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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

  1. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Signal.
    4. Confirm the starter signal status when the ignition switch is operated.

    OK 

    IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CHART

    Ignition Switch Position Starter Signal
    ON OFF
    Start ON

    OK: REPLACE ECM 

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH 
    1. Move the shift lever to the P or N position.
    2. Disconnect the P1 PNP switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the PNP switch.

    Standard resistance 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

    Tester Connection Shift Position Specified Condition
    9-6 P or N Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH 

    Fig 1: Identifying P1 PNP Switch Connector
    G05291471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Signal.
    4. Confirm the starter signal status when the ignition switch is operated.

    OK 

    IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CHART

    Ignition Switch Position Starter Signal
    ON OFF
    Start ON

    OK: SYSTEM OK 

    NG: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH 
    1. Measure the resistance of the ignition switch.

    Standard resistance 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

    Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
    7 (AM2) - 8 (ST2) ON Below 1 Ω
    7 (AM2) - 8 (ST2) START 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH AND GO TO NEXT STEP 

    Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector
    G05291472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Starter Signal.
    4. Confirm the starter signal status when the ignition switch is operated.

    OK 

    IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CHART

    Ignition Switch Position Starter Signal
    ON OFF
    Start ON

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: SYSTEM OK