Personal Lamp Control Does Not Operate

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CHECK EACH SWITCH
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "INT LAMP" data monitor to 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: Displaying Switches In Data Monitor Mode
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ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Select "INT LAMP" active test.
2. When personal lamp switch is in "DOOR" position, use active test to make sure personal lamp operates.
OK or NG
1. OK : Replace BCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG : GO TO 3.
Fig 2: Displaying "INT LAMP"
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CHECK PERSONAL LAMP INPUT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between personal lamp harness connector R8 (or R10) terminal 1 (Y) and ground.
  1. Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK : GO TO 4.
2. NG : GO TO 6 .
Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Personal Lamp Harness Connector R8 (Or R10) Terminal 1 And Ground
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CHECK PERSONAL LAMP

Disconnect personal lamp connector.

Check continuity between personal lamp.

PERSONAL LAMP CHECK CHART

Terminal		Condition	Continuity
Personal lamp		Condition	Continuity
1	3	Personal lamp switch is ON	Yes
1	3	Personal lamp switch is OFF	No

Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Personal Lamp

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OK or NG

OK : GO TO 5.
NG : Replace personal lamp.

CHECK PERSONAL LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M35 terminal 32 (R) and personal lamp harness connector R8 (or R10) terminal 3 (R).
  1. Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
1. OK : Replace BCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG : Repair harness or connector.
Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M35 Terminal 32 And Personal Lamp Harness Connector R8 (Or R10) Terminal 3
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CHECK PERSONAL LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connector and personal lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M35 terminal 24 (P) and personal lamp harness connector R8 (or R10) terminal 1 (Y).
  1. Continuity should exist.
  Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M35 Terminal 24 And Personal Lamp Harness Connector R8 (Or R10) Terminal 1
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OK or NG
1. OK : Replace BCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG : Repair harness or connector.