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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

  1. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List.
    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the engine switch is turned on (IG) and the engine is started.

      OK 

      ENGINE SWITCH CONDITION

      Engine Switch Condition ON (IG) ENGINE START
      Starter Sgnal OFF ON

    OK:  Go to step  3

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  2. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the Park / Neutral Position (PNP) switch.
      1. Disconnect the B36 switch connector.
      2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance 

        STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Tester Connection Gear Selector Lever Position Specified Condition
        4-9 P Below 1 Ω
        4-9 N Below 1 Ω
        Fig 1: Identifying PNP Switch Connector B36
        G05836063Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Reconnect the PNP switch connector.

    NG: REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH (See  REMOVAL   ) 

    OK: CHECK CRANKING HOLDING FUNCTION CIRCUIT  (See CRANKING HOLDING FUNCTION CIRCUIT )

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the B40 switch connector.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below when the shift lever is P or N position.

      Standard Voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Shift Position Specified Condition
      8-10 P or N Below 2 V
      Fig 2: Identifying B40 Switch Connector
      G05836064Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the B40 switch connector.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE TCM (See  REMOVAL   )