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On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE HEADLIGHT RELAY (HEAD) 
    1. Remove the headlight relay from the engine room relay box.
      Fig 1: Locating Headlight Relay
      G05160967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT HEADLIGHT RELAY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Relay Terminals
      G04950838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance 

      HEADLIGHT RELAY

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is not applied to terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω

      If the result is not as specified, replace the relay.

  3. INSTALL HEADLIGHT RELAY