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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. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Body / Data List.
    5. Read the display on the Techstream.

      Body (Body ECU) 

      DATA LIST - BODY (BODY ECU)

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
      ACC SW ACC SW signal / ON or OFF ON: Ignition switch on (IG or ACC)
      OFF: Ignition switch off
      IG SW IG SW signal / ON or OFF ON: Ignition switch on (IG)
      OFF: Ignition switch off

      OK: 

      Normal conditions listed above are displayed. 

    NG: Go to step 2 

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

  2. INSPECT RELAY 
    1. Inspect ACC relay continuity.
      1. Remove the ACC relay from the instrument panel J/B.
      2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard resistance 

        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        3 - 5 10 kΩ or higher
        3 - 5 Below 1Ω
        (When battery voltage is applied to terminal 1 - 2)
        Fig 1: Identifying ACC Relay Connector Terminals
        G05409934Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect IG1 relay continuity.
      1. Remove the IG1 relay from the instrument panel J/B.
      2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard resistance 

        RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        3 - 5 10 kΩ or higher
        3 - 5 Below 1 Ω (When battery voltage is applied to terminal 1 - 2)
        Fig 2: Identifying IG1 Relay Connector Terminals
        G05409935Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE RELAY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminals
      G05409936Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      IA-1 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminals
      G05409937Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      II-4 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the connector IF from the instrument panel junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 5: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminals
      G05409938Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      IF-10 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT) 
    1. Inspect the harness and connectors related to ignition switch, referring to the wiring diagram.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

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