Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
HINT:
Inspect if the taillight system is normal before performing this procedure.
- INSPECT MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU
- Disconnect the B9 connector from the multiplex network body ECU.
- Using a service wire, connect B9-6 and B9-7 of the wire harness side and body ground.
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OK: Front fog light comes on.
NG: Go to step 2
OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL J/B ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the 1J connector from the instrument panel junction block.
- Using a service wire, connect 1J-2, 1J-4 of the instrument panel junction block side and body ground.
OK: Front fog light comes on.
NG: Go to step 3
OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (INSTRUMENT PANEL J/B ASSEMBLY - BODY ECU)
- INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL J/B ASSEMBLY
- Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
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Voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERENCE CHARTTester connection Condition Specified condition 1B-7 -Body ground Connect 1J-2,1J-4 and body ground 10 to 14 V
NG: REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL J/B ASSEMBLY
OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (EACH FOG LIGHT CIRCUIT)
- Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
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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.