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Ambient Light Circuit [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. CONFIRM SYMPTOMS 
    1. Confirm problem symptoms.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Ambient lights do not come on A
      Ambient light dimmer control does not operate B

    Result:  2

    See step  5

    Result:  1

    See step  2

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Active Test.
    5. Check that the ambient lights come on.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Interior Illumination Light1 Ambient lights ON or OFF Precondition for using the Active Test to turn lights on and off:
      • Ignition switch is turned off just before performing the Active Test.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Interior Illumination Light1

      OK

      All ambient lights come on.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (All ambient lights do not illuminate) B
      NG (Ambient light does not illuminate (for Front Door)) C
      NG (Ambient light does not illuminate (for Rear Door))
      NG (Ambient light does not illuminate (for Instrument Panel Side))

    Result:  1

    PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE FOR EACH PROBLEM SYMPTOM. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2013 - ]  

    Result:  3

    GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE FOR EACH PROBLEM SYMPTOM. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2013 - ]  

    Result:  2

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE - INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the 4L instrument panel junction block assembly connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4L-1 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

    2. Remove the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) from the instrument panel junction block assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      *a Component without harness connected
      (Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly)
      - -

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4L-1 - 4H-22 Always Below 1 Ω
      4L-1 - 4D-31 Always Below 1 Ω
      4H-27 - MB-26 (LED1) Always Below 1 Ω
      4D-9 - MB-26 (LED1) Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

  5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Active Test.
    5. Check that the ambient lights come on.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Interior Illumination Light1 Ambient lights ON or OFF Preconditions for using the Active Test to check dimmer controlled illumination:
      • Engine running
      • Shift lever is in any position other than P.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Interior Illumination Light1

      OK

      Ambient light dimmer control operates.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2013 - ]  

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]