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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOWEXL-87
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2.SYMPTOM CHECK
Verify the symptom from the customer's information.
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3.BASIC INSPECTION
Check the operation of each part. Check that any conc erns occur other than those mentioned in the customer
interview.
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4.SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT
Perform the self diagnosis with CONSUL T. Check that any DTC is detected.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> GO TO 6
5.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BY DTC
Perform the trouble diagnosis for the detect ed DTC. Specify the malfunctioning part.
>> GO TO 9
6.FAIL-SAFE ACTIVATION CHECK
Determine if the customer's concern is related to fail-safe activation.
Does the fail-safe activate?
YES >> GO TO 7
NO >> GO TO 8
7.SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the system diagnosis for the system in which t he fail-safe activates. Specify the malfunctioning part.
>> GO TO 9
8.SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
Perform the symptom diagnosis. Specify the malfunctioning part.
>> GO TO 9
9.MALFUNCTION PART REPAIR
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
>> GO TO 10
10.REPAIR CHECK (SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT)
Perform the self diagnosis with CONSULT. Verify that no DTCs are detected. Erase all DTCs detected prior to
the repair. Verify that DTC is not detected again.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> GO TO 11
11 .REPAIR CHECK (OPERATION CHECK)
Check the operation of each part.
Does it operate normally?
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YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 3
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITEXL-89
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009956493
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to BCS-55, "Wiring Diagram".
1. CHECK FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check that the following fuse and fusible link are not blown.
Is the fuse or fusible link blown?
YES >> Replace the blown fuse or fusible link after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector M21.
2. Check voltage between BCM connector M21 terminals 131, 139 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between BCM connector M21 terminals 134, 143 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DIST RIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) : Di-
agnosis Procedure
INFOID:0000000009956494
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to PCS-21, "Wiring Diagram".
Terminal No. Signal name Fuse and fusible link No.
139 Fusible link battery power I (40A)
131 BCM battery fuse 1 (10A)
BCM GroundVo l ta g e
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal
M21 131
—Batteryvoltage
139
BCM Ground Continuity
Connector Terminal
M21 134
—Yes
143
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1. CHECK FUSIBLE LINKS
Check that the following fusible links are not blown.
Is the fusible link blown?
YES >> Replace the blown fusible link after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connectors E16 and E17.
2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connectors and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connectors E18 and E63.
2. Check continuity between IPDM E/R connectors and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
Terminal No. Signal name Fusible link No.
1 Fusible link main E (80A)
2 Fusible link IPDM E/R A (250A), C (80A)
3 Fusible link ignition switch A (250A), B (100A), M (40A)
IPDM E/R GroundVo l ta g e
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal
E16 1
—Batteryvoltage
2
E17 3
IPDM E/R Ground Continuity
Connector Terminal
E18 7 —Yes
E63 41
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUITEXL-91
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DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463577
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution modul e engine room) controls the headlamp high relay based on
inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication li nes. When the headlamp high relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 34 and 35, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp high beam.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009463578
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-8, "Diagnosis Description"
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2. Check that the headlamp switches to the high beam. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when using the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT
1. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
2. While operating the test items, check t hat the headlamp switches to the high beam.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Headlamp (HI) circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-91, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463579
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-27, "Wiring Diagram - Halogen" or EXL-33, "Wiring Dia-
gram - Xenon".
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not blown.
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the fuse after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CONSULT ACTIVE TEST
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp harness connector E213 or E222 in question.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
5. With EXTERNAL LAMP ON, check the voltage between the combination lamp connector and ground.
HI : Headlamp switches to the high beam.
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
Headlamp HI (LH) IPDM E/R 35 10A
Headlamp HI (RH) IPDM E/R 34 10A
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Is the inspection result normal?
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 E200.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness c onnector E200 and the front combination lamp harness
connector.
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.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (HI) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness connector terminal 4 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
(+) (− )Voltage
Connector Terminal
RH E222 3 Ground Battery voltage
LH E213
IPDM E/R Front combination lamp Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
RH E200 80 E222
3Yes
LH 81 E213
Connector Terminal — Continuity
RH E222 4GroundYes
LH E213
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUITEXL-93
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HEADLAMP (HALOGEN)
HEADLAMP (HALOGEN) : DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463580
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution modul e engine room) controls the headlamp low relay based on
inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication li nes. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 36 and 37, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp low beam.
HEADLAMP (HALOGEN) : Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009463581
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-8, "Diagnosis Description"
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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
1. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
2. While operating the test items, check that the headlamp is turned ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Headlamp (LO) is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-93, "HEADLAMP (HALOGEN) : Diagnosis Procedure"
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HEADLAMP (HALOGEN) : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009463582
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-27, "Wiring Diagram - Halogen".
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not blown.
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the fuse after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp harness connector E212 or E223 in question.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
5. With EXTERNAL LAMP ON, check the voltage betw een the combination lamp connector E212 or E223
terminal 1 and ground. LO : Headlamp ON
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
Headlamp LO (RH) IPDM E/R 36 15A
Headlamp LO (L H) IPDM E/R 37 15A
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Is the inspection result normal?
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 E200.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness c onnector E200 and the front combination lamp harness
connector E223 or E212.
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.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (LO) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination la mp harness connector E223 or E212 terminal 2 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
HEADLAMP (XENON)
HEADLAMP (XENON) : DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463583
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution modul e engine room) controls the headlamp low relay based on
inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication li nes. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 36 and 37, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp low beam.
HEADLAMP (XENON) : Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009463584
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-8, "Diagnosis Description"
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2. Check that the headlamp is turned ON. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when usi ng the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT
1. Select EXTERNAL LAMP of IP DM E/R active test item.
2. While operating the test items, c heck that the headlamp is turned ON.
(+)
(− )Voltage
Connector Terminal
RH E223 1 Ground Battery voltage
LH E212
IPDM E/R Front combination lamp Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
RH E20075 E223
1Yes
LH 76 E212
Connector Terminal — Continuity
RH E223 2GroundYes
LH E212
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