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Diagnosis System

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  1. CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage

    11 to 14 V

    If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge the battery before proceeding to the next step.

  2. CHECK DLC3 
    1. The ECU uses ISO 15765-4 for communication. The terminal arrangement of the DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO 15765-4 format.
      Fig 1: Checking DLC3 Connector Terminals
      GTY101259Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Symbol (Terminal No.) Terminal Description Condition Specified Condition
      SIL (7) - SG (5) Bus "+" line During transmission Pulse generation
      CG (4) - Body ground Chassis ground Always Below 1 Ω
      SG (5) - Body ground Signal ground Always Below 1 Ω
      BAT (16) - Body ground Battery positive Always 11 to 14 V
      CANH (6) - CANL (14) CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 54 to 69 Ω
      CANH (6) - CG (4) HIGH-level CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 200 Ω or higher
      CANL (14) - CG (4) LOW-level CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 200 Ω or higher
      CANH (6) - BAT (16) HIGH-level CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 6 kΩ or higher
      CANL (14) - BAT (16) LOW-level CAN bus line Ignition switch off* 6 kΩ or higher
      NOTE:

      *: Before measuring the resistance, leave the vehicle as is for at least 1 minute and do not operate the ignition switch or any other switches or the doors.

    2. If the result is not as specified, the DLC3 may have a malfunction. Repair or replace the harness and connector.

      HINT: 

      Connect the Techstream cable to the DLC3, turn the ignition switch on (IG) and attempt to use the Techstream. If the display indicates that a communication error has occurred, there is a problem either with the vehicle or with the Techstream.

      • If communication is normal when the Techstream is connected to another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 of the original vehicle.
      • If communication is still not possible when the Techstream is connected to another vehicle, the problem may be in the Techstream itself. Consult the Service Department listed in the Techstream instruction manual.
  3. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 
    1. Warning light
      Fig 2: Identifying Tire Pressure Warning Light
      GTY244049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. When there is a problem with the tire pressure warning system, the tire pressure warning light blinks at 0.5 second intervals and comes on after 1 minute.
        NOTE:

        When the malfunction has been corrected, the tire pressure warning light does not come on.

    2. DTCs (Normal mode)
      1. DTCs are memorized in the tire pressure warning ECU and read by the blinks of the tire pressure warning light or by using the Techstream. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    3. Test mode
      1. By switching from normal mode into test mode (input signal check), you can inspect the tire pressure warning antenna and receiver, each tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, engine speed signal and vehicle speed sensor. Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE .
  4. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      Fig 3: Identifying Tire Pressure Warning Light
      GTY244049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check that the tire pressure warning light comes on for 3 seconds.

      If the warning check result is not normal, proceed to the troubleshooting for the tire pressure warning light circuit. Refer to Tire Pressure Warning Light Circuit .

  5. TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CHART 

    HINT: 

    The table below indicates the tire pressure warning system status according to the tire pressure warning light after the ignition switch is turned to ON.

    System Status Immediately after turning the ignition switch to ON Always
    Warning light output pattern
    Comes on for 3 sec. Goes off Comes on Blinks for 1 minute and then illuminates*1 Blinks*2 Blinks*3 Blinks*4 Outputs DTC
    Normal - - - - - -
    Low tire pressure - - - - - -
    System fail - - - - - -
    Test mode - - - - - -
    Initialization - - - - - -
    ECU connector poorly connected - - - ◦*5 - - - -
    TC ground (DTC is output) - - - - - -
    TC ground (DTC is not output) - - - - - -
    • *1: Comes on and goes off repeatedly at 0.5 second intervals, and stays on after 1 minute.
      Fig 4: Tire Pressure Warning Light Blinking Pattern (1 Of 5)
      GTY103417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • *2: Comes on and goes off repeatedly at 0.125 second intervals.
      Fig 5: Tire Pressure Warning Light Blinking Pattern (2 Of 5)
      GTY128479Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • *3: Blinks 3 times (1 second on, 1 second off).
      Fig 6: Tire Pressure Warning Light Blinking Pattern (3 Of 5)
      GTY123474Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • *4: Comes on and goes off repeatedly at 0.25 second intervals.
      Fig 7: Tire Pressure Warning Light Blinking Pattern (4 Of 5)
      GTY111246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • *5: If it is determined that there is a short circuit, the light will remain off for 10 seconds. It will then blink at 0.5 second intervals and stay on after 1 minute.
      Fig 8: Tire Pressure Warning Light Blinking Pattern (5 Of 5)
      GTY107320Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002