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Inspection Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE OF DATA LIST (RHEOSTAT VALUE) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
    5. Check the values by referring to the table below.

      Combination Meter: 

      MEASUREMENT ITEM/RANGE CHART

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Rheostat value Light control rheostat/Min.: 0%, Max.: 100% Light control rheostat switch is Dark (0%) → Bright (100%) -

      OK: 

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

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
    1. Remove the light control rheostat.
    2. Measure the resistance of the rheostat.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Rheostat Position Specified Condition
      1 (E) - 3 (RV) Max. 8 to 12 kΩ
      1 (E) - 3 (RV) Mid. 4.7 kΩ
      1 (E) - 3 (RV) Min. 0 to 50 Ω
    3. Fig 1: Identifying ECM And Combination Meter - Wiring Diagram
      G05586222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (COMBINATION METER - LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT) 
    1. Disconnect the E19 meter connector.
    2. Disconnect the E2 rheostat connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E19-26 (SW1) - E2-7 (T) Below 1 Ω
      E19-27 (SW2) - E2-3 (RV) Below 1 Ω
      E19-30 (TC) - E2-5 (TC) Below 1 Ω
      E19-34 (SW3) - E2-1 (E) Below 1 Ω
      E19-26 (SW1) or E2-7 (T) - Body ground 8 to 12 kΩ
      E19-27 (SW2) or E2-3 (RV) - Body ground 8 to 12 kΩ (position Max.)
      E19-30 (TC) or E2-5 (TC) - Body ground Below 1 Ω (Tail cancel OFF)
      E19-34 (SW3) or E2-1 (E) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    4. Fig 2: Identifying E19 Meter Connector And Light Control Rheostat Terminals
      G05586223Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY