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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (OPERATION) 
    1. Check that the turn signal switch can operate the turn signal light normally.

      OK: Turn signal switch can operate the turn signal light normally. 

    OK: REPLACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    NG: Go to next step. 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (TURN SIGNAL SWITCH - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the C11 switch connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying C11 Switch Connector
      G05294492Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C11-1 (B) - Body ground 10 to 14 V

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C11-8 (E) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  3. CHECK RESISTANCE OF COMMUNICATION LINE 
    1. Disconnect the C11 switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the L24 and T8 ECU connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying C11 Switch Connector And L24 And T8 ECU Connectors
      G05294493Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C11-9 (MPX1) - T8-6 (MPX2) Below 1 Ω
      C11-10 (MPX2) - L24-2 (MPX+) Below 1 Ω

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      Both are OK A
      One is OK B
      Both are NG C

    B: REPLACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    C: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    A: REPLACE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY