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EXL-134
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000003776210
CAUTION:
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diag-
nosis if any DTC is detected.
Symptom Possible causeInspection item
Headlamp does not
switch to the high beam. One side•Fuse
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
• Front combination lamp
(High beam relay)
• IPDM E/R Headlamp (HI) circuit
Refer to EXL-32
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM"
Refer to
EXL-137
.
High beam indicator lamp is not turned ON.
(Headlamp switches to the high beam.) • Combination meter
•BCM• Combination meter.
Data monitor "HI-BEAM IND".
• BCM (HEAD LAMP) Active test "HEADLAMP".
Headlamp does not
switch to the low beam. One side
Front combination lamp (Low
beam relay)
—
Both sides • Combination switch
• Harness between the combina-
tion switch and BCM
•BCM Combination switch
Refer to BCS-36
.
High beam request signal
•BCM
• IPDM E/R IPDM E/R
Data monitor "HL HI REQ".
IPDM E/R —
Headlamp does not turn
ON. One side•Fuse
•Bulb
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
• Front combination lamp
• IPDM E/R Headlamp (L
O) circuit
Refer to EXL-35
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON"
Refer to
EXL-138, "
Description".
Headlamp does not turn
OFF. When the ignition
switch is turned ON
•BCM
• Combination switch Combination switch
Refer to BCS-36
.
The ignition switch is
turned OFF (After acti-
vating the battery sav-
er). IPDM E/R
—
Headlamp is not turned ON/OFF with the lighting
switch AUTO. • Combination switch
• Harness between the combina-
tion switch and BCM
•BCM Combination switch
Refer to BCS-36
.
• Optical sensor
• Harness between the optical sensor and BCM
•BCM Optical sensor
Refer to EXL-49
.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMSEXL-135
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Daytime light system does not activate. • Either high beam bulb
• Parking brake switch
• Combination switch
•BCM
• IPDM E/R
• Daytime light relay
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and daytime light relay. Daytime light system description.
Refer to
EXL-9, "System Descrip-
tion".
Front fog lamp is not
turned ON. One side
• Front fog lamp bulb
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
• Front combination lamp
• IPDM E/R Front fog lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-38
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON"
Refer to EXL-140
.
Parking lamp is not turned
ON. One side•Fuse
• Parking lamp bulb
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front/rear combination
lamp
• Front/rear combination lamp
• IPDM E/R Parking lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-40
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED
ON"
Refer to EXL-139
.
Turn signal lamp does not
blink. Indicator lamp is nor-
mal.
(The applicable side
performs the high flash-
er activation).• Harness between BCM and
each turn signal lamp
• Turn signal lamp bulb
• Door mirror (if equipped with
turn signals in the door mirrors) Turn signal lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-46
.
Turn signal indicator lamp
does not blink. One side
Combination meter —
Both sides
(Always) • Turn signal indicator lamp sig-
nal
• Combination meter
•BCM • Combination meter.
Data monitor "TURN IND".
• BCM (FLASHER)
Active test "FLASHER".
Both sides
(Does blink when acti-
vating the hazard warn-
ing lamp with the
ignition switch OFF) • The combination meter power
supply and the ground circuit
• Combination meter Combination meter
Power supply and the ground circuit
Refer to
MWI-30
.
Symptom
Possible causeInspection item
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
EXL-137
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776212
The headlamps (both sides) do not switch to high beam when the lighting switch is in the HI or PASS setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003776213
1.COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION
Check the combination switch. Refer to BCS-36, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the combination switch normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "HL HI REQ" of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the item status normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-56, "
Removal and Installation" .
3.HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the headlamp (HI) circuit. Refer to EXL-32, "
Description".
Is the headlamp (HI) circuit normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-34, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item ConditionMonitor status
HL HI REQ Lighting switch
(2ND)HI or PASS
ON
Except for HI or
PA S S OFF
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EXL-144
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION
NOTE:
Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust head-
lamps accordingly.
LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
2. Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
FRONT FOG LAMP
FRONT FOG LAMP : Aiming AdjustmentINFOID:0000000003776221
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment, make sure of the following.
• Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle on level ground.
A. RightB. Left C. Center of headlamp bulb (H-V point)
D. Cutoff line E. ScreenF. Aim evaluation segment
G. Step H. Horizontal center line of headlamp J. 103 mm (4.06 in.)
K. 37 mm (1.46 in.) L. 7.62 m (25 ft.) M. 399 mm (15.71 in.)
N. 133 mm (5.24 in.) P. 53.2 mm (2.09 in.)Q. 466 mm (18.35 in.)
R. 200 mm (7.87 in.) S. RH headlamp aiming screen T. LH headlamp aiming screen
V. Vertical center line
LKIA0809E
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EXL-146
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
HEADLAMP
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000003776222
CAUTION:
• Disconnect battery negative terminal before touching xenon bulb or headlamp wiring harness
assembly.
• Turn headlamp switch OFF before disconnecting headlamp harness connector.
• Do not touch bulb by hand right after being turned off. Burning may result.
• Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from it.
• Do not turn xenon bulb ON wh en xenon bulb is removed from front combination lamp assembly.
• After installing the bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
• Do not leave bulb out of front combination lamp assembly for a long time because dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. may affect the performa nce of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with a
new one.
HEADLAMP (OUTER SIDE), FOR LOW BEAM
Removal
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
3. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
4. Remove ballast.
5. Disconnect headlamp electrical connector.
6. Release bulb retaining spring and pull bulb straight out.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM
Removal
1. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT PARKING LAMP (INNER OR OUTER)
Removal
1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it.
2. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SIDE MARKER LAMP (FRONT)
Removal
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn the side marker lamp (front) bulb socket counterclockwise and remove side marker lamp (front) bulb socket.
3. Pull to remove side marker lamp (front) fr om the side marker lamp (front) bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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HEADLAMPEXL-147
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003776223
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Disconnect battery negative terminal before touc hing xenon bulb or headlamp wiring harness
assembly.
• Turn headlamp switch OFF before di sconnecting headlamp harness connector.
• Do not touch bulb by hand right after being turned off. Burning may result.
• Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from it.
• Do not turn xenon bulb ON when xenon bulb is removed fr om front combination lamp assembly.
• After installing the bu lb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
• Do not leave bulb out of front combination lamp assembly for a lo ng time because dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with a
new one.
Removal
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp assembly.
3. Remove front fascia. Refer to EXT-13, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove front combination lamp assembly bolts.
5. Remove front combination lamp assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000003776224
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY
WKIA1860E
1. Parking lamp bulb 2. Headlamp bulb (high beam) 3. Headlamp assembly
ALKIA1536GB
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EXL-148
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
HEADLAMP
Disassembly
1. Remove ballast.
2. Release xenon bulb retaining spring and remove xenon bulb.
3. Turn high beam bulb counterclockwise to unlock and remove high beam bulb.
4. Turn parking lamp bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove parking lamp bulb.
5. Turn side marker lamp (front) bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove side marker lamp (front)
bulb.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
4. Xenon bulb (low beam) 5. Side marker lamp (front) bulb 6. Ballast
7. Wiring harness assembly
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INL-56
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
HEADLAMP SW1Headlamp switch OFF OFF
Headlamp switch 1st
ON
HEADLAMP SW2 Headlamp switch OFF
OFF
Headlamp switch 1st ON
HI BEAM SW High beam switch OFF
OFF
High beam switch HI ON
H/L WASH SW NOTE:
The item is indicated, but not monitored OFF
IGN ON SW Ignition switch OFF or ACC
OFF
