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1.CHECK AFS SWITCH SIGNAL BY CONSULT-III
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “AFS SW” of ADAPTIVE LIGHT data monitor item.
3. With operating the AFS switch , check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> AFS switch circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-107, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213974
1.CHECK AFS SWITCH FUSE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses is not fusing.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair the applicable. And then replace the fuse.
2.CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect triple switch connector.
2. Check voltage between triple switch harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
3.CHECK AFS SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect AFS control unit connector.
2. Check continuity between AFS control unit har ness connector and triple switch harness connector.
3. Check continuity between AFS control unit harness connector and ground.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
AFS SW AFS switch ON On
OFF Off
Location Fuse No. Capacity
Fuse block (J/B) #3 10 A
(+) (–)Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
Triple switch
Connector Terminal M126 3 Ground Battery voltage
AFS control unit Triple switch Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M1353M1264Existed
AFS control unit GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M135 3 Not existed
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AFS SWITCH
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
4.CHECK AFS SWITCH
Refer to EXL-108, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace AFS control unit. Refer to EXL-135, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Replace AFS switch.
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000006213975
1.CHECK AFS SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect triple switch connector.
3. Check continuity between triple switch terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace AFS switch.
Triple switch Condition Continuity
Te r m i n a l
3 4 AFS switch Pressed Existed
Released Not existed
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1.CHECK TAIL LAMP OPERATION
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the test items, chec k that the tail lamp is turned ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Tail lamp circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-109, "
BODY SIDE : Diagnosis Procedure".
BODY SIDE : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213977
1.CHECK TAIL LAMP FUSE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not fusing.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair the malfunctioning part before replacing the fuse.
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Disconnect rear combination lamp connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” of IPDM E/R active test item.
4. With operating the test items, check vo ltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 4.
3.CHECK TAIL LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the following connectors.
- IPDM E/R
- Front combination lamp
- Rear combination lamp TAIL : Tail Lamp ON
Off : Tail lamp OFF
Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
Tail lamp IPDM E/R #46
10 A
#47
(+)
(− )Test item Vo l ta g e
(Approx.)
IPDM E/R
Connector Terminal
E14 38
GroundEXTERNAL
LAMPS TAIL Battery voltage
Off 0 V
44 TAIL Battery voltage
Off 0 V
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- License plate lamp
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- License plate lamp
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TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT
- Tail lamp (back door side)
- License plate lamp
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connec
tor and rear combination lamp harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
4.CHECK TAIL LAMP SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the following connectors.
- IPDM E/R
- Front combination lamp
- Rear combination lamp
- Tail lamp (back door side)
- License plate lamp
3. Check continuity between IP DM E/R harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
5.CHECK TAIL LAMP GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT
Check continuity between rear combination lamp harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace rear combination lamp.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
BACK DOOR SIDE
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1.CHECK TAIL LAMP (BODY SIDE) OPERATION
Check that the tail lamp (body side) is turned ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refer to EXL-109, "
BODY SIDE : Component Function Check".
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP (BACK DOOR SIDE) OPERATION
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check that the tail lamp (back door side) is turned ON.
IPDM E/R Rear combination lamp
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
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LH 44 B60
IPDM E/R
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
RH E1438
Not existed
LH 44
Rear combination lamp
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
RH B232 4 Existed
LH B60
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YES >> Tail lamp (back door side) circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to E X L - 111 , "
BACK DOOR SIDE : Diagnosis Procedure".
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1.CHECK TAIL LAMP (BACK DOOR SIDE) BULB
Check the applicable lamp bulb.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace bulb.
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP (BACK DOOR SIDE) OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and tail lamp (back door side) connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connec tor and tail lamp (back door side) harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
3.CHECK TAIL LAMP (BACK DOOR SIDE) GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT
Check continuity between tail lamp (back door side) harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check corresponding bulb socket and harness. Repair or replace if necessary.
NO >> Repair or replace harness. TAIL : Tail lamp (back door side) ON
Off : Tail lamp (back door side) OFF
IPDM E/R Tail lamp (back door side)
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
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RH D117
Tail lamp (back door side)
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
LH D169 2Existed
RH D117
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LICENSE PLATE LAMP CIRCUIT
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1.CHECK TAIL LAMP OPERATION
Check that the tail lamp is turned ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refer to EXL-109, "
BODY SIDE : Component Function Check".
2.CHECK LICENSE PLATE LAMP OPERATION
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check t hat the license plate lamp is turned ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> License plate lamp circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-112, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213979
1.CHECK LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB
Check the applicable lamp bulb.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace bulb.
