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Turn Signal Switch Circuit [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Data List.
    5. Read the display on the Techstream.
      COMBINATION METER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Turn Signal Switch (Right) Turn signal switch (Right) signal/ON or OFF ON: Turn signal switch (Right) on
      OFF: Turn signal switch (Right) off
      -
      Turn Signal Switch (Left) Turn signal switch (Left) signal/ON or OFF ON: Turn signal switch (Left) on
      OFF: Turn signal switch (Left) off
      -

      OK

      Normal conditions listed above are displayed.

    Result: 

    OK 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    (Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2015 - ] )

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  2

  2. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] ).
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      12 (TR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in neutral position 10 kΩ or higher
      11 (TL) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in neutral position 10 kΩ or higher
      13 (CR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in neutral position 10 kΩ or higher
      12 (TR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in right turn position Below 1 Ω
      13 (CR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in full right turn position Below 1 Ω
      11 (TL) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in left turn position Below 1 Ω
      13 (CR) - 15 (EL) Turn signal switch in full left turn position Below 1 Ω
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Component without harness connected
      (Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly)

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY - COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the D8 combination meter assembly connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D18-12 (TR) - D8-3 (ER) Always Below 1 Ω
      D18-11 (TL) - D8-4 (EL) Always Below 1 Ω
      D18-13 (CR) - D9-20 (SW) Always Below 1 Ω
      D18-15 (EL) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      D18-12 (TR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D18-11 (TL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D18-13 (CR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    Result: 

    OK 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    (Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2015 - ] )

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR