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Test Mode Procedure

  1. INDICATOR LIGHT CHECK 
    1. When the engine switch is turned on (IG), check that the absorber control indicator light will come on for approximately 2 seconds. (Absorber control switch is in the "NORMAL" position.)

      HINT:

      If the absorber control ECU stores any DTCs, the absorber control indicator light will come on.

      Fig 1: Identifying Absorber Control Indicator Light
      G05296375Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the absorber control indicator light remains on or does not come on, proceed to troubleshooting for the indicator light circuit below.

      ABSORBER CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT REFERENCE

      Trouble area See procedure
      Absorber control indicator light (Remains on) ABSORBER CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
      Absorber control indicator light (Does not come on) ABSORBER CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
  2. SENSOR SIGNAL CHECK BY TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) 

    HINT:

    • If the engine switch is turned from on (IG) to on (ACC) or off during Test Mode (SIGNAL CHECK), all Test Mode DTCs will be erased.
    • During Test Mode (SIGNAL CHECK), the absorber control ECU records all Test Mode DTCs. By performing the Test Mode (SIGNAL CHECK), the codes will be erased if normality is confirmed. The remaining codes will be the codes where an abnormality was found.
    1. Procedure for Test Mode.
      1. Turn the engine switch off.
      2. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
      3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      4. Set Techstream to Test Mode (select "SIGNAL CHECK").

        HINT:

        Refer to Techstream operator's manual for further details.

      5. Start the engine without depressing the brake pedal.
      6. Check that the absorber control indicator light is blinking in Test Mode.

        HINT:

        If the absorber control indicator light does not blink, inspect the absorber control indicator light circuit.

        ABSORBER CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT REFERENCE

        Trouble area See procedure
        Absorber control indicator light (Remains on) ABSORBER CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON 
        Absorber control indicator light (Does not come on) ABSORBER CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON 
        Fig 2: Blinking Pattern Of Absorber Control Indicator Light
        G05296373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. PERFORM SIGNAL CHECK BY TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) 

    HINT:

    The "SPORT" indicator (absorber control indicator light) comes on for 1 second when inputting each diagnostic signal.

    1. Keep the absorber control switch in the "NORMAL" position.
    2. Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 1 second or more (Acceleration sensor check).
    3. Turn the absorber control switch from the "NORMAL" to "SPORT" position and return to the "NORMAL" position. (An absorber control switch signal will be input.)

      INPUT SIGNAL TABLE 

      DTC REFERENCE CHART

      Test Mode DTC Test Signal
      C1787 Absorber control switch operation (When the mode change signal is input.)
      C1791 Right front acceleration sensor signal (When the vehicle is stopped on a level road for 1 second or more.)
      C1792 Left front acceleration sensor signal (When the vehicle is stopped on a level road for 1 second or more.)
      C1793 Rear acceleration sensor signal (When the vehicle is stopped on a level road for 1 second or more.)
  4. READ DTC 
    1. Read the DTC(s) by following the tester screen.

      HINT:

      See the list of Test Mode DTCs.

  5. RESULT 

    Result 

    DTC RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Operation
    Test Mode DTC Is output Repair the output DTC and enter the Test Mode (SIGNAL CHECK) again
    Test Mode DTC is not output Test Mode (SIGNAL CHECK) is complete
  6. END OF SENSOR CHECK 
    1. Clear the DTCs (See FAIL-SAFE CHART  ).
    2. Check that absorber control indicator light blinks (Test Mode).
    3. Turn both the engine switch off and Techstream switch off.
  7. TEST MODE DTC (DTC of SIGNAL CHECK) 
    Fig 3: Blinking Pattern Of Absorber Control Indicator Light
    G05296373Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    DTC REFERENCE CHART

    DTC No. Detection Item Trouble Area
    C1787 
     
    EMS Switch Circuit (Test Mode DTC)
    • Absorber control switch
    • Absorber control switch circuit
    • Absorber control ECU
    C1791 
     
    Front Acceleration Sensor RH (Test Mode DTC)
    • Absorber control ECU

      (Houses right front acceleration sensor assembly)

    C1792 
     
    Front Acceleration Sensor LH (Test Mode DTC)
    • Left front acceleration sensor assembly
    • Left front acceleration sensor assembly circuit
    • Absorber control ECU
    C1793 
     
    Rear Acceleration Sensor (Test Mode DTC)
    • Rear acceleration sensor assembly
    • Rear acceleration sensor assembly circuit
    • Absorber control ECU

    HINT:

    The codes in this table are output only in the test mode (SIGNAL CHECK).