
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
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Daytime light system does not activate. —Symptom diagnosis
"DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM INOP-
ERATIVE"
Refer to EXL-118
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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
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Both side — Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS
ARE NOT TURNED ON"
Refer to EXL-121
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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
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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
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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"
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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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EXL-130
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TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463625
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender protector side cover.
2. Position the fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installa-
tion".
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the turn signal and hazard warning lamp.
4. Remove front fog lamp finisher. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Remove the screw (A) from the turn signal and hazard warning lamp (1) and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000009463626
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 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.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender protector side cover.
2. Position the front fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the turn signal and hazard warning lamp.
4. Rotate the turn signal and hazard warning lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Remove turn signal and hazard warning lamp bulb from the bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bu lb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
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DOOR MIRROR TURN SIGNAL LAMPEXL-133
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DOOR MIRROR TURN SIGNAL LAMP
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463629
REMOVAL
1. Remove the door mirror rear finisher. Refer to MIR-20, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the screws (A) and door mirror side turn signal lamp (1).
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the door mirror side turn signal lamp and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000009463630
DOOR MIRROR SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP
The door mirror side turn signal lamp bulb is integrated into the door mirror side turn signal lamp and is ser-
viced as an assembly. Refer to EXL-133, "Removal and Installation"
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EXL-136
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REAR COMBINATION LAMP
REAR COMBINATION LAMP
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009463635
REAR COMBINATION LAMP - NON LED TYPE
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1. Rear combination lamp 2. Rear turn signal lamp bulb 3. Rear combination lamp harness
4. Back-up lamp bulb 5. Stop/Tail lamp bulb
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REAR COMBINATION LAMPEXL-137
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REAR COMBINATION LAMP - LED TYPE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009463636
Removal
1. Remove trunk rear finisher. Refer to INT-33, "TRUNK LID FINISHER : Removal and Installation".
2. Partially remove trunk side finisher. Refer to INT-34, "TRUNK SIDE FINISHER : Removal and Installa-
tion".
3. Remove the rear combination lamp nuts (B).
4. Disconnect the harness connector (A).
5. Pull the rear combination lamp rearward and remove.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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1. Rear combination lamp 2. Rear turn signal lamp bulb 3. Rear combination lamp harness
4. Back-up lamp bulb 5. LED lamp harness connector 6. Side marker lamp bulb
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EXL-138
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REAR COMBINATION LAMP
Bulb Replacement
INFOID:0000000009463637
WARNING:
Do not touch bulb while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.
CAUTION:
• 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.
REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
Removal
1. Remove the rear combination lamp. Refer to EXL-137, "Removal and Installation".
2. Rotate the rear turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the rear turn signal lamp bulb from the bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bu lb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
STOP/TAIL LAMP BULB (IF EQUIPPED)
Removal
1. Remove the rear combination lamp. Refer to EXL-137, "Removal and Installation".
2. Rotate the stop/tail lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the stop/tail lamp bulb from the bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bu lb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
STOP/TAIL LAMP LED (IF EQUIPPED)
The stop/tail lamp LED is integrated into the rear combination lamp and is serviced as an assembly. Refer to
EXL-137, "Removal and Installation"
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BACK-UP LAMP BULB
Removal
1. Remove the rear combination lamp. Refer to EXL-137, "Removal and Installation".
2. Rotate the back-up lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the back-up lamp bulb from the bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bu lb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
Removal
1. Remove the rear combination lamp. Refer to EXL-137, "Removal and Installation".
2. Rotate the side marker lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the side marker lamp bulb from the bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bu lb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
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REAR COMBINATION LAMPEXL-145
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REAR COMBINATION LAMP
Exploded View - Non LEDINFOID:0000000009463646
REAR COMBINATION LAMP - NON LED
Disassembly and Assembly - Non LEDINFOID:0000000009463647
REAR COMBINATION LAMP - NON LED
WARNING:
Do not touch bulb 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.
Disassembly
1. Remove rear combination lamp. Refer to EXL-137, "Removal and Installation".
2. Rotate rear turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from rear combination lamp.
3. Remove the rear turn signal lamp bulb from bulb socket.
4. Rotate back-up lamp bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from rear combination lamp.
5. Remove the back-up lamp bulb from bulb socket.
6. Rotate stop/tail lamp bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from rear combination lamp.
7. Remove the stop/tail lamp bulb from bulb socket.
Assembly
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1. Rear combination lamp 2. Rear turn signal lamp bulb 3. Rear combination lamp harness
4. Back-up lamp bulb 5. Stop/Tail lamp bulb
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