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Inspection Procedure

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  1. Check the windshield glass in front of Night View Camera. 

    OK: 

    1. Windshield glass is clean. 

    HINT:

    Night View Camera Cleaning Method (see PRE-CHECK ).

    1. NG: Clean the windshield glass (Dirt on the windshield glass). 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step. 
  2. Check Night View Camera using SST. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Remove the over head junction (map light cover).
    2. Remove the connector from the Night View Camera.
    3. Connect SST to the wire harness of the Night View Camera on the body side as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09991-00610

      Fig 1: Checking Night View Camera Using SST
      G01429600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    5. Switch to Inspection Mode (See PRE-CHECK ).

    CHECK: 

    Check the screen of the Night View Display.

    OK: 

    1. levels of Black-White shade intensity displayed. 
    1. NG: Go to step 3. 
    2. OK: Replace Night View Camera. 
  3. Check voltage between terminal VGL of Night View ECU connector "C" and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Remove the combination meter.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Fig 2: Locating Night View Display Connector - C
    G01429601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Measure voltage between terminal VGL of the Night View ECU connector "C" and body ground.

    (Terminals of ECU: See TERMINALS OF ECU )

    Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal VGL Of Night View ECU Connector - C
    G01429602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    1. Voltage: 
    2. VGL: -15 to -17 V 
    3. (Terminal voltages must meet the specified value between 0 and 20 seconds after ignition switch is ON.) 
    1. NG: Go to step   7 . 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step. 
  4. Check voltage between terminal VDD of Night View ECU connector "C" and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Fig 4: Locating Night View Display Connector - C
    G01429603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Measure voltage between terminal VDD of the Night View ECU connector "C" and body ground.

    (Terminals of ECU: See TERMINALS OF ECU )

    Fig 5: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal VDD Of Night View ECU Connector - C
    G01429604Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    1. Voltage: 
    2. VDD: 4.75 to 5.25 V 
    3. (Terminal voltages must meet the specified value between 0 and 20 seconds after ignition switch is ON.) 
    1. NG: Go to step   7 . 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step. 
  5. Check voltage between terminal VGH of Night View ECU connector "C" and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Fig 6: Locating Night View Display Connector - C
    G01429605Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Measure voltage between terminal VGH of the Night View ECU connector "C" and body ground.

    (Terminals of ECU: See TERMINALS OF ECU )

    Fig 7: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal VGH Of Night View ECU Connector - C
    G01429606Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    1. Voltage: 
    2. VGH: 17.4 to 18.6 V 
    3. (Terminal voltages must meet the specified value between 0 and 20 seconds after ignition switch is ON.) 

    RESULT: 

    Fig 8: Result Table
    G01429607Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. B: Go to step 6. 
    2. C: Go to step   7 . 
    3. A: Replace Night View ECU. 

    HINT:

    If the symptom still occurs, replace the Night View Display.

  6. Using an oscilloscope, check the output waveform between terminal VG of Night View ECU and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Ignition switch ON.
    2. Inspection Mode ON (See PRE-CHECK ).

    CHECK: 

    Fig 9: Locating Night View Display Connector - C
    G01429608Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Using an oscilloscope, check the output waveform between terminal VG of the Night View ECU connector "C" and body ground. (Terminals of ECU: See TERMINALS OF ECU )

    Fig 10: Identifying Connector - C
    G01429609Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    1. The output waveform is as shown in the illustration. (Reference) oscilloscope condition: 
      Fig 11: Item Reference Chart
      G01429610Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 12: Identifying Waveform
      G01429611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: Replace Night View Display. 
    2. OK: Replace Night View ECU. 
  7. Check voltage between terminal VGL of Night View ECU connector "B" and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Fig 13: Identifying Night View Battery ECU Connector - B
    G01429612Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Measure voltage between terminal VGL of the Night View ECU connector "B" and body ground.

    (Terminals of ECU: See TERMINALS OF ECU )

    Fig 14: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal VGL Of Night View ECU Connector - B
    G01429613Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    1. Voltage: 
    2. VGL: -15 to -17 V 
    3. (Terminal voltages must meet the specified value between 0 and 20 seconds after ignition switch is ON.) 
    1. NG: Go to step   10 . 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step. 
  8. Check voltage between terminal VDD of Night View ECU connector "B" and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Fig 15: Identifying Night View Battery ECU Connector - B
    G01429614Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Measure voltage between terminals VGL, VDD, VGH of the Night View ECU connector "B" and body ground.

    (Terminals of ECU: See TERMINALS OF ECU )

    Fig 16: Measuring Voltage Between Terminals VDD Of Night View ECU Connector - B
    G01429615Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    1. Voltage: 
    2. VDD: 4.75 to 5.25 V 
    3. (Terminal voltages must meet the specified value between 0 and 20 seconds after ignition switch is ON.) 
    1. NG: Go to step   10 . 
    2. OK: Go to Next Step. 
  9. Check voltage between terminal VGH of Night View ECU connector "B" and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Fig 17: Identifying Night View Battery ECU Connector - B
    G01429616Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Measure voltage between terminal VGH of the Night View ECU connector "B" and body ground.

    (Terminals of ECU: See TERMINALS OF ECU )

    OK: 

    1. Voltage: 
    2. VGH: 17.4 to 18.6 V 
    3. (Terminal voltages must meet the specified value between 0 and 20 seconds after ignition switch is ON.) 
      Fig 18: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal VGH Of Night View ECU Connector - B
      G01429617Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: Go to step 10. 
    2. OK: Replace Night View ECU. 
  10. Check wire harness between terminals VGL, VDD and VGH of Night View Battery ECU and Night View ECU (See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  ). 

    PREPARATION: 

    Remove the wire harness between the Night View Battery ECU and the Night View ECU.

    Fig 19: Checking Wire Harness Between Terminals VGL, VDD And VGH Of Night View Battery ECU And Night View ECU
    G01429618Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    CHECK: 

    Check the resistance between terminals VGL, VDD, and VGH of connector "D" and those of "B".

    (Terminals of ECU: See TERMINALS OF ECU )

    OK: 

    1. Resistance: Less than 1 Ω 
    1. NG: Replace wire harness. 
    2. OK: Replace Night View Battery ECU.