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Exterior Lights (MICU) (2019 2020 2021)

NOTE: 

*: With auto idle stop system

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connectors:

Under-dash fuse/relay box connector D (44P) (female terminals): (1)

Under-dash fuse/relay box connector E (38P) (female terminals): (2)

Under-dash fuse/relay box connector F (18P) (female terminals): (3)

Under-dash fuse/relay box connector M (12P) (female terminals): (4)

Under-dash fuse/relay box connector N (20P) (female terminals): (5)

Under-dash fuse/relay box connector P (24P) (female terminals): (6)

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3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

4. With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result
is not obtained
E25

E14
PUR

PNK
Connect terminal E25 and ground with a jumper wire Measure the voltage between terminal E14 and ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
E24 BRN Under all conditions Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
 
The left headlight (low beam) should come on.
Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
 
The right headlight (low beam) should come on.
F6

E8
BLU

RED
Under all conditions Connect terminal F6 and E8 with a jumper wire:
 
The left headlight (high beam) should come on.
F6

F12
BLU

GRY
Under all conditions Connect terminal F6 and E12 with a jumper wire:
 
The right headlight (high beam) should come on.
P22 PNK Disconnect keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) Check for continuity between terminal P22 and keyless access/TPMS control unit connector A (32P) terminal No. 2:
 
There should be continuity.
An open or high resistance in the wire
E21 LT GRN Under all conditions Connect terminal to ground with a jumper wire:
 
The front fog lights should come on.

5. Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result
is not obtained
M9 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
F2 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be battery voltage.
D14 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G601)
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
D42 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G601)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
P1 BLK In all power modes Measure the voltage to ground:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Poor ground (G401)
  • An open or high resistance in the ground wire
N18

N1
PNK

BRN
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N18 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch in any position other than OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N18 and N1:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N20

N1
WHT

BRN
Combination light switch (PARKING position) ON Measure the voltage between terminals N20 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N20 and N1:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N19
 
N1
BRN
 
BRN
Combination light switch (headlight) ON Measure the voltage between terminals N19 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N19 and N1:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N17

N1
RED

BRN
Combination light switch lever pulled (Passing) Measure the voltage between terminals N17 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch lever released (OFF) Measure the voltage between terminals N17 and N1:
 
There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N16

N1
LT BLU

BRN
Combination light switch (Dimmer) in high beam position Measure the voltage between terminals N16 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Combination light switch (Dimmer) in low beam position Measure the voltage between terminals N16 and N1:
 
There should be about 5 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire
N10

N1
PUR

BRN
Fog light switch ON Measure the voltage between terminals N10 and N1:
 
There should be less than 0.2 V.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
Fog light switch OFF Measure the voltage between terminals N10 and N1:
 
There should be about battery voltage.
  • Faulty combination light switch
  • A short to ground in the wire