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Inspection Procedure: Procedure

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  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Immobilizer / Active Test.
    5. Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.
      IMMOBILIZER (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Security Indicator Security indicator light ON/OFF -

      OK

      The security indicator turns on and off according to the Techstream operation.

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → See step   5 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU - SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT) 
    1. Disconnect the transponder key ECU assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the telltale light assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 1: Transponder Key ECU Assembly And Telltale Light Assembly Connector Terminals Identification
      GTY177733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E21-8 (IND) - E48-5 (LP) Always Below 1 Ω
      E21-8 (IND) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 2: Telltale Light Assembly Connector Terminal Identification
      GTY167717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E48-12 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   4 

  4. REPLACE TELLTALE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  5. REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL