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Lighting Systems: Diagnosis Mazda 3 BL

Steering Column Switches 61 illustrations ~2257 words

Inspection procedure

STEPINSPECTIONACTION
1INSPECT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT OF DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE Disconnect the discharge headlight control module connector. Turn the headlight switch to the HEADLIGHT (LO) position. Measure the voltage at discharge headlight control module terminal A (wiring harness-side). Is the voltage approx. 12 V?YesGo to Step 6.
NoGo to the next step.
2INSPECT FUSE Turn the headlight switch to the OFF position. Remove the HEAD LOW R 15 A fuse (RH) or HEAD LOW L 15 A fuse (LH). Inspect the fuses. Are the fuses normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the fuse.
3INSPECT HEADLIGHT RELAY Inspect the PJB. (See PASSENGER JUNCTION BOX (PJB) INSPECTION .) Is the headlight relay normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the PJB. (See PASSENGER JUNCTION BOX (PJB) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4INSPECT LIGHT SWITCH Inspect the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION ). Is the light switch normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN BATTERY AND DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE Disconnect the negative battery cable. Inspect for continuity between the following terminals: Battery (positive terminal) and PJB (terminal J-01 AM) HEAD LOW R 15 A fuse (RH) and discharge headlight control module terminal A HEAD LOW L 15 A fuse (LH) discharge headlight control module terminal A Are the wiring harnesses normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the related wiring harness.
6INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE AND GROUND Inspect the wiring harness between discharge headlight control module terminal B and ground for the following: Short to power supply Open circuit Is the wiring harness normal?YesGo to the next step.
NoReplace the related wiring harness.
7VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB OR DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE Install any other discharge headlight bulb (low-beam). (See HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). Connect the discharge headlight control module connector. Turn the headlight switch to the HEADLIGHT (LO) position. Does the headlight (low-beam) illuminate?YesSystem inspection completed.
NoReplace the discharge headlight control module. (See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: PARKING LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 5: PARKING LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the connector.
  3. Remove the socket, then remove the parking light bulb.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: FRONT TURN LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 6: FRONT TURN LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the mudguard.
  3. Disconnect the connector.
  4. Remove the socket, then remove the front turn light bulb.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Standard type
Scheme 7: Standard type
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the under cover.
  3. Slightly bend back the mudguard.
  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Remove the screws.
  6. Remove tabs and then remove the front fog light.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (See «FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING»(ref-345247-S08526966752009102000000) ).

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Sport Type
Scheme 8: Sport Type
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the under cover.
  3. Slightly bend back the mudguard.
  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Remove the screws.
  6. Remove tabs and then remove the front fog light.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (See «FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING»(ref-345247-S08526966752009102000000) ).

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: 5 DOOR
Scheme 9: 5 DOOR
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the under cover.
  3. Slightly bend back the mudguard.
  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Remove the screws.
  6. Remove the front fog light.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (See «FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING»(ref-345247-S08526966752009102000000) ).

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Mazdaspeed3
Scheme 10: Mazdaspeed3
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the under cover.
  3. Slightly bend back the mudguard.
  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Remove the screws.
  6. Remove the front fog light.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (See «FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING»(ref-345247-S08526966752009102000000) ).

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING
Scheme 11: FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
Scheme 12
  1. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
  2. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
  3. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
  4. Position the vehicle straight ahead and perpendicular to a white screen.
  5. Set the fog lights 3 m {9.8 ft} from the white screen.
  6. Place an object in front of the fog light not being adjusted to block its light beam.
  7. Start the engine so that the battery remains charged.
  8. Turn the front fog lights on.
  9. Loosen the screw and the adjusting bolt, move the front fog light in the direction of the arrows, and adjust the front fog light beam to the position shown in the figure.
  10. Tighten the adjusting bolt, then tighten the screw.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 13: FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Slightly bend back the mudguard.
  3. Disconnect the front fog light bulb connector and remove the front fog light bulb by turning it in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION: A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When handling the bulb, hold the flange, not the glass.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: FRONT SIDE TURN LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 14: FRONT SIDE TURN LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Move the front side turn light in the direction of the arrow (1) and detach the tab.
  3. Pull area A of the front side turn light in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove the front side turn light.
  4. Disconnect the front side turn light connector.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 15

Scheme 15: REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 15: REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the trunk end trim. (4 door) (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18838859652009102000000) .)
  3. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the trunk side trim. (4 door)
  4. Remove the service hole cover. (5 door)
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: 5 Door
Scheme 16: 5 Door
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the service hole cover.
  3. Disconnect the rear combination light bulb connector.
  4. Remove the socket.
  5. Remove the rear combination light bulb.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: INBOARD LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 17: INBOARD LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the trunk lid trim. (4 door) (See «TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39133707592009102000000) .)
  3. Remove the service hole cover. (5 door)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: Inboard Light Installation Note
Scheme 18: Inboard Light Installation Note

Scheme 19

Scheme 19
Scheme 19
  1. Insert the inboard light into the trunk lid (liftgate) as shown in the figure, then pivot it inward and fix in place.
  2. Push the bracket onto the trunk lid (liftgate) as shown in the figure and install.

