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With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

to ignition relay [located in IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room)]

through 15A fuse [No. 1, located in fuse block (J/B)]

to BCM (body control module) terminal 38

through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 7.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in fuse block (J/B)]

to BCM (body control module) terminal 11.
Ground is supplied

to BCM (body control module) terminals 49 and 52

through grounds M35, M45 and M85

to IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) terminals 38 and 60

through grounds E21, E50 and E51

to combination meter terminals 5, 6 and 15

through grounds M35, M45 and M85.
Low Beam Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position, the BCM receives input signal requesting the headlamps to illuminate.
This input signal is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN communication lines. The CPU in the
IPDM E/R controls the headlamp low relay coil, which when energized, directs power

to 15A fuse [No. 76, located in IPDM E/R]

through IPDM E/R terminal 20

to headlamp RH terminal 6

to 15A fuse [No. 86, located in IPDM E/R]

through IPDM E/R terminal 30

to headlamp LH terminal 6.
Ground is supplied

to headlamp RH terminal 7

through grounds E21, E50 and E51

to headlamp LH terminal 7

through grounds E21, E50 and E51.
With power and ground supplied, low beam headlamps illuminate.
High Beam Operation/Flash-to-Pass Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position and placed in HIGH or PASS position, the BCM receives input signal
requesting the headlamp high beams to illuminate. This input signal is communicated to the IPDM E/R across
the CAN communication lines. The CPU in the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp high relay coil and low relay
coil, which when energized, directs power

to 15A fuse [No. 76, located in IPDM E/R]

through IPDM E/R terminal 20

to headlamp RH terminal 6, and

to 15A fuse [No. 86, located in IPDM E/R]

through IPDM E/R terminal 30

to headlamp LH terminal 6

to 10A fuse [No. 72, located in IPDM E/R]

through IPDM E/R terminal 27

to headlamp RH terminal 5, and

to 10A fuse [No. 74, located in IPDM E/R]

through IPDM E/R terminal 28

to headlamp LH terminal 5.

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Ground is supplied

to headlamp RH terminal 7

through grounds E21, E50 and E51

to headlamp LH terminal 7

through grounds E21, E50 and E51.
With power and ground supplied, the high beam headlamps illuminate.
If voltage is applied to a high beam solenoid, the bulb shade will move, even a xenon head lamp bulb comes
out, and a high beam and a low beam are changed.
The unified meter and A/C amp that received the high beam request signal by BCM across the CAN commu-
nication makes a high beam indicator lamp turn on in combination meter.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Refer to BCS-3, "COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION" .
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
When the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the 2ND position (ON), and the ignition switch is turned
from ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver control function is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes, then the headlamps are turned off.
Exterior lamp battery saver control mode can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-II.
AUTO LIGHT OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Refer to LT- 5 4 , "System Description" in “AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM”.
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
The vehicle security system will flash the high beams if the system is triggered. Refer to BL-181, "VEHICLE
SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM" .
XENON HEADLAMP
Xenon type headlamp is adopted to the low and high beam headlamps. Xenon bulbs do not use a filament.
Instead, they produce light when a high voltage current is passed between two tungsten electrodes through a
mixture of xenon (an inert gas) and certain other metal halides. In addition to added lighting power, electronic
control of the power supply gives the headlamps stable quality and tone color.
Following are some of the many advantages of the xenon type headlamp.

The light produced by the headlamps is a white color comparable to sunlight that is easy on the eyes.

Light output is nearly double that of halogen headlamps, affording increased area of illumination.

The light features a high relative spectral distribution at wavelengths to which the human eye is most sen-
sitive. This means that even in the rain, more light is reflected back from the road surface toward the vehi-
cle, for added visibility.

Power consumption is approximately 25 percent less than halogen headlamps, reducing battery load.
CAN Communication System DescriptionAKS007MB
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitAKS0080S
Refer to LAN-6, "CAN Communication Unit" .

