Headlight Relay Circuit
Circuit diagnosis
DESCRIPTION
The body ECU controls the headlight relays. The headlight relays installed in the power distributor.System diagram of the power distributor (Click here).
System description of the power distributor (Click here).
WIRING DIAGRAM


INSPECTION PROCEDURE
| 1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER |
Connect the intelligent tester to DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON position and press the intelligent tester main switch ON.
Select the item below in the ACTIVE TEST and then check that the relay operates.
BODY NO.1 Item
Test Details
Diagnostic Note
Headlight Relay
Turn Headlight relay ON/OFF
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| 2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) |
Disconnect the connector from the J/B No.2 (power distributor).

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
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| OK | |
| 3. CHECK MODE MONITOR TERMINAL (H-LP R RELAY, H-LP L RELAY) |
Preparation

Connect the connector.
Remove the cover of the fusible link block assembly.
Set the vehicle to the following condition.
- Ignition switch ON.
- Headlight dimmer switch LO.
- Ignition switch ON.
Check voltage
Measure the voltage between the Mode Monitor Terminal and body ground.
- Voltage:
Result
Proceed to
0 V or Approx. 12 V
A
Approx. 6.2 V
B
Approx. 2.0 V
C
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| A | |
| 4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (J/B NO. 2 - MODE MONITOR TERMINAL) |
Disconnect the connector from the J/B No.2.

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
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| OK | |
| 5. INSPECT JUNCTION BLOCK NO. 2 (HEAD LIGHT RELAY) |
Turn the ignition switch to OFF position.
Remove the J/B No.2.
Inspect the H-LP R.


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
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Voltage:
Tester Connection
Specified Condition
LPR (2A-3) - Battery negative terminal
Below 1 V
Connect the battery negative lead to terminal HRLY of the J/B No.2.
Symbols (terminals No.)
Connection
HRLY (2H-8)
Negative
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Voltage:
Tester Connection
Specified Condition
LPR (2A-3) - Battery negative terminal
10 to 14 V
Inspect the H-LP L.
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
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Voltage:
Tester Connection
Specified Condition
LPL (2A-2) - Battery negative terminal
Below 1 V
Connect the battery negative lead to terminal HRLY of the J/B No.2.
Symbols (terminals No.)
Connection
HRLY (2H-8)
Negative
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Voltage:
Tester Connection
Specified Condition
LPL (2A-2) - Battery negative terminal
10 to 14 V
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| OK | |
| 6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (J/B NO. 2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL J/B) |
Disconnect the connectors from the J/B No.2 (power distributor) and instrument panel J/B.


Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Resistance:
Tester connection
Condition
Specified value
2H-8 (HRLY) - 1D-3
Always
Below 1 Ω
2H-8 (HRLY) - Body ground
Always
10 kΩ or higher
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| OK | |
| 7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (J/B NO. 2 - BULB) |
Disconnect the connectors from the J/B No.2 (power distributor) and headlight bulbs.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Resistance:
Tester connection
Condition
Specified value
2A-2 (LPL) - H5-2 (Headlight LH)
Always
Below 1 Ω
2A-3 (LPR) - H8-2 (Headlight RH)
Always
Below 1 Ω
2A-2 (LPL) - Body ground
Always
10 kΩ or higher
2A-3 (LPR) - Body ground
Always
10 kΩ or higher
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| OK | |
| 8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BULB - BODY GROUND) |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

- Resistance:
Tester connection
Condition
Specified value
H5-1 (Headlight LH) - Body ground
Always
Below 1 Ω
H8-1 (Headlight RH) - Body ground
Always
Below 1 Ω
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| OK | ||
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| 9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SHORT CIRCUIT DRIVEN SIDE BY RELAY) |
Preparation

For easier disconnection, remove the J/B No.2 and then take apart the connectors.
Disconnect only the connector "2A".
Check voltage
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
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