Inspection Procedure 1: The licence plate lamps do not illuminate.


COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


If the licence plate lamps do not illuminate normally, the harness or connector(s) may have a problem, or the fuse may be blown.

PROBABLE CAUSES



DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. Operation check of rear combination lamp (tail lamp, LH)
Check that the rear combination lamp (LH tail lamp) illuminates normally.

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 2.
Diagnose the rear combination lamp. Inspection Procedure 1:None of the tail lamps illuminate. (Refer to .)

STEP 2. Resistance measurement at joint connector
(1)Disconnect the connector and measure at connector side.
(2)Measure the resistance between the joint connector (earth terminal) and the body earth.
OK: Continuity exists (2 Ω or less)

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 4.
Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check of open circuit in body earth line between joint connector and body earth.

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 4.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 4. Check of open circuit in power supply lines between the joint connector and joint connector.

Q. Is the check result normal?
The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to use Troubleshooting/inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.