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Inspection Procedure N-3

Theft-alarm System: Headlights (High-beam) do not Flash when the Theft-alarm System is Triggered.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the headlights (high beam) illuminate normally, the front-ECU or the ETACS-ECU may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- Malfunction of the front-ECU
- Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
- Damaged harness wires or connectors

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the headlight (high beam) operation.

Q: Do the headlights illuminate at high beam normally?

YES: Go to Step 2.

NO: Refer to Inspection Procedure J-3 "Headlights (high-beam) do not illuminate normally."

STEP 2. Replace the ECU.

1. Replace the ETACS-ECU.
2. The headlights should flash at high beam when the theft-alarm system is triggered.

Q: Do the headlights flash at high beam when the theft-alarm system is triggered?

YES: No action to be taken.

NO: Replace the front-ECU. The headlights should flash at high beam when the theft-alarm system is triggered.