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Driver Side Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 
    1. When the door control switch on the multiplex network master switch assembly is operated, check that the doors unlock and lock according to the switch operation.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to OPERATION CHECK [08/2019 - ]

      OK

      Door locks operate normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  OPERATION CHECK [09/2015 - 08/2019]  , or refer to  OPERATION CHECK [08/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2015 - 12/2017]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK WAVE ENVIRONMENT 
    1. Bring the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly approximately 0.3 m (0.984 ft.) from the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) and perform an entry function check.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to OPERATION CHECK [08/2019 - ]

      GTY667793Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Approximately 0.3 m (0.984 ft.)

      HINT: 

      • Communication may not be possible if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within 0.2 m (0.656 ft.) of the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door).
      • When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought near the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door), the possibility of wave interference decreases, and it can be determined if wave interference is causing the problem symptom.
      • If the inspection result is that the problem only occurs in certain locations or at certain times of day, the possibility of wave interference is high. Also, added vehicle components may cause wave interference. If installed, remove them and perform the operation check.
      • There may be wave interference if the vehicle is near broadcasting antennas, large video displays, wireless garage door opener systems, wireless security cameras, home security systems, etc. In this case, move the vehicle to a different location and check if there is any improvement.
      • If a tool for checking radio waves, such as a signal strength meter, is available, move around the area while observing both the LF band (used by the vehicle antenna to form the detection area) and RF band (used by the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly for transmission) to check for locations where there is wave interference.
      • When checking the operation of the entry lock function several times, it can be operated up to 2 times consecutively. To operate the function 3 times or more consecutively, the doors need to be unlocked once. However, this is only for the entry lock function, other door lock operations, such as a wireless door lock operation can be performed consecutively.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Entry function does not operate normally A
      Entry function operates normally B

    Result: 

    AFFECTED BY WAVE INTERFERENCE 

    Result: 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (D-DOOR TOUCH SENSOR) 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Open and close the driver door.
    3. With the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly outside of the vehicle, press the lock switch of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly to lock all of the doors.
    4. Hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly at the same height as the door outside handle assembly and approximately 0.3 m (0.984 ft.) from the driver door.
    5. Check that the LED of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly blinks.
    6. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
    7. Touch the unlock sensor on the backside of the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door).

      HINT: 

      When checking the operation of the unlock sensor again, make sure to perform the procedure from step (a).

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      D-Door Touch Sensor Driver door touch sensor (unlock sensor) ON or OFF ON: Driver door touch sensor (unlock sensor) touched
      OFF: Driver door touch sensor (unlock sensor) not touched
      • Displays whether the unlock sensor is on or off (even if the sensor is touched and contact is maintained, "ON" is displayed only momentarily).
      • Use this Data List item to help determine if there is an unlock sensor malfunction when the entry unlock function does not operate.

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Data List 

      Tester Display
      D-Door Touch Sensor

      OK

      The Techstream display changes correctly in response to the operation of the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door).

      GTY623237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Unlock Sensor (Backside)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (D-DOOR TRIGGER SWITCH) 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Open and close the driver door.
    3. Hold the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly at the same height as the door outside handle assembly and approximately 0.3 m (0.984 ft.) from the driver door.
    4. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
    5. Touch the lock sensor of the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door).

      HINT: 

      • If the door does not lock even when touching the lock sensor, touch it with your palm.
      • When checking the operation of the lock sensor again, make sure to perform the procedure from step (a).

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      D-Door Trigger Switch Driver door touch sensor (lock sensor) ON or OFF ON: Driver door touch sensor (lock sensor) touched
      OFF: Driver door touch sensor (lock sensor) not touched
      • Displays whether the lock sensor is on or off (even if the sensor is touched and contact is maintained, "ON" is displayed only momentarily).
      • Use this Data List item to help determine if there is a lock sensor malfunction when the entry lock function does not operate.

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Data List 

      Tester Display
      D-Door Trigger Switch

      HINT: 

      When checking the operation of the entry lock function several times, it can be operated up to 2 times consecutively. To operate the function 3 times or more consecutively, the doors need to be unlocked once. However, this is only for the entry lock function, other door lock operations, such as a wireless door lock operation can be performed consecutively.

      OK

      The Techstream display changes correctly in response to the operation of the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door).

      GTY677683Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Lock Sensor

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK KEY DIAGNOSTIC MODE 
    1. Check the following antenna in key diagnostic mode.

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Communication Check(Key Diag Mode)
    2. Select either channel 1 or channel 2 and perform key diagnostic mode inspection for each channel.
      1. Check the electrical key antenna (for driver door):

        When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought within 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.) of the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door), check that the wireless buzzer sounds.

        GTY667793Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.)

        HINT: 

        • Select either channel 1 or channel 2 and perform the key diagnostic mode inspection for each channel.
        • If the buzzer sounds with [CH1] displayed but not with [CH2], the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly cannot be detected by channel 2 due to a malfunction, such as wave interference.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Wireless buzzer does not sound A
      Wireless buzzer sounds B

    Result: 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (FOR DRIVER DOOR)) 
    1. Disconnect the R1 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    2. Disconnect the N11 front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R1-17 (CLG1) - N11-4 (ANT1) Always Below 1 Ω
      R1-16 (CG1B) - N11-5 (ANT2) Always Below 1 Ω
      R1-17 (CLG1) or N11-4 (ANT1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      R1-16 (CG1B) or N11-5 (ANT2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    4. Reconnect the R1 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) (OUTPUT TO DRIVER DOOR ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA) 
    1. Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.
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      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Front Door Outside Handle Assembly (for Driver Door))
      *b Waveform 1

      OK

      Tester Connection Condition Tool Setting Specified Condition
      N11-4 (ANT1) - N11-5 (ANT2) Procedure:
      1. Engine switch off
      2. All doors closed
      3. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly not inside vehicle
      4. All doors locked through wireless operation

        (electrical key transmitter sub-assembly brought outside detection area*)

      5 V/DIV., 100 ms/DIV. Pulse generation
      (See waveform 1)

      *: For details about the entry function detection area, refer to Operation Check.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to OPERATION CHECK [08/2019 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK ENTRY LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Connect all connectors and check that the function operates normally.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to OPERATION CHECK [08/2019 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Entry function does not operate normally A
      Entry function operates normally B

    Result: 

    END (CONNECTOR WAS NOT CONNECTED SECURELY) 

    Result: 

    See step  10

  10. REPLACE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (FOR DRIVER DOOR) 
    1. Replace the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) with a new one or the front door outside handle assembly (for front passenger door) if it is functioning properly.

      Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2017 - 08/2019] , or refer to DISASSEMBLY [08/2019 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK ENTRY LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Check that the function operates normally.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2015 - 08/2019] , or refer to OPERATION CHECK [08/2019 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Entry function operates normally A
      Entry function does not operate normally B

    Result: 

    END (FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY (FOR DRIVER DOOR) WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2019 - ]