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DTC B1296: Front Light ECU Communication Stop: Procedure

  1. INSPECT FUSE (MPX-B) 
    1. Remove the MPX-B fuse from the engine room relay block No. 1.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      MPX-B fuse Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPLACE FUSE (MPX-B) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT CONTROLLER (ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK NO. 2)) - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the 2E and 2F connectors.
      Fig 1: Identifying 2E And 2F Connector Terminal
      GTY118633Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2E-4 (FMB3) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2F-1 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (FRONT CONTROLLER (ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK NO. 2)) - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMMUNICATION LINE) 
    1. Disconnect the 2F, A30 and J55 connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying 2F, A30 And J55 Connector Terminal
      GTY129104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2F-6 (MPX2) - A30-17 (MPX2) Always Below 1 Ω
      2F-5 (MPX1) - J55-24 (MPX2) Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → REPLACE FRONT CONTROLLER (ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK NO. 2)