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Back Door Entry Lock and Unlock Functions do not Operate [02/2014 - 11/2016]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM 
    1. When the door control switch on the power window regulator master switch assembly on the driver door is operated, check that the doors unlock and lock according to the switch operation.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [02/2014 - ]

      OK

      Door locks operate normally.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [02/2014 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC B27A8 is not output A
      DTC B27A8 is output B

    Result: 

    GO TO OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DTC B27A8: Open in Outside Luggage Compartment Electrical Key Antenna Circuit [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK WAVE ENVIRONMENT 
    1. Bring the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly approximately 0.3 m (0.984 ft.) from the electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment) and perform an entry back door open/lock function check.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      GTY435874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Approximately 0.3 m (0.984 ft.)

      HINT: 

      • Communication may not be possible if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within 0.2 m (0.656 ft.) of the electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment)
      • When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought near the electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment), the possibility of wave interference decreases, and it can be determined if wave interference is causing the problem symptom.
      • If the inspection result is that the problem only occurs in certain locations or at certain times of day, the possibility of wave interference is high. Also, added vehicle components may cause wave interference. If installed, remove them and perform the operation check.
      • There may be wave interference if the vehicle is near broadcasting antennas, large video displays, wireless garage door opener systems, wireless security cameras, home security systems, etc. In this case, move the vehicle to a different location and check if there is any improvement.
      • If a tool for checking radio waves, such as a signal strength meter, is available, move around the area while observing both the LF band (used by the vehicle antenna to form the detection area) and RF band (used by the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly for transmission) to check for locations where there is wave interference.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Entry function does not operate normally A
      Entry function operates normally B

    Result: 

    AFFECTED BY WAVE INTERFERENCE 

    Result: 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TR/B DOOR LOCK SW, TR/B DOOR UNLOCK SW) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Tr/B-Door Lock SW Back door opener switch assembly (lock switch) ON or OFF ON: Back door opener switch assembly (lock switch) pressed
      OFF: Back door opener switch assembly (lock switch) not pressed
      • Displays whether the back door opener switch assembly (lock switch) is on or off.
      • Use this Data List item to help determine if there is a switch malfunction when the back door lock function does not operate.
      Tr/B-Door Unlock SW Back door opener switch assembly (open switch) ON or OFF ON: Back door opener switch assembly (open switch) pressed
      OFF: Back door opener switch assembly (open switch) not pressed
      • Displays whether the back door opener switch assembly (open switch) is on or off.
      • Use this Data List item to help determine if there is a switch malfunction when the back door open function does not operate.

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Tr/B-Door Lock SW
      Tr/B-Door Unlock SW

      OK

      The Techstream display changes correctly in response to the operation of the back door opener switch assembly.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK KEY DIAGNOSTIC MODE 
    1. Check the following antenna in key diagnostic mode.

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Communication Check(Key Diag Mode)
    2. Select either channel 1 or channel 2 and perform the key diagnostic mode inspection for each channel.
      GTY435873Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.)
      1. Check the electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment).

        When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought within 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.) of the electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment), check that the wireless buzzer sounds.

        HINT: 

        If the buzzer sounds with [CH1] displayed but not with [CH2], the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly cannot be detected by channel 2 due to a malfunction, such as wave interference.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Wireless buzzer does not sound A
      Wireless buzzer sounds B

    Result: 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA (OUTSIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT) - CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)) 
    1. Disconnect the L24 electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment) connector.
    2. Disconnect the F9 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L24-2 (ANTE8) - F9-6 (CLG8) Always Below 1 Ω
      L24-1 (CLGB) - F9-5 (CG8B) Always Below 1 Ω
      L24-2 (ANTE8) or F9-6 (CLG8) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      L24-1 (CLGB) or F9-5 (CG8B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    4. Connect the F9 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    5. Connect the L24 electrical key antenna (outside luggage compartment) connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. INSPECT CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) (OUTPUT TO ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA (OUTSIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT)) 
    1. Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform.
      GTY443385Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly))
      *b Waveform 1

      OK

      Tester Connection Condition Tool Setting Specified Condition
      F9-6 (CLG8) - F11-1 (E) Procedure:
      1. Power switch off
      2. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly brought outside vehicle
      3. All doors closed
      4. Back door opener switch assembly off → on
      2 V/DIV., 500 ms/DIV. Pulse generation
      (See waveform 1)
      F9-5 (CG8B) - F11-1 (E) Procedure:
      1. Power switch off
      2. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly brought outside vehicle
      3. All doors closed
      4. Back door opener switch assembly off → on
      2 V/DIV., 500 ms/DIV. Pulse generation
      (See waveform 1)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ELECTRICAL KEY ANTENNA (OUTSIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT). Refer to  REMOVAL [02/2014 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK ENTRY LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Connect all connectors and check that the entry lock and unlock functions operate.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Entry function does not operate normally A
      Entry function operates normally B

    Result: 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

    Result: 

    END (CONNECTOR WAS NOT CONNECTED SECURELY) 

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BACK DOOR OPENER SWITCH ASSEMBLY - CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)) 
    1. Disconnect the q1 back door opener switch assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the F11 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      q1-1 (TSW5) - F11-6 (TSW6) Always Below 1 Ω
      q1-3 (BDSU) - F11-5 (TSW5) Always Below 1 Ω
      q1-2 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      q1-1 (TSW5) or F11-6 (TSW6) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      q1-3 (BDSU) or F11-5 (TSW5) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. INSPECT BACK DOOR OPENER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the back door opener switch assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - ]

    2. Inspect the back door opener switch assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [02/2014 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE BACK DOOR OPENER SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [02/2014 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK ENTRY LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Connect all connectors and check that the entry lock and unlock functions operate.

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [02/2014 - 11/2016]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Entry function does not operate normally A
      Entry function operates normally B

    Result: 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

    Result: 

    END (CONNECTOR WAS NOT CONNECTED SECURELY)