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Display Item List
NOTE:
1. Vehicles without auto light system display this item, but cannot monitor it.
2. Vehicles without daytime light system display this item, but cannot monitor it.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “HEAD LAMP” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
2. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Touch item to be tested and check operation of the selected item.
4. During the operation check, touching “BACK” deactivates the operation.
Display Item List
Monitor item Contents
IGN ON SW “ON/OFF” Displays “IGN position (ON)/OFF, ACC position (OFF)” judged from the ignition switch signal.
ACC ON SW “ON/OFF” Displays “ACC (ON)/OFF, Ignition OFF (OFF)” status judged from ignition switch signal.
HI BEAM SW “ON/OFF”Displays status (high beam switch: ON/Others: OFF) of high beam switch judged from light-
ing switch signal.
HEAD LAMP SW 1 “ON/OFF”Displays status (headlamp switch 1: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch 2 judged from
lighting switch signal.
HEAD LAMP SW 2 “ON/OFF”Displays status (headlamp switch 2: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch 2 judged from
lighting switch signal.
LIGHT SW 1 ST “ON/OFF”Displays status (lighting switch 1st position: ON/Others: OFF) of lighting switch judged from
lighting switch signal.
AUTO LIGHT SW
NOTE 1 “ON/OFF”Displays status of the lighting switch as judged from the lighting switch signal. (AUTO posi-
tion: ON/Other than AUTO position: OFF)
PASSING SW “ON/OFF”Displays status (flash-to-pass switch: ON/Others: OFF) of flash-to-pass switch judged from
lighting switch signal.
FR FOG SW “ON/OFF”Displays status (front fog lamp switch: ON/Others: OFF) of front fog lamp switch judged from
lighting switch signal.
DOOR SW - DR “ON/OFF”Displays status of the driver door as judged from the driver door switch signal. (Door is open:
ON/Door is closed: OFF)
DOOR SW - AS “ON/OFF”Displays status of the passenger door as judged from the passenger door switch signal.
(Door is open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
DOOR SW - RR “ON/OFF”Displays status of the rear door as judged from the rear door switch (RH) signal. (Door is
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
DOOR SW - RL “ON/OFF”Displays status of the rear door as judged from the rear door switch (LH) signal. (Door is
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
BACK DOOR SW “ON/OFF”Displays status of the back door as judged from the back door switch signal. (Door is open:
ON/Door is closed: OFF)
TURN SIGNAL R “ON/OFF” Displays status (Turn right: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from lighting switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL L “ON/OFF” Displays status (Turn left: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from lighting switch signal.
ENGINE RUN
NOTE 2“ON/OFF” Displays status (Engine running: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from engine status signal.
PKB SW
NOTE 2“ON/OFF”Displays status (Parking brake switch: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from parking brake switch
signal.
OPTICAL SENSOR
NOTE 1
[0 - 5V] Displays “ambient light (close to 5V when light/close to 0V when dark)” judged from optical
sensor signal.
Test item Description
TAIL LAMP Allows tail lamp relay to operate by switching ON–OFF.
HEAD LAMP Allows headlamp relay to operate by switching ON−OFF.
FR FOG LAMP Allows fog lamp relay to operate by switching ON–OFF.

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3. Touch “IPDM E/R” on “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
If “IPDM E/R” is not displayed, print “SELECT SYSTEM” screen,
then refer to GI-40, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC)
Circuit" .
4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the “SELECT SYS-
TEM” screen.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Refer to PG-21, "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" .
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE ” screen.
2. Touch “ALL SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on the “DATA MONITOR”
screen.
3. Touch “START”.
4. Touch the required monitoring item on “SELECTION FROM MENU”. In “ALL SIGNALS”, all items are
monitored. In “MAIN SIGNALS”, predetermined items are monitored.
5. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring to record the status of the item being monitored. To stop recording,
touch “STOP”.
All Signals, Main Signals, Selection From Menu
NOTE:
Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is at ACC, the dis-
play may not be correct.
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ALL SIGNALS All items will be monitored.
MAIN SIGNALS Monitor the predetermined item.
SELECTION FROM MENU Select any item for monitoring.
Item nameCONSULT-II
screen displayDisplay
or unitMonitor item selection
Description
ALL
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM
MENU
Position lights request TAIL & CLR REQ ON/OFF×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp low beam request HL LO REQ ON/OFF×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp high beam request HL HI REQ ON/OFF×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Font fog lights request FR FOG REQ ON/OFF×× ×Signal status input from BCM

