LIGHTING SYSTEM > Headlight (HI-BEAM) Circuit

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DESCRIPTION

The body ECU receives headlight HI switch information from the combination switch, and controls the DIM relay. The DIM relay installed in the power distributor.
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WIRING DIAGRAM


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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER
  1. Connect the intelligent tester to DLC3.

  1. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the intelligent tester main switch ON.

  1. Select the item below in the ACTIVE TEST and then check that the relay operates.

    BODY NO.1 
    Item
    Test Details
    Diagnostic Note
    Dimmer Signal
    Turn Dimmer relay ON/OFF
    -



NG
Go to step 2
OK

PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

2.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)


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  1. Disconnect the connector from the J/B No.2 (power distributor).

  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Voltage:
    Tester connection
    Condition
    Specified value
    2I-1 (+B) - Body ground
    Always
    10 to 14 V



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


3.CHECK MODE MONITOR TERMINAL (DIM RELAY)


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  1. Preparation

    1. Connect the connector.

    2. Remove the cover of the fusible link block assembly.

    3. Set the vehicle to the following conditions:

      1. Ignition switch ON
      2. Headlight dimmer switch HI (FLASH)

  1. Check voltage

    1. Measure the voltage between the Mode Monitor Terminal and body ground.

      Voltage:
      Result
      Proceed to
      0 V or Approx. 12V
      A
      Approx. 6.2 V
      B
      Approx. 2.0 V
      C



B
Go to step 5

C
Go to step 9
A


4.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (J/B NO.2 - MODE MONITOR TERMINAL)


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  1. Disconnect the 2G connector from the J/B No.2.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Resistance:
Tester connection
Condition
Specified value
2G-5 - Mode monitor terminal
Always
Below 1 Ω
2G-5 - Body ground
Always
10 kΩ or higher



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


5.INSPECT JUNCTION BLOCK NO.2 (DIM RELAY)
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF position.

  1. Remove the J/B No.2.



  1. Inspect the DIM relay.


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    1. Connect the positive battery lead to terminal +B of the J/B No.2 and the negative lead to terminal SGND, PGND.
      Symbols (terminals No.)
      Connection
      +B (2I-1) - SGND (2H-13), PGND (2F-1)
      Positive - Negative

    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Voltage:
      Tester Connection
      Specified Condition
      DRL2 (2I-2) - Battery negative terminal
      Below 1 V

    3. Connect the battery negative lead to terminal DRL of the J/B No.2.
      Symbols (terminals No.)
      Connection
      DRL (2H-7)
      Negative

    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Voltage:
      Tester Connection
      Specified Condition
      DRL2 (2I-2) - Battery negative terminal
      10 to 14 V



NG
REPLACE J/B NO.2
OK


6.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (J/B NO.2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL J/B)


  1. Disconnect the connectors from the instrument panel J/B.


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  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Resistance:
    Tester connection
    Condition
    Specified value
    2H-7 (DRL) - 1D-9
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    2H-7 (DRL) - Body ground
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


7.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (J/B NO.2 - BULB)


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  1. Disconnect the connectors from the J/B No.2 (power distributor) and headlight bulb.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Resistance:
    Tester connection
    Condition
    Specified value
    2I-2 (DRL2) - H6-2 (Headlight LH)
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    2I-2 (DRL2) - H9-2 (Headlight RH)
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    2I-2 (DRL2) - Body ground
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


8.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BULB - BODY GROUND)


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  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Resistance:
    Tester connection
    Condition
    Specified value
    H6-1 (Headlight LH) - Body ground
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    H9-1 (Headlight RH) - Body ground
    Always
    Below 1 Ω



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

9.CHECK MODE MONITOR TERMINAL (SHORT CIRCUIT DRIVEN SIDE BY RELAY)


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  1. Disconnect the 2I connector from the J/B No.2.

  1. Connect the battery positive lead to terminal 2I-1 on the J/B side and negative lead to the body ground.

  1. Check voltage

    1. Measure the voltage between the Mode Monitor Terminal and body ground.

      Voltage:
      Result
      Proceed to
      Approx. 6.2 V
      A
      Approx. 2.0 V
      B



B
REPLACE J/B NO.2
A

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN HEADLIGHT HI BEAM AND J/B NO.2)