Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012UO5
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 -           ]
Title: METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY: METER / GAUGE SYSTEM: Meter Illumination is Always Dark; 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]

Meter Illumination is Always Dark

DESCRIPTION

The combination meter assembly receives signals from this circuit to adjust the illumination of the combination meter assembly. The combination meter assembly sets the illumination level based on the user operation of the light control rheostat switch (trip switch).

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When replacing the combination meter assembly, always replace it with a new one. If a combination meter assembly which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.
  • Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration.*

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    • *: w/ Smart Key System

HINT:

  • The meter illumination dims when the taillights are turned on.
  • Setting the meter illumination level to maximum brightness cancels the above dimming of the meter illumination.
  • Setting the meter illumination level to minimum brightness turns off the meter illumination.
  • The automatic light control sensor sensitivity can be customized.

    Click here 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Check if CAN communication DTCs are output.

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Result

Proceed to

DTCs are not output

A

DTCs are output

B
B

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A

2.

CHECK FOR DTC (LIGHTING SYSTEM)

(a) Check if lighting system DTCs are output.

Body Electrical > Main Body > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC B1244 is not output

A

DTC B1244 is output

B
B

GO TO DTC B1244

A

3.

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the combination meter assembly with a new one.

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OK:

The operation of the combination meter assembly returns to normal.

OK

END (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)
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REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020 -        ]; POWER DISTRIBUTION: MAIN BODY ECU: REMOVAL