Automatic Lighting Control Unit Input Test
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- Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Disconnect the 14P connector (A) from the automatic lighting control unit (B).
- Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
- If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.
- Make these input tests at the connector.
- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST (1 OF 2)
Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained 2 YEL Ignition switch ON (II) or START (III) (1) Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.- Blown No. 9 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
- An open in the wire
3 ORN Ignition switch ON (II)(1) - Blown No. 4 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
- An open in the wire
5 BUU/GRN Combination switch in the OFF, PARK, and AUTO positions Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.- Faulty headlight relay 1 or 2
- An open in the wire
8 BLK Under all conditions(1) Check for voltage to ground:
There should be less than 1 V.- Poor ground (G401)
- An open in the wire
9 10 WHT/YEL Under all conditions(1) Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.- Blown No. 13 (7.5 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
- An open in the wire
12 GRN/ORN Driver's door open(1) Check for voltage to ground:
There should be less than 1 V.- Faulty driver's door switch
- An open in the wire
13 WHT/BLK Combination light switch ON (Except "AUTO") Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.- Faulty combination light switch
- Poor ground (G401)
- An open in the wire
14 RED/YEL Under all conditions Check for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.- Faulty taillight relay
- An open in the wire
- Blown No. 10 (15 A) fuse in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
(1) Reconnect the 14P connector to the control unit NOTE: Before testing, connect a voltmeter and jumper wires as shown in Fig 2 :AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST (2 OF 2)Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if result is not obtained 4 BLU/BLK Cover the automatic lighting sensor(1) Check for voltage between the No. 4 terminal and body ground:
There should be less than 1 V.- Faulty automatic lighting sensor
- An open in the wire
Shine light on the automatic lighting sensor Check for voltage between the No. 4 terminal and body ground:
There should be 5 V or more.- Faulty automatic lighting sensor
- An open in the wire
(1) The automatic lighting sensor is located in the middle of dashboard. Cut the light off completely with a dark cloth.