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Inspection Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH) 
    1. Operate the Techstream according to the display and select the "DATA LIST" or "Data List".
      1. Techstream

        Main Body 

        MAIN BODY - TECHSTREAM DATA LIST CHART

        Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
        Dimmer SW Dimmer switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Dimmer switch ON
        OFF: Dimmer switch OFF
        -
        High Flasher SW Passing light switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Passing light switch ON
        OFF: Passing light switch OFF
        -
        F Fof Light SW Front fog light switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Front fog light switch ON
        OFF: Front fog light switch OFF
        -
        Auto Light SW Auto light switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Auto light switch ON
        OFF: Auto light switch OFF
        -
        Head Light SW Headlight switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Headlight switch ON
        OFF: Headlight switch OFF
        -
        Tail Light SW Taillight switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Taillight switch ON
        OFF: Taillight switch OFF
        -

        OK: When combination light switch operation is performed, the result will be the same as above. 

    NG: Go to step 2 

    OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  

  2. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the headlight dimmer switch (see REMOVAL  ).
      Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Dimmer Switch Connector Terminals
      G05160779Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      18 (T) - 12 (EL) Light control switch Tail Below 1 Ω
      Light control switch HEAD
      20 (H) - 12 (EL) Light control switch HEAD
      19 (A) -12 (EL) Light control switch AUTO
      4 (BFG) - 3 (LFG) Front fog light switch ON
      17 (HF) - 12 (EL) Dimmer switch High
      11 (HU) - 12 (EL) Dimmer switch Low

    NG: REPLACE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (see REMOVAL  )

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU AND BODY GROUND) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Dimmer Switch And Main Body ECU Connectors Terminals
    G05160780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the J10 switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the J3, J4 and DD ECU connectors.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU AND BODY GROUND

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J10-4 (BFG) - J3-28 (FFOG) Always Below 1 Ω
      J10-19 (A) - J4-21 (A)
      J10-20 (H) - J3-17 (HEAD)
      J10-18 (T) - J4-23 (TAIL)
      J10-17 (HF) - J4-13 (HF)
      J10-11 (HU) - DD-13 (HU)
      J10-12 (EL) - Body ground
      J10-3 (LFG) -Body ground
      J10-4 (BFG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J10-19 (A) - Body ground
      J10-20 (H) - Body ground
      J10-18 (T) - Body ground
      J10-17 (HF) - Body ground
      J10-11 (HU) - Body ground

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU