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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK VEHICLE SIGNAL (DISPLAY CHECK MODE) 
    1. Enter the "Display Check Mode (Vehicle Signal Check Mode)" (See OPERATION CHECK  ).
    2. While driving, compare the "SPEED" indicator to the reading on the speedometer Check if these readings are almost the same

      OK: The readings are almost the same. 

      Fig 1: Diagnosis Display Screen - Vehicle Signal Check Mode
      G05253287Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: GO TO  "VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT BETWEEN MULTI-DISPLAY AND COMBINATION METER " (See )

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. INSPECT NAVIGATION ECU 
    1. Disconnect the navigation ECU connector
    2. Measure voltage
      1. Jack up either one of the drive wheels
      2. Move the shift lever to N
      3. Turn the engine switch on (IG)
        Fig 2: Identifying Terminals Of Navigation ECU Connector
        G05753679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Measure the voltage between terminal SPD of the navigation ECU and body ground when the drive wheels are turned slowly

        OK: Voltage pulses as shown in the illustration. 

    3. Fig 3: Identifying Voltage Blinking Pattern
      G04967013Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to step 3 

    OK: REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU  (See REMOVAL  )

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NAVIGATION ECU - MULTI-DISPLAY) 
    1. Disconnect the multi-display connector and navigation ECU connector
      Fig 4: Identifying Terminals Of Multi-Display Connector
      G05753681Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      p1-16 (SPD2) - p2-4 (SPD) Always Below 1 Ω
      p1-16 (SPD2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    3. Fig 5: Identifying Terminals Of Navigation ECU Connector
      G05753679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE MULTI-DISPLAY  (See REMOVAL  )