Exterior Lights (MICU) Input Test

Exterior Lights (MICU) Input Test

NOTE:

- The MICU turns on the headlights (high beams) in a dimmed mode to function as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) under the following conditions:
- The ignition switch ON (II)
- The headlight switch OFF
- The parking brake released (parking brake switch OFF)

- The DRL indicator will come on when one of the headlight (high beams) bulbs is blown, or if the high beam wiring has an open circuit with the Daytime Running Lights ON.
- For Canada models: If the vehicle is equipped with an optional remote control engine start system, the Daytime Running Lights will not function when started with the remote start.

1. Check the No. 12 (10 A), No. 13 (10 A), No. 15 (15 A), No. 16 (15 A), No. 17 (15 A), No. 18 (20 A), No. 19 (20 A), No. 21(30 A), and No. 37 (7.5 A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box. If any fuse is blown, replace it and go to step 2.

2. Disconnect under-dash fuse/relay box connectors E, F, G, M, R, S, and T.

NOTE: All connector views are shown from the wire side of female terminals.










3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.

- If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.

4. With the connector still disconnected, do the following input tests:

- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6.





5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and do the following input tests:

- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, the MICU must be faulty; replace the under-dash fuse/relay box Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation.