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Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (One Side)

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  1. HEADLAMP LOW FUSE INSPECTION 

    Inspect 15A fuse No. 40 LH and fuse No. 41 RH (located in IPDM E/R).

    OK or NG 

    OK: Go to 2.

    NG: Repair headlamp low power supply circuits.

  2. BULB INSPECTION 

    Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to "HEADLAMP BULB ".

  3. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP 
    1. Disconnect inoperative headlamp connector.
    2. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
    3. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp connector terminal and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

      Front headlamp (-) Voltage (Approx.)
      (+)
      Connector Terminal
      RH E107 3 Ground Battery voltage
      LH E11
    4. Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Inoperative Headlamp Connector Terminal And Ground
      G04913780

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: GO TO  5.

  4. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND 
    1. Turn the low beam headlamps OFF.
    2. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp connector terminal and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      Front headlamp   Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      RH E107 2 Ground Yes
      LH E11
    3. Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Connector E11 Terminal 2 And Ground
      G04913770

    OK or NG 

    OK: Check front headlamp and IPDM E/R connector. Repair as necessary.

    NG: Repair harness between inoperative headlamp and ground.

  5. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS 
    1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
    2. Check continuity between harness connector terminals of IPDM E/R harness connector terminals of inoperative headlamp.
      CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      IPDM E/R Front headlamp Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E123 54 RH E107 3 Yes
      52 LH E11
    3. Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Connector Terminals Of IPDM E/R And Connector Terminals Of Inoperative Headlamp
      G04913778

    OK or NG 

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

    NG: Check harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair as necessary.