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Headlamp High Beam Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)





HEADLAMP (FOR USA)


Headlamp High Beam Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)

1.CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
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 combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch).






Without CONSULT-III
Combination Switch Inspection .
OK or NG
OK - GO TO 2.
NG - Check combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Combination Switch Inspection.
2.HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
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.






Without CONSULT-III
1. Start auto active test. Auto Active Test.
2. Make sure headlamp high beam operates.






OK or NG
OK - GO TO 3.
NG - GO TO 4.
3.CHECK IPDM E/R
1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-III. Select "DATA MONITOR".
2. Make sure "HL HI REQ" turns ON when combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) is in high position.






OK or NG
OK - Replace IPDM E/R. Service and Repair .
NG - Replace BCM. Service and Repair.
4.HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM FUSE INSPECTION
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.
5.BULB INSPECTION
Inspect inoperative headlamp bulbs.
OK or NG
OK - GO TO 6.
NG - Replace headlamp bulb. Service and Repair .
6.CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL
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).






Without CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Start auto active test. 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.
7.CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.





2. Check continuity between headlamp harness connector and ground.






OK or NG
OK - Check front combination lamp connector for damage or poor connection. Repair as necessary.
NG - Repair harness.
8.CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
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).






OK or NG
OK - Replace IPDM E/R. Inspection with CONSULT-III (Self-Diagnosis) Service and Repair, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG - Repair harness or connector.