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DTC B1085

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DTC B1085  : Headlight Low Light Source Abnormality

NOTE:  If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A .

DTC Description DTC
B1085 Headlight Low Light Source Abnormality  

DTC (Body Control Module)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    -2. Turn the combination light switch to the ON position.

    -3. Wait for at least 6 seconds.

    -4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1085 Headlight Low Light Source Abnormality  

    Is DTC B1085 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  2. Headlight operation check

    -1. Check the status of the headlights.

    Does one of headlight go off?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step  4.

  3. Headlight check

    -1. Swap the left headlight and the right headlight.

    Are the symptoms swapped left and right?

    YES 

    Replace the failure headlight .

    NO 

    Replace the body control module .

  4. Shorted wire check (H/L LO SIG line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Body control module connector D (40P)Left headlight 4P connector
    Right headlight 4P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Body control module connector D (40P): disconnected
    Left headlight 4P connector: disconnected
    Right headlight 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Body control module connector D (40P) No. 16
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO 

    Replace the body control module .