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Inspection Procedure

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HINT:

Check the condition of each related circuit connector before troubleshooting (See ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if the CAN communication DTC is output (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE CHART

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

      B: INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

      A: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (TC OF DLC3 - TC OF ECM AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection (DLC3 - ECM) Condition Specified Condition
      E15-13 (TC) - A37-27 (TC) Always Below 1 Ω
      E15-13 (TC) - Body Ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 1: Checking Wire Harness (TC Of DLC3 - TC Of ECM And Body Ground)
      G06045835Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (CG OF DLC3 - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance of the DLC3.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E15-4 (CG) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω.
      Fig 2: Checking Wire Harness (CG Of DLC3 - Body Ground)
      G06045836Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (TC OF DLC3 - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance of the DLC3.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E15-13 (TC) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Fig 3: Checking Wire Harness (TC Of DLC3 - Body Ground)
      G06045837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

      OK: REPLACE 4WD CONTROL ECU  (See REMOVAL  )