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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK TAIL LAMP FUSE
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check that the following fuses are not fusing.
      FUSE REFERENCE CHART

      Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
      • Tail lamp
      • Rear side marker lamp
      • License plate lamp
      IPDM E/R #53 10 A

      Is the fuse fusing? 

      YES: Repair the malfunctioning part before replacing the fuse.

      NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK TAIL LAMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE

    CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST

    1. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" of IPDM E/R active test item.
    4. With operating the test items, check the voltage between the IPDM E/R harness connector and the ground.
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      Terminals Test item Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      IPDM E/R Ground EXTERNAL LAMPS
      Connector Terminal
      E5 7 TAIL Battery voltage
      Off 0 V

      Is the measurement value normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3.

      NO: Replace IPDM E/R.

  3. CHECK TAIL LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
    3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector and the rear combination lamp harness connector.
      CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      IPDM E/R Rear combination lamp Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      RH E5 7 B67 2 Existed
      LH B60 2

      Does continuity exist? 

      YES: GO TO 4.

      NO: Repair the harnesses or connectors.

  4. CHECK TAIL LAMP GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT

    Check continuity between the rear combination lamp harness connector and the ground.

    CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    Rear combination lamp Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    RH B67 3 Existed
    LH B60 3

    Does continuity exist? 

    YES: Replace the rear combination lamp.

    NO: Repair the harnesses or connectors.