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Inspection Procedure

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  1. INSPECT FUSE (MPX-IG) 
    1. Remove the MPX-IG fuse from the passenger side junction block.
    2. Measure the resistance of the fuse.

      Standard resistance: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE FUSE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (SLIDING ROOF CONTROL ECU - BATTERY) 
    1. Disconnect the S18 ECU connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying S18 ECU Connector Terminals
      G05294211Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance and voltage of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      S18-18 (SIG) - Body ground Ignition switch OFF Below 1 V
      S18-18 (SIG) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE SLIDING ROOF CONTROL ECU