Inspection Procedure

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INSPECT FUSE (GAUGE 1)
1. Remove the GAUGE 1 fuse from the instrument panel junction block.
2. Measure the resistance of the fuse.
  Standard resistance:
  
  Below 1 Ω
NG: REPLACE FUSE

OK: Go to next step
INSPECT BACK-UP LIGHT
1. Remove the rear combination light.
2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 6 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, then check that the light comes on.
  OK:
  
  Light comes on.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Back-Up Light Connector Terminals
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
NG: REPLACE BULB

OK: Go to next step

INSPECT PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

Disconnect the B26 park / neutral position switch connector.

Measure the resistance of the switch.

Standard resistance

STANDARD RESISTANCE

Tester Connection	Shift Position	Specified Connection
2 (RB) - 1 (RL)	R	Below 1 Ω
2 (RB) - 1 (RL)	Except R	10 kΩ or higher

Fig 2: Identifying Park / Neutral Position Switch Connector Terminals

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

NG: REPLACE PARK/ NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

OK: Go to next step

CHECK WIRE HARNESS (PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - BATTERY)

Disconnect the B26 park / neutral position switch connector.

Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.

Standard voltage

STANDARD VOLTAGE

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
B26-2 (RB) - Body ground	Ignition switch ON	10 to 14 V

Fig 3: Identifying B26 Park / Neutral Position Switch Connector Terminals

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

OK: Go to next step

CHECK WIRE HARNESS (PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - BACK-UP LIGHT)

Disconnect the B26 park / neutral position switch connector.
Disconnect the K12 and K14 rear combination light assembly connectors.

Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

Standard resistance

STANDARD RESISTANCE

Tester Connection	Specified Condition
B26-1 - K12-6	Below 1 Ω
B26-1 or K12-6 - Body ground	10 kΩ or higher
B26-1 - K24-6	Below 1 Ω
B26-1 or K24-6 - Body ground	10 kΩ or higher

Fig 4: Identifying B26 Park / Neutral Position Switch And K12 And K14 Rear Combination Light Assembly Connector Terminals

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BACK-UP LIGHT - BODY GROUND)