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Inspection Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE OF DATA LIST (RHEOSTAT (A/D)) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and the tester ON.
    3. Read the DATA LIST according to the prompts displayed on the tester.

      Combination meter 

      COMBINATION METER TEST DETAILS

      Item Measurement Item / Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      RHEOSTAT (A/D) Light control rheostat volume /
      Min.: 0, Max.: 255
      Light control rheostat Min. position: 0
      Light control rheostat Max. position: 255
      -

      OK: Light brightness can be changed within the specified range. 

    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.
      Fig 1: Identifying Light Control Rheostat Connector Terminals
      G04491149Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Rheostat Position Specified Condition
      1 (E) - 3 (RV) Max. 8 to 12 k
      1 (E) - 3 (RV) Mid. 4.7 k
      1 (E) - 3 (RV) Min. 0 to 50

    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.
      Fig 2: Identifying E19 Meter Connector And Light Control Rheostat Connector Terminals
      G04491150Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E19-26 (SW1) - E2-7 (T) Below 1
      E19-27 (SW2) - E2-3 (RV) Below 1
      E19-30 (TC) - E2-5 (TC) Below 1
      E19-34 (SW3) - E2-1 (E) Below 1
      E19-26 (SW1) or E2-7 (T) - Body ground 8 to 12 k
      E19-27 (SW2) or E2-3 (RV) - Body ground 8 to 12 k (position Max.)
      E19-30 (TC) or E2-5 (TC) - Body ground Below 1 (Tail cancel OFF)
      E19-34 (SW3) or E2-1 (E) - Body ground 10 k or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY