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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Start the inspection from step 1 in case of using the hand-held tester and start from step  2 in case of not using hand-held tester.

  1. READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Operate the hand-held tester according to the steps on the display and select the "DATA LIST".

      MTR (Combination meter): 

      READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER (MTR (COMBINATION METER))

      Item Measurement Item/ Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      ODO/TRIPSW ODO / TRIP switch is OFF / ON ON: Switch is pushed
      OFF: Switch is released
      -
    1. OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
    2. NG: Go to next step 
  2. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT TERMINALS RESISTANCE  .
      LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT TERMINALS RESISTANCE

      Terminal No Condition Specified condition
      4 - 1 ODO/TRIP SW OFF --> ON Less than 1 Ω --> More than 10kΩ
      Fig 1: Identifying Light Control Rheostat Connector Terminals
      G03487229Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: REPLACE LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
    2. OK: Go to next step 
  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BETWEEN LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT AND COMBINATION METER ASSY) (See  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING  ) 
    1. Disconnect the C9, R6 connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT AND COMBINATION METER ASSY TERMINALS RESISTANCE  .

      Standard: 

      LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT AND COMBINATION METER ASSY TERMINALS RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C9-13 - R6-1 Below 1 Ω
      C9-17 - R6-4 Below 1 Ω
      C9-13 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      C9-17 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Combination Meter Assy Connector C9
      G03487230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    2. OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  )