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- PREPARATIONBODY ELECTRICAL
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
EQUIPMENT
Test lead
Bulb (3.4 W)Fuel sender gauge, Seat belt warning relay
Bulb (21 W)Turn signal flasher relay
Dry cell batteryFuel sender gauge
Torque wrench
Masking tapeRear window defogger wire
Tin foilRear window defogger wire
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- BODY ELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1996 TERCEL (RM440U) Taillight does not light up. (Headlight does not light up)
1. Light Control Switch
2. Headlight Bulb
3. Wire HarnessBE-16
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Headlight does not light up with light control SW in HEAD.
1. Light Control Switch
2. D.R.L. Main Relay
3. D.R.L. No.4 Relay (R/B No.5)
4. Daytime Resistor
5. Wire HarnessBE-16
BE-16
BE-16
BE-16
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Headlight does not go out with light control SW in OFF.1. Headlight Control Relay (Engine Room R/B)
2. Wire HarnessBE-16
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Taillight does not light up with light control SW in TAIL.
1. Taillight Control Relay (I/P J/B)
2. Light Control Switch
3. Wire HarnessBE-16
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Taillight does not go out with light control SW in OFF.
1. Taillight Control Relay (I/P J/B)
2. Light Control Switch
3. Wire HarnessBE-16
BE-16
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Headlight do not light up with engine running and light control SW
in OFF.
1. DOME Fuse (Engine Room R/B)
2. ECU-IG Fuse (I/P J/B)
3. DRL Fuse (Engine Room R/B)
4. D.R.L. Main Relay
5. D.R.L. No.4 Relay (R/B No.5)
6. Daytime Resistor
7. Wire Harness
8. Generator L Terminal
9. Parking Brake Switch
10.Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch-
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TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
TroubleParts nameSee page
ºHazardº and ºTurnº do not light up.
1. Hazard Warning Switch
2. Turn Signal Flasher
3. Wire HarnessBE-22
BE-22
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No of blinks for Hazard.
(Turn is abnormal)1. Bulb
2. Turn Signal Flasher
3. Wire Harness-
BE-22
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Hazard warning light does not light up.
(Turn signal is normal)1. HAZ-HORN Fuse (Engine Room R/B)
2. Wire Harness-
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Hazard waning light does not light up in one direction.1. Hazard Warning Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE-22
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Turn signal does not light up.
(Combination meter, wiper and washer do not operate.)
1. Ignition Switch
2. TURN Fuse (Engine Room R/B)
3. Turn Signal Switch
4. Wire HarnessBE-1 1
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BE-22
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Turn signal does not light up.
(Combination meter, wiper and washer are normal.)1. TURN Fuse (Engine Room R/B)
2. Turn Signal Switch
3. Wire Harness-
BE-22
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U) Fuel Level Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Fuel Level Warning Switch
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness-
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Low Oil Pressure Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Low Oil Pressure Warning Switch
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness-
BE-38
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Door Open Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. DOME Fuse (Engine Room R/B)
3. Door Courtesy Switch
4. Meter Circuit
5. Wire Harness-
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Discharge Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. IGN Fuse (I/P J/B)
3. Generator
4. Meter Circuit
5. Wire Harness-
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COMBINATION METER (INDICATOR LIGHTS)
TroubleParts nameSee page
SRS Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness
3. Airbag Sensor Assembly-
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DI-146
ABS Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness
3. ABS ECU-
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DI-109
Malfunction Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. ECM
3. Wire Harness-
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O/D OFF Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. O/D Main Switch
3. ECM
4. Meter Circuit
5. Wire Harness-
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Turn Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning System
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness-
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High Beam Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Headlight System
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness-
BE-13
BE-35
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Security Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Theft Deterrent System
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness-
DI-215
BE-35
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Turn Signal Light Bulbs (21W) BE-22
- BODY ELECTRICALTURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
Left turn1 - 2Continuity
Neutral-No continuity
Right turn2 - 3Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT HAZARD WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF7 - 10Continuity
ON4 - 5 - 6 - 9
7 - 8Continuity
Illumination2 - 3Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL FLASHER OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3.
(b) Connect the two turn signal light bulbs parallel to each
other to terminal 1 and 3, and check that the bulbs flash.
HINT:
The turn signal lights should flash 60 to 120 times par minute.
If one of the front or rear turn signal lights has an open circuit,
the numbers of flashed will be more than 140 par minute.
If operation is not as specified, replace the flasher.
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No.Wiring Connector Side
1
2
3
4
5
6
7GAUGE Fuse
10
11
12
13
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Generator
IGN Fuse
SRS Fuse
Airbag Sensor Assembly
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Low Oil Pressure Warning Switch
Igniter
TAIL Fuse
Door Courtesy Switch
DOME Fuse
Fuel Level Warning Switch
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Gauge
ABS ECU
ECM
O/D Off Switch
Light Control Rheostat
Ground
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Turn Signal Switch (Left) Ground
Fuel Sender Gauge
Theft Deterrent ECU
Speed Control Unit
Ground
Starter Relay
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
and Parking Brake Switch
Turn Signal Switch (Right) A
B
C
F
E
T: Fuel Receiver Gauge
: Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge
: Tachometer
Hi-Grade
SRS Warning Illumination Open Door Warning Hi-Beam Indicator Security Indicator Left Turn Indicator Right Turn Indicator Discharge Warning Seat Belt Warning O/D Off Indicator Brake WarningBulb Check Relay Malfunction Indicator Low Oil Pressure Warning ABS Warning Fuel Lever Warning Speed Sensor
A5 B7 A12 C2 A2
A6
B5 C9 B4 A7 B3 B1 A10 B8 B9 C7 C4
A4 A11 A13C1 C5C3 C10A3 C8C6 A1TE F BE-36
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No.Wiring Connector Side
1
2
3
4
5
6
7GAUGE Fuse
10
11
12
13
1
3
4
5
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Generator
IGN Fuse
SRS Fuse
Airbag Sensor Assembly
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Low Oil Pressure Warning Switch
Igniter
TAIL Fuse
Door Courtesy Switch
DOME Fuse
Fuel Level Warning Switch
ABS ECU
ECM
O/D Off Switch
Light Control Rheostat
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Turn Signal Switch (Left) Ground
Fuel Sender Gauge
Theft Deterrent ECU
Speed Control Unit
Ground
Starter Relay
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
and Parking Brake Switch
Turn Signal Switch (Right) A
B
C
F
E
T: Fuel Receiver Gauge
: Engine Coolant Temperature Receiver Gauge
: Tachometer
8
9Ground
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Gauge
A4 A11 A13C1 C5C3 C10A3 C8C6 A1
A5 B7 A12 C2 A2
A6
B5 C9 B4 A7 B3 B1 A10 A8 A9 C7 C4
SRS Warning Illumination Open Door Warning Hi-Beam Indicator Security Indicator Left Turn Indicator Right Turn Indicator Discharge Warning Seat Belt Warning O/D Off Indicator Brake WarningBulb Check Relay Malfunction Indicator Low Oil Pressure Warning ABS Warning
Fuel Lever Warning Speed Sensor TE F Lo-Grade
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)