Headlamp High Beam Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)

With CONSULT-III

1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-III. Select "HEAD LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Select "DATA MONITOR". Make sure that "HI BEAM SW" turns ON-OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.

   When lighting switch is high position : HI BEAM SW ON 

Without CONSULT-III

Refer to "COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION ".

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 2.

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

With CONSULT-III

1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-III. Select "ACTIVE TEST".
2. Select "LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
3. Touch "HI" screen.
4. Make sure headlamp high beam operates.

   Headlamp high beam should operate (Headlamp high beam repeats ON-OFF every 2 seconds). 

Without CONSULT-III

1. Start auto active test. Refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".
2. Make sure headlamp high beam operates.

   Headlamp high beam should operate. 

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 3.

NG: GO TO  4.

1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-III. Select "DATA MONITOR".
2. Make sure "HL HI REQ" turns ON when lighting switch is in high position.

   When lighting switch is high position : HL HI 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 OF BCM ".

Inspect 10A fuse [No. 34 (RH) and No. 35 (LH), located in the IPDM E/R].

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Repair harness.

Inspect inoperative headlamp bulbs.

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 6.

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

With CONSULT-III

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-III. Select "ACTIVE TEST".
5. Select "LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
6. Touch "HI" screen.
7. When headlamp high beam is operating, check voltage between headlamp harness connector and ground (Headlamp high beam repeats ON-OFF every 2 seconds).

Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Headlamp Harness Connector Terminal 6 And Ground

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Without CONSULT-III

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Start auto active test. Refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".
5. When headlamp high beam is operating, check voltage between headlamp harness connector and ground.

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO 7.

NG: GO TO  8.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between headlamp harness connector and ground.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Headlamp Harness Connector Terminal 5 And Ground

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OK or NG 

OK: Check front combination lamp connector for damage or poor connection. Repair as necessary.

NG: Repair harness.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector (A) and headlamp harness connector (B).

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Connector And Headlamp Connector Terminals

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OK or NG 

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

NG: Repair harness or connector.