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Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (READY) [07/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. CHECK POWER SWITCH CONDITION 
    1. Get into the vehicle while carrying an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.
    2. Move the shift lever to P.
    3. With the brake pedal released, check that pressing the power switch causes the power source mode to change.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Power source mode changes : Off → ACC → ON → off A
      Power source mode does not change to ACC or ON B
      Power source mode changes to ON but not to ACC C
      Power source mode changes to ACC but not to ON D

    Result: 

    GO TO OTHER PROBLEM (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG and ACC)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG and ACC) [07/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO OTHER PROBLEM (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (ACC)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (ACC) [07/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO OTHER PROBLEM (Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG)). Refer to  Power Source Mode does not Change to ON (IG) [07/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (STOP LIGHT SWITCH) 
    1. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Stop Light Switch State of brake pedal OFF or ON OFF: Brake pedal released
      ON: Brake pedal depressed
      • Use this item to determine if the stop light switch assembly is malfunctioning.
      • The hybrid control system cannot be started when this item is OFF.
      • If the stop light switch assembly is malfunctioning, the hybrid control system can be started by pressing and holding the power switch for a certain period of time.

      Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Stop Light Switch

      OK

      The GTS display changes correctly in response to the brake pedal operation.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING GTS (SHIFT P SIGNAL) 
    1. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Shift P Signal Shift position P OFF or ON OFF: Shift lever not in P
      ON: Shift lever in P
      • Use this item to determine if the shift position switch is malfunctioning.
      • The hybrid control system cannot be started when this item is OFF.

      Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Shift P Signal

      OK

      The GTS display changes correctly in response to the shift lever operation.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING GTS (POWER SUPPLY CONDITION) 
    1. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Power Supply Condition Power supply state OFF, ACC ON, IGR ON, IGP ON or Starter ON OFF: Ignition switch off
      ACC ON: Ignition switch ACC
      IGR ON: Ignition switch ON
      IGP ON: Ignition switch ON
      Starter ON: Sending hybrid control system start request signal
      -

      Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Power Supply Condition
      NOTE:

      Check that the key indicator display is displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly, and then press the power switch.

      OK

      The GTS display changes correctly in response to the power switch operation.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the A15 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    2. Disconnect the A33 hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A15-2 (ST2) - A33-4 (ST2) Always Below 1 Ω
      A15-2 (ST2) or A33-4 (ST2) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Connect the A15 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    2. Connect the A33 hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A15-2 (ST2) - Body ground With the brake pedal depressed, the power switch is pressed and held → After approx. 3 sec. has elapsed, the power switch is released 8.5 V or higher → 1.0 V or less
      GTY1007506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly))

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [07/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2020 - ] 

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - POWER SOURCE AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the A43 stop light switch assembly connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A43-7 (B) - Body ground Ignition switch off 11 to 14 V
      GTY983328Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Stop Light Switch Assembly)
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A43-2 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the A15 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    2. Disconnect the A32 hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
    3. Disconnect the A85 No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A15-21 (STP1) - A43-3 (L) Always Below 1 Ω
      A15-21 (STP1) or A43-3 (L) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check the stop light switch assembly.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2020 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2020 - ] 

  10. CHECK SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E52-14 (P) - Body ground Shift lever in P → Shift lever not in P 9 V or higher → 2.76 V or less
      GTY1007965Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly))

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  13

  11. CHECK STEERING LOCK FUNCTION 
    1. Check that the steering unlocks when the ignition switch is turned to ACC.

      OK

      The steering unlocks.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO OTHER PROBLEM (Unable to Unlock Steering Wheel (Hybrid Control System cannot Start)). Refer to  Unable to Unlock Steering Wheel (Hybrid Control System cannot Start) [07/2020 - ]  

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LIGHT (IMMOBILIZER FUNCTION UNSET) 
    1. Get into the vehicle while carrying an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.
    2. Move the shift lever to P.
    3. Press the power switch with the brake pedal released and check that the security indicator light changes from blinking to off at the same time that the power source mode changes to ACC.

      OK

      The security indicator light changes from blinking to off at the same time that the power source mode changes to ACC.

      HINT: 

      The immobilizer function can be determined to be operating correctly if the security indicator light changes from blinking to off at the same time that the power source mode changes to ACC.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO OTHER PROBLEM (Immobilizer System does not Operate Properly). Refer to  Immobilizer System does not Operate Properly [07/2020 - ]  

  13. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) - SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the E52 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.
    2. Disconnect the E25 shift lock control unit assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E52-14 (P) - E25-3 (P2) Always Below 1 Ω
      E52-14 (P) or E25-3 (P2) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  14

  14. CHECK SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E52-14 (P) - Body ground Shift lever in P 9 V or higher
      GTY1007964Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Certification ECU (Smart Key ECU Assembly))

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY. Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [07/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL [07/2020 - ]