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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 INTELLIGENT TESTER OR TECHSTREAM (AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR) 
    1. Using the intelligent tester or Techstream, read the Data List.
      1. Intelligent tester

        MAIN BODY 

        INTELLIGENT TESTER MAIN BODY REFERENCE CHART

        Tester Display Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
        ILLUMINATE RAT Condition of automatic light control sensor / 0 to 235600 Ix Condition value will be displayed -
      2. Techstream

        Main Body 

        TECHSTREAM MAIN BODY REFERENCE CHART

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

        OK: Condition sign can be displayed. 

    NG:  Go to step  4

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER OR TECHSTREAM (HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH) 
    1. Using the intelligent tester or Techstream, read the Data List.
      1. Intelligent tester

        COMBI SW 

        INTELLIGENT TESTER COMBI SW REFERENCE CHART

        Tester Display Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
        LIGHT AUTO SW Headlight dimmer switch signal (AUTO position) / ON or OFF ON Headlight dimmer switch AUTO position
        OFF Headlight dimmer switch OFF
        -
      2. Techstream

        Combination Switch 

        TECHSTREAM COMBINATION SWITCH REFERENCE CHART

        Tester Display Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
        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 

  3. 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: END (REPLACE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH)  (See REMOVAL )

  4. 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 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERENCE 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 And M2 Sensor Connector Terminals
      G05782702Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. 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 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERENCE CHART

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      20 (CLTB) - Body ground Power switch ON (IG) 11 to 14 V
      Fig 2: Identifying L12 Main Body ECU Connector Terminals
      G05782703Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU 

    OK: REPLACE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR  (See REMOVAL  )