
Trouble Diagnoses
Before conducting an alternator test, make sure that the battery is fully charged. A 30-volt voltmeter and suit-
able test probes are necessary for the test. The alternator can be checked easily by referring to the Inspec-
tion Table.
+Before starting, inspect the fusible link.
+Use fully charged battery.
WITH IC REGULATOR
Check the fol-
lowing:
+Warning
lamp bulb
+Fuse for
warning lamp
Ignition switch
``ON''Warning lamp
``OFF''Disconnect connector (S, L) and
ground L harness side.Warning lamp
``OFF''
Warning lamp
``ON''Damaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
Warning lamp
``ON''
Engine start.
Engine speed:
1,500 rpmWarning lamp
``ON''Check the following:
+Drive belt
+Fuse for S terminal
+Connector (S, L terminal) con-
nectionEngine idlingWarning lamp
``OFF''OK
Warning lamp
``ON''
Warning lamp
``OFF''OKEngine speed:
1,500 rpm
(Measure B
terminal volt-
age)More than
15.5VDamaged IC
regulator.
Replace.
No generationField circuit is
open.
Warning lamp: ``CHARGE'' warning lamp in combination meter
Note:
+If the inspection result is OK even though the charging system is malfunctioning, check the B ter-
minal connection. (Check the tightening torque.)
+When ®eld circuit is open, check condition of rotor coil, rotor slip ring and brush. If necessary,
replace faulty parts with new ones.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate ``CHARGE'' warning lamp, if any of the following
symptoms occur while alternator is operating:
+Excessive voltage is produced.
+No voltage is produced.
CHARGING SYSTEM
EL-53

Trouble Diagnoses
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
LH headlamps do not operate. 1. Bulb
2. Grounds
E25andE40
3. 15A fuse
4. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check grounds
E25andE40.
3. Check 15A fuse (No.
51, located in fuse and fusible
link box). Verify battery positive voltage is present at
terminalj
8of lighting switch.
4. Check lighting switch.
RH headlamps do not operate. 1. Bulb
2. Grounds
E25andE40
3. 15A fuse
4. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check grounds
E25andE40.
3. Check 15A fuse (No.
52, located in fuse and fusible
link box). Verify battery positive voltage is present at
terminalj
5of lighting switch.
4. Check lighting switch.
LH high beams do not operate, but
LH low beam operates.1. Bulbs
2. Open in LH high beams circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulbs.
2. Check R/L wire between lighting switch and LH head-
lamps for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
LH low beam does not operate, but
LH high beam operates.1. Bulb
2. Open in LH low beam circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check R/G wire between lighting switch and LH head-
lamp for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
RH high beams do not operate, but
RH low beam operates.1. Bulbs
2. Open in RH high beams circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulbs.
2. Check R/Y wire between lighting switch and RH head-
lamps for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
RH low beam does not operate, but
RH high beam operates.1. Bulb
2. Open in RH low beam circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check R/B wire between lighting switch and RH head-
lamp for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
High beam indicator does not work. 1. Bulb
2. Grounds
M30andM98
3. Open in high beam circuit1. Check bulb in combination meter.
2. Check grounds
M30andM98.
3. Check R/L wire between lighting switch and combina-
tion meter for an open circuit.
HEADLAMP Ð Conventional Type Ð
EL-62

Trouble Diagnoses
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
Turn signal and hazard warning
lamps do not operate.1. Hazard switch
2. Combination ¯asher unit
3. Open in combination ¯asher unit
circuit1. Check hazard switch.
2. Refer to combination ¯asher unit check.
3. Check wiring to combination ¯asher unit for open cir-
cuit.
Turn signal lamps do not operate
but hazard warning lamps operate.1. 7.5A fuse
2. Hazard switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Open in turn signal switch circuit1. Check 7.5A fuse [No.
11, located in fuse block
(J/B)]. Turn ignition switch ON and verify battery
positive voltage is present at terminalj
2of hazard
switch.
2. Check hazard switch.
3. Check turn signal switch.
4. Check harness between combination ¯asher unit and
turn signal switch for open circuit.
Hazard warning lamps do not oper-
ate but turn signal lamps operate.1. 15A fuse
2. Hazard switch
3. Open in hazard switch circuit1. Check 10A fuse (No.
48, located in fuse and fusible
link box). Verify battery positive voltage is present at
terminalj
3of hazard switch.
2. Check hazard switch.
3. Check harness between combination ¯asher unit and
hazard switch for open circuit.
Front turn signal lamp LH or RH
does not operate.1. Bulb
2. Grounds
E25andE40
1. Check bulb.
2. Check grounds
E25andE40.
Rear turn signal lamp LH or RH
does not operate.1. Bulb
2. Grounds
B23andD83or
B112andD106
1. Check bulb.
2. Check grounds
B23andD83orB112andD106.
LH and RH turn indicators do not
operate.1. Ground 1. Check grounds
M30andM98.
LH or RH turn indicator does not
operate.1. Bulb 1. Check bulb in combination meter.
Electrical Components Inspection
COMBINATION FLASHER UNIT CHECK
+Before checking, ensure that bulbs meet speci®cations.
+Connect a battery and test lamp to the combination ¯asher unit,
as shown. Combination ¯asher unit is properly functioning if it
blinks when power is supplied to the circuit.
SEL122E
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
EL-85

