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Illumination Circuit: Procedure
- CHECK ILLUMINATION
- Check if the illumination for the integration control and panel assembly, steering pad switch, glove box light, cigarette lighter, or others (seat heater switch, front seat memory switch, etc.) comes on when the light control switch is turned to the HEAD or TAIL position.RESULT
Result Proceed to Illumination comes on for all components except steering pad switch. A Illumination comes on for all components except radio receiver. B Illumination comes on for all components except integration control and panel assembly. C No illumination comes on for radio receiver, integration control and panel assembly, glove box light, front seat memory switch, cigarette lighter, etc.) D
D → See step 7
C → See step 6
B → See step 5
A: Go to next step
- Check if the illumination for the integration control and panel assembly, steering pad switch, glove box light, cigarette lighter, or others (seat heater switch, front seat memory switch, etc.) comes on when the light control switch is turned to the HEAD or TAIL position.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE - NO. 1 METER ECU AND BATTERY)
- Disconnect the L134 spiral cable sub-assembly connector.
- Disconnect the L10 No. 1 meter ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition L134-14 (ILL-) - L10-16 (ILL-) Always Below 1 Ω L134-14 (ILL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher L134-7 (+B) - A69-1 (CUTD) Always Below 1 Ω L134-7 (+B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the steering pad switch assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Connect the positive (+) lead to terminal 2 (ILL+-1) and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5 (ILL--1) of the steering pad switch connector.
- Check if the illumination for the steering pad switch comes on.
OK
Illumination for the steering pad switch comes on.
NG → See step 8
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the spiral cable sub-assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Spiral Cable Position Specified Condition 14 (ILL-) - 6 (ILL-) 2.5 rotations to the left Below 3 Ω Center 2.5 rotations to the right 7 (+B) - 12 (+B) 2.5 rotations to the left Below 3 Ω Center 2.5 rotations to the right NOTE:The spiral cable is an important part of the SRS airbag system. Incorrect removal or installation of the spiral cable may prevent the airbag from deploying. Be sure to read the Precaution for the SRS. Refer to PRECAUTION .
NG → See step 9
OK → See step 10
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER - NO. 1 METER ECU AND BATTERY)
- Disconnect the L51 radio receiver assembly connector.
- Disconnect the L10 No. 1 meter ECU sub-assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition L51-12 (ILL-) - L10-16 (ILL-) Always Below 1 Ω L51-12 (ILL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher - Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition L51-2 (ILL+) - Body ground Light control system
TAIL or HEAD11 to 14 V
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 11
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL - BATTERY AND NO. 1 METER ECU)
- Disconnect the L35 integration control and panel assembly connector.
- Disconnect the L10 No. 1 meter ECU sub-assembly connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition L35-12 (ILL+) - Body ground Light control switch
TAIL or HEAD11 to 14 V - Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition L35-5 (HILL) - L10-16 (ILL-) Always Below 1 Ω L35-5 (HILL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 12
- GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH (STEERING WHEEL SIDE). Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.