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TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT:_:BODY SIDE





Component Function Check
1.CHECK TAIL LAMP OPERATION
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the test items, check that the tail lamp is turned ON.

TAIL : Tail Lamp ON
Off : Tail lamp OFF

Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Tail lamp circuit is normal.
NO - SEE Diagnosis Procedure.




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK TAIL LAMP FUSE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not fusing.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Repair the malfunctioning part before replacing the fuse.
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Disconnect rear combination lamp connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" of IPDM E/R active test item.
4. With operating the test items, check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - GO TO 4.
3.CHECK TAIL LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the following connectors.
- IPDM E/R
- Front combination lamp
- Rear combination lamp
- Tail lamp (back door side)
- License plate lamp
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and rear combination lamp harness connector.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 5.
NO - Repair or replace harness.
4.CHECK TAIL LAMP SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the following connectors.
- IPDM E/R
- Front combination lamp
- Rear combination lamp
- Tail lamp (back door side)
- License plate lamp
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace IPDM E/R.
NO - Repair or replace harness.
5.CHECK TAIL LAMP GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT
Check continuity between rear combination lamp harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace rear combination lamp.
NO - Repair or replace harness.