License Plate Lamp Circuit

LICENSE PLATE LAMP CIRCUIT





Component Function Check

NOTE:
Check the tail lamp circuit if the tail lamp and the license plate lamp are not turned ON.
1.CHECK LICENSE PLATE LAMP OPERATION
IPDM E/R AUTO ACTIVE TEST
1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test. Diagnosis Description.
2. Check that the license plate lamp is turned ON.
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check that the license plate lamp is turned ON.

TAIL : License plate lamp ON
Off : License plate lamp OFF

Is the license plate lamp turned ON?
YES - License plate lamp circuit is normal.
NO - SEE Diagnosis Procedure.




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB
Check the applicable lamp bulb.
Is the bulb normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Replace the bulb.
2.CHECK LICENSE PLATE LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and the license plate lamp connector.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector and the license plate lamp harness connector.





Does continuity exist?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Repair the harnesses or connectors.
3.CHECK LICENSE PLATE LAMP GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the license plate lamp harness connector and the ground.





Does continuity exist?
YES - Replace the license plate lamp.
NO - Repair the harnesses or connectors.