Trouble Diagnoses
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
SYMPTOM: Front interior room lamp does not turn on when
any door is opened, or timer does not operate
properly.
Does room lamp turn on when room lamp
switch is in ``ON'' position?
Ye s
cNo
Check the following.
+Bulb
+10A fuse [No.
20,
located in the fuse block
(J/B)]
+Harness for open or
short between fuse and
room lamp
+Room lamp ground con-
dition
Does key warning chime operate prop-
erly?
Ye s
cNo
Check ``WARNING
CHIME'' system.
(Refer to EL-135.)
Does power door lock operate using driver
side knob lock switch?
Ye s
cNo
Check ``POWER DOOR
LOCK'' system.
(Refer to EL-204.)
CHECK ROOM LAMP OUTPUT SIGNAL.
1. Turn room lamp switch to ``DOOR''
position.
2. Disconnect control unit connector.
3. Check voltage between control unit ter-
minalj
17and ground.
Battery voltage should exist.
OK
cNG
Check harness for open or
short between room lamp
and control unit.
CHECK DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL.
1. Connect control unit connector.
2. Check voltage between control unit ter-
minalj
10and ground.
OK
cNG
Check the following.
+Door switch
+Door switch ground con-
dition
+Harness for open or
short between control
unit and door switch
Replace control unit.
Condition Voltage [V]
At least one door is
opened.0
All doors are closed. Approx. 12
SEL152VA
SEL153VA
.
.
.
.
.
INTERIOR ROOM LAMP Ð With Timer Ð
EL-100

SYMPTOM CHART
Symptom chart 1 (Malfunction is indicated in Diagnosis mode)
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Speedometer and/or odo/trip
meter indicate(s) malfunction
in Diagnosis mode.+Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)+Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
Multiple meter/gauge indicate
malfunction in Diagnosis
mode.
One of tachometer/fuel gauge/
water temp. gauge indicates
malfunction in Diagnosis
mode.+Meter/Gauge
+Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check resistance of meter/gauge indicating malfunction. If
the resistance is NG, replace the meter/gauge. Refer to
``METER/GAUGE RESISTANCE CHECK'', EL-114.
2. If the resistance is OK, replace speedometer (uni®ed meter
control unit).
Symptom chart 2 (No malfunction is indicated in Diagnosis mode)
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
Speedometer and odo/trip
meter are malfunctioning.1. Sensor
- Speedometer, Odo/Trip meter
2. FPC connector
3. Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check vehicle speed sensor.
INSPECTION/VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (Refer to EL-112.)
2. Check FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'', EL-109.
3. Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
Multiple meter/gauge are mal-
functioning. (except
speedometer, odo/trip meter)1. FPC connector
2. Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'', EL-109.
2. Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
One of tachometer/fuel gauge/
water temp. gauge is malfunc-
tioning.1. Sensor/Engine revolution signal
- Tachometer
- Fuel gauge
- Water temp. gauge
2. FPC connector
3. Speedometer (Uni®ed meter control unit)1. Check the sensor for malfunctioning meter/gauge.
INSPECTION/ENGINE REVOLUTION SIGNAL (Refer to
EL-113.)
INSPECTION/FUEL TANK GAUGE (Refer to EL-113.)
INSPECTION/THERMAL TRANSMITTER (Refer to EL-114.)
2. Check FPC connector. Refer to ``Flexible Print Circuit
(FPC)'', EL-109.
3. Replace speedometer (uni®ed meter control unit).
Before starting trouble diagnoses above, perform PRELIMINARY CHECK, EL-110.
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
Power supply circuit check
Terminals Ignition switch position
Å@OFF ACC ON
j
33GroundBattery
voltageBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
j
9Ground 0V 0VBattery
voltage
If NG, check the following.
+7.5A fuse [No.
24, located in fuse block (J/B)]
+10A fuse [No.
28, located in fuse block (J/B)]
+Harness for open or short between fuse and combination meter
SEL419V
METER AND GAUGES
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-111