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ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Touch item to be tested, and check operation.
3. Touch “START”.
4. Touch “STOP” while testing to stop the operation.
Headlamp Does Not Change To High Beam (Both Sides)AKS007ML
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor,
make sure “HI BEAM SW” turns ON-OFF linked with operation of
lighting switch.
Without CONSULT-II
Refer to LT- 11 3 , "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT- 11 3 , "
Combination
Switch Inspection" .
2. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
With CONSULT-II
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II. and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Select “LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
3. Touch “HI” screen.
4. Make sure headlamp high beam operates.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start auto active test. Refer to PG-24, "
Auto Active Test" .
2. Make sure headlamp high beam operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
Te s t i t e mCONSULT-II
screen displayDescription
Headlamp relay (HI, LO) output
LAMPSAllows headlamp relay (HI, LO) to operate by switching operation (OFF, HI ON,
LO ON) at your option (Head lamp high beam repeats ON–OFF every 1 second).
Front fog lamp relay output Allows fog lamp relay to operate by switching operation ON-OFF at your option.
Tail lamp relay output TAIL LAMP Allows tail lamp relay to operate by switching operation ON-OFF at your option.
When lighting switch is
HIGH BEAM position: HI BEAM SW ON
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Headlamp high beam should operate (Headlamp high
beam repeats ON–OFF every 1 second).
Headlamp high beam should operate.
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2. CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E7 ter-
minal 27 (BR) and front combination lamp RH harness connec-
tor E24 terminal 5 (BR).
4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E7 ter-
minal 28 (SB) and front combination lamp LH harness connector
E44 terminal 5 (SB).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Check continuity between front combination lamp RH harness
connector E24 terminal 7 (B) and ground.
2. Check continuity between front combination lamp LH harness
connector E44 terminal 7 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace headlamp assembly.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
High Beam Indicator Lamp Does Not IlluminateAKS007MN
1. CHECK BULB
Check bulb of high beam indicator lamp.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Replace indicator bulb.
Headlamp Low Beam Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)AKS007MO
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor,
make sure “HEAD LAMP SW 1” and “HEAD LAMP SW 2” turns ON-
OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.
Without CONSULT-II
Refer to LT- 11 3 , "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT- 11 3 , "
Combination
Switch Inspection" . 27 (BR) – 5 (BR) : Continuity should exist.
28 (SB) – 5 (SB) : Continuity should exist.
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7 (B) – Ground : Continuity should exist.
7 (B) – Ground : Continuity should exist.
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When lighting switch is 2ND
position: HEAD LAMP SW 1 ON
: HEAD LAMP SW 2 ON
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2. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
With CONSULT-II
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II. and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Select “LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST” ITEM screen.
3. Touch “LO” screen.
4. Make sure headlamp low beam operates.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start auto active test. Refer to PG-24, "
Auto Active Test" .
2. Make sure headlamp low beam operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
3. CHECK IPDM E/R
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II. and select “DATA MONI-
TOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Make sure “HL LO REQ” turns ON when lighting switch is in
2ND position.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NG >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-15, "
Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" . Headlamp low beam should operate.
Headlamp low beam should operate.
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When lighting switch is 2ND
position: HL LO REQ ON
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4. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp RH and LH connector.
3. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II. and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
4. Select “LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
5. Touch “LO” screen.
6. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between
front combination lamp RH and LH harness connector and
ground.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp RH and LH connector.
3. Start auto active test. Refer to PG-24, "
Auto Active Test" .
4. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between front combination lamp RH and LH har-
ness connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E7 ter-
minal 20 (LG) and front combination lamp RH harness connec-
tor E24 terminal 6 (LG).
4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E7 ter-
minal 30 (GY) and front combination lamp LH harness connec-
tor E44 terminal 6 (GY).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Te r m i n a l s
Vo l ta g e (+)
(-)
Connector Terminal (Wire color)
RH E24 6 (LG)
Ground Battery voltage
LH E44 6 (GY)
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20 (LG) – 6 (LG) : Continuity should exist.
30 (GY) – 6 (GY) : Continuity should exist.
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