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Inspection Procedure J-3

INSPECTION PROCEDURE J-3: Flasher Timer: One of the turn-signal lights does not illuminate.

Turn-signal Lights Circuit (Part 1):




Turn-signal Lights Circuit (Part 2):






TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the right or left turn-signal light does not illuminate, their bulb may be defective.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
- The turn-signal light bulb may be defective
- The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991223: Harness Set
- MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

STEP 1. Check the hazard warning light.

Q: Which turn-signal light does not illuminate?

Front turn-signal light (LH) : Go to Step 2.

Front turn-signal light (RH) : Go to Step 8.

Rear combination light (LH) : Go to Step 14.

Rear combination light (RH) : Go to Step 20.

Turn-signal indicators : Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE J-4 "The turn-signal light indicator does not illuminate normally." Inspection Procedure J-4

LH side only : Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE J-1 "Turn-signal lights do not flash when the turn-signal light switch is turned on." Inspection Procedure J-1

RH side only : Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE J-1 "Turn-signal lights do not flash when the turn-signal light switch is turned on." Inspection Procedure J-1

Both LH and RH sides : Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE J-2 "Hazard warning lights do not flash when the hazard warning light switch is turned on." Inspection Procedure J-2

STEP 2. Check front combination light (LH) connector A-17 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.






Q: Is front combination light (LH) connector A-17 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 3. Check the front turn-signal light bulb (LH).

1. Remove the front turn-signal (LH) light bulb.
2. Verify that the front turn-signal light bulb (LH) is not damaged or burned out.

Q: Is the front turn-signal (LH) light bulb in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.

NO : Replace the front turn-signal (LH) light bulb. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 4. Check the ground circuit to the ETACS-ECU. Measure the resistance at front combination light (LH) connector A-17.




1. Disconnect front combination light (LH) connector A-17 and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector.




2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 1 and ground.
- The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.

Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?

YES : Go to Step 6.

NO : Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between front combination light (LH) connector A-17 (terminal 1) and ground.






Q: Is the wiring harness between front combination light (LH) connector A-17 (terminal 1) and ground in good condition?

YES : Replace the front combination light socket (LH). Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 6. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-217 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.






Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-217 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 7.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between front combination light (LH) connector A-17 (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 (terminal 14).











NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-203 and intermediate connector C-24 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If junction block connector C-203 or intermediate connector C-24 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection

Q: Is the wiring harness between front combination light (LH) connector A-17 (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 (terminal 14) in good condition?

YES : Replace the front combination light socket (LH). Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 8. Check front combination light (RH) connector A-36 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.






Q: Is front combination light (RH) connector A-36 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 9.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 9. Check the front turn-signal light bulb (RH).

1. Remove the front turn-signal (RH) light bulb.
2. Verify that the front turn-signal light bulb (RH) is not damaged or burned out.

Q: Is the front turn-signal (RH) light bulb in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 10.

NO : Replace the front turn-signal (RH) light bulb. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 10. Check the ground circuit to the front combination light (RH). Measure the resistance at front combination light (RH) connector A-36.




1. Disconnect front combination light (RH) connector A-36 and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector.




2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 1 and ground.
- The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.

Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?

YES : Go to Step 12.

NO : Go to Step 11.

STEP 11. Check the wiring harness between front combination light (RH) connector A-36 (terminal 1) and ground.






Q: Is the wiring harness between front combination light (RH) connector A-36 (terminal 1) and ground in good condition?

YES : Replace the front combination light socket (RH). Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 12. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-217 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.






Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-217 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 13.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 13. Check the wiring harness between front combination light (RH) connector A-36 (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 (terminal 9).











NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-203 and intermediate connector C-24 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If junction block connector C-203 or intermediate connector C-24 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between front combination light (RH) connector A-36 (terminal 3) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 (terminal 9) in good condition?

YES : Replace the front combination light socket (RH). Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 14. Check rear combination light (LH) connector F-14 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.






Q: Is rear combination light (LH) connector F-14 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 15.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 15. Check the rear turn-signal light bulb (LH).

1. Remove the rear turn-signal (LH) light bulb.
2. Verify that the rear turn-signal light bulb (LH) is not damaged or burned out.

Q: Is the rear turn-signal (LH) light bulb in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 16.

NO : Replace the rear turn-signal (LH) light bulb. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 16. Check the ground circuit to the rear combination light (LH). Measure the resistance at rear combination light (LH) connector F-14.




1. Disconnect rear combination light (LH) connector F-14 and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector.




2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 5 and ground.
- The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.

Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?

YES : Go to Step 18.

NO : Go to Step 17.

STEP 17. Check the wiring harness between rear combination light (LH) connector F-14 (terminal 5) and ground.






Q: Is the wiring harness between rear combination light (LH) connector F-14 (terminal 5) and ground in good condition?

YES : Replace the rear combination light socket assembly (LH). Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 18. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-217 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.






Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-217 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 19.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 19. Check the wiring harness between rear combination light (LH) connector F-14 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 (terminal 14).











NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-208 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If junction block connector C-208 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear combination light (LH) connector F-14 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 (terminal 14) in good condition?

YES : Replace the rear combination light socket assembly (LH). Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 20. Check rear combination light (RH) connector F-07 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.






Q: Is rear combination light (RH) connector F-07 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 21.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 21. Check the rear turn-signal light bulb (RH).

1. Remove the rear turn-signal (RH) light bulb.
2. Verify that the rear turn-signal light bulb (RH) is not damaged or burned out.

Q: Is the rear turn-signal (RH) light bulb in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 22.

NO : Replace the rear turn-signal (RH) light bulb. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 22. Check the ground circuit to the rear turn-signal light (RH). Measure the resistance at rear combination light (RH) connector F-07.




1. Disconnect rear combination light (RH) connector F-07 and measure the resistance available at the harness side of the connector.




2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 5 and ground.
- The resistance should be 2 ohms or less.

Q: Is the measured resistance 2 ohms or less?

YES : Go to Step 24.

NO : Go to Step 23.

STEP 23. Check the wiring harness between rear combination light (RH) connector F-07 (terminal 5) and ground.






Q: Is the wiring harness between rear combination light (RH) connector F-07 (terminal 5) and ground in good condition?

YES : Replace the rear combination light socket assembly (RH). Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 24. Check ETACS-ECU connector C-217 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.






Q: Is ETACS-ECU connector C-217 in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 25.

NO : Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

STEP 25. Check the wiring harness between rear combination light (RH) connector F-07 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 (terminal 9).











NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-208 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If junction block connector C-208 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in General (Electrical), Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear combination light (RH) connector F-07 (terminal 1) and ETACS-ECU connector C-217 (terminal 9) in good condition?

YES : Replace the rear combination light socket assembly (RH). Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.

NO : The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the turn-signal lights illuminate normally.
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