HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUITEXL-91
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
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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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUITEXL-93
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
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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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
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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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
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Both sides — Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO
NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM"
Refer to EXL-117
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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
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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
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Xenon, refer to EXL-95
Both sides — Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO)
ARE NOT TURNED ON"
Refer to EXL-119
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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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HEADLAMP
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
HEADLAMP
Aiming AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009463617
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
• Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
• Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
• Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
• Remove cargo and/or luggage to maintain an unloaded vehicle condition.
• Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
• Carefully wipe off any dirt from headlamp lens. CAUTION:
Do not use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
• Place a driver or equivalent weight of 68.5 kg (150 lb) on the driver seat.
• By hand, bounce the front and rear of the vehicle to settle the suspension and eliminate any static load.
• Place the front tires in the straight ahead position.
• Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
NOTE:
• For headlamp aiming details, refer to regulations in your area.
• By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is
adjustable.
• Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
• Perform headlamp aiming if:
- The vehicle front body has been repaired.
- The front combination lamp has been removed or replaced.
- Any outfitting has been installed.
- The vehicle’s standard load condition has been substantially increased.
Aiming Adjustment procedure
1. Position the screen.
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle facing the screen.
• Place the screen on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the screen with the vehicle. Maintain 10 m (33 ft) between the headlamp bulb center and the screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the headlamp (LO) ON.
1. Front combination lamp A. Suitable tool (for aiming adjustment) B. Adjusting screw
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FRONT FOG LAMP
FRONT FOG LAMP
Aiming AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009463618
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment procedure, check the following:
• Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
• Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
• Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.
• Remove cargo and/or luggage to maintain an unloaded vehicle condition.
• Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
• Carefully wipe off any dirt from headlamp lens. CAUTION:
Do not use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
• Place a driver or equivalent weight of 68.5 kg (150 lb) on the driver seat.
• By hand, bounce the front and rear of the vehicle to settle the suspension and eliminate any static load.
• Place the front tires in the straight ahead position.
• Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
NOTE:
• For headlamp aiming details, refer to regulations in your area.
• By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is
adjustable.
• Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
• Perform headlamp aiming if:
- The vehicle front body has been repaired.
- The front combination lamp has been removed or replaced.
- Any outfitting has been installed.
- The vehicle’s standard load condition has been substantially increased.
Aiming Adjustment Procedure
1. Place the screen. NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
• Place the board on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 7.62 m (25.0 ft) between the front fog lamp center and the
screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the front fog lamp ON. NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to prevent from illuminating the adjustment screen.
CAUTION:
Do not cover the lens surface with a tape etc. The lens is made of resin.
4. Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting screw (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"
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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
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP
Removal
1. Position the front fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Instal-
lation".
2. Rotate the side marker lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and remove.
3. Remove the side marker bulb from the front combination lamp.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installing, be sure to install the bu lb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
Exploded View - HalogenINFOID:0000000009463622
COMBINATION LAMP - HALOGEN
Removal and Installation - HalogenINFOID:0000000009463623
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP - Halogen
Removal
1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Ensure the lighting switch is OFF.
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1. Front combination lamp 2. Halogen lamp bulb (high beam) 3. Halogen lamp bulb (low beam)
4. Side marker bulb socket 5. Side marker bulb
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