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Section 363 (Power Door Lock Control System): Inspection

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  1. Driver's door: 

    INSPECT DOOR KEY LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    Fig 1: Inspecting Door Key Lock & Unlock Switch (Driver's Door)
    G02818526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    DOOR KEY LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CONTINUITY REFERENCE

    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.

  2. Passenger's Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR KEY LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    Fig 2: Inspecting Door Key Lock & Unlock Switch (Passenger's Door)
    G02818527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    DOOR KEY LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CONTINUITY REFERENCE

    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.

  3. Driver's Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    Fig 3: Inspecting Door Unlock Detection Switch (Driver's Door)
    G02818528Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY REFERENCE

    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.

  4. Passenger's Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    Fig 4: Inspecting Door Unlock Detection Switch (Passenger's Door)
    G02818529Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY REFERENCE

    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.

  5. Rear LH Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    Fig 5: Inspecting Door Unlock Detection Switch (Rear LH Door)
    G02818530Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY REFERENCE

    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.

  6. Rear RH Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY 

    Fig 6: Inspecting Door Unlock Detection Switch (Rear RH Door)
    G02818531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    DOOR UNLOCK DETECTION SWITCH CONTINUITY REFERENCE

    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.

  7. Driver's Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 7: Inspecting Door Lock Motor Operation (Driver's Door)
    G02818532Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.

  8. Passenger's door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 8: Inspecting Door Lock Motor Operation (Passenger's Door)
    G02818533Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.

  9. Rear LH Door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 9: Inspecting Door Lock Motor Operation (Rear LH Door)
    G02818534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.

  10. Rear RH door: 

    INSPECT DOOR LOCK MOTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 10: Inspecting Door Lock Motor Operation (Rear RH Door)
    G02818535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.

  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 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
      3. Fig 11: Connecting Positive (+) Lead From Ammeter To Terminal 1 & Negative (-) Lead To Battery Positive (+) Terminal
      G02818536Courtesy 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.
      5. Fig 12: Connecting Positive (+) Lead From Battery To Terminal 2 & Negative (-) Lead To Terminal 1
      G02818537Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  12. Using an ammeter: 

    INSPECT PASSENGER'S DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 13: Inspecting Passenger's Door PTC Thermistor Unlock Operation - Using Ammeter (Unlock)
    G02818538Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    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.
      Fig 14: Inspecting Passenger's Door PTC Thermistor Lock Operation - Using Ammeter (Lock)
      G02818539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  13. Using an ammeter: 

    INSPECT REAR LH DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 15: Inspecting Rear LH Door PTC Thermistor Unlock Operation - Using Ammeter (Unlock)
    G02818540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    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.
      5. Fig 16: Inspecting Rear LH Door PTC Thermistor Lock Operation - Using Ammeter (Lock)
      G02818541Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  14. Using an ammeter: 

    INSPECT REAR RH PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 17: Inspecting Rear RH Door PTC Thermistor Unlock Operation - Using Ammeter (Unlock)
    G02818542Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    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.
      5. Fig 18: Inspecting Rear RH Door PTC Thermistor Lock Operation - Using Ammeter (Lock)
      G02818543Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  15. Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe: 

    INSPECT DRIVER'S DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 19: Inspecting Driver's Door PTC Thermistor Unlock Operation - Using Ammeter With Current-Measuring Probe (Unlock
    G02818544Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    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.
      5. Fig 20: Inspecting Driver's Door PTC Thermistor Lock Operation - Using Ammeter With Current-Measuring Probe (Lock)
      G02818545Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  16. Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe: 

    INSPECT PASSENGER'S DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 21: Inspecting Passenger's Door PTC Thermistor Unlock Operation - Using Ammeter With Current-Measuring Probe (Unlock)
    G02818546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
    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.
      5. Fig 22: Inspecting Passenger's Door PTC Thermistor Lock Operation - Using Ammeter With Current-Measuring Probe (Lock)
      G02818547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  17. Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe: 

    INSPECT REAR LH DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 23: Inspecting Rear LH Door PTC Thermistor Unlock Operation - Using Ammeter With Current-Measuring Probe (Unlock)
    G02818548Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    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.
      5. Fig 24: Inspecting Rear LH Door PTC Thermistor Lock Operation - Using Ammeter With Current-Measuring Probe (Lock)
      G02818549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

  18. Using an ammeter with a current-measuring probe: 

    INSPECT REAR RH DOOR PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION 

    Fig 25: Inspecting Rear RH Door PTC Thermistor Unlock Operation - Using Ammeter With Current-Measuring Probe (Unlock)
    G02818550Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.
    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.
      5. Fig 26: Inspecting Rear RH Door PTC Thermistor Lock Operation - Using Ammeter With Current-Measuring Probe (Lock)
      G02818551Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

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