Tilt Sensor Circuit Check

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CHECK TILT SENSOR
With CONSULT-II

With "TILT SEN" on the DATA MONITOR, operate the tilt switch to make sure voltage changes.

Fig 1: Monitor Item Table
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Fig 2: Data Monitor Display
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Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between automatic drive positioner control unit connector and ground.
  
  Fig 3: Voltage Table
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OK or NG
1. OK : Tilt sensor circuit is OK.
2. NG : GO TO 2.
Fig 4: Checking Voltage Between Terminal 7 And Ground
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CHECK HARNESS
1. Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit connector and tilt sensor and telescopic sensor connector.
2. Check continuity harness between automatic drive positioner control unit connector M49 terminals 7 and tilt sensor and telescopic sensor connector M28 terminals 2.
  1. 7 (Y/R) - 2 (Y/R) : Continuity should exist.
3. Automatic drive positioner control unit connector M49 terminals 7 and ground.
  1. 7 (Y/R) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
OK or NG
1. OK : Replace tilt sensor and telescopic sensor.
2. NG : Repair or replace harness between automatic drive positioner control unit and tilt sensor and telescopic sensor.
Fig 5: Checking Continuity Harness Between Terminals 7 And Terminals 2
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