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Back Window Lock: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT BACK WINDOW LOCK 
    1. Check the operation of the back window lock actuator.
      1. Connect the cable from the positive (+) battery lead to terminal 4 and the negative (-) battery lead to terminal 3, then check the operation of the actuator.

        Standard: 

        Actuator operates to unlock back window. 

        If the result is not as specified, replace the back window lock.

        Fig 1: Identifying Back Window Lock
        G05114392Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the resistance of the back door window courtesy switch.
      1. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals when the latch is operated with a screwdriver.

        Standard Resistance 

        TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        1 - 2 Unlocked Below 1 Ω
        1 - 2 Locked 10 kΩ or higher
        Fig 2: Identifying Back Door Window Courtesy Switch
        G05114393Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        If the result is not as specified, replace the back window lock.