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Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSPECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR RH 
    1. Connect 3 dry cell batteries (1.5 V) in series.
    2. Remove the height control sensor sub-assembly rear.
    3. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 3.
    4. Measure the voltage between terminals 2 and 3 while slowly moving the link up and down.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L9-2 (SHRR) - L9-1 (SHG) +45° (High) Approx. 4.5 V
      L9-2 (SHRR) - L9-1 (SHG) 0° (Normal) Approx. 2.5 V
      L9-2 (SHRR) - L9-1 (SHG) -45° (Low) Approx. 0.5 V

    NG: REPLACE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR RH 

    Fig 1: Inspecting Height Control Sensor Sub-Assembly Rear RH
    G05409998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR REAR RH HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL) 
    1. Disconnect connector L9 of the height control sensor sub-assembly and connector A21 of the headlight leveling ECU assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A21-17 (SGR) - L9-1 (SHG) Always Below 1 Ω
      A21-19 (SHRL) - L9-2 (SHRR) Always Below 1 Ω
      A21-21 (SBR) - L9-3 (SHB) Always Below 1 Ω
      L9-3 (SHB) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      L9-2 (SHRR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      L9-1 (SHG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Headlight Beam Level Control ECU Connector
    G05409999Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE