FOG LAMP
 CAUTION
Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the input and output signal circuits are normal.
OPERATION
The ETACS-ECU operates this function in accordance with the input signals below.
  • Tail lamp switch
  • Headlamp switch
  • Fog lamp switch
If the front fog lamps do not illuminate normally, these input signal circuit(s) or the ETACS-ECU may be defective.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
  • Malfunction of the column switch
  • Malfunction of the fog lamp switch
  • Malfunction of the front-ECU
  • Malfunction of the ETACS-ECU
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
Step 2. ECU check by using the SWS monitor
Check that the power supply and earth lines to the column switch (column-ECU), the ETACS-ECU and the front-ECU and the SWS communication lines are normal.
  • Ignition switch: OFF
ECUS TO BE CHECKED
  • COLUMN ECU
  • ETACS 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 3
.
"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 "ETACS ECU" menu.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure A-3 "Communication with ETACS-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 3. Function diagnosis by using the SWS monitor
Check the SWS communication signal, which are related to the fog lamps.
<Selected item> LIGHTING - F.FOG LAMP
  • Ignition switch: ON
  • Lighting switch: "TAIL" or "HEAD"
  • Front fog lamp switch: ON
Item No.
Item name
Normal condition
Item 00
HEADLAMP SW
ON when the lighting switch is at HEAD
Item 01
TAIL LAMP SW
ON when the lighting switch is at TAIL or HEAD
Item 30
IG SW(IG1)*
ON
Item 36
F.FOG LAMP
ON
Item 70
FRONT ECU ACK
NORMAL ACK or HI-BEAM ACK

NOTE: * : Except for Australia
OK: Normal conditions are displayed for all the items.
Q: Is the check result normal?
Normal conditions are displayed for all the items.:  Go to Step 4
.
Normal condition is not displayed for item 00 or 01.:  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.36.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure P-10 "The front fog lamp switch signal is not received ."
Normal condition is not displayed for item No.70.:  Replace the front-ECU.
Step 5. Check the fog lamp relay.
Refer to GROUP 54A - Fogl lamp
.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 6.
NO:  Replace the fog lamp relay.
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