2.CHECK LICENSE PLATE LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and license plate lamp connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and license plate lamp harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
3.CHECK LICENSE PLATE LAMP GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT
Check continuity between license plate lamp harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check corresponding bulb socket and harness. Repair or replace if necessary.
NO >> Repair or replace harness. TAIL : License plate lamp ON
Off : License plate lamp OFF
IPDM E/R License plate lamp
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
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Symptom Possible cause Inspection item
Headlamp does not
switch to the high beam. One sideFuse
Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
Front combination lamp
(High beam solenoid)
IPDM E/R
Harness between the front com- bination lamp and ground Headlamp (HI) circuit
Refer to
EXL-86, "
Component
Function Check".
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
“BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM”
Refer to
EXL-117, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
High beam indicator lamp is not turned ON.
[Headlamp (HI) is turned ON.] Combination meter Combination meter
Data monitor “HI-BEAM IND”
BCM (HEAD LAMP) Active test “HEADLAMP”
Headlamp does not
switch to the low beam. One side
Front combination lamp (High
beam solenoid) —
Both sides Combination switch
Harness between the combina-
tion switch and BCM
BCM Combination switch
Refer to
BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
High beam request signal
BCM
IPDM E/R IPDM E/R
Data monitor “HL HI REQ”
IPDM E/R —
Headlamp is not turned
ON. One sideFuse
Xenon bulb
Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
Front combination lamp (xenon
headlamp)
IPDM E/R
Harness between the front com- bination lamp and ground Headlamp (L
O) circuit
Refer to EXL-88, "
Component
Function Check".
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
“BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to EXL-118, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Headlamp is not turned
OFF. When the ignition
switch is turned ON
The ignition switch is
turned OFF (After acti-
vating the battery sav-
er).
IPDM E/R —
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AUTO. Combination switch
Harness between combination
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EXL-114
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Each lamp is not turned ON/OFF with lighting switch
AUTO. Combination switch
Harness between combination
switch and BCM
BCM Combination switch
Refer to
BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Optical sensor
Harness between optical sen- sor and BCM
BCM Optical sensor
Refer to
EXL-102, "
Component
Function Check".
Front fog lamp is not
turned ON. One side
Front fog lamp bulb
Harness between IPDM E/R
and front fog lamp
Front fog lamp
IPDM E/R Front fog lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-94, "
Component
Function Check".
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
“BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to
EXL-120, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Parking lamp is not turned ON. Parking lamp bulb
Harness between IPDM E/R
and front combination lamp
Front combination lamp
IPDM E/R Parking lamp
circuit
Refer to EXL-96, "
Component
Function Check".
Front side marker lamp is not turned ON. Front side marker lamp bulb
Harness between IPDM E/R
and front combination lamp
Front combination lamp
IPDM E/R Front side marker lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-98, "
Component
Function Check".
Tail lamp or rear side
marker lamp is not turned
ON. Body side
Harness between IPDM E/R
and rear combination lamp
Rear combination lamp Tail lamp circuit (body side)
Refer to
EXL-109, "
BODY SIDE :
Component Function Check".
Back door side Harness between IPDM E/R
and tail lamp (back door side)
Tail lamp (back door side) Tail lamp circuit (back door side)
Refer to
EXL-110, "
BACK DOOR
SIDE : Component Function
Check".
License plate lamp is not turned ON. License plate lamp bulb
Harness between IPDM E/R
and license plate lamp
License plate lamp License plate lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-112, "
Component
Function Check".
Tail lamp, rear side marker lamp and license plate
lamp are not turned ON. Fuse
Harness between IPDM E/R
and rear combination lamp (LH)
IPDM E/R Tail lamp circuit (body side)
Refer to
EXL-109, "
BODY SIDE :
Component Function Check".
Parking lamp, side marker lamp, tail lamp and li- cense plate lamp are not turned ON.
Parking lamp, side marker lamp, tail lamp and li- cense plate lamp are not turned OFF.
(Each illumination is turned ON/OFF.) Symptom diagnosis
“PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER LAMP AND TAIL LAMPS
ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to
EXL-119, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Tail lamp indicator is not turned ON.
(Parking, side marker lamp and tail lamps are turned
ON.) Combination meter Combination meter
Data monitor “LIGHT IND”
BCM (HEAD LAMP) Active test “TAIL LAMP”
Turn signal lamp does not
blink. Indicator lamp is nor-
mal.
(Applicable side per-
forms the high flasher
activation.)
Harness between BCM and
each turn signal lamp
Turn signal lamp bulb Turn signal lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-99, "
Component
Function Check".
Indicator lamp is includ-
ed. Combination switch
Harness between combination
switch and BCM
BCM Combination switch
Refer to
BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Symptom Possible cause Inspection item
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