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Driver Side Door UNLOCK Detection Switch Circuit: Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the tester.
      MAIN BODY:

      Tester Display Measurement Item/ Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      D-Door Lock Pos SW Door unlock detection switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Door is unlocked
      OFF: Door is locked
      -

      OK

      On the tester screen, each item changes between ON and OFF according to the chart above.

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → PROCEED TO  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE   NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

  2. INSPECT FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH (DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH) 
    1. Remove the front door lock assembly LH.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Front Door Lock Assembly LH (Door Lock Motor) & Terminal Identification
      GTY206643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance of the door unlock detection switch.

      Resistance

      Tester Condition Door Lock Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 1
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4
      ON (Door lock set to UNLOCK) 7 - 8 (Below 1 Ω)
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 4
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 1
      OFF (Door Lock set to LOCK) 7 - 8 (10 kΩ or higher)

    NG → REPLACE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY LH - INSTRUMENT PANEL J/B) 
    1. Disconnect the D8 and H9 connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Lock LH And Instrument Panel J/B Connector Terminal Identification
      GTY206655Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D8-7 (LSWD) - H9-8 Always Below 1 Ω
      H9-7 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → PROCEED TO  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE   NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE