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DTC C1A05: Stop Light Switch Circuit; DTC C1A4B: Stop Light Relay Circuit: Procedure

  1. CHECK STOP LIGHT OPERATION 
    1. Check that the stop lights come on when the brake pedal is depressed, and go off when the brake pedal is released.

      OK

      Condition Illumination Condition
      Brake pedal depressed ON
      Brake pedal released OFF

    NG → See step   14 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Radar Cruise / Data List.
    5. Check the Data List for proper functioning of the stop light switch.
      RADAR CRUISE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Stop Light SW 1 (M CPU) Stop light switch (Main-CPU) signal / ON or OFF ON: Brake pedal depressed
      OFF: Brake pedal released
      -
      Stop Light SW 1 (S CPU) Stop light switch (Sub-CPU) signal / ON or OFF ON: Brake pedal depressed
      OFF: Brake pedal released
      -
      Stop Light SW 2 (M CPU) Stop light switch (Main-CPU) signal / ON or OFF ON: Brake pedal depressed
      OFF: Brake pedal released
      -

      OK

      Display changes according to brake pedal operation described in above table.

    NG → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - SKID CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the brake booster with master cylinder assembly (skid control ECU) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A88-2 (L) - A58-33 (STP) Always Below 1 Ω

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A88-2 (L) or A58-33 (STP) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - SKID CONTROL ECU) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT CONTROL RELAY - SKID CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the stop light control relay connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A28-1 (OUT) - A58-6 (STP2) Always Below 1 Ω
      A28-5 (STP) - A58-33 (STP) Always Below 1 Ω
      A28-9 (ACC) - A58-3 (STP0) Always Below 1 Ω

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A28-1 (OUT) or A58-6 (STP2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A28-5 (STP) or A58-33 (STP) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A28-9 (ACC) or A58-3 (STP0) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT CONTROL RELAY - SKID CONTROL ECU) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT STOP LIGHT CONTROL RELAY 
    1. Inspect the stop light control relay. Refer to INSPECTION .

    NG → See step   15 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER WITH MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (SKID CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Replace the brake booster with master cylinder assembly (skid control ECU). Refer to REMOVAL .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK FOR DTCs (DTC C1A05 OR C1A4B) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    4. Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.

      1. Drive the vehicle at a speed for which radar cruise control operation is possible.
      2. Turn the cruise control system on using the cruise control switch (ON-OFF button).
      3. Push the cruise control switch to -/SET to begin control of vehicle speed using the cruise control system.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Radar Cruise / Trouble Codes.
    6. Check for DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC C1A05 or C1A4B is output B

    B → See step   8 

    A → END 

  8. REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU 
    1. Replace the power management control ECU. Refer to REMOVAL .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK FOR DTCs (DTC C1A05 OR C1A4B) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    4. Perform the following to make sure that the DTC detection conditions are met.

      HINT: 

      If the detection conditions are not met, the malfunction cannot be detected.

      1. Drive the vehicle at a speed for which radar cruise control operation is possible.
      2. Turn the cruise control system on using the cruise control switch (ON-OFF button).
      3. Push the cruise control switch to -/SET to begin control of vehicle speed using the cruise control system.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Radar Cruise / Trouble Codes.
    6. Check for DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC C1A05 or C1A4B is output B

    B → See step   16 

    A → END 

  10. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH POWER SOURCE) 
    1. Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
      Fig 1: Checking A88 Connector Terminals
      GTY329467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A88-1 (B) - A88-3 (GND) Power switch off 11 to 14 V
      A88-5 (B) - A88-3 (GND) Power switch ON 11 to 14 V

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A88-3 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Stop Light Switch Assembly)

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH - IG2 RELAY) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  11. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the stop light switch assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
      Fig 2: Checking A88 Connector Terminals
      GTY326288Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A88-2 (L) - A88-3 (GND) Power switch off, Brake pedal not depressed Below 1 V
      A88-2 (L) - A88-3 (GND) Power switch off, Brake pedal depressed 11 to 14 V
      A88-4 (L) - A88-3 (GND) Power switch ON, Brake pedal not depressed 11 to 14 V
      A88-4 (L) - A88-3 (GND) Power switch ON, Brake pedal depressed Below 1 V
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Component with harness connected
      (Stop Light Switch Assembly)

    NG → See step   17 

    OK: Go to next step 

  12. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DRIVING SUPPORT ECU ASSEMBLY - STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the driving support ECU assembly connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L151-27 (STP-) - A88-2 (L) Always Below 1 Ω
      L151-28 (ST1-) - A88-4 (L) Always Below 1 Ω

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L151-27 (STP-) or A88-2 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      L151-28 (ST1-) or A88-4 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (DRIVING SUPPORT ECU ASSEMBLY - STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  13. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A88-2 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A88-4 (L) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) 

    OK → See step   18 

  14. GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  15. REPLACE STOP LIGHT CONTROL RELAY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  16. REPLACE DRIVING SUPPORT ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  17. REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  18. REPLACE DRIVING SUPPORT ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL