Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001XWLS
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [08/2021 -           ]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model without Cornering Light): Automatic High Beam System does not Operate or Operation Indicator does not Illuminate; 2022 MY Avalon [08/2021 -        ]

Automatic High Beam System does not Operate or Operation Indicator does not Illuminate

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) controls the automatic high beam system based on signals received from the forward recognition camera.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration.

    Click here 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function, Gasoline Model): REGISTRATION

  • When replacing the forward recognition camera, always replace it with a new one. If a forward recognition camera which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in the forward recognition camera will not match the information from the vehicle. As a result, a DTC may be stored.
  • When the forward recognition camera is replaced with a new one or the windshield glass is replaced or removed/installed, make sure to read Before Starting Adjustment, then perform optical axis alignment for the forward recognition camera and clear the vehicle control history for each system.

    HINT:

    Forward recognition camera axis alignment can be performed by using either One Time Recognition, Sequential Recognition or Driving Adjustment.

    One Time Recognition: Click here 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: TARGET ADJUSTMENT(ONE TIME RECOGNITION)

    Sequential Recognition: Click here 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: TARGET ADJUSTMENT(SEQUENTIAL RECOGNITION)

    Driving Adjustment: Click here 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; CRUISE CONTROL: FRONT CAMERA: DRIVING ADJUSTMENT

  • Before performing troubleshooting, check that the low beam headlights and high beam headlights illuminate correctly.
  • 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.
  • When the forward recognition camera cannot correctly detect objects due to inclement weather such as thick fog or other visual obstructions, the automatic high beam indicator may not turn on and consequently the automatic high beam system may not operate.
  • Before performing troubleshooting, check that the pre-collision system DTCs are not output.

    Click here 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [08/2021 -        ]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Chassis / Front Recognition Camera / Data List.

(e) 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.

NG

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

OK

2.

CHECK AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT

(a) 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 low position.

(5) Press the auto high beam switch.

Result

Proceed to

OK (The automatic high beam indicator light and the auto high beam switch indicator illuminate)

A

NG (Automatic high beam indicator light does not illuminate)

B

NG (Auto high beam switch indicator does not illuminate)

C

NG (Automatic high beam indicator light and auto high beam switch indicator do not operate)

D

B

GO TO STEP 5

C

GO TO OTHER PROBLEM (Proceed to Automatic High Beam Switch Indicator does not Come ON)

D

GO TO STEP 6

A

3.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

*1

Forward Recognition Camera

(Automatic High Beam Sensor)

*2

Work Light or Equivalent

*a

100 mm or less

(a) 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.

(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(c) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(d) Turn the Techstream on.

(e) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.

(f) 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:

"Daytime" is displayed on the Techstream.

NG

REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA

OK

4.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

*1

Cardboard or Equivalent Object

*a

150 mm or more

*b

3 mm or more

(a) Cover the automatic high beam sensor with an opaque object, such as cardboard.

NOTICE:

  • 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.

(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(c) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(d) Turn the Techstream on.

(e) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.

(f) 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.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA

5.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

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

(e) 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

Multi Display All (White)

Multi-information display (White display)

ON

-

Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test

Tester Display

Multi Display All (White)

OK:

The multi-information display in the combination meter assembly turns on according to the operation of the Active Test.

OK

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)

NG

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

6.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.

(e) 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

Auto high beam switch signal

OFF or ON

OFF: Auto high beam switch not pressed

ON: Auto high beam switch pressed

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

Auto High Beam Main Switch

OK:

Normal conditions listed above are displayed.

NG

GO TO STEP 8

OK

7.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.

(e) 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.

OK

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)

NG

REPLACE FORWARD RECOGNITION CAMERA

8.

INSPECT AUTO HIGH BEAM SWITCH

(a) Remove the auto high beam switch.

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(b) Inspect the auto high beam switch.

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NG

REPLACE AUTO HIGH BEAM SWITCH

OK

9.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AUTO HIGH BEAM SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) AND BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the G33 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G31-5 (+B) - G33-26 (AHBI)

Always

Below 1 Ω

G31-5 (+B) or G33-26 (AHBI) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G31-2 (E) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

OK

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR