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Section 543 (Power Door Lock Control System): Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Master switch: 

    INSPECT DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    LOCK 3 - 4 Continuity
    OFF - No continuity
    UNLOCK 3 - 14 Continuity
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Door Lock Control Switch Connector Terminals
    G03068871Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  2. INSPECT PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    LOCK 3 - 2 Continuity
    OFF - No continuity
    UNLOCK 1 - 2 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 2: Identifying Passenger's Door Lock Control Switch Connector Terminals
    G03068872Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Front door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (Door Lock set to LOCK) - No continuity
    ON (Door Lock set to UNLOCK) 1 - 4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 3: Identifying Door Unlock Position & Detection Switch Terminals (Front Door)
    G03068873Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Rear door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (Door Lock set to LOCK) - No continuity
    ON (Door Lock set to UNLOCK) 1 - 4 Continuity
    Fig 4: Identifying Door Unlock Position & Detection Switch Terminals (Rear Door)
    G03068874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  5. Back door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (Door Lock set to LOCK) - No continuity
    ON (Door Lock set to UNLOCK) 1 - 4 Continuity
    Fig 5: Identifying Door Unlock Position & Detection Switch Terminals (Back Door)
    G03068875Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  6. Front door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the door lock link moves to UNLOCK position.
      Fig 6: Testing Door Lock Motor Operation (Front Door - Unlock)
      G03068876Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Reverse the polarity and check that the door lock link moves to LOCK position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 7: Testing Door Lock Motor Operation (Front Door - Lock)
      G03068877Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Rear door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the door lock link moves to UNLOCK position.
      Fig 8: Testing Door Lock Motor Operation (Rear Door - Unlock)
      G03068878Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Reverse the polarity and check that the door lock link moves to LOCK position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 9: Testing Door Lock Motor Operation (Rear Door - Lock)
      G03068879Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. Back door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the door lock link moves to UNLOCK position.
      Fig 10: Testing Door Lock Motor Operation (Back Door - Unlock)
      G03068880Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Reverse the polarity and check that the door lock link moves to LOCK position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 11: Testing Door Lock Motor Operation (Back Door - Lock)
      G03068881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Front door: 

    INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION (Using an ammeter) 

    1. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 2.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to battery negative (-) terminal, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      Fig 12: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter (Front Door - Unlock)
      G03068882Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the leads from terminals.
    4. Approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3, and check that the door lock moves to the LOCK position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 13: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter (Front Door - Lock)
      G03068883Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. Rear door: 

    INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION (Using an ammeter) 

    1. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 2.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to battery negative (-) terminal, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      Fig 14: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter (Rear Door - Unlock)
      G03068884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the leads from terminals.
    4. Approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3, and check that the door lock moves to the LOCK position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 15: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter (Rear Door - Lock)
      G03068885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. Back door: 

    INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION (Using an ammeter) 

    1. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 2.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to battery negative (-) terminal, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      Fig 16: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter (Back Door - Unlock)
      G03068886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the leads from terminals.
    4. Approximately 60 seconds later, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3, and check that the door lock moves to the LOCK position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 17: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter (Back Door - Lock)
      G03068887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. Front door: 

    INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION (Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe) 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
    2. Attach a current-measuring probe to either the positive (+) lead or the negative (-) lead, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      Fig 18: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter With A Current-Measuring Probe (Front Door - Unlock)
      G03068888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the leads from terminals.
    4. Approximately 60 seconds later, reverse the polarity, and check that the door lock moves to the LOCK position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 19: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter With A Current-Measuring Probe (Front Door - Lock)
      G03068889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. Rear door: 

    INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION (Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe) 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
    2. Attach a current-measuring probe to either the positive (+) lead or the negative (-) lead, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      Fig 20: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter With A Current-Measuring Probe (Rear Door - Unlock)
      G03068890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the leads from terminals.
    4. Approximately 60 seconds later, reverse the polarity, and check that the door lock moves to the LOCK position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 21: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter With A Current-Measuring Probe (Rear Door - Lock)
      G03068891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. Back door: 

    INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION (Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe) 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
    2. Attach a current-measuring probe to either the positive (+) lead or the negative (-) lead, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      Fig 22: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter With A Current-Measuring Probe (Back Door - Unlock)
      G03068892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the leads from terminals.
    4. Approximately 60 seconds later, reverse the polarity, and check that the door lock moves to the LOCK position.

      If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

      Fig 23: Testing PTC Thermistor Operation Using An Ammeter With A Current-Measuring Probe (Back Door - Lock)
      G03068893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002