
EXL-98
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DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT
DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463588
The BCM sends a daytime light request to the IPDM E/R via the CAN communication lines. The power flows
through fuse 43 located in IPDM E/R to the daytime li ght relay coil. When the IPDM E/R operates the daytime
light relay, power is sent to the daytime lamps.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463589
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to  EXL-39, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY VOLTAGE SUPPLY
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 
2. Remove the daytime light relay.
3. Check the voltage between the daytime light relay harness connector E228 and ground. 
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3. 
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E18. 
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness c onnector E18 and the daytime light relay harness con-
nector E228.
4. Check continuity between the IP DM E/R harness connector E18 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to  PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
3.CHECK DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness  connector E201 and the daytime light relay harness
connector E228.
Daytime light relay (− )Voltage
Connector Terminal
E228 2
Ground Battery voltage
5
Daytime light relay IPDM E/R Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E228 2
E18 14 Ye s
5
Connector Terminal — Continuity
E18 14 Ground No
Daytime light relay IPDM E/R Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E228 1 E201 85 Yes
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FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUITEXL-101
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FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463591
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power di stribution module engine room) controls the front fog lamp relay based on
inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication lines . When the front fog lamp relay is energized, power
flows from the front fog lamp relay in the IPDM E/R to the front fog lamps. 
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009463592
1.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT
1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to  PCS-9, "CONSULT Function (IPDM E/R)"
.
2. Check that the front fog lamp is turned ON.
WITH CONSULT
1. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
2. While operating the test items, check  that the front fog lamp is turned ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Front fog lamp circuit is normal. 
NO >> Refer to  EXL-101, "Diagnosis Procedure"
. 
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463593
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to  EXL-54, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP FUSE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 
2. Check that the following fuse is not blown. 
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the fuse after repairing the affected circuit. 
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front fog lamp harness connector E214 or E227 in question. 
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the front fog lamps ON. 
5. Check the voltage between the front fog lamp harness connector E214 or E227 terminal 1 and ground. 
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4. FOG : Front fog lamp ON 
OFF : Front fog lamp OFF
Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
Front fog lamp  IPDM E/R 42 15A
(+) (− )Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E214 1 Ground Battery voltage
RH E227
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PARKING LAMP CIRCUITEXL-103
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PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463594
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engi ne room) controls the tail lamp relay based on inputs
from the BCM over the CAN communication lines. When t he tail lamp relay is energized, power flows through
fuses 51 and 52, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then fl ows to the front and rear combination lamps, license
plate lamps.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009463595
1.CHECK PARKING LAMP OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT
1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to  PCS-8, "Diagnosis Description"
.
2. Check that the parking lamp is turned ON.
WITH CONSULT 
1. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
2. While operating the test items, check that the parking lamp is turned ON. 
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Parking lamp circuit is normal. 
NO >> Refer to  EXL-103, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463596
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to  EXL-68, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK PARKING LAMP FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 
2. Check that the following fuses are not blown. 
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circuit. 
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP RELAY OUTPUT (VOLTAGE)
1. Disconnect the front or rear combination lamp  connector or license plate lamp connector in question.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Turn the parking lamps ON. 
4. With the parking lamps ON, check voltage between t he front combination lamp front (parking) connector
and ground. TAIL : Parking lamp ON 
OFF : Parking lamp OFF
Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
Parking lamps  IPDM E/R 51 10A 
52 10A
(+) (− ) Vo l ta g e
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal
LH E217 6 Ground Battery voltage
RH E224 (without front fog lamps) 
E351 (with front fog lamps)
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EXL-114
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000009463605
CAUTION: 
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT before th e symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diagno-
sis if any DTC is detected.
Symptom Possible cause Inspection item
Headlamp does not  
switch to the high beam. One side•Bulb
•Fuse
• Harness between IPDM E/R  and the front combination lamp
• Harness between  the front  combination lamp and ground 
• IPDM E/R Headlamp (HI) circuit
Refer to  EXL-91
.
Both sides — Symptom diagnosis 
 "BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO  
NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM"
Refer to  EXL-117
.
High beam indicator lamp is not turned ON.
(Headlamp switches to the high beam.) • Combination meter
•BCM • Combination meter. 
Data monitor "HI-BEAM IND"
• BCM (HEAD LAMP) Active test "HEADLAMP"
Headlamp does not  
switch to the low beam. Both sides• Combination switch (lighting 
and turn signal switch)
• Harness between the combina- tion switch (lighting and turn sig-
nal switch) and BCM
•BCM Combination switch (lighting and 
turn signal switch)Refer to  BCS-79
.
High beam request signal 
•BCM 
• IPDM E/R IPDM E/R 
Data monitor "HL HI REQ"
Headlamp does not turn 
ON. One side•Fuse
•Bulb
• Harness between IPDM E/R  and the front combination lamp
• Harness between  the front  combination lamp and ground 
• IPDM E/R Headlamp (L
O) circuit
Halogen, refer to  EXL-93
.
Xenon, refer to  EXL-95
Both sides — Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) 
ARE NOT TURNED ON" 
Refer to  EXL-119
.
Headlamp does not turn 
OFF. When the ignition 
switch is turned ON •BCM 
• Combination switch (lighting  and turn signal switch) Combination switch (lighting and 
turn signal switch)
Refer to  BCS-8
.
The ignition switch is  
turned OFF (After acti- 
vating the battery sav-
er). IPDM E/R —
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMSEXL-115
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Headlamp is not turned ON/OFF with the lighting  
switch AUTO. • Combination switch (lighting 
and turn signal switch)
• Harness between the combina- tion switch (lighting and turn sig- 
nal switch) and BCM
•BCM 
• IPDM E/R Combination switch (lighting and 
turn signal switch) 
Refer to  BCS-79.
