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Inspection Procedure

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HINT

If "+B of GND short malfunction of communication bus" DTCs (B1214 and B1215) are detected at the same time as "communication stop" DTC B1280, repair the "+B or GND short malfunction of communication bus" DTCs first (See DTC B1214 SHORT TO B+ IN DOOR SYSTEM COMMUNICATION BUS MALFUNCTION; DTC B1215 SHORT TO GND IN DOOR SYSTEM COMMUNICATION BUS MALFUNCTION  )

  1. INSPECT FUSE (MPX-B) 
    1. Remove the MPX-B from the engine room relay block No 1
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      MPX-B fuse Always Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE FUSE (MPX-B) 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COWL SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK LH - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the LD junction block connector
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard Voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      LD-18 (MPXB) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      LD-3 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Fig 1: Identifying LD Junction Block Connector Terminal
      G05754078Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (COWL SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK LH - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMMUNICATION LINE) 
    1. Disconnect the Q3, A30, M7 and 2F connectors
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Q3-15(MPX1) - M7-7 (MPX1) Always Below 1 Ω
      A30-17 (MPX2) - 2F-6 (MPX2) Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Q3, A30, M7 And 2F Connector Terminal
      G05754079Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU LH (COWL SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK LH)