Turn Signal Switch Circuit [08/2013 - ]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
- Read the display on the Techstream.COMBINATION METER
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Turn Signal Switch (Right) Turn signal switch (Right) signal/ON or OFF ON: Turn signal switch (Right) on
OFF: Turn signal switch (Right) off- Turn Signal Switch (Left) Turn signal switch (Left) signal/ON or OFF ON: Turn signal switch (Left) on
OFF: Turn signal switch (Left) off- Turn Switch Signal (Full Turn) Turn signal switch (full turn) signal/ON or OFF ON: Turn signal switch (Left or Right) on
OFF: Turn signal switch (Left and Right) off- OK
Normal conditions listed above are displayed.
NG → See step 2
OK → See step 4
- INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] .
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 12 (TR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in neutral position 10 kΩ or higher 11 (TL) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in neutral position 10 kΩ or higher 13 (CR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in neutral position 10 kΩ or higher 12 (TR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in right turn position Below 1 Ω 13 (CR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in full right turn position Below 1 Ω 11 (TL) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in left turn position Below 1 Ω 13 (CR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in full left turn position Below 1 Ω TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Component without harness connected
(Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly)
NG → See step 5
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the H13 combination meter assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition H19-12 (TR) - H13-9 (ER) Always Below 1 Ω H19-11 (TL) - H13-10 (EL) Always Below 1 Ω H19-13 (CR) - H13-3 (SW) Always Below 1 Ω H19-15 (EL) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω H13-9 (ER) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher H13-10 (EL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher H13-3 (SW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 4
- PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2013 - ]
- REPLACE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ]