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Inspection Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Switch / Data List.
    5. Read the display on the Techstream.

      Combination Switch (Windshield Wiper Switch Assembly) 

      DATA LIST - COMBINATION SWITCH (WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Front Fog Light Switch Front fog light switch signal / ON or OFF ON Front fog light switch is in ON position
      OFF Front fog light switch is not in ON position
      -
      Passing Light Switch Passing light switch signal / ON or OFF ON Headlight dimmer switch is in FLASH (PASS) position
      OFF. Headlight dimmer switch is not in FLASH (PASS) position
      -
      Dimmer HI Switch High beam switch signal / ON or OFF ON Headlight dimmer switch is in HI position
      OFF Headlight dimmer switch is not in HI position
      -
      Light Auto Switch Auto light switch signal / ON or OFF ON Light control switch is in AUTO position
      OFF Light control switch is not in AUTO position
      -
      Head Light Switch Headlight control switch signal / ON or OFF ON Light control switch is in HEAD position
      OFF Light control switch is not in HEAD position
      -
      Tail Light Switch Taillight switch signal / ON or OFF ON Light control switch is in TAIL or HEAD position
      OFF Light control switch is off
      -
      Turn Left Switch Turn signal switch LH signal / ON or OFF ON Light control switch is in LH position
      OFF Light control switch is not in LH position
      -
      Turn Right Switch Turn signal switch RH signal / ON or OFF ON Light control switch is in RH position
      OFF Light control switch is not in RH position
      -
      Ignition Switch Signal Engine switch signal / ON or OFF ON Engine switch on (IG)
      OFF Engine switch off
      -

      OK: Condition information can be displayed. 

    NG: Go to step 2 

    OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  )

  2. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Inspect the items that did not change as a result of monitoring the Data List.

    1. Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance: 

      Light Control Switch 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      12 (EL) - 18 (T) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      18 (T) - 19 (A) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      19 (A) - 20 (H) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      12 (EL) -18 (T) TAIL Below 1 Ω
      12 (EL) - 18 (T) HEAD Below 1 Ω
      18 (T) - 20 (H) HEAD Below 1 Ω
      12 (EL) - 19 (A) AUTO Below 1 Ω
      Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly Connector
      G05756462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Dimmer Switch 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      11 (HU) - 12 (EL) LOW 10 kΩ or higher
      11 (HU) -12 (EL) HIGH Below 1 Ω
      12 (EL) -17 (HF) HIGH FLASH Below 1 Ω

      Turn Signal Switch 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      12 (EL) -13 (TR) Right turn Below 1 Ω
      12 (EL) -13 (TR) Neutral 10 kΩ or higher
      12 (EL) -15 (TL) Neutral 10 kΩ or higher
      12 (EL) -15 (TL) Left turn Below 1 Ω

      Fog Light Switch 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      3 (LFG) - 4 (BFG) OFF 10 kΩ or higher
      3 (LFG) - 4 (BFG) ON Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH  )

    OK: Go to next Step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the J26 windshield wiper switch assembly connector
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J26-S (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J26-1 (B) - J26-5 (E) Always 11 to 14 V
      J26-2 (IG) - J26-5 (E) Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
    4. Fig 2: Identifying J26 Windshield Wiper Switch Assembly Connector
      G05756463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )