headlights LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Repair Manual

(HEADLIGHT SYSTEM)
Description ± Headlight System
The component parts of this system and their function are described in the \
following table.
Parts NameFunction
Light Control SwitchGrounds current from the headlight control relay and taillight control r\
elay via the
integration relay, switching each relay and supplying current to the appropriate bulbs
accordance with the switch position.
Dimmer SwitchGrounds current from the dimmer relay in accordance with the switch posi\
tion, turning
on the ºLO±Beamº or ºHI Beamº lights. In the case of º\
FLASHº it turns the heading
control relay and turns on the ºHI Beamº lights.
Headlight Control
RelayTurned on by signals from the light control switch, dimmer switch and run\
ning light
relay and supplies current to each bulb or headlight dimmer relay.
Headlight
Dimmer RelayReceives current from the headlight control relay, which switches the relay according
to the position of the dimmer switch and sends current to the headlight \
ºLO±Beamº
or ºHI Beamº.
Integration RelayCarries out ºLight Auto Turn±offº of the headlights and taillights and cuts off current to
the light control switch in accordance with signals from the GAUGE fuse \
and courtesy
switch.
Door Courtesy
Switch/Driver 'sDetects when the door is open and sends the appropriate signals to integ\
ration relay.
(Light Auto Turn±Off System)
Parking Brake
Switch
(CANADA)Detects when the parking brake lever is released and sends the appropria\
te signals to
daytime running light relay.
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System Description ± Headlights
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is activated when engine is started (However, if the parking brake
lever is engaged when the engine is started, the DRL will not light up a\
fter the engine has started. Once the
parking brake is released, the DRL will then light up and will remain on regardless of operation of\
the parking
brake lever).
The DRL remain on until the ignition switch is turned off.
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Connector Diagrams ± Headlights
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Parts Adjustment
Adjustment of Headlight Aim
1. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIM Check the following items before inspection.
wBe sure that the body around the headlight is not
deformed.
w Park the vehicle on a level spot.
w The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts the vehicle
in state ready for driving (with a full tank).
w Bounce the vehicle several times.
(Vertical Direction)
Check that the bubble of the gauge does not deviate from the
center of the gauge.
(Horizontal Direction)
Check that the red mark does not deviate from the center of
the gauge.
If the error is over the valve specified, adjust headlight aim.
2. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM (Vertical Direction)
Turn the bolt A and adjust the bubble of angle gauge to center
of the gauge.
HINT: The beam angle will change about 0 519' with one mark.
(Horizontal Direction)
Turn the bolt B and adjust the mark of angle gauge to Center
of the gauge.
HINT: The beam angle will change about 0 538' with one mark.
NOTICE: The beam angle gauge should only be used
when the headlights are correctly installed on the body.
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(TAILLIGHT SYSTEM)
Description ± Taillight System
The component parts of this system and their function are as shown in the f\
ollowing table.
 Parts Name\
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Function
 


Light Control Switch\
 
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Grounds current from the taillight control relay via the integration rel\
ay, switching each relay
and supplying current to the appropriate bulbs accordance with the switc\
h position.
 Taillight Control Relay\
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Turned on by signals from the light control switch and supplies current t\
o each bulb.
 




Integration Relay
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Carries out ºLight Auto Turn±Offº of the headlights, fog lights and taillights and cuts off cur-
rent to the light control switch in accordance with signals from the GAU\
GE fuse and door
courtesy switch.
 


Light Failure Sensor\
 
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This sensor senses when a bulb in rear combination light is burnt out an\
d lights up a warning
light.
Integration Relay\
 Integration Relay
(Daytime Running
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Light Relay: CANADA)\
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PARTS LOCATION ± Taillight System
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8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD(a) With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the highbeam headlights and place the heater blower switch at
ºHIº.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
If the ammeter reading is less than standard amperage, re-
pair the alternator. (See page CH±9)
HINT: With the battery fully charged, the indication will some-
times be less than standard amperage.
9. REINSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
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8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD(a) With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the highbeam headlights and place the heater blower switch at
ºHIº.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
If the ammeter reading is less than standard amperage, re-
pair the alternator. (See page CH±9)
HINT: With the battery fully charged, the indication will some-
times be less than standard amperage.
9. REINSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
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2HEAT METHOD: When the problem seems to occur when the suspect area is heate\
d.
Heat the component that is likely the cause of the mal-
function with a hair dryer or similar object. Check to see
if the malfunction will occur.
Notice:

Do not heat to more than 60 C (140 F) (Tempera-
ture limit that the component can be touched with a
hand.)

Do not apply heat directly to any part in the ECU.
3WATER SPRINKLING METHOD: When the malfunction seems to occur on a rainy day or in
a high±humidity condition.
Sprinkle water onto the vehicle and check to see if the
malfunction will occur.
Notice: Never apply water directly onto the
electronic components.
HINT:

If the vehicle is subject to water leakage, the leaked
water may contaminate the ECU. When testing a ve-
hicle with a water leakage problem, special caution
must be paid.
4OTHER: When a malfunction seems to occur when electrical load is excessive.
Turn on all electrical loads including the heater blower,
headlights, rear window defogger, etc. and check to see
if the malfunction will occur.
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METER, ANALOGCurrent flow activates a magnetic
coil which causes a needle to
move, thereby providing a relative
display against a background
calibration.
LED (LIGHT EMITTING DIODE)
Upon current flow, these diodes
emit light without producing the
heat of a comparable light.
IGNITION COIL
Converts low±voltage DC current
into high±voltage ignition current
for firing the spark plugs.
1. SINGLE
FILAMENT
GROUND
The point at which wiring attaches
to the Body, thereby providing a
return path for an electrical circuit;
without a ground, current cannot
flow. Current flow causes a headlight
filament to heat up and emit light.
A headlight may have either a
single (1) filament or a double (2)
filament.
BATTERY
Stores chemical energy and
converts it into electrical energy.
Provides DC current for the auto's
various electrical circuits.
CAPACITOR (Condenser) A small holding unit for temporary
storage of electrical voltage.
CIRCUIT BREAKER Basically a reusable fuse, a circuit
breaker will heat and open if too
much current flows through it. Some
units automatically reset when cool,
others must be manually reset.
DIODE A semiconductor which allows
current flow in only one direction.
DIODE, ZENER A diode which allows current flow
in one direction but blocks reverse
flow only up to a specific voltage.
Above that potential, it passes the
excess voltage. This acts as a
simple voltage regulator.
FUSE A thin metal strip which burns
through when too much current
flows through it, thereby stopping
current flow and protecting a
circuit from damage.
FUSIBLE LINK A heavy±gauge wire placed in
high amperage circuits which
burns through on overloads,
thereby protecting the circuit.
The numbers indicate the cross±
section surface area of the wires. HORN
An electric device which sounds a
loud audible signal.
LIGHT Current flow through a filament
causes the filament to heat up
and emit light.
METER, DIGITAL Current flow activates one or
many LED's, LCD's, or fluorescent
displays, which provide a relative
or digital display.
MOTOR A power unit which converts
electrical energy into mechanical
energy, especially rotary motion.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
An electric resistance heating
element.
DISTRIBUTOR, IIA Channels high±voltage current
from the ignition coil to the
individual spark plugs. 2. DOUBLE
FILAMENT
HEADLIGHTS
FUEL
(for High Current Fuse or
Fusible Link)
(for Medium Current Fuse)
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