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Inspection Procedure

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NOTE: The vehicle is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) which includes components such as airbags. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts), be sure to read Precautionary Notice for the Supplemental Restraint System (See PRECAUTION ).
  1. CHECK ILLUMINATION 
    1. Check if the illumination for the radio receiver, steering pad switch, integration control & panel assembly, cigarette lighter or others (seat heater switch, hazard switch, etc.) comes on when the light control switch is turned to the HEAD or TAIL position

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      Illumination comes on for all components except steering pad switch A
      Illumination comes on for all components except radio receiver. B
      Illumination comes on for all components except integration control & panel assembly. C
      No illumination comes on (radio receiver, hazard switch, cigarette lighter, integration control & panel assembly, etc.). D
      illumination comes on only for cigarette lighter and steering pad switch. E

    B: Go to step  6

    C: Go to step  8

    D: GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM  (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )

    E: GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM  (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - SPIRAL CABLE) 
    1. Disconnect the spiral cable connector
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard Voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      J24-12 (IL+2) - Body ground Light control switch TAIL or HEAD 11 to 14 V
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable Connectors
      G05753334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the steering pad switch assembly connector
    2. Connect a positive (+) lead to terminal IL+2 and a negative (-) lead to terminal EAU of the steering pad switch assembly connector
      Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Pad Switch Assembly
      G05753335Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check if the illumination for the steering pad switch assembly comes on.

      OK: Illumination for the steering pad switch assembly comes on. 

    NG: REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See STEERING PAD SWITCH  )

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Disconnect the steering pad switch assembly and spiral cable connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      k1-8 (EAU) - J24-4 (EAU) Center Below 1 Ω
      2.5 rotations to the left
      2.5 rotations to the right
      k1-5 (IL+2) - J24-12 (IL+2) Center Below 1 Ω
      2.5 rotations to the left
      2.5 rotations to the right
      NOTE: The spiral cable is an important part of the SRS airbag system. Incorrect removal or installation of the spiral cable may prevent the airbag from deploying. Be sure to read the article shown in the brackets.
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Assembly And Spiral Cable Connectors
      G05753336Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE  (See REMOVAL )

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE - RADIO RECEIVER) 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the radio receiver and spiral cable.
      Fig 4: Identifying Radio Receiver Connectors
      G05753337Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J63-6 (SWG) - J24-4 (EAU) Always Below 1 Ω
      J63-6 (SWG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    3. Fig 5: Identifying Spiral Cable Connectors
      G05753338Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER  (See REMOVAL  )

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - RADIO RECEIVER) 
    1. Disconnect the radio receiver connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      J66-2 (ILL+) - Body ground Light control switch TAIL or HEAD 11 to 14 V
    3. Fig 6: Identifying Radio Receiver Connectors
      G05753339Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER - COMBINATION METER) 
    1. Disconnect the radio receiver connector and combination meter connector.
      Fig 7: Identifying Radio Receiver Connectors
      G05753340Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J66-12 (ILL-) - J35-9 (ILL-) Always Below 1 Ω
      J66-12 (ILL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    3. Fig 8: Identifying Combination Meter Connectors
      G05753341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER  (See REMOVAL  )

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - INTEGRATION CONTROL & PANEL ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the integration control & panel assembly connector
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard Voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      J54-3 (ILL+) - Body ground Light control switch TAIL or HEAD 11 to 14 V
    3. Fig 9: Identifying Integration Control & Panel Assembly Connector
      G05753342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INTEGRATION CONTROL & PANEL ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER) 
    1. Disconnect the integration control & panel assembly connector and combination meter connector
      Fig 10: Identifying Integration Control & Panel Assembly Connector
      G05753343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J54-10 (ILL-) - J35-9 (ILL-) Always Below 1 Ω
      J54-10 (ILL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    3. Fig 11: Identifying Combination Meter Connector
      G05753341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE INTEGRATION CONTROL & PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See TERMINALS OF ECU )