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
- OK: GO TO 2.
- NG: Inspect malfunctioning switch system.
Fig 1: Data Monitor - Display
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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.
  - Ignition keyhole illumination should turn ON.
OK or NG
- OK: Replace BCM.
- NG: GO TO 3.
Fig 2: Active Test - Display
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CHECK IGNITION KEYHOLE ILLUMINATION INPUT
1. Check voltage between ignition keyhole illumination harness connector M150 terminal + (R/G) and ground.
  - + (R/G) - Ground: Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 4.
- NG: GO TO 6.
Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between Harness Connector 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
- OK: GO TO 5.
- NG: Replace ignition keyhole illumination.
Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between 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 M150 terminal-(BR/W).
  - - (BR/W) - 1 (BR/W): Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
- OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM
- NG: Repair harness or connector.
Fig 5: Checking Ignition Keyhole Illumination Circuit
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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 56 (R/G) and keyhole illumination harness connector M150 terminal + (R/G).
  - + (R/G) - 56 (R/G): Continuity should exist.
OK or NG
- OK: Replace BCM if ignition keyhole illumination does not work after setting the connector again. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
- NG: Repair harness or connector.
Fig 6: Checking Ignition Keyhole Illumination Circuit
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