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BE0HA±02
I04033
HI
Flash OFFTAIL HEAD AUTO
LO
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
BE±37
2338 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
1. FAIL±SAFE FUNCTION
(Light Control ECU)
When input error is inspected.
When input voltage is not within the range of operation voltage (9 to 16 V),
lighting of the headlight stops. As soon as the voltage comes within the range,
it lights up again.
However if the input voltage becomes low after lighting up,
sufficient voltage is maintained until light of bulb completely goes off.
When output error is inspected (Open or short).
When light flushing is inspected.
When an error occurs in the output voltage (open or short) or flushing symptom
occurs on the bulb, lighting of the headlight stops, the condition is maintained
until power is turned ON again (headlight dimmer switch OFF " ON).
In this case, it can not be judged whether lighting malfunction is caused by an
output error or other reasons (fuse blown out, etc.).
Check that there is no error in fuse and wiring (including power source) and
replace the bulb in the first place, when the error still appears, replace the light
control ECU.
2. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF±No continuity
TAIL15 ± 16Continuity
HEAD14 ± 15 ± 16Continuity
AUTO13 ± 16Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINU-
ITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
Low beam17 ± 18Continuity
High beam8 ± 17Continuity
Flash8 ± 9 ± 17Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)8 ± Ground
Headlight dimmer switch HIGH beam or FLASHContinuity
1 ± GroundIgnition switch LOCK or ACCNo voltage
1 ± GroundIgnition switch ON or STARTBattery positive voltage
5 ± GroundEngine StopNo voltage
5 ± GroundEngine RunningBattery positive voltage
7 ± GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
9 ± GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
If circuit is specified, try replacing the relay with a new one.
If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to oth-
er parts.
16. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
AUTO ON:
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Turn the light control switch to AUTO.
(c) Gradually cover the top of the sensor.
(d) Check the accessory lights and the headlights should turn
ON.
17. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
AUTO OFF:
(a) Gradually expose the sensor.
(b) Check the headlights and the accessory lights should turn
OFF.
18. INSPECT LIGHT±OFF CONDITION
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Gradually cover the top of the sensor.
Lights auto ON:
(c) Check that the lights go off under the following conditions.
(1) Light control switch is OFF.
(2) The area surrounding the sensor gets bright.
(3) The driver's door is opened with the ignition switch
OFF.
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BE0HB±04
I07736
Adjusting Bolt
(High±Beam Headlight
Horizontal Direction)Adjusting Bolt
(High±Beam Headlight
Vertical Direction)Beam Angle Gauge
(Vertical Alignment)Adjusting Bolt A
(Low±Beam Headlight
Vertical Direction)Adjusting Bolt B
(Low±Beam Headlight
Horizontal Direction)
Adjusting Bolt
(High±Beam Headlight
Horizontal Direction) Adjusting Bolt
(High±Beam Headlight
Vertical Direction) Adjusting Bolt A
(Low±Beam Headlight
Vertical Direction) Adjusting Bolt B
(Low±Beam Headlight
Horizontal Direction)
Headlight Beam Level Control Actuator Light Control ECU
Headlight Beam Level Control ECU
(Left side only)
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ADJUSTMENT
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Z03473
Ammeter
Battery
VoltmeterGenerator Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
B01656
Terminal F
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
CH±3
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
7. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Warm up the engine and then turn it off.
(b) Turn off all accessories.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ºONº. Check that the charge warn-
ing light is lit.
(d) Start the engine. Check that the light goes off.
If the light does not go off as specified, troubleshoot the charge
light circuit.
8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
HINT:
If a battery/generator tester is available, connect the tester to
the charging circuit as per manufacturer's instructions.
(a) If a tester is not available, connect a voltmeter and amme-
ter to the charging circuit as follows:
Disconnect the wire from terminal B of the genera-
tor, and connect it to the negative (±) probe of the
ammeter.
Connect the positive (+) probe of the ammeter to
terminal B of the generator.
Connect the positive (+) probe of the voltmeter to
terminal B of the generator.
Ground the negative (±) probe of the voltmeter.
(b) Check the charging circuit as follows:
With the engine running from idling to 2,000 rpm, check
the reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage: 10 A or less
Standard voltage: 13.2 ± 14.8 V
If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, replace
the voltage regulator.
If the voltmeter reading is less than standard voltage, check the
voltage regulator and generator as follows:
With terminal F grounded, start the engine and
check the voltmeter reading of terminal B.
If the voltmeter reading is more than standard volt-
age, replace the voltage regulator.
If the voltmeter reading is less than standard volt-
age, check the generator.
9. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high
beam headlights and place the heater blower switch at
ºHIº.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
If the ammeter reading is less than the standard amperage, re-
pair the generator.
HINT:
If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be
less than standard amperage.