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Height Control Sensor: Inspection: Inspection

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  1. INSPECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect 3 dry cell batteries (1.5 V) in series.
      Fig 1: Inspecting LH Front Height Control Sensor Sub-Assembly
      GTY349813Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 1.
    3. Measure the voltage between terminals 2 and 1 while slowly moving the link up and down.

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A17-2 (SHFL) - A17-1 (SHG) +45° Approx. 4.05 V
      A17-2 (SHFL) - A17-1 (SHG) 0°(normal) Approx 2.25 V
      A17-2 (SHFL) - A17-1 (SHG) -45° Approx 0.45 V

      If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor.

  2. INSPECT REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect 3 dry cell batteries (1.5 V) in series.
      Fig 2: Inspecting LH Rear Height Control Sensor Sub-Assembly
      GTY131578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 1.
    3. Measure the voltage between terminals 2 and 1 while slowly moving the link up and down.

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Y2-2 (SHRL) - Y2-1 (SHG) +45° Approx. 4.05 V
      Y2-2 (SHRL) - Y2-1 (SHG) 0°(normal) Approx 2.25 V
      Y2-2 (SHRL) - Y2-1 (SHG) -45° Approx 0.45 V

      If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor.

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