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DTC B1278: Combination Switch ECU Communication Stop: Procedure

  1. INSPECT FUSE (ECU-IG RH, MPX-B) 
    1. Remove the ECU-IG RH fuse from the main body ECU RH (cowl side junction block RH).
    2. Remove the MPX-B fuse from the engine room relay block No. 1.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ECU-IG RH fuse Always Below 1 Ω
      MPX-B fuse Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPLACE FUSE (ECU-IG RH, MPX-B) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the J26 connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying J26 Connector Terminal
      GTY118624Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J26-1 (B) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
      J26-2 (IG) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J26-5 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMMUNICATION LINE) 
    1. Disconnect the J26, J76 and J55 connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying J26, J76 And J55 Connector Terminal
      GTY114899Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J26-6 (MPX1) - J76-12 (MPD2) Always Below 1 Ω
      J26-7 (MPX2) - J55-7 (MPX1) Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   4 

  4. REPLACE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH. Refer to  REMOVAL