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Section 410 (Turn Signal & Hazard Warning System): Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    Left turn 1 - 2 Continuity
    Neutral - No continuity
    Right turn 2-3 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 1: Identifying Right & Left Turn
    G03375431Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Connector disconnected: INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the combination switch and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Turn Signal Switch Circuit
    G03375432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2-Ground Always Continuity

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the wire harness.

  3. Connector connected: INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CIRCUIT 

    Connect the wire harness side connector to the combination switch and inspect the connector form the back side, as shown.

    Fig 3: Inspecting Connector Form Back Side
    G03375433Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Ground Ignition switch ON and turn signal switch Neutral No voltage
    1 - Ground Ignition switch ON and turn signal switch Left Battery positive voltage <--> 0 V
    3 - Ground Ignition switch ON and turn signal switch Right Battery positive voltage <--> 0 V

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

  4. INSPECT HAZARD WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    Hazard button FREE 3-5 No continuity
    Hazard button Pushed in 3-5 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 4: Identifying Connector
    G03375434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL FLASHER CIRCUIT 

    Disconnect the connector from the combination switch and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    Fig 5: Inspecting Connector Wire Harness Side
    G03375435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    2 - Ground Always Continuity
    3 - Ground Always Continuity
    5 - Ground Turn signal switch RIGHT or OFF No continuity
    5 - Ground Turn signal switch LEFT Continuity
    6 - Ground Turn signal switch LEFT or OFF No continuity
    6 - Ground Turn signal switch RIGHT Continuity
    7 - Ground Always Continuity
    8 - Ground Hazard warning switch OFF No continuity
    8 - Ground Hazard warning switch ON Continuity
    1 - Ground Ignition switch LOCK or ACC No voltage
    1 - Ground Ignition switch ON Battery positive voltage
    4 - Ground Always Battery positive voltage

    If circuit is as specified, replace the relay.

    If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.