Inspection Procedure
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For circuit wiring diagram, see Fig 1.
NOTE:
If using the hand-held tester, start the inspection from step 1 and if not using the hand-held tester, start from step 2.
- Check the lamp failure sensor using the hand-held tester. Connect the hand-held tester to DLC3. See Figure. Remove either bulb of the stop light high mount stop light or taillight and check the operation of the lamp failure sensor with DATA LIST. See LAMP FAILURE SENSOR DATA LIST table. If the results are OK, inspect the instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT PANEL
article. If the results are not OK, go to the next step.LAMP FAILURE SENSOR DATA LIST
Lamp Condition Lamp Failure Sensor (Tester Display) Normal OFF Lamp Wire Break (Or Removed) ON - Check for short to power, short to ground and continuity in the wiring harness and connector between the lamp failure sensor and body ECU No. 2. If the results are OK, inspect the instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT PANEL article. If the results are not OK, repair or replace the wiring harness or connector.