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Problem Symptoms Table [09/2020 - 11/2021]

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NOTE:
  • Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration.

    Refer to REGISTRATION [09/2020 - 11/2021]

  • If the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH has been replaced, it is necessary to synchronize the vehicle information and initialize* the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - ]

  • When replacing the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH, always replace it with a new one. If a headlight ECU sub-assembly LH which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.
  • When replacing the combination meter assembly, always replace it with a new one. If a combination meter assembly which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.
    1. *: w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System

HINT: 

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

HEADLIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Left low beam headlight does not illuminate Headlight unit assembly LH Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right low beam headlight does not illuminate Headlight unit assembly RH Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Both left and right low beam headlights do not illuminate Headlight dimmer switch circuit Refer to Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Left high beam headlight does not illuminate High beam headlight circuit Refer to High Beam Headlight Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right high beam headlight does not illuminate High beam headlight circuit Refer to High Beam Headlight Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Both left and right high beam headlights do not illuminate Headlight dimmer switch circuit Refer to Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
High Flash (passing function) does not operate (high beam headlights are normal) Headlight dimmer switch circuit Refer to Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Left low beam headlight and high beam headlight do not illuminate Power source circuit Refer to Power Source Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight unit assembly LH Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right low beam headlight and high beam headlight do not illuminate Power source circuit Refer to Power Source Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight unit assembly RH Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Left low beam headlight and high beam headlight flicker Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right low beam headlight and high beam headlight flicker Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
PARKING LIGHT/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Left parking light does not illuminate Parking light/daytime running light circuit Refer to Parking Light/Daytime Running Light Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right parking light does not illuminate Parking light/daytime running light circuit Refer to Parking Light/Daytime Running Light Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Both left and right parking lights do not illuminate Headlight dimmer switch circuit Refer to Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Left daytime running light does not illuminate Parking light/daytime running light circuit Refer to Parking Light/Daytime Running Light Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right daytime running light does not illuminate Parking light/daytime running light circuit Refer to Parking Light/Daytime Running Light Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Both left and right daytime running lights do not illuminate Check customize settings Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [09/2020 - ]
Headlight dimmer switch circuit Refer to Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Left parking light/daytime running light does not illuminate Parking light/daytime running light circuit Refer to Parking Light/Daytime Running Light Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right parking light/daytime running light does not illuminate Parking light/daytime running light circuit Refer to Parking Light/Daytime Running Light Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Left parking light/daytime running light flicker Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right parking light/daytime running light flicker Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Left front side marker light does not illuminate Front side marker light circuit Refer to Front Side Marker Light Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right front side marker light does not illuminate Front side marker light circuit Refer to Front Side Marker Light Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Both left and right front side marker lights do not illuminate Headlight dimmer switch circuit Refer to Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Left front side marker light flicker Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Right front side marker light flicker Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
TAILLIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Left or right taillight (rear combination light assembly) does not illuminate Rear combination light lens and body Refer to INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
Harness or connector -
Left or right taillight (rear light assembly) does not illuminate Rear light lens and body Refer to INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
Taillight LED Refer to INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
Harness or connector -
All of the taillights, license plate lights and rear side marker lights do not illuminate Headlight dimmer switch circuit Refer to Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Taillight relay circuit Refer to Taillight Relay Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
REAR SIDE MARKER LIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Left or right rear side marker light does not illuminate Rear combination light lens and body Refer to INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
License plate light does not illuminate License plate light assembly Refer to INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
Harness or connector -
STOP LIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Left or right stop light (rear combination light assembly) does not illuminate Rear combination light lens and body Refer to INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
Harness or connector -
All of the stop lights do not illuminate Stop light switch assembly Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [04/2013 - ]
Semiconductor pwr integration ECU Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Harness or connector -
HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
High mounted stop light does not illuminate Center stop light assembly Refer to INSPECTION [04/2013 - ]
Harness or connector -
BACK-UP LIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Left or right back-up light does not illuminate Rear light lens and body Refer to INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
Harness or connector -
Both left and right back-up lights do not illuminate Park/neutral position switch assembly (for A760H) Refer to INSPECTION [04/2013 - ]
Park/neutral position switch assembly (for AA81E) Refer to INSPECTION [04/2013 - ]
Instrument panel junction block assembly Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Harness or connector -
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Left or right front turn signal light does not operate*1 Headlight unit assembly Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Harness or connector -
Left or right front turn signal light does not operate*2 Front turn signal light bulb Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2020 - ]
Headlight cord Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2020 - ]
Headlight unit assembly Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Harness or connector -
Left or right side turn signal light does not operate Side turn signal light assembly Refer to INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
Outer mirror control ECU assembly*3 Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Harness or connector -
Left or right rear turn signal light does not operate Rear combination light lens and body Refer to INSPECTION [09/2020 - ]
Harness or connector -
Turn signal lights do not operate in one direction Turn signal switch circuit Refer to Turn Signal Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Meter/gauge system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [04/2013 - ]
All turn signal lights do not operate Turn signal switch circuit Refer to Turn Signal Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Windshield wiper switch assembly Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
All turn signal lights do not flash at the correct speed Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
  1. *1: for Triple Beam Headlight
  2. *2: for Single Beam Headlight
  3. *3: w/ Seat Position Memory
HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL LIGHT

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Hazard warning signal lights do not operate (turn signal lights are normal) Hazard warning switch circuit Refer to Hazard Warning Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Hazard warning signal switch do not flash Hazard warning signal switch (Air conditioning control assembly) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
Combination meter assembly Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Harness or connector -
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Automatic light control system does not operate Headlight dimmer switch circuit Refer to Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Light auto turn-off system does not operate Headlight dimmer switch circuit Refer to Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit [09/2020 - ]
IG signal circuit Refer to IG Signal Circuit [04/2013 - ]
Front Door courtesy switch circuit Refer to Front Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [04/2013 - ]
Rear Door courtesy switch circuit Refer to Rear Door Courtesy Switch Circuit [04/2013 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
WELCOME LIGHT ILLUMINATION CONTROL

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Welcome light illumination control does not operate Check customize settings Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [09/2020 - ]
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL [04/2013 - ]
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM (W/ AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM)

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Automatic headlight beam level control system does not operate (Left Headlight) Headlight beam level control actuator circuit Refer to Headlight Beam Level Control Actuator Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Automatic headlight beam level control system does not operate (Right Headlight) Headlight beam level control actuator circuit Refer to Headlight Beam Level Control Actuator Circuit [09/2020 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly RH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
Initialization cannot be performed CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2018 - ]
Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Automatic high beam system does not operate or automatic high beam indicator light does not illuminate (low beam headlights and high beam headlights are normal) Front radar sensor system Refer to Automatic High Beam System does not Operate or Operation Indicator does not Illuminate [09/2020 - ]
Check Data List (Front Recognition Camera High Temperature 2)
Check automatic high beam indicator light
Check Data List (Auto H Beam STS0)
Perform Active Test (Automatic High Beam Indicator)
Automatic high beam switch
Harness or connector
Combination meter assembly
Forward recognition camera
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)
REMOTE OPERATION FUNCTION (W/ TELEMATICS SYSTEM)

Symptom Suspected Area Link
Lights do not operate using remote operation function (Lighting system is normal) Telematics system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2020 - ]