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1671 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U) Headlight flickers.
1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
±
Headlight is dark.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
±
Taillight does not come on with light control switch in TAIL.1. Taillight Control Relay
2. Wire HarnessBE±20
±
Taillight does not go out with light control switch in OFF.1. Taillight Control Relay
2. Wire HarnessBE±20
±
Headlight does not come on with engine running and light control
switch in OFF.
1. ECU±B Fuse
2. GAUGE Fuse
3. Daytime Running Light Main Relay
4. Daytime Running Light Relay
5. Alternator L Terminal
6. Body ECU
7. Parking Brake Switch
8. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±12
BE±20
BE±20
±
DI±678
BE±42
±
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
ºHazardº and ºTurnº do not light up.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. TURN HAZ Fuse
3. Ignition Switch
4. Turn Signal Flasher Relay
5. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±12
BE±17
BE±25
±
Hazard warning light does not light up.
(Turn is normal)1. Hazard Warning Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±25
±
Turn signal does not light up.
(Hazard is normal)1. Turn Signal Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±25
±
Turn signal does not light up in one direction.1. Turn Signal Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±25
±
Only one bulb does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
±
INTERIOR LIGHT SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
All the lights do not come ON.DOME FuseBE±12
The driver door courtesy light does not come ON when the
driver's door is opened.1. Driver's Door Courtesy Switch
2. Wire Harness
3. Body ECUBE±27
±
±
The passenger door courtesy light does not come ON when the
passenger's door is opened.1. Passenger's Door Courtesy Switch
2. Wire Harness
3. Body ECUBE±27
±
DI±678
The room light does not come on when the rear±right door is
opened.
1. Rear±Right Door Courtesy Switch
2. Wire Harness
3. Body ECU
4. Room LightBE±27
±
DI±678
±
The room light does not come on when the rear±left door is
opened.
1. Rear±Left Door Courtesy Switch
2. Wire Harness
3. Body ECU
4. Room LightBE±27
±
DI±678
±
Only one of the bulbs comes ON.Bulb±
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U) The illumination does not fade out when all the doors are closed.
1. Courtesy Switch
2. Wire Harness
3. Body ECUBE±27
±
DI±678
The illumination does not fade out immediately when the ignition
switch is turned to ACC or ON within 15 seconds after all the
doors are closed.
1. Ignition Switch
2. ECU±B Fuse
3. GAUGE Fuse
4. Wire Harness
5. Body ECUBE±17
BE±12
BE±12
±
DI±678
The illumination does not fade out immediately when all the doors
are locked within 15 seconds after they are closed.1. Door Unlock Detection Switch
2. Wire Harness
3. Body ECUBE±62
±
DI±678
Interior light does not light up.
(in front personal light)1. Bulb
2. Personal Light
3. Wire Harness±
BE±27
±
Front personal light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Personal Light
3. Wire Harness±
BE±27
±
Rear personal light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Interior Light
3. Wire Harness±
BE±27
±
Luggage compartment light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Luggage Compartment Door Courtesy Switch
3. Wire Harness±
BE±27
±
Courtesy light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Door Courtesy Switch
3. Wire Harness
4. Body ECU±
BE±27
±
DI±678
BACK±UP LIGHT SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Back±Up Light does not light up.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. Ignition Switch
3. Back±up Light Relay
4. Wire Harness
5. BulbBE±12
BE±17
BE±30
±
±
Back±Up Light remains always on.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
±
Only one light does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
±
STOP LIGHT SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Stop light does not light up.
1. STOP Fuse
2. Stop Light Switch
3. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±32
±
Stop light always lights up.1. Stop Light Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±32
±
Only one light always lights up.Wire Harness±
Only one light does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
±
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wipers and washer do not operate.
1. WIPER Fuse
2. Wiper Switch
3. Wiper Motor
4. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±34
BE±34
±
Wipers do not operate in LO, HI or MIST.
1. Wiper Switch
2. Wiper Motor
3. Wire HarnessBE±34
BE±34
±
Wipers do not operate in INT.
1. Wiper Switch
2. Wiper Motor
3. Wire HarnessBE±34
BE±34
±
Washer motor does not operate.
1. WASHER Fuse
2. Washer Switch
3. Washer Motor
4. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±34
BE±34
±
Wipers do not operate when washer switch ON.
1. WASHER Fuse
2. Washer Switch
3. Wiper Motor
4. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±34
BE±34
±
Washer fluid does not operate.Washer Hose and Nozzle±
When wiper switch is in HI position, the wiper blade is in contact
with the body.
When the wiper switch is OFF, the wiper blade does not retract
or the retract position is wrong.
1. Wiper Motor *1
2. Wire harness *1BE±34
±
*1: Inspect wiper arm and blade set positions.
Meter Gauges and Illumination:
COMBINATION METER
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Fuel Gauge and Water Temperature Gauge does not operate.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Wire Harness±
BE±39
±
Speedometer does not operate.
1. Vehicle Speed Sensor
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Wire HarnessBE±42
BE±39
±
Tachometer does not operate.
1. Igniter
2. Engine and ECT ECU
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness±
±
BE±39
±
Fuel Gauge does not operate or abnormal operation.1. Fuel Tank Assembly
2. Wire Harness±
±
All illumination lights do not light up.
1. TAIL Fuse
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Wire Harness±
BE±42
±
Only one illumination light does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
±
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
Warning Lights:
COMBINATION METER
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Warning light do not light up. (Except Discharge, Open Door and
SRS)
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. DC/DC converter
4. Wire Harness±
BE±39
±
±
Fuel Level warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Fuel Tank Assembly
4. Wire Harness±
BE±39
±
±
Low Oil Pressure warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Low Oil Pressure Warning Switch
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness±
BE±42
BE±39
±
ABS warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. ABS ECU
3. Wire Harness±
DI±351
±
Seat Belt warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Buckle Switch
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness±
BE±42
BE±42
±
Brake warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Parking Brake Switch
3. Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness±
BE±42
BE±42
BE±39
±
SRS Warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Airbag Sensor Assembly
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness±
DI±495
BE±39
±
Open Door warning light does not light up.
1. DOME Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Door Courtesy Switch
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness±
±
BE±27
BE±39
±
Indicator Lights:
COMBINATION METER
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
High beam indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Wire Harness
4. Headlight System±
BE±39
±
BE±20
Turn indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Wire Harness
4. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning System±
BE±39
±
BE±25
Malfunction indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. ECM
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness±
±
BE±39
±
Indicator lights do not light up. (Except Turn, Hi±beam and
security)1. GAUGE Fuse
2. Wire Harness±
±
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U) Shift position indicator light does not light up.
1. ECM
2. Shift Position Sensor
3. HV ECU
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness±
HT±54
±
BE±39
±
CRUISE indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. HV ECU
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness±
±
BE±39
±
DEFOGGER SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Rear window defogger does not operate.
1. DEF M±Fuse
2. Defogger Relay
3. Defogger Switch (in A/C Amplifier)
4. Defogger Wire
5. Wire Harness
6. Body ECU
7. Noise Filter
8. A/C ECUBE±12
BE±49
DI±864
BE±49
±
DI±678
±
DI±864
Mirror heater does not operate.
1. M±HTR Fuse (Passenger SIde J/B)
2. Mirror Heater Relay
3. Mirror Heater
4. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±49
BE±49
±
POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Power window dose not operate.
1. ECU B Fuse
2. GAUGE Fuse
3. Power Main Relay
4. Ignition Switch
5. Power Window Master Switch
6. Body ECU
7. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±12
BE±56
BE±17
BE±56
DI±678
±
Only the driver's window does not operate.
1. Power Window Master Switch
2. Power Window Switch
3. Power Window Motor
4. Wire HarnessBE±56
BE±56
BE±56
±
ºWindow lock functionº does not operate.Power Window Master SwitchBE±56
Illumination does not light up.Power Window Master SwitchBE±56
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
All the doors cannot be locked or unlocked.
