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DTC P2533-14: Ignition Switch On/Start Position Circuit Low Circuit Short to Ground or Open [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (IGR) 
    1. Read the Data List.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Data List 

      Tester Display
      IGR

      Standard

      GTS Display Switch Condition Specified Condition
      IGR Ignition switch ON ON

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of IGR is ON A
      The value of IGR is OFF B

    Result: 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IGR VOLTAGE) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None.
    • Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY1133827Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU)
      - -

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition Result
      A21-8 (IGR) - C59-1 (E1) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY - HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
    • Disconnect the power distribution box assembly connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      C90-36 - A21-8 (IGR) Always Below 1 Ω Ω

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      C90-36 or A21-8 (IGR) - Other terminals and body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the power distribution box assembly connector.
    • Reconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the power distribution box assembly connectors.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      C89-36 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      C90-41 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the power distribution box assembly connectors.

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - 08/2023]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR