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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

When using intelligent tester: 

  1. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. On the tester, select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / STARTER SIG.
    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK 

      DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

      Ignition Switch Positions ON START
      STARTER SIG OFF ON

    OK : REPLACE ECM 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  2. INSPECT PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH OR CLUTCH START SWITCH 
    1. Inspect the Park / Neutral Position (PNP) switch. (For A/ T models)
      1. Disconnect the P1 PNP switch connector.
      2. Check the resistance when the transmission gear selector lever is moved to each position.

        Standard resistance 

        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

        Gear Selector Lever Positions Tester Connections Specified Conditions
        P 2 - 6,4 - 5 Below 1 Ω
        R 1 - 2 Below 1 Ω
        N 2 - 9,4 - 5 Below 1 Ω
        D 2 - 7 Below 1 Ω
        2 2 - 3 Below 1 Ω
        L 2 - 8 Below 1 Ω
        Fig 1: Identifying PNP Switch Connector Terminals
        G05192535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Reconnect the PNP switch connector.
    2. Inspect the clutch start switch. (For M/T models)
      1. Disconnect the C10 clutch start switch connector.
      2. Check the resistance when the clutch start switch is ON and OFF.

        Standard resistance 

        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

        Ignition Switch Positions Tester Connections Specified Conditions
        ON (pushed) 1 - 2 Below 1 Ω
        OFF (free) 1 - 2 10 kΩ or higher
        Fig 2: Inspecting Clutch Start Switch (For M/T Models)
        G05192536Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Reconnect the clutch start switch connector.

    NG: REPLACE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH OR CLUTCH START SWITCH (GO TO STEP 3 AFTER REPLACEMENT) 

    OK : Go to Next Step 

  3. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. On the tester, select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / STARTER SIG.
    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK 

      DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

      Ignition Switch Positions ON START
      STARTER SIG OFF ON

    OK : SYSTEM IS OK 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  4. INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the I11 ignition switch connector.
    2. Check the resistance.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Ignition Switch Positions Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      LOCK All Terminals 10 kΩ or higher
      ACC 1-3 Below 1 Ω
      ON 1-2, 1-3, 2-3, 5-6 Below 1 Ω
      START 1-2, 4-5, 4-6, 5-6 Below 1 Ω
      Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector Terminals
      G05192537Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Reconnect the ignition switch connector.

    NG: REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (GO TO STEP 5 AFTER REPLACEMENT) 

    OK : Go to Next Step 

  5. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STARTER SIGNAL) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. On the tester, select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / STARTER SIG.
    4. Check the value displayed on the tester when the ignition switch is turned to the ON and START positions.

      OK 

      DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

      Ignition Switch Positions ON START
      STARTER SIG OFF ON

    OK : SYSTEM IS OK 

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

When Using OBD II Scan Tool: 

  1. INSPECT ECM (STA VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Measure the voltage between the terminals of the E3 ECM connector.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      STA (E3-17) - E1 (E3-5) 0 V
    3. Measure the voltage between the terminals of the E3 ECM connector when the engine is cranked.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      STA (E3-17) - E1 (E3-5) 5.5 V or more
      Fig 4: Inspecting ECM (STA Voltage)
      G05192538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE ECM 

    OK : Go to Next Step 

  2. INSPECT PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH OR CLUTCH START SWITCH 
    1. Inspect the Park / Neutral Position (PNP) switch. (For A/ T models)
      1. Disconnect the P1 PNP switch connector.
      2. Check the resistance when the transmission gear selector lever is moved to each position.

        Standard resistance 

        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

        Gear Selector Lever Positions Tester Connections Specified Conditions
        P 2 - 6, 4 - 5 Below 1 Ω
        R 1 - 2 Below 1 Ω
        N 2 - 9,4 - 5 Below 1 Ω
        D 2 - 7 Below 1 Ω
        2 2 - 3 Below 1 Ω
        L 2 - 8 Below 1 Ω
        Fig 5: Identifying P1 PNP Switch Connector Terminals
        G05232836Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Reconnect the PNP switch connector.
    2. Inspect the clutch start switch. (For M/T models)
      1. Disconnect the C10 clutch start switch connector.
      2. Check the resistance when the clutch start switch is ON and OFF.

        Standard resistance 

        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

        Ignition Switch Positions Tester Connections Specified Conditions
        ON (pushed) 1 - 2 Below 1 Ω
        OFF (free) 1 - 2 10 kΩ or higher
        Fig 6: Inspecting Clutch Start Switch (For M/T Models)
        G05192536Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Reconnect the clutch start switch connector.

    NG: REPLACE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH OR CLUTCH START SWITCH (GO TO STEP 3 AFTER REPLACEMENT) 

    OK : Go to Next Step 

  3. INSPECT ECM (STA VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Measure the voltage between the terminals of the E3 ECM connector.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      STA (E3-17) - E1 (E3-5) 0 V
    3. Measure the voltage between the terminals of the E3 ECM connector when the engine is cranked.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      STA (E3-17) - E1 (E3-5) 5.5 V or more
      Fig 7: Inspecting ECM (STA Voltage)
      G05192538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : SYSTEM IS OK 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  4. INSPECT IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the I11 ignition switch connector.
    2. Check the resistance.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Ignition Switch Positions Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      LOCK All Terminals 10 kΩ or higher
      ACC 1-3 Below 1 Ω
      ON 1-2, 1-3, 2-3, 5-6 Below 1 Ω
      START 1-2, 4-5, 4-6, 5-6 Below 1 Ω
      Fig 8: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector Terminals
      G05192542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Reconnect the ignition switch connector.

    NG: REPLACE IGNITION OR STARTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (GO TO STEP 5 AFTER REPLACEMENT) 

    OK : Go to Next Step 

  5. INSPECT ECM (STA VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Measure the voltage between the terminals of the E3 ECM connector.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      STA (E3-17) - E1 (E3-5) 0 V
    3. Measure the voltage between the terminals of the E3 ECM connector when the engine is cranked.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connections Specified Conditions
      STA (E3-17) - E1 (E3-5) 5.5 V or more
      Fig 9: Inspecting ECM (STA Voltage)
      G05192538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : SYSTEM IS OK 

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR