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Power Door Lock Control System: Inspection

  1. Driver's door: 

    INSPECT DOOR KEY LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    CONTINUITY CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    LOCK 3 - 5 Continuity
    OFF - No continuity
    UNLOCK 3 - 6 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 1: Identifying Connector Terminal
    G02879481Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Passenger's Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR KEY LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    CONTINUITY CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    LOCK 2 - 4 Continuity
    OFF - No continuity
    UNLOCK 1 - 4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 2: Identifying Connector Terminal
    G02879482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Driver's Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    CONTINUITY CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (Door Lock set to LOCK) - No continuity
    ON (Door Lock set to UNLOCK) 3 - 4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 3: Identifying Connector Terminal
    G02879483Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. Passenger's Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    CONTINUITY CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (Door Lock set to LOCK) - No continuity
    ON (Door Lock set to UNLOCK) 3 - 4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 4: Identifying Connector Terminal
    G02879484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. Rear LH Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    CONTINUITY CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (Door Lock set to LOCK) - No continuity
    ON (Door Lock set to UNLOCK) 1 - 2 continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 5: Identifying Connector Terminal
    G02879485Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Rear RH Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    CONTINUITY CONDITION

    Switch position Tester connection Specified condition
    OFF (Door Lock set to LOCK) - No continuity
    ON (Door Lock set to UNLOCK) 3 - 4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

    Fig 6: Identifying Connector Terminal
    G02879486Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Driver's Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the door lock link moves to UNLOCK position.
    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: Inspecting Door Lock Motor Operation - Driver Door
    G02879487Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. Passenger's door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 5 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 6, and check that the door lock link moves to UNLOCK position.
    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 8: Inspecting Door Lock Motor Operation - Passenger Door
    G02879488Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. Rear LH Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check that the door lock link moves to UNLOCK position.
    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: Inspecting Door Lock Motor Operation - Rear LH Door
    G02879489Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. Rear RH door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5, and check that the door lock link moves to UNLOCK position.
    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 10: Inspecting Door Lock Motor Operation - Rear RH door
    G02879490Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. Using an ammeter: 

    INSPECT DRIVER'S DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 2.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to battery positive (+) terminal, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 to less than 0.5 a within 20 to 70 seconds
      Fig 11: Inspecting Driver's Door PTC Thermistor Operation (1 Of 2)
      G02879491Courtesy 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 1, and check that the door lock moves to the LOCK position.

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

    Fig 12: Inspecting Driver's Door PTC Thermistor Operation (2 Of 2)
    G02879492Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. Using an ammeter: 

    INSPECT PASSENGER'S DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 6.
    2. Connect the negative (-) lead from the ammeter to terminal 5 and the positive (+) lead to battery positive (+) terminal, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      Fig 13: Inspecting Passenger's Door PTC Thermistor Operation (1 Of 2)
      G02879493Courtesy 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 6 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5, and check that the door lock moves to the LOCK position.

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

    Fig 14: Inspecting Passenger's Door PTC Thermistor Operation (2 Of 2)
    G02879494Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. Using an ammeter: 

    INSPECT REAR LH DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 2.
    2. Connect the negative (-) lead from the ammeter to terminal 1 and the positive (+) lead to battery positive (+) terminal, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      Fig 15: Inspecting Rear LH Door PTC Thermistor Operation (1 Of 2)
      G02879495Courtesy 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 1, and check that the door lock moves to the LOCK position.

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

    Fig 16: Inspecting Rear LH Door PTC Thermistor Operation (2 Of 2)
    G02879496Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. Using an ammeter: 

    INSPECT REAR RH PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 4.
    2. Connect the negative (-) lead from the ammeter to terminal 3 and the positive (+) lead to battery positive (+) terminal, and check that the current changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      Fig 17: Inspecting Rear RH PTC Thermistor Operation (1 Of 2)
      G02879497Courtesy 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 4 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 18: Inspecting Rear RH PTC Thermistor Operation (2 Of 2)
    G02879498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe: 

    INSPECT DRIVER'S DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 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 19: Inspecting Driver's Door PTC Thermistor Current (1 Of 2)
      G02879499Courtesy 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 20: Inspecting Driver's Door PTC Thermistor Current (2 Of 2)
    G02879500Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe: 

    INSPECT PASSENGER'S DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 5 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 6.
    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 to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds
      Fig 21: Inspecting Passenger's Door PTC Thermistor Current (1 Of 2)
      G02879501Courtesy 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 22: Inspecting Passenger's Door PTC Thermistor Current (2 Of 2)
    G02879502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe: 

    INSPECT REAR LH DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 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 23: Inspecting Rear LH Door PTC Thermistor Current (1 Of 2)
      G02879503Courtesy 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 24: Inspecting Rear LH Door PTC Thermistor Current (2 Of 2)
    G02879504Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe: 

    INSPECT REAR RH DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4.
    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 25: Inspecting Rear RH Door PTC Thermistor Current (1 Of 2)
      G02879505Courtesy 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 26: Inspecting Rear RH Door PTC Thermistor Current (2 Of 2)
    G02879506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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