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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: First perform the communication function inspections in HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING to confirm that there are no CAN communication malfunctions before troubleshooting this symptom.
  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR) 
    1. Using the Techstream, read the Data List.

    Main Body 

    DATA LIST

    Tester Display Measurement Item/Display Normal Condition
    Illumination Rate Info Condition of automatic light control sensor/0 to 235600 Ix Condition value will be displayed

    OK: Condition sign can be displayed. 

    OK:  Go to step  4

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MAIN BODY ECU - AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the L12 ECU connector.
    2. Disconnect the M2 sensor connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Standard Resistance 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION CHART

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    L12-20 (CLTB) - M2-6 (CLTB) Always Below 1 Ω
    L12-19 (CLTS) - M2-5 (CLTS) Always Below 1 Ω
    L12-18 (CLTE) - M2-3 (CLTE) Always Below 1 Ω
    L12-20 (CLTB) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    L12-19 (CLTS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    L12-18 (CLTE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    Fig 1: Identifying L12 ECU Connector And M2 Sensor Connector
    G04944723Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK MAIN BODY ECU (CLTB VOLTAGE) 
    1. Disconnect the L12 ECU connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Standard Voltage 

    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
    20 (CLTB) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
    Fig 2: Identifying Main Body ECU Connector Terminals
    G04944724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU 

    OK: REPLACE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR  (See AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR )

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH) 
    1. Using the Techstream, read the Data List.

    Combination Switch 

    DATA LIST

    Tester Display Measurement Item/Display Normal Condition
    Light Auto Switch Headlight dimmer switch signal (AUTO position)/ON or OFF ON: Headlight dimmer switch AUTO position
    OFF: Headlight dimmer switch OFF

    OK: Condition sign can be displayed. 

    NG: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  5. CHECK WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH (OPERATION) 
    1. Temporarily replace the windshield wiper switch with a new or normally functioning one (see REMOVAL ).
    2. Check the windshield wiper switch operation.

    OK: Windshield wiper switch operation is normal. 

    NG: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU 

    OK: REPLACE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH  (See REMOVAL )