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Inspection Procedure

  1. INSPECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (FRONT LH) 
    1. Connect the 3 dry cell batteries (1.5 V) in series.
    2. Remove the height control sensor front LH.
    3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 1.
    4. Measure the voltage between terminals 2 and 1 while slowly moving the link up and down.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 (SHFL) - 1 (SHG) +45° (High) Approx 4.5 V
      2 (SHFL) - 1 (SHG) 0° (Normal) Approx 2.5 V
      2 (SHFL) - 1 (SHG) -45° (Low) Approx 0.5 V
    Fig 1: Inspecting Height Control Sensor (Front LH)
    G05298910Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (FRONT LH) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (REAR LH) 
    1. Connect the 3 dry cell batteries (1.5 V) in series.
    2. Remove the height control sensor rear LH.
    3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 1.
    4. Measure the voltage between terminals 2 and 1 while slowly moving the link up and down.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 (SHRL) - 1 (SHG) +45° (High) Approx 4.5 V
      2 (SHRL) - 1 (SHG) 0° (Normal) Approx 2.5 V
      2 (SHRL) - 1 (SHG) -45° (Low) Approx 0.5 V
    Fig 2: Inspecting Height Control Sensor (Rear LH)
    G05298911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (REAR LH) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL ECU - HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (FRONT LH OR REAR LH)) 
    1. Check the wire harness between the headlight beam level control ECU and height control sensor (front LH).
      1. Disconnect A43 ECU connector.
      2. Disconnect A20 sensor connector.
      3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

        Standard resistance 

        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        A43-16 (SGF) - A20-1 (SHG) Below 1 Ω
        A43-18 (SHFL) - A20-2 (SHFL) Below 1 Ω
        A43-20 (SBF) - A20-3 (SHB) Below 1 Ω
        A43-16 (SGF) or A20-1 (SHG) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
        A43-18 (SHFL) or A20-2 (SHFL) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
        A43-20 (SBF) or A20-3 (SHB) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 3: Identifying A43 ECU Connector And A20 Sensor Connector
      G05298912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the wire harness between the headlight beam level control ECU and height control sensor (rear LH).
      1. Disconnect A43 ECU connector.
      2. Disconnect o2 sensor connector.
      3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

        Standard resistance 

        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        A43-17 (SGR) - o2-1 (SHG) Below 1 Ω
        A43-19 (SHRL) - o2-2 (SHRL) Below 1 Ω
        A43-21 (SBR) - o2-3 (SHB) Below 1 Ω
        A43-17 (SGR) or o2-1 (SHG) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
        A43-19 (SHRL) or o2-2 (SHRL) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
        A43-21 (SBR) or o2-3 (SHB) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    Fig 4: Identifying A43 ECU Connector And O2 Sensor Connector
    G05298913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

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