Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Read freeze frame data using Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
- STP signal conditions can be checked using Techstream.
- Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Turn the tester ON.
- Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Stop Light Switch.
- Check the STP signal when the brake pedal is depressed and released.BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION CHART
Brake Pedal Operation Specified Condition Depressed STP signal ON Released STP signal OFF
- CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (TERMINAL B VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the A3 stop light switch connector.
- Measure the voltage between the terminals of the A3 stop light switch connector and body ground.
Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition A3-2 - Body ground Always 9 to 14 V A3-3 - Body ground Ignition switch ON 9 to 14 V - Reconnect the stop light switch connector.
NG: Go to step 4
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the slop light switch.
- Check the resistance.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Switch Position Specified Condition 1 - 2 Switch pin not pushed Below 1 Ω Switch pin pushed 10 kΩ or higher 3-4 Switch pin not pushed 10 kΩ or higher Switch pin pushed Below 1 Ω - Reinstall the stop light switch.
NG: REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK ECM (STP AND ST1 - VOLTAGE)
- Disconnect the A9 ECM connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Measure the voltage between the terminals ST1- and STP of the A9 ECM connector and body ground.
Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Brake Pedal Operation Specified Condition A9-35 (ST1-) - Body ground Released 9 to 14 V Depressed 0 to 3 V A9-36 (STP) - Body ground Released 0 to 3 V Depressed 9 to 14 V - Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE ECM
- INSPECT FUSE (STOP AND IGN FUSE)
- Remove the STOP and IGN fuses from the instrument panel junction block.
- Measure the resistance.
Standard resistance:
Below 1 Ω
- Reinstall the STOP and IGN fuses.
NG: CHECK FOR SHORTS IN ALL HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS CONNECTED TO FUSE AND REPLACE FUSE
OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR