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Automatic High Beam System does not Operate or Operation Indicator does not Illuminate [08/2019 - 07/2020]: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Front Recognition Camera / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Front Recognition Camera High Temperature 2 Forward recognition camera condition Not High Temperature or High Temperature Not High Temperature: 65°C (149°F) or lower
      High Temperature: 65°C (149°F) or higher      		 When "High Temperature" is displayed, the automatic high beam system is temporarily suspended.

      Chassis > Front Recognition Camera > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Front Recognition Camera High Temperature 2

      OK

      "Not High Temperature" is displayed on the Techstream.

      HINT: 

      If "High Temperature" is displayed, move the vehicle to a cool place and allow the temperature of the forward recognition camera to decrease before continuing with troubleshooting.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    END (TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SYSTEM DUE TO HIGH FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA TEMPERATURE) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT 
    1. Check the operation of the automatic high beam indicator light.
      1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      2. Turn the light control switch to the AUTO or head position.
      3. Cover the automatic light control sensor to turn the low beam headlights on.
      4. Move the dimmer switch to the high position.
      5. Press the automatic high beam switch.

        OK

        Automatic high beam indicator light illuminate.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    GTY770871Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *1 Forward Recognition Camera
    (Automatic High Beam Sensor)
    *2 Work Light or Equivalent
    *a 100 mm or less
    1. Shine a light on the automatic high beam sensor.

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting is being performed in a bright area, such as outside on a sunny day, it will not be necessary to perform this step.

    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Turn the Techstream on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    6. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Auto H Beam STS0 Automatic high beam sensor current state Undetec, CAM NA, No sens, Hlight, Taillgt, Speed, Daytime, Village, Malfunc, Delay, Aim Lmt, SAE Mod, Undefin or LIN Err Condition can be displayed -

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Auto H Beam STS0

      OK

      "Daytime" is displayed on the Techstream.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    GTY752756Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *1 Cardboard or Equivalent Object
    *a 150 mm or more
    *b 3 mm or more
    1. Cover the automatic high beam sensor with an opaque object, such as cardboard.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that there is no clearance between the cardboard or equivalent object and the area of the windshield glass in front of the automatic high beam sensor.
      • If there is any clearance, light may shine on the automatic high beam sensor and the value of the Data List will not change.
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Turn the Techstream on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    6. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      HINT: 

      As it may take time for the values in the Data List to change, wait at least 10 seconds before reading the Data List.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Auto H Beam STS0 Automatic high beam sensor current state Undetec, CAM NA, No sens, Hlight, Taillgt, Speed, Daytime, Village, Malfunc, Delay, Aim Lmt, SAE Mod, Undefin or LIN Err Condition can be displayed -

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Auto H Beam STS0

      OK

      "Speed" is displayed on the Techstream.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2019 - ] 

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Auto High Beam Main Switch Automatic high beam switch signal OFF or ON OFF: Automatic high beam switch not pressed
      ON: Automatic high beam switch pressed      		 -

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Auto High Beam Main Switch

      OK

      Normal conditions listed above are displayed.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Auto H Beam STS0 Automatic high beam sensor current state Undetec, CAM NA, No sens, Hlight, Taillgt, Speed, Daytime, Village, Malfunc, Delay, Aim Lmt, SAE Mod, Undefin or LIN Err Condition can be displayed -

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Auto H Beam STS0

      OK

      "Daytime" or "Speed" is displayed on the Techstream.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
    5. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Automatic High Beam Indicator Automatic high beam indicator light OFF or ON -

      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Automatic High Beam Indicator

      OK

      The automatic high beam indicator light illuminates and turns off.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2019 - ] 

  8. INSPECT AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SWITCH (INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Remove the automatic high beam switch (integration control and panel assembly).

      Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ]

    2. Inspect the automatic high beam switch (integration control and panel assembly).

      Refer to INSPECTION [09/2015 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SWITCH (INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY - MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the J9 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J83-1 (+B) - J9-23 (AHBI) Always Below 1 Ω
      J83-1 (+B) or J9-23 (AHBI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J83-10 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

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