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Operating Light Control Rheostat does not Change Light Brightness: Procedure

  1. SYSTEM CHECK 
    1. Confirm the symptoms.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Meter illumination does not change when operate the light control rheostat knob A
      Dimmer function cannot be canceled B

    B → See step   6 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (RHEOSTAT VALUE) 
    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 Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Light Control Rheostat Light control rheostat/Min.: 0%, Max.: 100% Turn the light control rheostat knob fully counterclockwise (0%) -
      Turn the light control rheostat knob fully clockwise (100%)

      OK

      The value displayed on the Techstream gradually changes as the actual rheostat operation.

    NG → See step   4 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TAIL CANCEL SW) 
    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 Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Tail Cancel SW Tail cancel switch/OFF or ON OFF: Light control rheostat position is except below -
      ON: Turn the light control rheostat knob fully clockwise (Tail cancel switch is ON) -

      OK

      Condition displayed on the Techstream is the same as the actual light control rheostat knob position.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → See step   9 

  4. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
    1. Remove the light control rheostat.
      Fig 1: Identifying Light Control Rheostat Connector Terminals
      GTY154175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (E) - 4 (RV) Turn the rheostat knob fully clockwise (MAX.) 8 to 12 kΩ
      1 (E) - 4 (RV) Rheostat knob is between MIN. and MAX. The value changes gradually
      (Between approx. 0 to 8 kΩ)
      1 (E) - 4 (RV) Turn the rheostat knob fully counterclockwise (MIN.) Approx. 0 Ω

    NG → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT) 
    1. Disconnect the J34 and J15 connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying Harness And Connector (Combination Meter - Light Control Rheostat)
      GTY153666Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J34-14 (ET) - J15-1 (E) Always Below 1 Ω
      J34-9 (ILL+) - J15-3 (T) Always Below 1 Ω
      J34-21 (TR) - J15-4 (RV) Always Below 1 Ω
      J15-1 (E) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J15-3 (T) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J15-4 (RV) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   9 

  6. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TAIL CANCEL SW) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Tail Cancel SW Tail cancel switch/OFF or ON OFF: Light control rheostat position is except below -
      ON: Turn the light control rheostat knob fully clockwise (Tail cancel switch is ON) -

      OK

      Condition displayed on the Techstream is the same as the actual light control rheostat position.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → See step   9 

  7. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
    1. Remove the light control rheostat.
      Fig 3: Identifying Light Control Rheostat Connector Terminals
      GTY139554Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 (TC) - 3 (T) Light control rheostat knob position is except below Below 1 Ω
      2 (TC) - 3 (T) Turn the light control rheostat knob fully clockwise (Tail cancel switch is ON) 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT) 
    1. Disconnect the J34 and J15 connectors.
      Fig 4: Identifying Harness And Connector (Combination Meter - Light Control Rheostat)
      GTY153667Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J34-8 (TC) - J15-2 (TC) Always Below 1 Ω
      J15-2 (TC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J34-9 (ILL+) - J15-3 (T) Always Below 1 Ω
      J15-3 (T) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   9 

  9. REPLACE COMBINATION METER. Refer to  REMOVAL - Step 9 
  10. REPLACE LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT. Refer to  REMOVAL - Step 5