Ignition switch ON ON
IGN SW CAN Ignition switch OFF or ACC
OFF
Ignition switch ON ON
INT VOLUME Wiper intermittent dial is in a dial position 1 - 7 1 - 7
I-KEY LOCK LOCK button of Intelligent Key is not pressed
OFF
LOCK button of Intelligent Key is pressed ON
I-KEY UNLOCK UNLOCK button of Intelligent Key is not pressed
OFF
UNLOCK button of Intelligent Key is pressed ON
KEY ON SW Mechanical key is removed from key cylinder
OFF
Mechanical key is inserted to key cylinder ON
OIL PRESS SW • Ignition switch OFF or ACC
• Engine running
OFF
Ignition switch ON ON
PASSING SW Other than lighting switch PASS
OFF
Lighting switch PASS ON
REAR DEF SW Rear window defogger switch OFF
OFF
Rear window defogger switch ON ON
RKE LOCK AND UN-
LOCK NOTE:
The item is indicated, but not monitored OFF
ON
RR WASHER SW Rear washer switch OFF
OFF
Rear washer switch ON ON
RR WIPER INT Rear wiper switch OFF
OFF
Rear wiper switch INT ON
RR WIPER ON Rear wiper switch OFF
OFF
Rear wiper switch ON ON
RR WIPER STOP Rear wiper stop position
OFF
Other than rear wiper stop position ON
TAIL LAMP SW Lighting switch OFF
OFF
Lighting switch 1ST ON
TRNK OPNR SW When back door opener switch is not pressed
OFF
When back door opener switch is pressed ON
TURN SIGNAL L Turn signal switch OFF
OFF
Turn signal switch LH ON
TURN SIGNAL R Turn signal switch OFF
OFF
Turn signal switch RH ON
VEHICLE SPEED While driving Equivalent to speedometer reading
Monitor Item
Condition Value/Status
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Fuel consumption monitor signal TR
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Engine status signal TR
Fuel consumption monitor signal TR
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ICC steering switch signal TR
Malfunction indicator lamp signal T R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
A/T CHECK indicato r lamp signal T R
A/T fluid temperature sensor signal T R
A/T position indicator lamp signal TR RR
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Current gear position signal TR R
Input speed signal R TR
Output shaft revolution signal R TR R
P range signal TR R RR
ICC sensor signal T R
Buzzer output signal TR
TR
ICC OD cancel request signal R RT
ICC operation signal R RT
ICC system display signal TR
System setting signal TRT
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A/C switch/indicator signal TR
RT
A/C switch signal RT R
Blower fan motor switch signal RT
Day time running light request signal TR R
Door lock/unlock status signal TR
Door switch signal R R TR R R
Front fog light request signal TR
Front wiper request signal RT R
High beam request signal TR R
Horn chirp signal TR
Ignition switch signal RTR R
Key fob door unlock signal RT
Key fob ID signal RT
Key switch signal RT
Low beam request signal TR
Position light request signal TR R
Rear window defogger switch signal T RR
Sleep wake up signal RT R R
Theft warning horn request signal TR
Signal name/Connecting unit
ECM
TCM
LASER ICC
ADP AV
BCM
HVAC I-KEY M&A
STRG 4WD
ABS
IPDM-E
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CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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Tire pressure data signal R T
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CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
NOTE:
CAN data of the air bag diagnosis sensor unit is not us
ed by usual service work, thus it is omitted.
Tire pressure data signal R T
Tire pressure signal R TR
Turn indicator signal TR
Buzzer output signal TR
Door lock/unlock request signal RT
Hazard request signal RT
Hazard warning lamp request signal RT
Ignition knob switch signal RT
KEY warning signal TR
LOCK warning signal TR
Panic alarm request signal RT
Power window open request signal RT
1st position switch signal R T
4th position switch signal R T
Distance to empty signal RT
Fuel level low warning signal RT
Fuel level sensor signal R T
Parking brake switch signal RT
Seat belt buckle switch signal RT
Stop lamp switch signal R T
Tow mode switch signal R T
Vehicle speed signal RRR RRR R T
RRRT
Steering angle sensor signal TR
ABS malfunction signal RT
ABS warning lamp signal RT
Brake pressure sensor signal RT
Brake warning lamp signal RT
SLIP indicator lamp signal RT
TCS malfunction signal RT
VDC malfunction signal RT
VDC OFF indicator lamp signal RRT
VDC operation signal RT
Front wiper stop position signal RT
High beam status signal R T
Hood switch signal RT
Low beam status signal R T
Rear window defogger control signal R RT
Signal name/Connecting unit
ECM
TCM
LASER ICC
ADP
AV
BCM
HVAC I-KEY M&A
STRG 4WDABS
IPDM-E
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