CAUTION
Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the input and output signal circuits are normal.
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
If the low-beam headlamps do not illuminate, the headlamp switch input circuit or the front-ECU may be defective.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
  • Malfunction of the column switch
  • Malfunction of the front-ECU
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
Step 1. ECU check by using the SWS monitor
Check that the power supply and earth lines to the column switch (column-ECU) and the front-ECU and the SWS communication lines are normal.
  • Ignition switch: OFF
ECUS TO BE CHECKED
  • COLUMN ECU
  • FRONT ECU
OK: "OK" are displayed for all the items
Q: Is the check result normal?
"OK" are displayed for all the items:  Go to Step 2
.
"NG" is displayed on the "COLUMN ECU" menu.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure A-2 "Communication with column switch (column-ECU) is not possible ."
"NG" is displayed on the "FRONT ECU" menu.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure A-4 "Communication with front-ECU is not possible ."
Step 2. Function diagnosis by using the SWS monitor
Check the SWS communication signal, which are related to the low-beam headlamps.
<Selected item> LIGHTING - HEADLAMP LO
  • Ignition switch: ON
  • Lighting switch: HEAD
Item No.
Item name
Normal condition
Item 00
HEADLAMP SW
ON
Item 03
PASSING SW
OFF
Item 30
IG SW(IG1)*
ON
Item 35
HD AUTO-CUT*
OFF
Item 70
FRONT ECU ACK
NORMAL ACK

NOTE: * : Except for Australia
OK: Normal conditions displayed for all the items
Q: Is the check result normal?
Normal conditions are displayed for all the items.:  Go to Step 3
.
Normal condition is not displayed for item 00 or 03.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure P-5 "The column switch (lighting and turn-signal lamp switch) signal is not received ."
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.30.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure P-2 "The ignition switch (IG1) signal is not received ."
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.35.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure L-6 "The headlamp automatic shutdown function does not work normally ."
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.70.:  Replace the front-ECU.
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