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Rain Sensor Circuit: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Rain Sensor / Data List.
    5. 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  

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RAIN SENSOR - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the rain sensor.
      Fig 1: Checking Rain Sensor Connector Terminal
      GTY183303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 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 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT) 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the rain sensor.
      Fig 2: Checking Rain Sensor Connector Terminal
      GTY190309Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 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