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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK SPEAKER 
    1. Check that speaker sounds.

    Result 

    DTC RESULT DESCRIPTION

    Result Proceed to
    Front No. 1 speaker does not operate A
    Front No. 2 speaker does not operate B
    Rear No. 1 speaker does not operate C
    Stereo Component speaker rear does not operate D
    All speaker do not operate E

    B: GO to step  4

    C: GO to step  6

    D: GO to step  8

    E: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    A: GO to next step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER - FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER) 
    1. Disconnect the L14 amplifier connector.
    2. Disconnect the H1 (*1) or G1 (*2) speaker connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

    Standard resistance 

    STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    L14-1 (FL-) - H1-2 (*1) Below 1 Ω
    L14-2 (FL+) - H1-1 (*1) Below 1 Ω
    L14-3 (FR-) - G1-2 (*2) Below 1 Ω
    L14-9 (FR+) - G1-1 (*2) Below 1 Ω
    L14-3 (FR-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L14-9 (FR+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L14-1 (FL-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L14-2 (FL+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    HINT:
    • *1: for LH
    • *2: for RH

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 1: Identifying L14 Amplifier Connector And H1 (*1) Or G1 (*2) Speaker Connector
    G05184750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: GO to next step 

  3. INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance 

    STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    1-2 2.6 Ω

    NG: REPLACE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 2: Identifying Front No. 1 Speaker Connector Terminals
    G05184751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER - FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER) 
    1. Disconnect the L15 amplifier connector.
    2. Disconnect the G7 (*1) or H6 (*2) speaker connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

    Standard resistance 

    STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    L15-6 (FR-) - G7-2 (*1) Below 1 Ω
    L15-2 (FR+) - G7-1 (*1) Below 1 Ω
    L15-7 (FL-) - H6-2 (*2) Below 1 Ω
    L15-8 (FL+) - H6-1 (*2) Below 1 Ω
    L15-6 (FR-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L15-2 (FR+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L15-7 (FL-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L15-8 (FL+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    HINT:
    • *1: for RH
    • *2: for LH

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 3: Identifying L14 Amplifier Connector And H6 (*2) Or G7 (*1) Speaker Connector
    G05184752Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: GO to next step 

  5. INSPECT FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance 

    STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    1 - 2 2.5 Ω

    NG: REPLACE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 4: Identifying Front No. 2 Speaker Connector Terminals
    G05184753Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  6. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER - REAR NO. 1 SPEAKER) 
    1. Disconnect the L15 amplifier connector.
    2. Disconnect the J2 (*1) or 12 (*2) speaker connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

    Standard resistance 

    STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    L15-3 (RL+) - J2-1 (*1) Below 1 Ω
    L15-9 (RL-) - J2-2 (*1) Below 1 Ω
    L15-10 (RR+) - I2-1 (*2) Below 1 Ω
    L15-4 (RR-) - I2-2 (*2) Below 1 Ω
    L15-3 (RL+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L15-9 (RL-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L15-10 (RR+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L15-4 (RR-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    HINT:
    • *1: for LH
    • *2: for RH

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 5: Identifying L15 Amplifier Connector And J2 (*1) Or 12 (*2) Speaker Connector
    G05184754Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: GO to next step 

  7. INSPECT REAR NO. 1 SPEAKER 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance 

    STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    1 - 2 3.1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE REAR NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 6: Identifying Front No. 1 Speaker Connector Terminals
    G05184751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  8. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER - STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER REAR) 
    1. Disconnect the L14 amplifier connector.
    2. Disconnect the Q5 speaker connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

    Standard resistance 

    STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    L14-5 (WFL+) - Q5-1 (WF+) Below 1 Ω
    L14-12 (WFL-) - Q5-2 (WF-) Below 1 Ω
    L14-10 (WFR-) - Q5-3 (WF-) Below 1 Ω
    L14-4 (WFR+) - Q5-4 (WF+) Below 1 Ω
    L14-5 (WFL+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L14-12 (WFL-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L14-10 (WFR-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    L14-4 (WFR+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 7: Identifying L14 Amplifier Connector And Q5 Speaker Connector
    G05184756Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: GO to next step 

  9. INSPECT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY REAR 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance 

    STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    1 - 4 Approx. 2 Ω

    NG: REPLACE STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY REAR 

    Fig 8: Identifying Rear Stereo Component Speaker Connector Terminals
    G05184757Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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