License Plate Lamp: Testing and Inspection

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 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- .


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.