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8B-4 LIGHTING SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
Fuse name (ª º) in the table below is shown on the fuse box cover (Hard Top Model) or the junction box
(Canvas Top Model).
HEADLIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Only one light does not
lightBulb blown
Headlight L or R fuse blown
Socket, wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Repair
Headlights do not lightHeadlight L and R fuses blown
Lighting and dimmer switch faulty
Defective light relay
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuses to check for short
Replace switches
Replace light relay
Repair
Only one beam (ªHiº or
ªLoº) does not lightBulb blown
Lighting or dimmer switch faultyReplace bulb
Replace switch
HEADLIGHTS WITH LEVELING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Both headlights do not
moveªTURN / BACKº fuse blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Leveling switch faulty
Supply voltage too lowReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Recharge or replace battery
One of headlights (either
Right or Left) does not
moveSocket, wiring or grounding faulty
Actuator faulty
Vehicle body around headlight deformed
Headlight ass'y itself deformedRepair
Replace actuator
Repair body
Replace headlight ass'y
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Flash rate high or one side
only flashesIncorrect bulb
One of light bulbs burnt out
Turn signal / hazard warning relay faulty
Open circuit or high resistance existing
Replace bulb
Replace
Replace relay
RepairOen circuit or high resistance existing
between turn signal / hazard warning
switch and lights on one side
Wiring or grounding faulty
Re air
Repair
No flashingªTURN / BACKº and / or ªHAZARDº fuse(s)
blown (Hard Top Model)
ªTRNº and / or ªHAZº fuse(s) blown
(Canvas Top Model)
Open circuit or high resistance existing
between battery and switch
Turn signal / hazard relay faulty
Combination switch or hazard switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse(s) to check for
short
Check bulb and check circuit
Replace relay
Replace switch
Repair
Flash rate lowSupply voltage too low
Turn signal / hazard relay faultyCheck charging system
Replace relay
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8B-10 LIGHTING SYSTEM
1. Hazard relay
2. Junction box
3. Fuse box
Type A
Type B
3
3
2
HAZARD RELAY
INSPECTION
Connect battery and tester as shown.
Unless a continued click sound is heard, replace relay.
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8C-4 INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
Fuse name (ª º) in the table below is shown on the fuse box cover (Hard Top Model) or the junction box
(Canvas Top Model).
SPEEDOMETER AND VSS
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Speedometer shows no
operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
VSS faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Speedometer faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace VSS
Replace printed plate
Replace speedometer
Repair
FUEL METER / FUEL GAUGE UNIT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Fuel meter shows no
operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Fuel gauge unit faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Fuel meter faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace fuel gauge unit
Replace printed plate
Replace fuel meter
Repair
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. (ECT) METER AND SENSOR
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Engine coolant temp.
meter shows no operationªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
ECT meter faulty
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
ECT sensor faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace ECT meter
Replace printed plate
Replace ECT sensor
Repair
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
TroublePossible CauseCorrection
Oil pressure warning light
does not light upBulb in combination meter blown
ªIG / METERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªIGº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Printed plate in combination meter
faulty
Oil pressure switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace bulb
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace printed plate
Replace oil pressure switch
Repair
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WINDOWS, MIRRORS, SECURITY AND LOCKS 8D-5
DIAGNOSIS
NOTE:
Fuse name (ª º) in the table below is shown on the fuse box cover (Hard Top Model) or the junction box
(Canvas Top Model).
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
REAR WIPER AND WASHER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Wiper malfunctionsªWIPER / WASHERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªWIPº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Wiper motor faulty
Wiper switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace motor
Replace switch
Repair
Washer malfunctionsWasher hose or nozzle clogged
ªWIPER / WASHERº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªWIPº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Washer motor faulty
Washer switch faulty
Wiring faultyClean or repair clogged hose or
nozzle
Replace fuse to check for short
Replace motor
Replace switch
Repair
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (IF EQUIPPED)
TroublePossible causeCorrection
Defogger does not workªREAR DEFGº fuse blown
Defogger switch faulty
Defogger heat wire faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair heat wire
Repair
POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
TroublePossible causeCorrection
All power windows do not
operateªPOWER WINDOWº fuse blown (Hard Top
Model)
ªP / Wº fuse blown (Canvas Top Model)
Ignition switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace fuse to check for short
Replace switch
Repair
Only one power window
does not operatePower window switch (main or sub) faulty
Power window motor faulty
Window lock switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faultyReplace switch
Replace motor
Replace switch
Repair