• Optical sensor
• Harness between the optical 
sensor and BCM
•BCM Optical sensor 
Refer to  EXL-110
.
Daytime light system does not activate. —Symptom diagnosis 
 "DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM INOP- 
ERATIVE"
Refer to  EXL-118
.
Front fog lamp is not 
turned ON. One side
• Front fog lamp bulb 
• Harness between IPDM E/R 
and the front fog lamp
• Harness between  the front fog  lamp and ground 
• IPDM E/R Front fog lamp circuit 
Refer to  EXL-101
.
Both side — Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS  
ARE NOT TURNED ON" 
Refer to  EXL-121
.
Parking lamp is not turned 
ON. One side•Fuse
• Parking lamp bulb 
• Harness between IPDM E/R 
and the front/rear combination  
lamp
• Harness between  the front/rear 
combination lamp and ground
• IPDM E/R Parking lamp circuit
Refer to  EXL-103
.
Both sides — Symptom diagnosis 
"PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND  
TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED 
ON" 
Refer to  EXL-120
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Turn signal lamp does not 
blink. Indicator lamp is nor-
mal. 
(The applicable side 
performs the high flash- 
er activation). • Harness between BCM and 
each turn signal lamp
• Turn signal lamp bulb 
• Door mirror (if  equipped with 
turn signals in the door mirrors) Turn signal lamp circuit 
Refer to  EXL-106
.
Turn signal indicator lamp  
does not blink. One side Combination meter — 
Both sides 
(Always) • Turn signal indicator lamp sig-
nal
• Combination meter 
•BCM • Combination meter. 
Data monitor "TURN IND"
• BCM (FLASHER) Active test "FLASHER"
Both sides 
(Does blink when acti-
vating the hazard warn- 
ing lamp with the  
ignition switch OFF) • The combination meter power 
supply and the ground circuit
• Combination meter Combination meter
Power supply and the ground circuit 
Refer to  MWI-58
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• Hazard warning lamp does not activate. 
• Hazard warning lamp continues activating. (Turn  signal is normal) • Hazard switch
• Harness between the hazard  switch and BCM
•BCM Hazard switch 
Refer to  EXL-112
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Symptom Possible cause Inspection item
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EXL-118
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DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM INOPERATIVE
DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM INOPERATIVE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463609
The daytime light system is inoperative even though the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch)
and parking brake switch are in the normal setting, also whenever engine is operating.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463610
1.CHECK DAYTIME LIGHT OPERATION
1. Perform BCM(HEADLAMP) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT active test. Refer to  BCS-19, "HEADLAMP :
CONSULT Function (BCM - HEADLAMP)".
2. Check that the daytime lights turn on. 
Is the inspection results normal?
YES >> Replace BCM. Refer to  BCS-80, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DAYTIME LIGHT RELAY FUSE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. 
2. Check that the following fuse is not blown. 
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circuit. 
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK DAYTIME LIGHT BULBS
Check the daytime light bulbs are not open. 
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4. 
NO >> Replace the bulbs.
4.PERFORM DAYTIME LIGH T CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the daytime light circuit. Refer to  EXL-98, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Is the inspection results normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to  PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Unit Fuse No. Capacity
Daytime light 43 10 A
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMPEXL-127
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4. Remove the front combination lamp bolts (A). 
5. Pull the front combination lamp (1) forward. 
6. Disconnect the harness connectors  from the front combination
lamp (1).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 
NOTE:
After installation perform headlamp aiming adjustment. Refer to  EXL-122, "Aiming Adjustment"
.
Bulb Replacement - XenonINFOID:0000000009463621
WARNING: 
Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.
CAUTION: 
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hand s or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent
damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector fo r a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
may affect the performance of the lamp.
HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM
Removal
1. Position the front fender pr otector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
2. Rotate the headlamp high beam socket countercloc kwise and remove from front combination lamp.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: 
After installing, be sure to install the  bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
HEADLAMP LOW BEAM XENON
CAUTION:
• Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove the fuse.
• HID control unit and xenon bu lb socket cannot be disassembled.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative te rminal (xenon only). Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation (Bat-
tery)".
2. Position the front fender pr otector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
3. Rotate the plastic cover counterclockwise  and remove from the front combination lamp.
4. Rotate the xenon bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from xenon bulb. 
5. Remove the retaining spring and the xenon bulb from the front combination lamp. CAUTION: 
Do not break the xenon bulb ceramic  tube when replacing the bulb.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 
CAUTION: 
After installing the headlamp bulb, be sure to inst all the plastic cover securely to ensure watertight-
ness.
SIDE MARKER LAMP
ALLIA1132ZZ
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EXL-142
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP
UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP
Exploded View - XenonINFOID:0000000009463642
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP - XENON
Disassembly and Assembly - XenonINFOID:0000000009463643
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP - XENON
WARNING: 
Do not touch bulb while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result. 
CAUTION:
• Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove the fuse. 
• HID control unit and xenon bu lb socket cannot be disassembled.
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hands  or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent
damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector fo r a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
may affect the performance of the lamp.
Disassembly
1. Remove front combination lamp. Refer to  EXL-126, "Removal and Installation - Xenon".
2. Rotate plastic cover counterclockwise and remove from the front combination lamp. 
3. Rotate xenon bulb socket counterclockwise and remove. 
4. Remove retaining spring and remove xenon bulb from the front combination lamp.
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1. Front combination lamp 2. Halogen lamp bulb (high beam)  3. Ballast 
4. Xenon lamp bulb 5. Plastic cover 6. Side marker bulb socket 
7. Side marker lamp bulb
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