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: 5 Door
Scheme 20: 5 Door
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the service hole cover.
  3. Disconnect the inboard light bulb connector.
  4. Remove the socket.
  5. Remove the inboard light bulb.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 21

Scheme 21: 4 DOOR
Scheme 21: 4 DOOR
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the trunk lid trim. (See «TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39133707592009102000000) .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: 5 DOOR
Scheme 22: 5 DOOR
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S30835481962009102000000) .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 23

Scheme 23: Mazdaspeed3
Scheme 23: Mazdaspeed3
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. To remove the wiring harness, remove the following parts: Liftgate upper trim (See «LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S30835481962009102000000) .) Rear spoiler (See «REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345249-S12845244942009102000000) .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 24

Scheme 24: LICENSE PLATE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 24: LICENSE PLATE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 25

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Scheme 26

Scheme 26
Scheme 26
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the lens, then remove the license plate light bulb.
  3. Remove the license plate light from the rear bumper.
  4. Remove the trunk end trim. (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S18838859652009102000000) .)
  5. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the trunk side trim (RH).
  6. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the trunk side trim (LH). (4 door)
  7. Remove the service hole cover (LH). (5 door)
  8. Remove the rear combination light. (See «REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S22242016992009102000000) ).
  9. Disconnect the license plate light connector.
  10. Remove the rear bumper. (See «REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345250-S17301174872009102000000) .)
  11. Detach the clips from the rear bumper.
  12. Remove the license plate light harness and tape.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 27

Scheme 27: BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 27: BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the under cover.
  3. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and remove the back-up light switch.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 28

Scheme 28: BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION
Scheme 28: BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION

Scheme 29

Scheme 29
Scheme 29
  1. Verify that the continuity between the back-up light switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the back-up light switch.

Scheme 30

Scheme 30: COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 30: COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: Driver-side air bag module (See «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345267-S05911320512009102000000) .) Steering wheel (See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345219-S02633973402009102000000) .) Front scuff plate (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Front side trim (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) .) Hood release lever (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345243-S34551921912009102000000) .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05584420032009102000000) .) Column cover (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S35932273802009102000000) .) Clock spring (See «CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345267-S26162634342009102000000) .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 31

Scheme 31: Combination Switch Removal Note
Scheme 31: Combination Switch Removal Note
  1. Pull the combination switch locks in the direction indicated in the figure and disengage the tab.
  2. Pull the combination switch outward, then remove it.

Scheme 32

Scheme 32: COMBINATION SWITCH DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
Scheme 32: COMBINATION SWITCH DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
  1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
  2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Scheme 33

Scheme 33: LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 33: LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Front side trim (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) .) Hood release lever (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345243-S34551921912009102000000) .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05584420032009102000000) .) Column cover (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S35932273802009102000000) .)
  3. Disconnect the light switch connector.
  4. Remove the screws, then remove the light switch.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION

  1. Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated in the table.

Scheme 34

Scheme 34: Headlight Switch
Scheme 34: Headlight Switch

Scheme 35

Scheme 35
Scheme 35
  1. If not as indicated in the table, replace the light switch.

Scheme 36

Scheme 36: Turn Switch
Scheme 36: Turn Switch

Scheme 37

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Scheme 37

Scheme 38

Scheme 38: FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION
Scheme 38: FRONT FOG LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION

Scheme 39

Scheme 39
Scheme 39
  1. Verify that the continuity between the front fog light switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the light switch.

Scheme 40

Scheme 40: HAZARD WARNING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 40: HAZARD WARNING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the decoration panel. (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S26486634232009102000000) .)
  3. Remove the dashboard center panel. (See «DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S41236132522009102000000) .)
  4. Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector.
  5. Squeeze the tabs of hazard warning switch and pull it outward to remove it.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 41

Scheme 41: HAZARD WARNING SWITCH INSPECTION
Scheme 41: HAZARD WARNING SWITCH INSPECTION

Scheme 42

Scheme 42
Scheme 42
  1. Verify that the continuity between the hazard switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the hazard warning switch.

Scheme 43

Scheme 43: HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 43: HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Detach the hood release lever from the lower panel. (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345243-S34551921912009102000000) .)
  3. Remove the front scuff plate. (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .)
  4. Remove the front side trim. (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) .)
  5. Remove the lower panel. (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05584420032009102000000) .)
  6. Remove the headlight leveling switch
  7. Disconnect the headlight leveling switch connector.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 44

Scheme 44: HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH INSPECTION
Scheme 44: HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH INSPECTION

Scheme 45

Scheme 45
Scheme 45
  1. Verify that continuity between the headlight leveling switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the headlight leveling switch.

Scheme 46

Scheme 46: AUTO LIGHT ILLUMINATION LEVEL SETTING
Scheme 46: AUTO LIGHT ILLUMINATION LEVEL SETTING
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 (16-pin).
  2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS. When using the IDS (laptop PC) Select "Module programming". When using the PDS (Pocket PC) Select "Programming". Select "Module programming".
  3. Select "Programmable Parameters".
  4. Select "Exterior Lighting".
  5. Select "Autolamp On Setting - (GEM)".
  6. Select "Standard" other or "Low other" on the M-MDS to set the illumination level.

Scheme 47

Scheme 47: MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 47: MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 48

Scheme 48
Scheme 48
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the headliner and the map light.
  3. Press the tab and remove the map light.
  4. Disconnect the map light connector.
  5. Remove the socket, then remove the map light bulb.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 49

Scheme 49: MAP LIGHT INSPECTION
Scheme 49: MAP LIGHT INSPECTION

Scheme 50

Scheme 50
Scheme 50
  1. Verify that the continuity between the map light terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the map light.

Scheme 51

Scheme 51: INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 51: INTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Scheme 52

Scheme 52
Scheme 52

Scheme 53

Scheme 53
Scheme 53
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.
  3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the headliner and the interior light.
  4. Press the tab and remove the interior light.
  5. Disconnect the interior light connector.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 54

Scheme 54: INTERIOR LIGHT INSPECTION
Scheme 54: INTERIOR LIGHT INSPECTION

Scheme 55

Scheme 55
Scheme 55
  1. Verify that the continuity between the interior light terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the interior light.

Scheme 56

Scheme 56: CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 56: CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the cargo compartment light.
  3. Disconnect the cargo compartment light connector.
  4. Remove the lens.
  5. Remove the cargo compartment light bulb.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 57

Scheme 57: CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT INSPECTION
Scheme 57: CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT INSPECTION

Scheme 58

Scheme 58
Scheme 58
  1. Verify that the continuity between the cargo compartment light terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the cargo compartment light.

Scheme 59

Scheme 59: TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 59: TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disengage the tabs by pressing both ends of the lens in the directions indicated by the arrows and remove the lens.
  3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 60

Scheme 60: ASHTRAY ILLUMINATION BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 60: ASHTRAY ILLUMINATION BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the ashtray panel. (See «CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S09223885732009102000000) .)
  3. Remove the socket, then remove the ashtray illumination bulb.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 61

Scheme 61: IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 61: IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Front side trim (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) .) Hood release lever (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345243-S34551921912009102000000) .) Lower panel (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05584420032009102000000) .) Column cover (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S35932273802009102000000) .)
  3. Remove the ignition key illumination bulb.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 62

Scheme 62: GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 62: GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts: Front scuff plate (Passenger's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .) Front side trim (Passenger's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) .) Decoration panel (See «DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S26486634232009102000000) .) Glove compartment (See «GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S25078258972009102000000) .)
  3. Remove the socket, then remove the glove compartment light bulb.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 63

Scheme 63: PANEL LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Scheme 63: PANEL LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Detach the hood release lever from the lower panel. (See «HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345243-S34551921912009102000000) .)
  3. Remove the front scuff plate. (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S03552764762009102000000) .)
  4. Remove the front side trim. (Driver's side) (See «FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S39582742522009102000000) .)
  5. Remove the lower panel. (See «LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345251-S05584420032009102000000) .)
  6. Remove the panel light control switch.
  7. Disconnect the panel light control switch connector.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

PANEL LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH INSPECTION

  1. Measure the voltage at each terminal (other than terminal D). If the voltage is not as specified in the Terminal Voltage Table (Reference), inspect the parts under "Inspection item(s)".
  2. Disconnect the panel light control switch connector.
  3. Verify that continuity at terminal D is as indicated in the Terminal Voltage Table (Reference). If there is any malfunction, inspect the parts under "Inspection item(s)". If the system does not work properly even though the parts or related wiring harnesses do not have any malfunction, replace the panel light control switch.

Scheme 64

Scheme 64: Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
Scheme 64: Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
TerminalSignal nameConnected toMeasured conditionVoltage (V)/ ContinuityInspection item(s)
BTNSPJBTurn the light switch to the TNS or ON position.B+PJB (See PASSENGER JUNCTION BOX (PJB) INSPECTION .) ILLUMI 7.5 A fuse Related wiring harnesses
Turn the light switch to the OFF position.1.0 or less
DGNDBody groundUnder any condition: Inspect for continuity to ground.Continuity detectedGND Related wiring harnesses
FPanel light controlIllumination bulbPanel light control switch turn to the brightest setting.GNDPJB (See PASSENGER JUNCTION BOX (PJB) INSPECTION .) Related wiring harnesses
Panel light control switch turn to the darkest setting.(See PASSENGER JUNCTION BOX (PJB) INSPECTION .)
HPanel light control inputPanel light control switchPanel light control switch turn to the brightest setting.Approx. 4.5PJB (See PASSENGER JUNCTION BOX (PJB) INSPECTION .) Related wiring harnesses
Panel light control switch turn to the darkest setting.1.0 or less

TERMINAL VOLTAGE

Scheme 65

Scheme 65: Terminals H Inspection
Scheme 65: Terminals H Inspection
  1. Measure the wave pattern of panel light control switch terminals H using a tester.
  2. Turn the light switch to the TNS or ON position.
  3. Verify that the resistance changes smoothly while turning the panel light control switch from the brightest to the darkest setting.

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