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STEP 26. Check the wiring harness between rear combination light (LH) connector D-18 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4).






NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-116 and C-117 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-116 or C-117 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged components) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear combination light (LH) connector D-18 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4) in good condition?

YES: Replace the rear combination light socket (LH). Verify that the taillights (LH) illuminate normally.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the taillights (LH) illuminate normally.

STEP 27. Check the stop/taillight bulb (RH).

1. Remove the stop/taillight bulb (RH).
2. Verify that the stop/taillight bulb (RH) is not damaged or burned out.

Q: Is the stop/taillight bulb (RH) in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 28.

NO: Replace the stop/taillight bulb (RH). Verify that the taillight (RH) illuminate normally.




STEP 28. Check rear combination light (RH) connector D-13 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is rear combination light (RH) connector D-13 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 29.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged components). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the taillight (RH) illuminate normally.

STEP 29. Check the ground circuit to the taillight (RH). Measure the resistance at rear combination light (RH) connector D-13.




1. Disconnect rear light (RH) connector D-13 and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector.




2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 3 and ground.
- The resistance should equal 2 Ohms or less.

Q: Is the measured resistance 2 Ohms or less?

YES: Go to Step 31.

NO: Go to Step 30.




STEP 30. Check the wiring harness between rear combination light (RH) connector D-13 (terminal 3) and ground.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear combination light (RH) connector D-13 (terminal 3) and ground in good condition?

YES: Replace the rear combination light socket (RH). Verify that the taillight (RH) illuminate normally.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the taillight (RH) illuminate normally.







STEP 31. Check rear combination light (RH) connector D-13 and front-ECU connector A-11X for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are rear combination light (RH) connector D-13 and front-ECU connector A-11X in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 32.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged components). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the taillight (RH) illuminate normally.







STEP 32. Check the wiring harness between rear combination (RH) connector D-13 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4).












NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-116, D-28, joint connector C-01, junction connectors C-202 and C-209 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-116, D-28, joint connector C-01, junction connector C-202 or C-209 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged components) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear combination light (RH) connector D-13 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4) in good condition?

YES: Replace the rear light socket (RH). Verify that the taillight (RH) illuminate normally.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the taillight (RH) illuminate normally.

STEP 33. Check the license plate light bulb.

1. Remove the license plate light bulb.
2. Verify that the license plate light bulb is not damaged or burned out.

Q: Is the license plate light bulb in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 34.

NO: Replace the license plate light bulb. Verify that the license plate light illuminate normally.




STEP 34. Check license plate light connector F-09 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is license plate light connector F-09 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 35.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged components). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the license plate lights illuminate normally.

STEP 35. Check the ground circuit to the license plate light. Measure the resistance at license plate light connector F-09.




1. Disconnect license plate light connector F-09 and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector.




2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 2 and ground.
- The resistance should equal 2 Ohms or less.

Q: Is the measured resistance 2 Ohms or less?

YES: Go to Step 37.

NO: Go to Step 36.




STEP 36. Check the wiring harness between license plate light connector F-09 (terminal 2) and ground.

NOTE: Also check intermediate connector F-10. If intermediate connector F-10 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between license plate light connector F-09 (terminal 2) and ground in good condition?

YES: No action is necessary and testing is complete.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the license plate lights illuminate normally.







STEP 37. Check license plate light connector F-09 and front-ECU connector A-11X for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are license plate light connector F-09 and front-ECU connector A-11X in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 38.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged components). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the license plate lights illuminate normally.







STEP 38. Check the wiring harness between license plate light connector F-09 (terminal 1) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4).






NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-116, C-117 and F-10 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-116, C-117 or F-10 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged components) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between license plate light connector F-09 (terminal 1) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4) in good condition?

YES: No action is necessary and testing is complete.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the license plate lights illuminate normally.

STEP 39. Check the rear side marker light bulb (LH).

1. Remove the rear side marker light bulb (LH).
2. Verify that the rear side marker light bulb (LH) is not damaged or burned out.

Q: Is the rear side marker light bulb (LH) in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 40.

NO: Replace the rear side marker light bulb (LH). Verify that the license plate lights illuminate normally.




STEP 40. Check rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 41.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged components). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the rear side marker lights (LH) illuminate normally.

STEP 41. Check the ground circuit to the rear side marker light (LH). Measure the resistance at rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12.




1. Disconnect rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12 and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector.




2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 1 and ground.
- The resistance should equal 2 Ohms or less.

Q: Is the measured resistance 2 Ohms or less?

YES: Go to Step 43.

NO: Go to Step 42.




STEP 42. Check the wiring harness between rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12 (terminal 1) and ground.

NOTE: Also check intermediate connector F-10. If intermediate connector F-10 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12 (terminal 1) and ground in good condition?

YES: Replace the rear side marker light socket. Verify that the rear side marker light (LH) illuminate normally.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the rear side marker light (LH) illuminate normally.







STEP 43. Check rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12 and front-ECU connector A-11X for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12 and front-ECU connector A-11X in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 44.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged components). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the rear side marker light (LH) illuminate normally.







STEP 44. Check the wiring harness between rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4).






NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-116, C-117 and F-10 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-116, C-117 or F-10 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged components) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear side marker light (LH) connector F-12 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4) in good condition?

YES: Replace the license plate light socket. Verify that the rear side marker light (LH) illuminate normally.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the rear side marker light (LH) illuminate normally.

STEP 45. Check the rear side marker light bulb (RH).

1. Remove the rear side marker light bulb (RH).
2. Verify that the rear side marker light bulb (RH) is not damaged or burned out.

Q: Is the rear side marker light bulb (RH) in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 46.

NO: Replace the rear side marker light bulb (RH). Verify that the rear side marker light illuminate normally.




STEP 46. Check rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 47.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged components). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the rear side marker light (RH) illuminate normally.

STEP 47. Check the ground circuit to the rear side marker light (RH). Measure the resistance at rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06.




1. Disconnect rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06 and measure the resistance available at the wiring harness side of the connector.




2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 1 and ground.
- The resistance should equal 2 Ohms or less.

Q: Is the measured resistance 2 Ohms or less?

YES: Go to Step 49.

NO: Go to Step 48.




STEP 48. Check the wiring harness between rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06 (terminal 1) and ground.

NOTE: Also check intermediate connector F-10 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector F-10 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06 (terminal 1) and ground in good condition?

YES: Replace the license plate light socket. Verify that the rear side marker light (RH) illuminate normally.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the rear side marker light (RH) illuminate normally.







STEP 49. Check rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06 and front-ECU connector A-11X for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06 and front-ECU connector A-11X in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 50.

NO: Repair or replace the damaged components). Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Verify that the rear side marker light (RH) illuminate normally.







STEP 50. Check the wiring harness between rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4).









NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-116, F-10, joint connector C-01, junction connectors C-202 and C-209 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-116, F-10, joint connector C-01, junction connector C-202 or C-209 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged components) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear side marker light (RH) connector F-06 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-11X (terminal 4) in good condition?

YES: Replace the license plate light socket. Verify that the rear side marker light (RH) illuminate normally.

NO: The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. Verify that the rear side marker light (RH) illuminate normally.