Part 3 of 4

STEP 29. Check the wiring harness between rear combination (RH) connector F-08 (terminal 3) and front-ECU connector A-10X (terminal 8).

NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-113, C-129 and joint connector C-05 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-113, C-129 or joint connector C-05 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between rear combination light (RH) connector F-08 (terminal 3) and front-ECU connector A-10X (terminal 8) in good condition?

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

STEP 30. Check the ground circuit to the license plate light (LH). Test at license plate light (LH) connector F-11.




1. Disconnect license plate light (LH) connector F-11 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 33.

NO: Go to Step 31.




STEP 31. Check license plate light (LH) connector F-11 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is license plate light (LH) connector F-11 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 32.

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




STEP 32. Check the wiring harness between license plate light (LH) connector F-11 (terminal 1) and ground.

NOTE: Also check intermediate connector F-12 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector F-12 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between license plate light (LH) connector F-11 (terminal 1) 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 33. Check license plate light (LH) connector F-11 and front-ECU connector A-10X for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are license plate light (LH) connector F-11 and front-ECU connector A-10X in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 34.

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













STEP 34. Check the wiring harness between license plate light (LH) connector F-11 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-10X (terminal 8).

NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-129, F-12, junction block connectors C-210 and C-217 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-129, F-12, junction block connector C-210 or C-217 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between license plate light (LH) connector F-11 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-10X (terminal 8) 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 35. Check the license plate light bulb (LH).
1. Remove the license plate light bulb (LH).
2. Verify that the license plate light bulb (LH) is not damaged or burned out.

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

YES: Go to Step 36.

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

STEP 36. Check the ground circuit to the license plate light (LH). Test at license plate light (LH) connector F-11.




1. Disconnect license plate light (LH) connector F-11 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 39.

NO: Go to Step 37.




STEP 37. Check license plate light (LH) connector F-11 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Is license plate light (LH) connector F-11 in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 38.

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




STEP 38. Check the wiring harness between license plate light (LH) connector F-11 (terminal 1) and ground.

NOTE: Also check intermediate connector F-12 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector F-12 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between license plate light (LH) connector F-11 (terminal 1) and ground in good condition?

YES: Replace the license plate light socket. Verify that the license plate light (LH) illuminates 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 (LH) illuminates normally.







STEP 39. Check license plate light (LH) connector F-11 and front-ECU connector A-10X for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are license plate light (LH) connector F-11 and front-ECU connector A-10X in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 40.

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













STEP 40. Check the wiring harness between license plate light (LH) connector F-11 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-10X (terminal 8).

NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors C-129, F-12, junction block connectors C-210 and C-217 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate connector C-129, F-12, junction block connector C-210 or C-217 is damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in Harness Connector Inspection.

Q: Is the wiring harness between license plate light (LH) connector F-11 (terminal 2) and front-ECU connector A-10X (terminal 8) in good condition?

YES: Replace the license plate light socket. Verify that the license plate light (LH) illuminates 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) illuminates normally.

STEP 41. Check the license plate light bulb (RH).
1. Remove the license plate light bulb (RH).
2. Verify that the license plate light bulb (RH) is not damaged or burned out.

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

YES: Go to Step 42.

NO: Replace the license plate light bulb (RH). Verify that the license plate lights illuminate normally.