B1276

DTC Troubleshooting: B1275, B1276, B1277, B1278

DTC B1275:

Headlight OFF Position Circuit Malfunction

DTC B1276:

Headlight Switch Parking (PARKING LIGHT) Position Circuit Malfunction

DTC B1277:

Headlight AUTO Position Circuit Malfunction

DTC B1278:

Headlight ON Position Circuit Malfunction

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then ON mode.

3. Turn the combination light switch to the PARKING, AUTO, and ON (low beam) positions for 6 seconds in each position, and then to the OFF position.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Are DTCs B1275, B1276, B1277, and/or B1278 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.�

5. Select LIGHTING from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, and enter DATA LIST.

6. Check each combination light switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

When the combination light switch is turned OFF





When the combination light switch is turned to PARKING LIGHT





When the combination light switch is turned to AUTO





When the combination light switch is turned ON (HEADLIGHT)





Are all data list values correct?

YES -

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NO -

Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

8. Disconnect the combination light switch 12P connector.

9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

10. Select LIGHTING from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, and enter DATA LIST.

11. Check each combination light switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.





Are all data list values correct?

YES -

Go to step 15.

NO -

Go to step 12.

12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

13. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P).

14. Check for continuity between body ground and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals No. 6,No. 7, and No. 8 individually.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to ground in the wire.�

NO -

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15. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

16. Do the combination light switch test Service and Repair.

Is the combination light switch OK?

YES -

Go to step 17.

NO -

Replace the combination light switch.�

17. Disconnect driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P).

18. Check for continuity between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals and the combination light switch 12P connector terminals as shown:









Is there continuity?

YES -

Go to step 19.

NO -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.�

19. Check for continuity between driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals as shown:





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short between the wires.�

NO -

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