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Windshield Deicer does not Operate [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (DEICER RELAY [FRONT]) 
    1. Select the Active Test, using the Techstream to generate a control command, and then check that the windshield deicer operates (Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2015 - ] ).
      AIR CONDITIONER

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Deicer Relay (Front) DEICER relay operation OFF / ON -

      OK

      Windshield deicer operates normally

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    See step  5

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK MULTIPLEX NETWORK FRONT LIGHT ECU (FRONT CONTROLLER) 
    1. Temporarily replace the multiplex network front light ECU (front controller) with a new or normally functioning one.
    2. Check that the malfunction disappears.

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    END (MULTIPLEX NETWORK FRONT LIGHT ECU [FRONT CONTROLLER] IS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER 
    1. Temporarily replace the air conditioning amplifier with a new or normally functioning one (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] ).
    2. Check that the malfunction disappears.

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    END (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER IS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily replace the multi-media module receiver assembly with a new or normally functioning one (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] ).
    2. Check that the malfunction disappears.

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    END (MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER IS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    REPLACE ACCESSORY METER 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )

  5. INSPECT DEICER RELAY 
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    1. Remove the DEICER relay from the No. 3 relay block.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 When battery voltage is not applied between terminals 10 kΩ or higher
      When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    REPLACE DEICER RELAY 

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DEICER RELAY - MULTIPLEX NETWORK FRONT LIGHT ECU [FRONT CONTROLLER] AND BATTERY) 
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    1. Remove the DEICER relay from the No. 3 relay block.
    2. Disconnect the A51 multiplex network front light ECU (front controller) connector.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      DEICER relay terminal 1 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
      DEICER relay terminal 5 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      DEICER relay terminal 2 - A51-13 (FDEF) Always Below 1 Ω
      DEICER relay terminal 2 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DEICER RELAY - WINDSHIELD GLASS AND BODY GROUND) 
    GTY646543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the DEICER relay from the No. 3 relay block.
    2. Disconnect the A30 windshield glass connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A30-1 (B2) - DEICER relay terminal 3 Always Below 1 Ω
      A30-2 (B) - DEICER relay terminal 3 Always Below 1 Ω
      A30-3 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      DEICER relay terminal 3 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK WINDSHIELD GLASS 
    1. Check the windshield glass (Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [09/2015 - ] ).
    2. Check that the malfunction disappears.

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    REPLACE WINDSHIELD GLASS 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK MULTIPLEX NETWORK FRONT LIGHT ECU (FRONT CONTROLLER) 
    1. Temporarily replace the multiplex network front light ECU (front controller) with a new or normally functioning one.
    2. Check that the malfunction disappears.

      OK

      Malfunction disappears.

    Result:  OK

    OK 

    END (MULTIPLEX NETWORK FRONT LIGHT ECU [FRONT CONTROLLER] IS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result:  NG

    NG 

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] )