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Troubleshooting
Taillight System
You will find the cause of troubles more easily using the table well shown \
below. In this table, the numbers indi-
cate the order priority of the causes in troubles. Check each part in the o\
rder shown. If necessary, replace the
parts.
See page
BE±4,20BE±20 ,57BE±46BE±49BE±62BE±79BE±4,20
±
BE±6
±
Trouble
Part name
TAIL FuseTaillignt Control RelayLight Control SwitchIntegration RelayLight Failure SensorDoor CourtesyGAUGE FuseWire HarnessBulbOther Parts
Taillight does not light. (Headlight does
not light.) 12 3
SA
Taillight does not light. (Headlight is
normal.)12345
US
A
Only one light does not light. (Taillight) 2 1 U
Rear combination light does not light. 213
ªLight Auto Turn±Off Systemº does
not operate. 1432
Taillight does not light. (Headlight is
does not light.) 123
Taillight does not light. (Headlight is
normal.)12345
Only one light does not light. (Taillight) 21
ARear combination light does not light. 213
ANADA
ªLight Auto Turn±Off Systemº does
not operate. 1423
CA
N
Taillight does not light with light control
SW in TAIL123
Taillight does not go out with light
control SW in OFF1324
Headlight and Taillight do not light with
engine running and light control SW in
OFF
213*14
*1:
Alternator
L
Terminal
BE±58±
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(STOP LIGHT SYSTEM)
DESCRIPTION ± Stoplight System
The component parts of this system and their function are as shown in the f\
ollowing table.
Parts Name\
\
Function
Stop Light Switch
\
\
\
Creates a closed circuit for current from the STOP fuse when the brake pedal is depressed,
thus turning on the stop lights.
Light Failure Sen-
sor\
\
\
This sensor senses when a bulb in rear combination light is burnt out an\
d lights up a warning
light.
PARTS LOCATION ± Stoplight System
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WIRING AND CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS ±
STOP LIGHT SYSTEM
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Parts Replacement ± Stoplights
(Rear Combination Light)
(See page BE±56 )
(High Mount Stop Light)
REPLACEMENT OF HIGH MOUNT STOP
LIGHT
1. REMOVE HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT
(a) Disconnect negative (±) terminal from the battery.
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and negative (±) terminal
cable is disconnected from the battery.
(w/o Rear Spoiler)
(b) Separate the woofer speaker cover from package tray
trim.
(c) Disconnect connector.
(d) Remove woofer speaker cover.
(e) Remove five screws and separate the high mount stop light from woofer speaker cover.
(w/ Rear Spoiler)
(f) Separate the rear spoiler from the luggage door. (See page BO±106 )
(g) Remove three screws and separate the high mount stop
light from rear spoiler.
2. INSTALL HIGH MOUNT STOP LIGHT For installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
Parts Inspection± Stop Light System
(Stop Light Switch)
STOP LIGHT SWITCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF STOP
LIGHT SWITCH
1. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH
(a) Remove instrument panel subassembly cover underNo.1 and brake pedal return spring.
(b) Disconnect connector.
(c) Remove a nut and switch.
2. ADJUSTMENT OF STOP LIGHT SWITCH (See page BR±4)
3. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH For installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
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INSPECTION OF STOP LIGHT SWITCH
INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH(Continuity)
Inspect the switch continuity between terminals.
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
(Switch Circuit)
Disconnect the connector from the switch and inspect the
connector on the wire harness side as shown.
Check forTester connectionConditionSpecified value
Voltage2±GroundConstantBattery voltage
If circuit is not as specified, inspect power source or wire har-
ness.
(Light Failure Sensor)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
LIGHT FAILURE SENSOR
1. REMOVE LIGHT FAILURE SENSOR(a) Remove luggage front trim cover.
(b) Remove a clip and disconnect connector.
(c) Remove light failure sensor.
2. INSTALL LIGHT FAILURE SENSOR For installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
BE±62
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INSPECTION OF LIGHT FAILURE
SENSOR
INSPECT LIGHT FAILURE SENSOR(Relay Circuit)
Disconnect the connector from the sensor and inspect the
connector on the wire harness side as shown.
Check forTester connectionConditionSpecified value
Continuity1±GroundConstant*Continuity
2±GroundConstant*Continuity
3±GroundConstant*Continuity
9±GroundConstant*Continuity
11±GroundConstantContinuity
Voltage3±GroundTail or HeadOFFNo voltage
ONBattery voltage
4±GroundIgnition switchLOCK or ACCNo voltage
ONBattery voltage
7±GroundStop light switchOFFNo voltage
ONBattery voltage
Voltage8±GroundIgnition switchLOCK or ACCNo voltage
ONBattery voltage
*: There is resistance because this circuit is grounded through the bulb*: There is resistance because this circuit is grounded through the bulb.
If circuit is as specified, replace the sensor. If the circuit is not
as specified, refer to BE±60 wiring diagram and inspect the
circuits connected to other parts.
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Troubleshooting
Stop Light System
You will find the cause of trouble more easily using the table shown. In t\
his table, the numbers indicate the order
priority of the causes in trouble. Check each part in the order shown. If nece\
ssary, replace the parts.
See pagePart
name
Trouble
Stop light does not light up.
Stop light always lights up.
Only one light always lights up.
Only one light does not light up.
BE±4
, 20
BE±61
BE±62
BE±6
STOP Fuse
Stop Light Switch
Light Failure Sensor
Wire Harness
Bulb
BE±64±
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(TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LIGHT SYSTEM)
Description ± TURN SIGNAL AND
HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM
The component parts of this system and their function are as shown in the f\
ollowing table.
Parts NameFunction
Turn Signal SwitchSwitches current from the turn signal flasher to the left side or right \
side.
Hazard Warning
SwitchModifies the circuit to the flasher relay and turn signal switch in acco\
rdance with the
respective switch positions.
Turn Signal FlasherReceives current from the hazard warning switch and flashes the turn sig\
nal lights by
switching the current to the lights ON and OFF.
PARTS LOCATION ± TURN SIGNAL
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