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Diagnosis Procedure





TAIL LAMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT


Description

Total illumination control unit inputs tail lamp signal from IPDM E/R.




TAIL LAMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT


Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK TAIL LAMP INPUT SIGNAL
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" of IPDM E/R active test item.
3. While operating the test item, check the voltage between the total illumination control unit and ground.





Is the measurement value normal?
YES - Replace the total illumination control unit.
NO - GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the IPDM E/R harness connector and total illumination harness connector.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector and total illumination harness connector.





Does continuity exist?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Repair the harnesses or connectors.
3.CHECK TAIL LAMP SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT
Check continuity between the total illumination control unit and ground.





Does continuity exist?
YES - Repair the harnesses or connectors.
NO - Replace the IPDM E/R.