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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (IG2 RELAY MONITOR (INSIDE)) 
    1. Use the Data List to check if the IG2 relay is functioning properly.

      Main Body 

      ITEM RANGE REFERENCE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      IG2 Relay Monitor (Inside) IG2 inner relay monitor/ON or OFF ON: Engine switch on (IG)
      OFF: Engine switch off
      -

      OK: When the engine switch is turned on (IG), ON is displayed on the Techstream. 

      NG:  Go to step  3

      OK: Go to next step. 

  2. CHECK ENGINE SWITCH (SWITCH CONDITION) 
    1. Ensure the key is inside the cabin.
    2. Check that the power source mode changes as shown below each time the engine switch is pushed.

      OK: off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off 

      NG:  GO TO POWER SOURCE MODE DOES NOT CHANGE 

      OK: NORMAL 

  3. INSPECT IGNITION RELAY NO. 2 (IG2) 
    1. Remove the ignition relay No. 2 from the engine room No. 2 junction block.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is not applied to terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
      Fig 1: Inspecting Ignition Relay No. 2
      G04943833Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      NG: REPLACE IGNITION RELAY NO. 2 (IG2) 

      OK: Go to next step. 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IG2 RELAY - MAIN BODY ECU AND BODY GROUND) 
    Fig 2: Identifying IG2 Relay, Main Body ECU And Body Ground
    G04943834Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the IG2 relay from the engine room No. 2 junction block.
    2. Disconnect the L12 main body ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Relay block IG2 relay terminal 1 - L12-11 (IG2D) Always Below 1 Ω
      Relay block IG2 relay terminal 2 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Relay block IG2 relay terminal 1 or L12-11 (IG2D) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU