HEADLAMP AND TAIL LAMP
INSPECTION PROCEDURE K-1: The headlamps do not illuminate when the lighting switch is at "TAIL" or "PASSING" position, but illuminate only at low beam when the switch is at "HEAD" position. However, the headlamps do not illuminate at high beam.
 CAUTION
Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the input and output signal circuits are normal.
COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
If the headlamps illuminate only at low beam regardless of the lighting switch position, the headlamp fail-safe function may be activated.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
  • Malfunction of the column switch
  • Malfunction of the front-ECU
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
Step 1. ECU check on 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: Are the check result normal?
"OK" are displayed for all the items:  Go to Step 2
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"NG" is displayed on the "COLUMN ECU" menu.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure A-2 "Communication with the column switch (column-ECU) is not possible" .
"NG" is displayed on the "FRONT ECU" menu.:  Refer to Inspection Procedure A-4 "Communication with the front-ECU is not possible" .
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