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Component Function Check

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  1. CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SIGNAL BY CONSULT

    CONSULT DATA MONITOR

    1. Turn power switch ON.
    2. Select "OPTISEN (DTCT)" of BCM (HEADLAMP) data monitor item.
    3. Turn lighting switch AUTO.
    4. With the optical sensor illuminating, check the monitor status.
      TERMINALS VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      Monitor item Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      OPTISEN (DTCT) Optical sensor When illuminating 3.1 V or more (1)
      When shutting off light 0.6 V or less
      (1) Illuminates the optical sensor. The value may be less than the standard value if brightness is weak.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Optical sensor is normal.

      NO: Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".