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Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (DOOR LOCK POSITION) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and press the intelligent tester main switch ON.
    3. Select the items below in the DATA LIST, and read the displays on the intelligent tester.

      Main body ECU 

      DATA LIST REFERENCE (MAIN BODY ECU)

      Item Measurement item/Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      D LOCK POS SW Driver's door lock position switch signal/ON or OFF ON: Door lock is in unlock position
      OFF: Door lock is in lock position
      -
      P LOCK POS SW Front passenger's door lock position switch signal/ON or OFF ON: Front passenger's door lock is in unlock position OFF: Front passenger's door lock is in lock position -

      OK: Condition sign can be displayed. 

    OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    NG: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

  2. INSPECT FRONT DOOR LOCK 
    Fig 1: Inspecting Front Door Lock
    G04490787Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Remove the front door lock (driver side or passenger side).
    2. Measure the resistance of the door lock.

      Standard resistance: 

      Front door lock (for Driver Side) 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      8 (LSSR) - 7 (E) LOCK Below 1 Ω
      UNLOCK 10 kΩ or higher

      Front door lock (for Passenger Side) 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      7 (LSSR) - 8 (E) LOCK Below 1 Ω
      UNLOCK 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE FRONT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go TO NEXT STEP. 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (MAIN BODY ECU - DOOR LOCK AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the E15 main body ECU connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard resistance: 

      Front door lock (for Driver Side) 

      FRONT DOOR LOCK (FOR DRIVER SIDE) RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E15-25 (LSWD) - Body ground LOCK Below 1 Ω
      UNLOCK 10 kΩ or higher

      Front door lock (for Passenger Side) 

      FRONT DOOR LOCK (FOR PASSENGER SIDE) RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E15-10 (LSWP) - Body ground LOCK Below 1 Ω
      UNLOCK 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 2: Identifying E15 Main Body ECU Connector Terminals
      G04490788Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK (MAIN BODY ECU)