Inspection Procedure
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- READ VALUE OF DATA LIST (STP SIGNAL)
HINT:
According to the DATA LIST displayed by the intelligent tester, you can read the value of the switch, sensor, actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as the first step of troubleshooting is one method to shorten labor time.
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Connect the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle interface module) to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) position.
- Turn on the tester.
- Select the item "DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST".
- According to the display on the tester, read the "DATA LIST".
Standard
DATA LIST TABLEItem Measurement Item/Range (display) Normal Condition STOP LIGHT SW Stop light switch Status/ON or OFF - Brake Pedal is depressed: ON
- Brake Pedal is depressed: OFF
NOTE: In DATA LIST TABLE above, the conditions listed under "Normal Condition" are reference conditions. Do not depend solely on these reference conditions when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.OK: GO TO STEP 3
NG: Go To Next Step
- INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the stop light switch assembly.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY .
Standard resistance
STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLYSwitch position Tester Connection Specified Condition Switch pin free 1 - 2 Below 1 ohms Switch pin pushed in 10 k ohms or higher Switch pin free 3 - 4 10 k ohms or higher Switch pin pushed in Below 1 ohms NG: REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK: Go To Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM)
- Install the stop light switch assembly.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECM when the brake pedal is depressed and released.
Standard voltage
STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY - ECMCondition Tester Connection Specified Condition Brake pedal is depressed A6-4 (STP) - Body ground 10 to 14 V Brake pedal is released Below 1 V Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- OK
REPLACE ECM