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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUITEXL-33
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NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector E123.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector (A) and the front combination lamp harness connector (B).
Does continuity exist?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair the harnesses or connectors.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (HI) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness con-
nector terminal and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO >> Repair the harness.
Diagnosis Procedure - With Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000004216293
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector E6 or E108.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the high beam headlamps ON.
5. With the high beam headlamps ON, check the voltage between the combination lamp connector and ground.
AB Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
LH E123 55
E11 6
Ye s
RH 56E107 6
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Connector Terminal —Continuity
LH E11 2
Ground Yes
RH E107 2
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Unit LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp HI (LH) IPDM E/R3510A
Headlamp HI (RH) IPDM E/R3410A
(+)
(−)Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E6 6 Ground Battery voltage
RH E108 6
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EXL-34
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
Are the voltage readings as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector E123.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector (A) and the front combination lamp harness connector (B).
Does continuity exist?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair the harnesses or connectors.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (HI) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness con-
nector terminal and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO - RH>>Repair the harness.
NO - LH >>Inspect daytime light rela y. If OK, repair harness. If NG,
replace the daytime light relay.
AB Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
LH E123 55
E66
Ye s
RH 56E108 6
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Connector Terminal —Continuity
LH E6 2
Ground Yes
RH E108 2
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUITEXL-35
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776181
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution modul e engine room) controls the headlamp low relay based on
inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication li nes. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 40 and 41, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp low beam.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003776182
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the headlamp is turned ON. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when using the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMP" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With the test items operating, c heck that the headlamp is turned ON.
Is the headlamp turned ON?
YES >> Headlamp (LO) is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-35, "
Diagnosis Procedure - Without Daytime Light System", EXL-36, "Diagnosis
Procedure - With Daytime Light System".
Diagnosis Procedure - Without Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000003776183
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
5. With the low beam headlamps ON, check the voltage between the combination lamp connector and ground.
Is voltage reading as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4. LO : Headlamp ON
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp LO (LH) IPDM E/R4015A
Headlamp LO (RH) IPDM E/R4115A
(+)
(−)Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E11 5
Ground Battery voltage
RH E107 5
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EXL-36
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector and
the front combination lamp harness connector.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair the harnesses or connectors.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (LO) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness con-
nector terminal and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO >> Repair the harness.
Diagnosis Procedure - With Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000004216298
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
5. With the low beam headlamps ON, check the voltage between the combination lamp connector and ground.
AB Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
LH E123 52
E11 5
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RH 54E107 5
AWLIA1372ZZ
Connector Terminal —Continuity
LH E11 1
Ground Yes
RH E107 1
ALLIA0856ZZ
Unit LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp LO (LH) IPDM E/R4015A
Headlamp LO (RH) IPDM E/R4115A
(+)
(−)V olt a ge
Connector Terminal
LH E6 5
Ground Battery voltage
RH E108 5
ALLIA0855ZZ
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUITEXL-37
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Is voltage reading as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector and the front combination lamp harness connector.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair the harnesses or connectors.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (LO) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness con-
nector terminal and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO - RH>>Repair the harness.
NO - LH>>Inspect the daytime light relay. If OK, repair harness. If NG, replace the daytime light relay.
AB Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
LH E123 52
E6 5
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RH 54E108 5
AWLIA1372ZZ
Connector Terminal —Continuity
LH E6 1
Ground Yes
RH E108 1
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EXL-40
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PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT
PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776187
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the tail lamp relay based on inputs
from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the tail lamp relay is energized, power flows through
fuse 37, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front and rear combination lamps.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003776188
1.CHECK PARKING LAMP OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the parking lamp is turned ON.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMP" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the test items, check that the parking lamp is turned ON.
Is the parking lamp turned ON?
YES >> Parking lamp circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-40, "
Diagnosis Procedure - Without Daytime Light System", EXL-42, "Diagnosis
Procedure - With Daytime Light System".
Diagnosis Procedure - Wit hout Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000003776189
1.CHECK PARKING LAMP FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP RELAY OUTPUT (VOLTAGE)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector, rear combination lamp connector and license plate
lamp connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the parking lamps ON.
5. With the parking lamps ON, check voltage between the front combination lamp connectors and ground.TAIL : Parking lamp ON
OFF : Parking lamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Parking lamps IPDM E/R3710A
(+)
(−)V olt a ge
Connector Terminal
LH E11 3Ground Battery voltage
RH E107
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EXL-42
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PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT
5. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector (A)and license plate lamp connector (B).
Are continuity test results as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair the harnesses or connectors.
4.CHECK PARKING, LICENSE A ND TAIL LAMP GROUND CIRCUITS
1. Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness connectors E11 and E107 terminal 4 and ground.
2. Check continuity between the rear combination lamp harness connectors B70 and B130 terminal 1 and ground.
3. Check continuity between the license plate lamp harness con- nectors and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> Inspect the parking lamp bulb.
NO >> Repair the harness.
Diagnosis Procedure - With Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000004221427
1.CHECK PARKING LAMP FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
AB Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E124 57D703 1Yes
WKIA4614E
Connector Terminal —Continuity
LH E11 4Ground Yes
RH E107
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Connector Terminal —Continuity
LH B70 1Ground Yes
RH B130
AWLIA1624ZZ
Connector Terminal —Continuity
D703 2Ground Yes
WKIA4615E
Unit LocationFuse No.Capacity
Parking lamps IPDM E/R3710A
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OPTICAL SENSOREXL-49
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OPTICAL SENSOR
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776193
The optical sensor converts the outside brightness (lux) to voltage and transmits the optical sensor signal to
the BCM.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003776194
1.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SIGNAL BY CONSULT-III
CONSULT-III
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Select "OPTICAL SENSOR" of BC M (HEAD LAMP) DATA MONITOR item.
3. Turn the lighting switch to AUTO.
4. With the optical sensor illuminat ing, check the monitor status.
*: Illuminates the optical sensor. The value may be less than the standard value if brightness is weak.
Is the item status normal?
YES >> Optical sensor is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-49, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003776195
1.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector M18 and optical sensor connector M302.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) ter-
minal 18 and optical sensor harness connector M302 (B) termi-
nal 3.
4. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) ter- minal 18 and ground.
Are continuity test results as specified?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
2.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Monitor item ConditionVoltage
OPTICAL SENSOR When illuminating
3.1V or more *
When shutting off light 0.6V or less
AB
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal Continuity M181 8M3023 Y es
A —Contin u it y
Connector Terminal
M18 18Ground No
AWLIA1620ZZ
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