DTC B1296: Front Light ECU Communication Stop: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT CONTROLLER - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the 1F and 1H front controller connectors.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1F-1 (+B) - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V - Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1H-2 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK RESISTANCE OF COMMUNICATION LINE
- Disconnect the 1G, IR and E30 connectors.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1G-7 (MPX) - E30-33 (MPX+) Always Below 1 Ω 1G-8 (MPX) - IR-9 (MPX1) Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → REPLACE FRONT CONTROLLER