOSTAT OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to
terminal 1 and the negative (±) lead to terminal 2.
(b) Connect the terminals 1 and 3 through a 3.4 W test bulb.
(c) Gradually turn the rheostat knob from the bright side to
dark side, check that the test bulb brightness changes
from bright to dark.
If operation is not as specified, replace the rheostat.
Daytime Running Light System
(CANADA)
DESCRIPTION
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Fuel Gauge
INSPECTION OF GAUGE
1. INSPECT RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver
gauge needle moves to EMPTY.
(e) Connect the terminals 3 and 4 on the wire harness
side connector through a 3.4W test bulb, check that
the bulb lights and receiver gauge needle moves to-
wards the full side.
HINT: Because of the silicon oil in the gauge, it will take
a short time for the needle to stabilize.
If operation is not as specified, test the receiver gauge.
Tachometer
INSPECTION OF TACHOMETER
INSPECT TACHOMETER OPERATION (ON±VEHICLE)
(a) Connect a tune±up test tachometer, and start the en-
gine.
NOTICE:
wRemoving the connection of the tachometer will
damage the transistors and diodes inside.
wWhen removing or installing the tachometer, be
careful not to drop or subject it to heavy shocks.
(b) Compare the tester and tachometer indications.
If error is excessive, replace the tachometer.
Standard indication
(rpm)Allowable range
(rpm) DC 13.5 V 25°C (77°F)
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