Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. 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 engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Switch / Data List.
- 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 )
- INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Inspect the items that did not change as a result of monitoring the Data List.
- Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Light Control Switch
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester 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 Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Dimmer Switch
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester 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 SPECIFICATIONTester 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 SPECIFICATIONTester 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
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
- Disconnect the J26 windshield wiper switch assembly connector
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition J26-S (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω - Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTester 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
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )