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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK OPERATION (DIMMER SWITCH) 
    1. Turn the dimmer switch ON and check that the headlights illuminate.

      OK: Headlights illuminate. 

    OK: REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK FRONT LIGHT ECU 

    Fig 1: Identifying Multiplex Network Front Light ECU Connectors Terminal
    G05294532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to next step. 

  2. INSPECT FUSE (MPX-B3) 
    1. Remove the MPX-B3 fuse from the passenger side junction block.
    2. Measure the resistance of the fuse.

      Standard resistance: Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE FUSE 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (MULTIPLEX NETWORK FRONT LIGHT ECU - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
      NOTE: The inspection should be performed from the backside of the relay block with the multiplex network front light ECU connector connected.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      Relay block front light ECU terminal 8 (FMB3) - Body ground 10 to 14 V

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      Relay block front light ECU terminal 12 (GND) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  4. CHECK RESISTANCE OF COMMUNICATION LINE 
    1. Remove the front light ECU from the engine room No. 2 relay block.
    2. Disconnect the A31 and G3 ECU connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Light ECU And A31 And G3 ECU Connectors
      G05294533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      Relay block front light ECU terminal 5 (MPX1) - G3-17 (MPL2) Below 1 Ω
      Relay block front light ECU terminal 6 (MPX2) - A31-5 (MPX1) Below 1 Ω

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      Both are OK A
      One is OK B
      Both are NG C

    B: REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK FRONT LIGHT ECU AND REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    C: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    A: REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK FRONT LIGHT ECU