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Front Fog Lamps Do Not Illuminate (Both Sides)

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  1. INSPECT FOG LAMP FUSE 

    Inspect fog lamp 20A fuse (No. 56, located in IPDM E/R).

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Repair fog lamp power supply circuit.

  2. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL 

    Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "HEAD LAMP" data monitor, make sure "FR FOG SW" turns ON-OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.

    Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT II Display - DATA MONITOR
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    When lighting switch is in FOG position : FR FOG SW ON 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Check lighting switch. Refer to "COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION ".

  3. FOG LAMP ACTIVE TEST 
    1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
      Fig 2: Identifying CONSULT II Display - ACTIVE TEST
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    2. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
    3. Touch "FOG" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
    4. Make sure fog lamps operate.

      Fog lamps should operate. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: GO TO  5.

  4. CHECK IPDM E/R 
    1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "DATA MONITOR" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
      Fig 3: Identifying CONSULT II Display - DATA MONITOR
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    2. Make sure "FR FOG REQ" turns ON when lighting switch is in FOG position.

      When lighting switch is in FOG position : FR FOG REQ ON 

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".

    NG: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  5. IPDM E/R INSPECTION 
    1. Disconnect fog lamp LH and RH.
    2. Start auto active test. Refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ". When front fog lamp relay is operating, check voltage between left/right front fog lamp connector terminals and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

      Front fog lamp (-) Voltage (Approx.)
      (+)
      Connector Terminal
      LH E101 1 Ground Battery voltage
      RH E102
      Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Front Fog Lamp Connector Terminals 1 And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Check front fog lamp bulbs and replace as necessary. Refer to "BULB REPLACEMENT ".

    NG: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".