Trouble Diagnoses
PRELIMINARY CHECK FOR THERMOMETER
Turn the ignition key switch to the ``ACC''
position.
Cool down the ambient air temperature
sensor with water or ice, so that the indi-
cated temperature falls.
Does the indicated temperature fall?
Ye s
cNo
The system is malfunction-
ing..1
Leave the vehicle for 10 minutes, so that
the indicated temperature rises.
With the ignition key in the ``ACC''
position, disconnect and reconnect the
ambient air temperature sensor connector.
Does the indicated temperature rise?
Ye s
cNo
The system is malfunction-
ing..1
The system is OK.
.1: Check the system following ``INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOM-
ETER''.
INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
No display at all 1. 7.5A fuse
2. Ground circuit
3. Compass and thermometer1. Check 7.5A fuse [No.
9, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Turn the ignition switch ON and verify that battery positive
voltage is at terminalj
2of compass and thermometer.
2. Check ground circuit for compass and thermometer.
3. Replace compass and thermometer.
Forward direction indication
slips off the mark or incorrect.1. In manual correction mode
(Bar and display vanish.)
2. Zone variation change is not
done.1. Drive the vehicle and turn at an angle of 90É.
2. Perform the zone variation change.
Compass reading remains
unchanged.1. Vehicle speed sensor is not
entered.
2. Compass and thermometer1. Check harness for open or short between combination meter
terminalj
26and compass and thermometer terminalj8.
2. Replace compass and thermometer.
Displays wrong temperature
when ambient temperature is
between þ30ÉC (þ20ÉF) and
55ÉC (130ÉF). (See NOTE)1. Check operation
2. Ambient air temperature
sensor circuit
3. Vehicle speed sensor is not
entered.
4. Ambient air temperature
sensor
5. Compass and thermometer1. Perform preliminary check shown below.
2. Check harness for open or short between ambient air tem-
perature sensor and compass and thermometer.
3. Check harness for open or short between combination meter
terminalj
26and compass and thermometer terminalj8.
4. Replace ambient air temperature sensor.
5. Replace compass and thermometer.
NOTE:
+When the outside temperature is between 55ÉC (130ÉF) and 70ÉC (158ÉF), the display shows 55ÉC
(130ÉF). When the outside temperature is lower than þ30ÉC (þ20ÉF) or higher than 70ÉC (158ÉF), the
display shows only ``- - -''.
+The indicated temperature on the thermometer is not readily affected by engine heat. It changes
only when one of the following conditions (shown on next page) is present.
.
.
.
.
.
.
COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
EL-118

Trouble Diagnoses
SYMPTOM CHART
REFERENCE PAGE EL-138 EL-139 EL-139
SYMPTOM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
(Lighting switch input signal check)
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
(Key switch input signal check)
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Light warning chime does not acti-
vate.XX
Ignition key warning chime does not
activate.XX
All warning chimes do not activate.X
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
(Lighting switch input signal check)
CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH INPUT SIG-
NAL.
Check voltage between control unit termi-
nalj
14and ground.
OK
cNG
Check the following.
+7.5A fuse (No.
42,
located in the fuse and
fusible link box) for LHD
models
+Harness for open or
short between control
unit and lighting switch/
daytime light control unit
Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3.
Condition of lighting
switchVoltage [V]
1ST or 2ND Approx. 12
OFF 0
SEL851UB
.
WARNING CHIME
EL-138

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
(Key switch input signal check)
CHECK KEY SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL.
Check voltage between control unit termi-
nalj
1and ground.
OK
cNG
Check the following.
+Key switch
Refer to ``Electrical Com-
ponents Inspection'' (EL-
140).
+7.5A fuse [No.
24,
located in fuse block
(J/B)]
+Harness for open or
short between key
switch and fuse
+Harness for open or
short between control
unit and key switch
Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3.
Condition of key switch Voltage [V]
Key is inserted. Approx. 12
Key is withdrawn. 0
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR
CONTROL UNIT.
Check voltage between control unit termi-
nalsj
11,j12and ground.
OK
cNG
Check the following.
+
M92circuit breaker
+7.5A fuse [No.8,
located in the fuse block
(J/B)]
+Harness for open or
short
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR CON-
TROL UNIT.
Check continuity between control unit ter-
minalj
18and ground.
Continuity should exist.
OK
cNG
Repair harness or connec-
tors.
CHECK DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL.
Check voltage between control unit termi-
nalj
7and ground.
OK
cNG
Check the following.
+Driver side door switch
Refer to ``Electrical Com-
ponents Inspection'' (EL-
140).
+Door switch ground cir-
cuit
+Harness for open or
short between control
unit and door switch
Replace control unit.
Terminals Ignition switch position
Å@OFF ACC ON
j
11Ground Approx. 12V
j
12Ground 0V 0V Approx. 12V
Condition of driver's door Voltage [V]
Driver side door is closed. Approx. 12
Driver side door is open. 0
SEL852UB
SEL853UB
SEL854UB
SEL855UB
.
.
.
.
WARNING CHIME
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-139