Ignition Keyhole Illumination Control Does Not Operate

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CHECK EACH SWITCH
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor, make sure switches listed in display item list turn ON-OFF linked with switch operation. Refer to DISPLAY ITEM LIST for switches and their functions.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.
Fig 1: CONSULT-II Function Display Data Monitor
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ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP".
2. Select "IGN ILLUM" active test to make sure lamp operates.
OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM.
2. NG: GO TO 3.
Fig 2: CONSULT-II Function Display Active Test
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CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION INPUT
1. Check voltage between ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M25 terminal + (R/G) and ground.
Battery voltage should exist.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: GO TO 6 .
Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Ignition Keyhole Illumination Harness Connector M25 Terminal + (R/G) & Ground
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CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION BULB
1. Disconnect ignition keyhole illumination connector.
2. Check continuity between ignition keyhole illumination terminals + and -.
Continuity should exist.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Replace ignition keyhole illumination bulb.
Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Ignition Keyhole Illumination Terminals + & -
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CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 1 (BR/W) and keyhole illumination harness connector M25 terminal - (BR/W).
Continuity should exist.

OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M18 Terminal 1 (BR/W)
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CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and keyhole illumination connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M19 terminal 41 (R/G) and keyhole illumination harness connector M25 terminal + (R/G).
Continuity should exist.

OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.