Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001B2BU
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [04/2018 - 08/2019]
Title: NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): Headlight ECU LH Communication Stop Mode; 2019 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2019]

Headlight ECU LH Communication Stop Mode

DESCRIPTION

Detection Item

Symptom

Trouble Area

Headlight ECU LH Communication Stop Mode

Any of the following conditions are met:

  • Communication stop for "HL AutoLeveling/AFS/AHS" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check" screen of the Techstream.

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2020]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

  • Communication stop history for "HL AutoLeveling/AFS/AHS" is indicated on the "Communication Bus Check (Detail)" screen of the Techstream. (The Lost Communication Time value for "HL AutoLeveling/AFS/AHS" is 6 or more.)

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2020]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

  • Communication system DTCs (DTCs that start with U) that correspond to "Headlight ECU LH Communication Stop Mode" in "DTC Combination Table" are output.

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2020]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DTC COMBINATION TABLE

  • Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH branch line or connector
  • Power source circuit of headlight ECU sub-assembly LH
  • Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH ground circuit
  • Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

NOTICE:

  • Because the order of diagnosis is important to allow correct diagnosis, make sure to begin troubleshooting using How to Proceed with Troubleshooting when CAN communication system related DTCs are output.

    Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

  • Before measuring the resistance of the CAN bus, turn the engine switch off and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more without operating the key or any switches, or opening or closing the doors. After that, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more before measuring the resistance.
  • After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION

  • After performing repairs, perform the DTC check procedure and confirm that the DTCs are not output again.

    DTC check procedure: Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait for 1 minute or more. Then operate the suspected malfunctioning system and drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 mph) or more for 5 minutes or more.

  • After the repair, perform the CAN bus check and check that all the ECUs and sensors connected to the CAN communication system are displayed as normal.

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY Avalon [04/2018 - 08/2020]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

HINT:

  • Before disconnecting related connectors for inspection, push in on each connector body to check that the connector is not loose or disconnected.
  • When a connector is disconnected, check that the terminals and connector body are not cracked, deformed or corroded.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR OPEN IN CAN BUS LINES (HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH BRANCH LINE)

(a) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

(b) Disconnect the A8 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A8-24 (CANH) - A8-23 (CANL)

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

54 to 69 Ω

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Headlight ECU Sub-assembly LH)
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN BRANCH LINES OR CONNECTOR (HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH)
OK

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)

(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A8-12 (GND) - Body ground

Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal

Below 1 Ω

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Headlight ECU Sub-assembly LH)

(b) Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A8-4 (IG) - Body ground

Engine switch on (IG)

11 to 14 V
OK

REPLACE HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)