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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 

      MAIN BODY DATA LIST

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Display 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. 

      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 SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

      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
      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 SPECIFIED CONDITIONS

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      20 (CLTB) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
      Fig 2: Identifying L12 Main Body ECU Connector Terminals
      G04944724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      NG: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU 

      OK: REPLACE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (See  REMOVAL   ) 

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

      Combination Switch 

      COMBINATION SWITCH DATA LIST

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Display 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 

  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 )