Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM10000000215N8
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [12/2021 -           ]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM: LO-beam Headlight does not Illuminate; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]

LO-beam Headlight does not Illuminate

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) controls the low beam headlights.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
  • w/ Smart Key System:

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

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

Headlight Relay

Low beam headlights

OFF or ON

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test

Tester Display

Headlight Relay

OK:

Low beam headlights illuminate.

Result

Proceed to

OK

A

NG (for LH Side)

B

NG (for RH Side)

C
A

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

C

GO TO STEP 9

B

2.

INSPECT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH (LO TERMINAL VOLTAGE)

(a) Disconnect the headlight assembly LH connector.

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A62-1 (LO) - Body ground

Light control switch in HEAD position

11 to 14 V

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Headlight Assembly LH)
NG

GO TO STEP 4

OK

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the headlight assembly LH connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A62-2 (E) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Headlight Assembly LH)
OK (for TMC Made)

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OK (for TMMC Made)

REPLACE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

4.

INSPECT H-LP LH RELAY

(a) Remove the H-LP LH relay.

(b) Inspect the H-LP LH relay.

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NG

REPLACE H-LP LH RELAY
OK

5.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (H-LP LH RELAY - HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH)

(a) Remove the H-LP LH relay.

(b) Disconnect the A62 headlight assembly LH connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

3 (H-LP LH relay) - A62-1 (LO)

Always

Below 1 Ω

3 (H-LP LH relay) or A62-1 (LO) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

6.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (H-LP LH RELAY - BATTERY)

(a) Remove the H-LP LH relay.

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

2 (H-LP LH relay) - Body ground

Ignition switch off

11 to 14 V

5 (H-LP LH relay) - Body ground

Ignition switch off

11 to 14 V

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to H-LP LH Relay)
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

7.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (H-LP LH RELAY - INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)

(a) Remove the H-LP LH relay.

(b) Disconnect the 4F instrument panel junction block assembly connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 (H-LP LH relay) - 4F-31

Always

Below 1 Ω

1 (H-LP LH relay) or 4F-31 - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

8.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

4F-31 - A-15 (HRLY)

Always

Below 1 Ω
OK

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NG

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9.

INSPECT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH (LO TERMINAL VOLTAGE)

(a) Disconnect the headlight assembly RH connector.

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A61-1 (LO) - Body ground

Light control switch in HEAD position

11 to 14 V

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Headlight Assembly RH)
NG

GO TO STEP 11

OK

10.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the headlight assembly RH connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A61-2 (E) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Headlight Assembly RH)
OK (for TMC Made)

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OK (for TMMC Made)

REPLACE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

11.

INSPECT H-LP RH RELAY

(a) Remove the H-LP RH relay.

(b) Inspect the H-LP RH relay.

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NG

REPLACE H-LP RH RELAY
OK

12.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (H-LP RH RELAY - HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH)

(a) Remove the H-LP RH relay.

(b) Disconnect the A61 headlight assembly RH connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

3 (H-LP RH relay) - A61-1 (LO)

Always

Below 1 Ω

3 (H-LP RH relay) or A61-1 (LO) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

13.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (H-LP RH RELAY - BATTERY)

(a) Remove the H-LP RH relay.

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

2 (H-LP RH relay) - Body ground

Ignition switch off

11 to 14 V

5 (H-LP RH relay) - Body ground

Ignition switch off

11 to 14 V

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to H-LP RH Relay)
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

14.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (H-LP RH RELAY - MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU))

(a) Remove the H-LP RH relay.

(b) Disconnect the G44 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.

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

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 (H-LP RH relay) - G44-12 (HRY2)

Always

Below 1 Ω

1 (H-LP RH relay) or G44-12 (HRY2) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
OK

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NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR