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Diagnosis System [08/2013 - ]

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  1. DESCRIPTION 
    1. Air conditioning system data and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read through the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use the Techstream to check for malfunctions and perform troubleshooting.
  2. CHECK DLC3 
    1. Check the DLC3. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION [08/2013 - ] .
  3. LIST OF OPERATION METHODS 
    1. By operating each of the air conditioning control switches as shown in the diagram below, it is possible to enter diagnostic check mode.
      Fig 1: Identifying A/C Control Switches Operation Diagram
      GTY318760Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INDICATOR CHECK 
    1. Turn the power switch off.
    2. Turn the power switch on (ACC) and wait at least 5 seconds.
    3. Turn the power switch on (IG) while pressing the air conditioning panel "AUTO" switch and "Recirculation/Fresh" switch simultaneously. Hold both switches until the indicator check screen appears.
      Fig 2: Identifying Multimedia Module Receiver Assembly And Radio Receiver Assembly
      GTY405212Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Navigation System) *2 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display with Parking Assist Monitor System))
      *3 Radio Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/o Multi-display)) *4 Radio Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display without Parking Assist Monitor System))
    4. The indicator check is automatically performed when panel diagnosis is activated. Check that the indicators light up and go off 4 times at 1 second intervals continuously.
      Fig 3: Identifying Indicator Lights And Flashing Pattern
      GTY410206Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      • The sensor check automatically starts when the indicator check is completed.
      • Press the "OFF" switch to cancel check mode.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Multi-display Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display with Parking Assist Monitor System)) *2 Multi-display Assembly (w/ Navigation System)
      *3 Accessory Meter Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/o Multi-display)) *4 Multi-display Assembly (w/ Multi-display without parking Assist Monitor System)
      *5 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display with Parking Assist Monitor System)) *6 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Navigation System)
      *7 Radio Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/o Multi-display)) *8 Radio Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display without Parking Assist Monitor System))
      *a Indicator Blinking Pattern *b ON
      *c OFF *d 1 Sec.
  5. SENSOR CHECK (DTC CHECK) 
    1. Start the hybrid system and warm it up.
    2. Perform the indicator check.

      HINT: 

      After the indicator check is completed, the system enters DTC check mode automatically.

    3. Read the DTCs displayed on the display.
      Fig 4: Locating DTC's On Display
      GTY414967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      In sensor check mode, which is automatically entered after indicator check mode, troubleshooting may be partially performed. Be sure to perform the sensor check again.

      HINT: 

      Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart for details of the codes. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2013 - ] .

      • When there are no problems, DTC 00 is output.
      • As an example, the illustration shows that DTC 12 is output.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Multi-display Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display with Parking Assist Monitor System)) *2 Multi-display Assembly (w/ Navigation System)
      *3 Accessory Meter Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/o Multi-display)) *4 Multi-display Assembly (w/ Multi-display without parking Assist Monitor System)
      *5 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display with Parking Assist Monitor System)) *6 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Navigation System)
      *7 Radio Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display without Parking Assist Monitor System)) *8 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
    4. If the steps are difficult to read because they change automatically, press the "driver side TEMP UP" switch to display the steps one at a time so that they can be read easily. The items are displayed step by step each time the "driver side TEMP UP" switch is pressed.
      Fig 5: Identifying Multimedia Module Receiver Assembly And Radio Receiver Assembly
      GTY416795Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Press the "OFF" switch to finish panel diagnosis.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Navigation System) *2 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display with Parking Assist Monitor System))
      *3 Radio Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/o Multi-display)) *4 Radio Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display without Parking Assist Monitor System))
    5. Clear DTCs
      1. During the sensor check, press the "FRONT DEF" switch and "REAR DEF" switch simultaneously.
        Fig 6: Identifying Multimedia Module Receiver Assembly And Radio Receiver Assembly
        GTY405466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Navigation System) *2 Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display with Parking Assist Monitor System))
        *3 Radio Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/o Multi-display)) *4 Radio Receiver Assembly (w/ Audio and Visual System (w/ Multi-display without Parking Assist Monitor System))