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Illumination Circuit (TO 12/2010): Procedure

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  1. CHECK ILLUMINATION 
    1. Check if the illumination for the radio receiver assembly, steering pad switch assembly, heater control switch or others (hazard switch, transmission control switch, etc.) comes on when the light control switch is turned to the head or tail position.

      Result

      Condition Proceed to
      Illumination comes on for all components except steering pad switch assembly. A
      Illumination comes on for all components except radio receiver assembly. B
      No illumination comes on (radio receiver assembly, hazard switch, heater control switch, etc.). C

    B → See step   7 

    C → See step   9 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the spiral cable sub-assembly connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly Connector Terminals
      GTY306968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D15-12 (IL+2) - Body ground Light control switch at tail or head 11 to 14 V
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Spiral Cable Sub-assembly)

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the steering pad switch assembly connector.
    2. Connect a battery positive (+) lead to terminal IL+2 and a negative (-) lead to terminal EAU of the steering pad switch assembly connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Assembly Connector Terminals
      GTY300684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Check if the illumination for the steering pad switch assembly comes on.

      OK

      Illumination for the steering pad switch assembly comes on.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Component without harness connected
      (Steering Pad Switch Assembly)
      - -

    NG → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the steering pad switch assembly and spiral cable sub-assembly connectors.
      Fig 3: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Assembly And Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly Connector Terminals
      GTY294918Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      d1-8 (EAU) - D15-4 (EAU) Center Below 1 Ω
      2.5 rotations to the left
      2.5 rotations to the right
      d1-5 (IL+2) - D15-12 (IL+2) Center Below 1 Ω
      2.5 rotations to the left
      2.5 rotations to the right
      NOTE:

      The spiral cable sub-assembly is an important part of the SRS airbag system. Incorrect removal or installation of the spiral cable sub-assembly may prevent the airbag from deploying. Be sure to read the article shown in the brackets.

      HINT: 

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Component without harness connected
      (Spiral Cable Sub-assembly)
      *b Steering Pad Switch Assembly Side
      *c Vehicle Side

    NG → See step   11 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the radio receiver assembly and spiral cable sub-assembly connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E34-6 (SWG) - D15-4 (EAU) Always Below 1 Ω
      E34-6 (SWG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   6 

  6. PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the radio receiver assembly connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying Radio Receiver Assembly Connector Terminals
      GTY303346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      FOR 12 SPEAKERS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E31-2 (ILL+) - Body ground Light control switch tail or head 11 to 14 V
      FOR 9 SPEAKERS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E32-10 (ILL+) - Body ground Light control switch tail or head 11 to 14 V
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *A for 12 Speakers
      *B for 9 Speakers
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Radio Receiver Assembly)

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the radio receiver assembly and combination meter assembly connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      FOR 12 SPEAKERS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E31-12 (ILL-) - E30-20 (ILL-) Always Below 1 Ω
      E30-20 (ILL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      FOR 9 SPEAKERS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E33-5 (ILL-) - E30-20 (ILL-) Always Below 1 Ω
      E30-20 (ILL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   6 

  9. GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  10. REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  11. REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL