2002 TOYOTA AVENSIS headlights

D25085
B02389
ON 01±28
± INTRODUCTIONHOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED
SYSTEMS
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)

Do not apply heat directly to the parts in the ECU.
3. WATER SPRINKLING METHOD: When the malfunc-
tion seems to occur on a rainy day or in high±humid-
ity.
(a) Sprinkle water onto the vehicle and check if the malfunc-
tion occurs.
NOTICE:

Never sprinkle water directly onto the engine
compartment, but indirectly change the temperature
and humidity by spraying a mist of water onto the ra-
diator front surface.

Never apply water directly onto the electronic compo-
nents.
HINT:
If a vehicle is subject to water leakage, the leaking water may
contaminate the ECU. When testing a vehicle with a water leak-
age problem, this factor must also be considered.
4. OTHERS: If the malfunction seems to occur when
electrical load is excessive.
(a) Turn on all the electrical equipment including the heater
blower, headlights, rear window defogger, etc., and check
if the malfunction occurs.

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V LH LineV RH LineV Line
Ground
H Line
± LIGHTINGHEADLAMP UNIT LH
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AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
ADJUSTMENT
1. HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY
HINT:

Perform aiming adjustment with Low±beam.

Since the Low±beam light and the High±beam light is a
unit, if aiming on either side is connect, the other side
should also be connect.
However, check both beams just to make sure.
(a) Prepare vehicle in the following conditions.

Check that any damage or deformation does not exist on
the body around the headlights.

Fuel tank is full.

The tire inflation pressure is at the specified level.

Vehicle is parked at a level surface.

A person having an average weight sits in the driver's
seat.

Vehicle is bounced up and down to stabilize the suspen-
sion to the normal position.
(b) Prepare a thick white paper (Draw base lines).
HINT:

Stand the paper perpendicular as against a wall.

The base lines differ for ºLow±beam inspectionº and
ºHigh±beam inspectionº.
(1) V line (Vehicle Center position)
Draw a vertical line down the center of the paper in
order to align it with the center of the vehicle.
(2) H line (Headlight height)
Draw horizontal line across the paper at the same
height from the ground as the center mark for the
Low±beam lights.
(3) V LH line, V RH line (Center mark position of right
and left headlights)
Draw vertical lines, for left & right, at the same posi-
tion as the center mark for the Low±beam lights.
HINT:
Follow the same procedures when adjusting the High±beam
lights.

I35248
V LH Line
V RH Line
V Line90
3 m (9.84 ft)
I37308
Low Beam:V LH Line
V RH Line
30mm
(1.18 in.)84 mm
(3.3 in.)
H Line6mm
(0.23 in.)
I37102
High Beam:V LH Line
V RH Line
H Line
I35802Adjusting Bolt A
Adjusting Bolt B
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± LIGHTINGHEADLAMP UNIT LH
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(c) Check the headlight aiming.
(1) Align the paper with the center of the vehicle.

Make a distance of 3 m ( 9.84 ft) between the head-
lights and the paper, and put the paper against a
wall with the H line being at the same height as the
center mark.

Align the center of the vehicle with the V line on the
paper, and ensure that the paper is at a 90 angle
in accordance to the V line.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Turn on the headlights and check that the aim is with
in the specified valves shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:

When covering the headlights, finish it within 3 mi-
nuites.

The headlight lens is made of synthetic resin, so it is
easily.
HINT:
When checking the aiming of the High±beam, shut off the Low±
beam or disconnect the Low±beam headlight connector.
(d) Adjust the aim in the vertical direction:
Using a screwdriver, adjust the headlight aim within the
specified range by turning the aiming screw A.
NOTICE:

Adjust the headlight aim by turning the screw in the
tightening direction.

When the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it
once and re±tighten it to adjust the headlight aim.
HINT:
The optical axis aim moves downward when turning the screw-
driver clockwise, and it moves upward when turning the screw-
driver counterclockwise.
(e) Adjust the aim in the horizontal direction:
Using a screwdriver, adjust the headlight aim within the
specified range by turning the aiming screw B.
NOTICE:

Adjust the headlight aim by turning the screw in the
tightening direction.

When the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it
once and re±tighten it to adjust the headlight aim.

