Lamp Control Module: Description and Operation

2001 Toyota Landcruiser V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Description and Operation
SYSTEM OUTLINE
This system automatically turns off the taillight or headlight by the opening/closing of the driver door, to prevent the lights from remaining lit.

LIGHT AUTO TURN OFF OPERATION
* When headlights are on
When the ignition SW is turned from on to off with the headlights on (Light control SW at HEAD position), a signal is input to instrument ECU TERMINAL SIG. When the driver door is opened at this time, a signal is input from the door courtesy SW front LH to the instrument ECU TERMINAL DCY The instrument ECU TERMINAL HRY is controlled to turn off the HEAD relay. As a result, the current to the headlight is cut off and the light is turned off.

* When taillights are on
When the ignition SW is turned from on to off with the taillights on (Light control SW at TAIL position), a signal is input to instrument ECU TERMINAL SIG. When the driver door is opened at this time, a signal is input from the door courtesy SW front LH to the instrument ECU TERMINAL DCY The instrument ECU TERMINAL TRY is controlled to turn off the TAIL relay. As a result, the current to the taillight is cut off and the light is turned off.
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