Back-up Light Circuit [08/2013 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM)
- Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2013 - ]
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OK
Hybrid Control System DTCs are not output.
NG → See step 8
OK: Go to next step
- Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2013 - ]
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- CHECK ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY
- Using a voltmeter, check the signal reading of the engine room junction block assembly. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [08/2013 - ]
OK
Output signal reading is normal.
NG → See step 9
OK: Go to next step
- Using a voltmeter, check the signal reading of the engine room junction block assembly. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [08/2013 - ]
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY POWER SOURCE AND BODY GROUND) See step 4
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY - ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the U7 rear light assembly LH connector.
- Disconnect the U1 rear light assembly RH connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1M-1 (BKLP) - U7-1 (B/U) Always Below 1 Ω 1M-1 (BKLP) - U1-1 (B/U) Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU - ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the A31 power management control ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1F-9 (BLPS) - A31-15 (BL) Always Below 1 Ω 1F-9 (BLPS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY
- Replace the engine room junction block assembly with a new or known good one. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
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OK
The back-up lights operate normally.
NG → See step 7
OK → END (ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)
- Replace the engine room junction block assembly with a new or known good one. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
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- REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]
- GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2013 - ]
- INSPECT ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (RESULTS OF SIGNAL READING CHECK). Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [08/2013 - ] - Step 2