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Headlight (HI-BEAM) Circuit: Procedure

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  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Body No. 5 / Active Test.
    5. Check the operation.
      BODY NO. 5 (FRONT CONTROLLER)

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Light Head (High) Headlight (high) ON/OFF -
      Light Head HI DRL Operation Headlight (high) ON/OFF -

      OK

      High beam comes on.

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → PROCEED TO  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - FRONT CONTROLLER) 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 1: Identifying 1F Front Controller Connector Terminals
      GTY177931Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1F-1 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 2: Identifying 1C Engine Room Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminals
      GTY206615Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1C-4 - Body ground Ignition switch on (IG), headlight dimmer switch in the HI position 10 to 14 V
      1C-5 - Body ground Ignition switch on (IG), headlight dimmer switch in the HI position 10 to 14 V

    NG → REPLACE ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (FRONT CONTROLLER) 

    OK → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (FRONT CONTROLLER - BODY GROUND)