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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER OR TECHSTREAM (START SWITCH 1, 2) 
    1. Use the Data List to check if the power switch is functioning properly
      1. Intelligent tester.

        MAIN BODY 

        DATA LIST - MAIN BODY

        Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
        STSW 1 Start Switch 1/ON or OFF ON: Power switch ON (IG)
        OFF: Power switch OFF
        -
        ST SW2 Start Switch 2/ON or OFF ON: Power switch ON (IG)
        OFF: Power switch OFF
        -
      2. Techstream

        Main Body 

        DATA LIST - MAIN BODY

        Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
        Start Switch 1 Start Switch 1/ON or OFF ON: Power switch ON (IG)
        OFF: Power switch OFF
        -
        Start Switch 2 Start Switch 2/ON or OFF ON: Power switch ON (IG)
        OFF: Power switch OFF
        -

        OK: When the power switch is turned ON (IG), ON is displayed on the tester. 

    NG:  Go to step  3

    OK: Go to next Step 

  2. CHECK POWER SWITCH (SWITCH CONDITION) 
    1. Ensure the key is inside the cabin.
    2. With the brake pedal released, check that the power source mode changes as shown below each time the power switch is pushed.

      OK: OFF → ON (ACC) → ON (IG) → OFF 

    NG: Go to SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START  , (See POWER SOURCE MODE DOES NOT CHANGE )

    OK: USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

  3. INSPECT POWER SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect the L36 power switch connector
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      7 (SS1) - 5 (GND) Pushed Below 1 Ω
      2 (SS2) - 5 (GND) Pushed Below 1 Ω
      7 (SS1) - 5 (GND) Not pushed 10 kΩ or higher
      2 (SS2) - 5 (GND) Not pushed 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE POWER SWITCH  (See REMOVAL  )

    Fig 1: Identifying Power Switch Terminals
    G05780674Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next Step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MAIN BODY ECU - POWER SWITCH, BODY GROUND) 
    Fig 2: Identifying L13 Main Body ECU And L36 Power Switch Connectors
    G05780675Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the L13 main body ECU connector
    2. Disconnect the L36 power switch connector
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L13-17 (SSW1) - L36-7 (SS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      L13-16 (SSW2) - L36-2 (SS2) Always Below 1 Ω
      L36-5 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      L13-17 (SSW1) or L36-7 (SS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      L13-16 (SSW2) or L36-2 (SS2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU