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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN BUS LINES FOR SHORT (DLC3 SUB BUS LINE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
    2. Disconnect all wire harness connectors (J5, J6, J8, J9) from the junction connector.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Wire Harness Connectors (J5, J6, J8, J9) From Junction Connector
      G03050218Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in DLC3 SUB BUS LINE CONNECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE  .

    Standard: 

    DLC3 SUB BUS LINE CONNECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

    Tester connection Condition Specified value
    D3-6 (CANH) - D3-14 (CANL) Ignition SW OFF 1 MΩ or more
    Fig 2: Identifying CANH & CANL Connectors
    G03050219Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE DLC3 SUB BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (CAN-H, CAN-L) 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step. 
  2. CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS 
    1. Reconnect all wire harness connectors (J5, J6, J8, J9) to the junction connector.
    Fig 3: Reconnecting Wire Harness Connectors (J5, J6, J8, J9) To Junction Connector
    G03050220Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. CHECK CAN BUS LINES FOR SHORT (SKID CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the connector (S1) from the skid control ECU.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE  .

    Standard: 

    SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

    Tester connection Condition Specified value
    D3-6 (CANH) - D3-14 (CANL) Ignition SW OFF 3 kΩ or more
    Fig 4: Checking CAN Bus Lines For Short (Skid Control ECU)
    G03050221Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU WITH ACTUATOR (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
    2. NG: Go to Next Step. 
  4. CHECK CAN BUS LINES FOR SHORT (STEERING SENSOR) 
    1. Reconnect the connector (S1) to the skid control ECU.
    2. Disconnect the connector (S9) from the steering sensor.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in STEERING SENSOR CONNECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE  .
    Fig 5: Checking CAN Bus Lines For Short (Steering Sensor)
    G03050222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Standard: 

    STEERING SENSOR CONNECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

    Tester connection Condition Specified value
    D3-6 (CANH) - D3-14 (CANL) Ignition SW OFF 3 kΩ or more
    1. OK: REPLACE STEERING SENSOR (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
    2. NG: Go to Next Step. 
  5. CHECK CAN BUS LINES FOR SHORT (YAW RATE SENSOR) 
    1. Reconnect the connector (S9) to the steering sensor.
    2. Disconnect the connector (Y1) from the yaw rate sensor.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in YAW RATE SENSOR CONNECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE  .

    Standard: 

    YAW RATE SENSOR CONNECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

    Tester connection Condition Specified value
    D3-6 (CANH) - D3-14 (CANL) Ignition SW OFF 3 kΩ or more
    Fig 6: Checking CAN Bus Lines For Short (Yaw Rate Sensor)
    G03050223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: REPLACE YAW RATE SENSOR (SEE  REPLACEMENT  ) 
    2. NG: Go to Next Step. 
  6. CHECK CAN BUS LINES FOR SHORT (CAN MAIN BUS LINE) 
    1. Reconnect the connector (Y1) to the yaw rate sensor.
    2. Disconnect all wire harness connectors (J5, J6, J8, J9) from the junction connector.
      Fig 7: Disconnecting Wire Harness Connectors (J5, J6, J8, J9) From Junction Connector
      G03050224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the connector (S1) from the skid control ECU.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in TERMINAL RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE  .

    Standard: 

    TERMINAL RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

    Tester connection Condition Specified value
    S1-11 (CANH) - S1-25 (CANL) Ignition SW OFF 1 MΩ or more
    Fig 8: Identifying Skid Control ECU Connectors
    G03050225Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN MAIN BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (CAN-H, CAN-L) 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step. 
  7. CHECK CAN BUS LINES FOR SHORT (STEERING SENSOR SUB BUS LINE) 
    1. Disconnect the connector (S9) from the steering sensor.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in STEERING SENSOR SUB BUS LINE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE  .

    Standard: 

    STEERING SENSOR SUB BUS LINE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION TABLE

    Tester connection Condition Specified value
    S9-3 (CANH) - S9-9 (BAT) Ignition SW OFF 1 MΩ or more

    HINT:

    Check all wire harness connectors connected to the junction connector while disconnecting them.

    Fig 9: Disconnecting Connector (S9) From Steering Sensor
    G03050226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE STEERING SENSOR SUB BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (CAN-H, CAN-L) 
    2. OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE YAW RATE SENSOR SUB BUS LINE OR CONNECTOR (CAN-H, CAN-L)