Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 1376

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3. License plate light does not light

Checkpoint

Trouble Cause

Countermeasure

Repair open circuit or

connector contact

Continuity between

connector 1 

T-3

 - 2 

T-3

Open circuit or poor connector

contact

NG

Replace the bulb or repair

connector contact

License plate light bulb
continuity

Bulb burned out or poor

connector contact

NG

OK

4. Clearance light does not light

Replace the bulb or repair

connector contact

Clearance light bulb continuity

Bulb burned out or poor

connector contact

NG

5. Illumination controller does not operate

Repair knob installation or

replace the controller

Turn the illumination controller

knob (Brightness should

change)

Loose knob or faulty controller

NG

Repair short circuit or replace

the wire

Disconnect the illumination

controller connector (Light

should be dim)

Short circuit

NG

OK

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  REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HEADLIGHT

Removal

1. Remove the radiator grille center bolt.

2. Use a screwdriver to raise the clip and release the lock.

Place a clean rag beneath the screwdriver tip to protect the

body painted surfaces.

3. Remove the radiator grille.

4. Remove the headlight rim.

5. Disconnect the headlight connector.

6. Remove the headlight.

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Installation

Follow the removal procedure in the reverse order to install the
headlight.
Pay close attention to the important points mentioned in the
following paragraphs.

Connector

Be absolutely sure that the headlight connector is securely
connected.
This will prevent a contact and an open circuit.

LIGHTING SWITCH

Removal

1. Remove the steering wheel 

1

.

Refer to the “STEERING” Section of this manual.

2. Remove the Instrument panel lower cover 

2

.

3. Remove the steering column cover 

3

.

4. Disconnect the connector.

5. Remove the lighting switch from the steering shaft.

Installation

Follow the removal procedure in the reverse order to install the
lighting switch.
Pay close attention to the important points mentioned in the
following paragraphs.

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Connector

Be absolutely sure that the lighting switch connector is securely
connected.
This will prevent a poor contact and an open circuit.

Wire Harness

Do not pinch the wire harnesses between the cluster and the
meter hood during the cluster installation procedure.
Wire damage will result.

CLEARANCE LIGHT

Removal

1. Remove the radiator grille.

(Refer to headlight removal procedure.)

2. Remove the side screws.

3. Remove the top screw.

4. Turn  the  socket  counterclockwise  to  disconnect  it  from  the

clearance light housing.

5. Pull the bulb from the socket.