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Headlight & Taillight System:

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This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex communication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.

HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM

Symptom/Suspect Area See
Auto Turn-Off System Does Not Operate When The Driver's Door Is Opened
Drivers Door Courtesy Switch STEP 3 - INSPECT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CONTINUITY
Body ECU BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
Auto Turn-Off System: Headlight And Taillight Do Not Come On
Body ECU BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Auto Turn-Off, System: Headlight And Taillight Stay On.
Body ECU BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
W/O DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM

Symptom/Suspect Area See
Only One Headlight Comes On
Bulb Check Bulb
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"Low-Beam" Does Not Light (All)
Headlight Control Relay STEP 3 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"Low-Beam" Does Not Light (One Side)
Bulb Check Bulb
HEAD LH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
HEAD RH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"High-Beam" Does Not Light (All)
Headlight Dimmer Switch STEP 2 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"High-Beam" Does Not Light (One Side)
Bulb Check Bulb
HEAD LH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
HEAD RH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"Flash" Does Not Light
Bulb Check Bulb
HEAD LH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
HEAD RH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
Headlight Dimmer Switch STEP 2 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"Flash" Does Not Light
Bulb Check Bulb
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Headlight Does Not Come On
Headlight Control Relay STEP 3 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Headlight Does Not Come On
Bulb Check Bulb
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Headlight Flickers
Bulb Check Bulb
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Headlight Is Dark
Bulb Check Bulb
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Only One Taillight Comes On
Bulb Check Bulb
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Taillight Does Not Come On (Headlight Is Normal)
Tail Fuse INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK
Tail Relay STEP 4 - INSPECT TAILLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Light Control Switch STEP 1 - INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Taillight Does Not Come On (Headlight Does Not Light)
Light Control Switch STEP 1 - INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
W/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM

Symptom/Suspect Area See
Only One Headlight Comes On
Daytime Running Light Relay STEP 5 - INSPECT DRL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Daytime Running Light Main Relay STEP 6 - INSPECT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MAIN RELAY CIRCUIT 
Bulb Check Bulb
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"Low-Beam" Does Not Light (All)
Headlight Control Relay STEP 3 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"Low-Beam" Does Not Light (One Side)
Bulb Check Bulb
HEAD LO LH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
HEAD LO RH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"High-Beam" Does Not Light (All)
Headlight Dimmer Switch STEP 2 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
Daytime Running Light Main Relay STEP 6 - INSPECT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MAIN RELAY CIRCUIT 
Combination Meter Check Combination Meter
"High-Beam" Does Not Light (One Side)
Bulb Check Bulb
HEAD HI LH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
HEAD HI RH Fuse ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION & RELAY BLOCKS
Daytime Running Light Relay STEP 5 - INSPECT DRL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
"Flash" Does Not Light
Bulb Check Bulb
Headlight Dimmer Switch STEP 2 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
Daytime Running Light Main Relay STEP 6 - INSPECT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MAIN RELAY CIRCUIT 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Headlight Does Not Come On
Headlight Control Relay STEP 3 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Daytime Running Light Main Relay STEP 6 - INSPECT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MAIN RELAY CIRCUIT 
Daytime Running Light Relay STEP 5 - INSPECT DRL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Headlight Dimmer Switch STEP 2 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINUITY 
Light Control Switch STEP 1 - INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY 
Body ECU BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Bulb Check Bulb
Headlight Does Not Come On With Light Control Switch In Head
Light Control Switch STEP 1 - INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY 
Body ECU BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Headlight Does Not Come On With Light Control Switch In Off
Headlight Control Relay STEP 3 - INSPECT HEADLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Body ECU BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Headlight Flickers
Bulb Check Bulb
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Headlight Is Dark
Bulb Check Bulb
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Taillight Does Not Come On With Light Control Switch In Tail
Taillight Control Relay STEP 4 - INSPECT TAILLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Taillight Does Not Go Out With Light Control Switch In Off
Taillight Control Relay STEP 4 - INSPECT TAILLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness
Headlight Does Not Come On With Engine Running And Light Control Switch In Off
ECU-B Fuse INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK
Gauge Fuse INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK
Daytime Running Light Main Relay STEP 6 - INSPECT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MAIN RELAY CIRCUIT 
Daytime Running Light Relay STEP 5 - INSPECT DRL RELAY CONTINUITY 
Alternator L Terminal Check Alternator Terminals
Body ECU BODY CONTROL SYSTEM
Parking Brake Switch STEP 12 - INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONTINUITY
Wire Harness Check Wiring Harness