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A75980
Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
Generator
Voltmeter BatteryAmmeter 19±16
± STARTING & CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEM (1AZ±FE)
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(b) Check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
HINT:
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out
of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
5. VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING
(a) Check that the wiring is in good condition.
6. LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES FROM GENERATOR
(a) Check that there is no abnormal noise from the generator while the engine is running.
7. INSPECT CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON. Check that the charge warning light comes on.
(b) Start the engine and check that the light goes off.
HINT:
If the light does not operate as specified, troubleshoot the charge warning light circuit.
8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
(a) According to the following procedure, connect an amme-
ter and voltmeter as shown in the illustration.
(1) Disconnect the wire from terminal B of the generator
and connect it to the negative (±) lead of the amme-
ter.
(2) Connect the positive (+) lead of the ammeter to ter-
minal B of the generator
(3) Connect the positive (+) lead of the voltmeter to ter-
minal B of the generator.
(4) Ground the negative (±) lead of the voltmeter.
(b) Check the charging circuit.
(1) Keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm, check the
reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage: 10 A or less
Standard voltage: 12.9 to 14.9 V
HINT:

If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, re-
place the voltage regulator.

If the voltmeter reading is less than the standard voltage,
check the voltage regulator and generator as follows:
9. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) Keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high beam headlights and turn the heater blower
switch to the ºHIº position.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
HINT:

If the ammeter reading is less than standard amperage, repair the generator.

If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be less than standard amperage.

B00540
A75980
Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
Generator
Voltmeter BatteryAmmeter
± STARTING & CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEM (1AZ±FSE)
19±19
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(b) Check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
HINT:
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out
of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
5. VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING
(a) Check that the wiring is in good condition.
6. LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES FROM GENERATOR
(a) Check that there is no abnormal noise from the generator while the engine is running.
7. INSPECT CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON. Check that the charge warning light comes on.
(b) Start the engine and check that the light goes off.
HINT:
If the light does not operate as specified, troubleshoot the charge warning light circuit.
8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
(a) According to the following procedure, connect an amme-
ter and voltmeter as shown in the illustration.
(1) Disconnect the wire from terminal B of the generator
and connect it to the negative (±) lead of the amme-
ter.
(2) Connect the positive (+) lead of the ammeter to ter-
minal B of the generator
(3) Connect the positive (+) lead of the voltmeter to ter-
minal B of the generator.
(4) Ground the negative (±) lead of the voltmeter.
(b) Check the charging circuit.
(1) Keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm, check the
reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage: 10 A or less
Standard voltage: 12.9 to 14.9 V
HINT:

If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, re-
place the voltage regulator.

If the voltmeter reading is less than the standard voltage,
check the voltage regulator and generator as follows:
9. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) Keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high beam headlights and turn the heater blower
switch to the ºHIº position.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
HINT:

If the ammeter reading is less than standard amperage, repair the generator.

If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be less than standard amperage.

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± STARTING & CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEM (1CD±FTV)
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
HINT:

If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, re-
place the voltage regulator.

If the voltmeter reading is less than the standard voltage,
check the voltage regulator and generator as follows:
10. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) Keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high beam headlights and turn the heater blower
switch to the ºHIº position.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
HINT:

If the ammeter reading is less than standard amperage, repair the generator.

If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be less than standard amperage.

B00540
A75980
Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
Generator
Voltmeter BatteryAmmeter 19±6
± STARTING & CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEM (1ZZ±FE/3ZZ±FE)
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL (RM1018E)
(b) Check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.
HINT:
Check with your hand to confirm that the belt has not slipped out
of the groove on the bottom of the pulley.
5. VISUALLY CHECK GENERATOR WIRING
(a) Check that the wiring is in good condition.
6. LISTEN FOR ABNORMAL NOISES FROM GENERATOR
(a) Check that there is no abnormal noise from the generator while the engine is running.
7. INSPECT CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON. Check that the charge warning light comes on.
(b) Start the engine and check that the light goes off.
HINT:
If the light does not operate as specified, troubleshoot the charge warning light circuit.
8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
(a) According to the following procedure, connect an amme-
ter and voltmeter as shown in the illustration.
(1) Disconnect the wire from terminal B of the generator
and connect it to the negative (±) lead of the amme-
ter.
(2) Connect the positive (+) lead of the ammeter to ter-
minal B of the generator
(3) Connect the positive (+) lead of the voltmeter to ter-
minal B of the generator.
(4) Ground the negative (±) lead of the voltmeter.
(b) Check the charging circuit.
(1) Keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm, check the
reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage: 10 A or less
Standard voltage: 12.9 to 14.9 V
HINT:

If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, re-
place the voltage regulator.

If the voltmeter reading is less than the standard voltage,
check the voltage regulator and generator as follows:
9. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) Keep the engine speed at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high beam headlights and turn the heater blower
switch to the ºHIº position.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
HINT:

If the ammeter reading is less than standard amperage, repair the generator.

If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be less than standard amperage.