Rain Sensor Circuit: Procedure
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Rain Sensor / Data List.
- Check the Data List for proper functioning of the rain sensor.RAIN SENSOR:
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Wiper SW Lo Signal Front wiper switch LO signal / ON or OFF ON: Front wiper switch in LO position
OFF: Front wiper switch in a position except LO- Wiper SW Hi Signal Front wiper switch HI signal / ON or OFF ON: Front wiper switch in HI position
OFF: Front wiper switch in a position except HI- Wiper SW Auto Signal Front wiper switch AUTO signal / ON or OFF ON: Front wiper switch in HI position
OFF: Front wiper switch in a position except HI- Washer SW Signal Washer switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Washer switch ON
OFF: Washer switch OFF- OK
The normal conditions listed above are displayed.
NG → See step 2
OK → PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RAIN SENSOR - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the connector from the rain sensor.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition N3-3 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT)
- Disconnect the connector from the rain sensor.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition N3-1 - Body ground Ignition switch off Below 1 V N3-1 - Body ground Ignition switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE