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Back Door Entry Lock Function does not Operate: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream ON.
    3. By following the Techstream screen display, check whether any DTCs are output.

      OK

      No DTC output.

      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (2AR-FE) B
      NG (2GR-FE) C

    B → See step   7 

    C → See step   11 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK MANUAL DOOR UNLOCK OPERATION 
    1. Check that all the doors unlock when the door control switch (for manual operation) is turned to LOCK and UNLOCK.

      OK

      All doors can be lock and unlocked with door control switch.

    NG → See step   8 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL OPERATION 
    1. Check that the wireless door lock and unlock functions operate normally. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .

      OK

      Wireless door lock and unlock functions operate normally.

    NG → See step   9 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (LOCK SWITCH) 
    1. Check the Data List for proper functioning of the door lock switch.
      SMART KEY

      Tester Display Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Tr/B-Door Lock SW Back door lock switch / ON or OFF ON: Back door lock switch pushed
      OFF: Back door lock switch is not pushed
      -

      OK

      On Techstream screen, item changes between ON and OFF according to above chart.

    NG → See step   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK ECU AGGREGATION BOX (OPERATION) 
    1. Temporarily replace the ECU aggregation box (certification ECU) with a new or normally functioning one. Refer to REMOVAL .
    2. Check that the entry lock and unlock functions operate normally. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .

      OK

      Entry lock and unlock functions operate normally.

    NG → REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK (MAIN BODY ECU) 

    OK → END (CERTIFICATION ECU IS DEFECTIVE) 

  6. INSPECT BACK DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE 
    Fig 1: Identifying Back Door Outside Handle Connector Terminals
    GTY233846Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the back door outside handle connector.
    2. Measure the resistance between the terminal when the lock switch is operated.

      Standard resistance 

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      1 (TRG-) - 3 (TRG+) Switch released 10 kΩ or higher
      Switch pressed in Below 1 Ω

    NG → See step   10 

    OK → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

  7. Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  8. Go to POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  OPERATION CHECK 
  9. Go to WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (w/ Smart Key System). Refer to  OPERATION CHECK 
  10. REPLACE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  11. Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART