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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. CHECK AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the L1 sensor connector.
    2. Connect the voltmeter's positive (+) lead to terminal 6 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3.
    3. Measure the voltage of the connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying L1 Automatic Light Control Sensor Connector Terminals
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      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      L1-3 (CTLE) - L1-6 (CTLB) 10 to 14 V
    4. Measure the resistance of the connector.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      L1-3 (CTLE) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
    5. Reconnect the L1 sensor connector.
    6. Check the waveform of the L1 sensor connector.
      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Tester Range
      L1-3 (CTLE) - L1-5 (CTLS) Power switch ON (IG), Headlight dimmer switch in AUTO Waveform is as shown 5 V/DIV., 5 msec./ DIV.

      HINT:

      If the ambient light becomes brighter, width A becomes narrower.

      If the result is not as specified, replace the automatic light control sensor.

      Fig 2: Identifying Waveform
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