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Body Control Systems - Diagnostics: Pre-Check

  1. USING HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Hook up the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Monitor the ECU data by following the prompts on the tester screen.

      HINT:

      Hand-held tester has a "Snapshot" function which records the monitored data.

      Please refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

  2. DTC CLEAR 

    The DTCs and freeze frame data will be erased by either action.

    Operate the hand-held tester to erase the codes.

  3. DATA LIST 

    HINT:

    According to the DATA LIST displayed by the hand-held tester, you can read the value of the switch, sensor, actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as a first step of troubleshooting is one of the method to shorten the labor time.

    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. According to the display on tester, read the "DATA LIST".

    Power source & ignition switch: 

    Fig 1: Data List - Power Source & Ignition Switch
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    Key unlock warning switch: 

    Fig 2: Data List - Key Unlock Warning Switch
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    Door courtesy switch: 

    Fig 3: Data List - Door Courtesy Switch
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    Headlight dimmer switch: 

    Fig 4: Data List - Headlight Dimmer Switch
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    Light control switch: 

    Fig 5: Data List - Light Control Switch
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    Door key lock and unlock switch: 

    Fig 6: Data List - Door Key Lock And Unlock Switch
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    Door key lock and unlock switch: 

    Fig 7: Data List - Door Key Lock And Unlock Switch
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    Parking brake switch: 

    Fig 8: Data List - Parking Brake Switch
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    Driver seat buckle switch: 

    Fig 9: Data List - Driver Seat Buckle Switch
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    Seat memory switch: 

    Fig 10: Data List - Seat Memory Switch
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    Wireless door lock control: 

    Fig 11: Data List - Wireless Door Lock Control
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    Wireless door lock buzzer: 

    Fig 12: Data List - Wireless Door Lock Control
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    Light control sensor: 

    DATA LIST - LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR

    Item Measurement Item/Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
    LIGHTING TIME Lighting time 7.5 s/15 s/30 s -

    Open door warning light: 

    Fig 13: Data List - Open Door Warning Light
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    Illumination: 

    Fig 14: Data List Illumination
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    Park / Neutral position switch: 

    Fig 15: Data List - Park / Neutral Position Switch
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    Alternator signal: 

    Fig 16: Data List - Alternator Signal
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    Others: 

    Fig 17: Data List - Others
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  4. ACTIVE TEST 

    HINT:

    Performing the ACTIVE TEST using the hand-held tester allows the relay, VSV, actuator and so on to operate without parts removal. Performing the ACTIVE TEST as a first step of troubleshooting is one of the method to shorten the labor time.

    It is possible to display the DATA LIST during the ACTIVE TEST.

    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. According to the display on tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".
      Fig 18: Diagnosis Chart - Active Test
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