Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012S9B
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 -           ]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: Taillight Relay Circuit; 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]

Taillight Relay Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) controls the operation of the TAIL relay.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
  • Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration.*

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    • *: w/ Smart Key System

PROCEDURE

1.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Active Test.

(e) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Taillight Relay

Taillight relay

OFF or ON

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test

Tester Display

Taillight Relay

OK:

Taillights illuminate.

OK

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2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE - INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the 3F instrument panel junction block assembly connector.

(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

3F-1 - Body ground

Always

11 to 14 V

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

3.

INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

*a

Component without harness connected

(Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly)

-

-

(a) Remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

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(b) Remove the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) from the instrument panel junction block assembly.

(c) Connect a positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3F-1.

(d) Connect a negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal MB-14 (TRLY).

(e) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

3C-32 - Battery negative (-) terminal

Always

11 to 14 V

3D-30 - Battery negative (-) terminal

Always

11 to 14 V

OK

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NG

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