(Power Window Control System is normal.)1. Door Lock Control Switch
2. Body ECU
3. Wire HarnessBE±62
DI±678
±
Only one side door lock control does not operate.1. Door Lock Motor
2. Wire HarnessBE±62
±
Door key related function does not operate.
1. Door Key Lock and Unlock Switch
2. Body ECU
3. Wire HarnessBE±62
DI±678
±
Key confinement prevention function does not operate.
1. Key Unlock Warning Switch
2. Door Courtesy Switch
3. Body ECU
4. Wire HarnessBE±17
BE±27
DI±678
±
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
HINT:
Troubleshooting of the theft deterrent system is based on the premise that the door lock control system is
operating normally. Accordingly, before troubleshooting the theft deterrent system, first make certain that
the door lock control system is operating normally.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
The theft deterrent system cannot be set
1. Indicator light circuit
2. ECU power source circuit
3. Key unlock warning switch circuit
4. Door key lock and unlock switch circuit
5. Door courtesy switch circuit
6. Door unlock detection switch circuit
7. Engine hood courtesy switch circuitDI±704
DI±685
DI±695
DI±724
DI±714
DI±710
DI±720
The indicator light does not blink when system is set.Indicator light circuitDI±704
When the system is set
(The system does not operate when the rear door is unlocked).Door unlock detection switch circuitDI±710
When the system is set
(The system does not operate when the luggage compartment
door is opened by a method other than the key).
Luggage compartment door courtesy switch circuitDI±722
When the system is set
(The system does not operate when the engine hood is lifted).Engine hood courtesy switch circuitDI±720
While the system is in warning operation
(Horns do not sound).Horn relay circuitDI±697
While the system is in warning operation
(Headlights do not flash).Headlight control relay circuitDI±693
While the system is in warning operation
(Taillights do not flash).Taillight control relay circuitDI±691
While the system is in warning operation
(The door lock is not locked).Door unlock detection switch circuitDI±710
System is still set even when a rear door is openDoor courtesy switch circuitDI±714
Even when the system is not set
(Horns sound).Horn relay circuitDI±697
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U) Even when the system is not set
(Headlights stay on).
Headlight control relay circuitDI±697
Even when the system is not set
(Taillights stay on).Taillight control relay circuitDI±691
WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
HINT:
Troubleshooting of the wireless door lock control system is based on the premise that the door lock
control system is operating normally. Accordingly, before troubleshooting the wireless door lock control
system, first make certain that the door lock control system is operating normally.
If the trouble still reappears even though there are no abnormalities in any of the other circuits, then
check and replace the Wireless Door Lock Control Receiver as the last step.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
All functions of wireless door lock control system do not operate.
1. Transmitter
2. Wireless Door Lock Control Receiver
3. Wire Harness
4. Body ECUBE±83
BE±83
±
DI±678
POWER MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Both right and left mirrors do not operate.
1. ACC Fuse
2. ACC Relay
3. Mirror Switch
4. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±12
BE±93
±
Only one side of mirror does not operate.1. Mirror Motor
2. Wire HarnessBE±93
±
AUDIO SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Audio system abnormal operation.TROUBLESHOOTINGBE±97
CLOCK SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Clock will not operate.TROUBLESHOOTING NO.1BE±102
Clock loses or gains time.TROUBLESHOOTING NO.2BE±102
HYBRID BEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system does not operate.Pre±checkBE±111
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
HORN SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Horn system does not operate.
1. HORN Fuse
2. Horn Relay
3. Horn Switch
4. Horn
5. Wire HarnessBE±12
BE±117
BE±117
BE±117
±
Horns blow all the time.
1. Horn Relay
2. Horn Switch
3. Wire HarnessBE±117
BE±117
±
One horn operates but the other horn does not operate.1. Horn
2. Wire HarnessBE±117
±
Horns operate abnormally.
1. Horn Relay
2. Horn
3. Wire HarnessBE±117
BE±117
±