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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE OF DATA LIST (START SWITCH 1 and 2) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG) and press the intelligent tester main switch ON.
    3. Read the DATA LIST according to the displays on the tester.

      Power source control ECU 

      ITEM NORMAL CONDITION CHART

      Item Measurement Item / Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      ST SW1 Start Switch 1 /
      ON or OFF
      ON: Power switch ON (IG)
      OFF: Power switch OFF
      -
      ST SW2 Start Switch 2 /
      ON or OFF
      ON: Power switch ON (IG)
      OFF: Power switch OFF
      -

      OK : ON (power switches 1 and 2 are ON (IG)) appears on the screen 

    OK : REPLACE POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU 

    NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (POWER SWITCH - POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the P11 power switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the P6 ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      P11-5 (SS1) - P6-14 (SSW1) Below 1 Ω
      P11-7 (SS2) - P6-37 (SSW2) Below 1 Ω
      P11-6 - Body ground Below 1 Ω
      P11-5 (SS2) or P6-14 (SSW1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      P11-7 (SS2) or P6-37 (SSW2) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 1: Identifying Power Switch Control ECU & Power Switch
      G04473203Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  3. INSPECT POWER SWITCH 
    1. Remove the power switch.
    2. Measure the resistance of the switch.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      7 (SS2) - 6 (GND) Pushed Below 1 Ω
      5 (SS1) - 6 (GND) Pushed Below 1 Ω
      7 (SS2) - 6 (GND) Released 10 kΩ or higher
      5 (SS1) - 6 (GND) Released 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 2: Identifying Power Switch
      G04473204Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG : REPLACE POWER SWITCH 

    OK : REPLACE POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU