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Inspection Procedure

  1. INSPECT ENGINE SWITCH 
    1. Remove the engine switch (See INSPECTION )
      Fig 1: Identifying Indicator Light Connector Terminal
      G04975708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply battery voltage between the terminals of the switch, and check the illumination condition of the switch
      NOTE:
      • If the positive (+) lead and the negative (-) lead are incorrectly connected, the engine switch indicator does not illuminate.
      • If the voltage is too low, the indicator will not illuminate.

      OK 

      ITEM RANGE REFERENCE

      Measurement Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 11 (SWIL)
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 (COM) or 5 (GND)
      Illuminates
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 12 (INDS)
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 (COM) or 5 (GND)
      Illuminates
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 13 (INDW)
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 (COM) or 5 (GND)
      Illuminates

    NG: REPLACE ENGINE SWITCH 

    OK: Go to next Step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE SWITCH - POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the J31 switch connector
    2. Disconnect the J55 ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J31-11 (SWIL) - J55-36 (SWIL) Always Below 1 Ω
      J31-12 (INDS) - J55-4 (INDS) Always Below 1 Ω
      J31-13 (INDW) - J55-13 (INDW) Always Below 1 Ω
      J31-5 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      J31-4 (COM) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      J31-11 (SWIL) or J55-36 (SWIL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J31-12 (INDS) or J55-4 (INDS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J31-13 (INDW) or J55-13 (INDW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 2: Identifying J31 Switch Connector Terminal And J55 ECU Connector Terminal
    G05754485Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPLACE POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU