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Power Tilt And Power Telescopic Steering Column - Diagnostics: Inspection

  1. INSPECT UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSY 
    1. Measure the resistance of the switch.

      Standard: 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION TABLE

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 Pushed Below 1 ohms
      1 - 2 Not pushed 10 k ohms or higher

      If the result is not as specified, replace the switch assy.

      Fig 1: Identifying Unlock Warning Switch Assy
      G02955294Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT TILT STEERING GEAR ASSY W/ MOTOR 
    1. Apply battery voltage to the telescopic motor connector and check the operation of the column.

      OK: 

      MEASUREMENT CONDITION SPECIFIED CONDITION TABLE

      Measurement Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) --> Terminal 4
      Battery negative (-) --> Terminal 3
      Column tilts upward
      Battery positive (+) --> Terminal 3
      Battery negative (-) --> Terminal 4
      Column tilts downward
      Battery positive (+) --> Terminal 6
      Battery negative (-) --> Terminal 5
      Column contracts
      Battery positive (+) --> Terminal 5
      Battery negative (-) --> Terminal 6
      Column extends

      If the result is not as specified, replace the tilt steering gear assy.

      Fig 2: Identifying Tilt Steering Gear Assy With Motor Connector
      G02955295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSY 
    1. Measure the resistance of the switch.
      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION TABLE

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      2 - 3 ACC Below 1 ohms
      2 - 3 ON Below 1 ohms
      2 - 4 ON Below 1 ohms
      6 - 7 ON Below 1 ohms
      1 - 2 START Below 1 ohms
      2 - 4 START Below 1 ohms
      6 - 7 START Below 1 ohms
      6 - 8 START Below 1 ohms
      Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Switch Assy
      G02955296Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.