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Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: In case of using the TOYOTA hand-held tester, start the inspection from step  1 and in case of not using the TOYOTA hand-held tester, start from step  2.
  1. Check parking brake switch using TOYOTA hand-held tester. 

    Preparation  : connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC 3.

    Check  : the parking brake switch using DATA LIST.

    1. OK  : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in problem symptoms. See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS .
    2. NG  : Go to step  2.
  2. Check parking brake switch  . See INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH .
    1. NG  : Replace the parking brake switch.
    2. OK  : Go to step  3.
  3. Check wire harness and connector between parking brake switch and body ECU  . See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS .
    1. NG  : Repair or replace wire harness or connector.
    2. OK  : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in problem symptoms. See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS .