Scuff Plate Light: Inspection

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INSPECT SCUFF PLATE LIGHT

Disconnect the connector from the scuff plate light.

Measure the voltage of the connector.

Standard voltage

LH Side:

SPECIFIED CONDITION AND TESTER CONNECTION

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
Q8-2 (+) - Q8-1 (-)	Any door is opened	10 to 14 V
Q8-2 (+) - Q8-1 (-)	All doors are closed	Below 1 V

RH Side:

SPECIFIED CONDITION AND TESTER CONNECTION

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
P2-2 (+) - P2-1 (-)	Any door is opened	10 to 14 V
P2-2 (+) - P2-1 (-)	All doors are closed	Below 1 V

Fig 1: Identifying Connector From Scuff Plate Light

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

If the result is not as specified, repair or replace wire harness or connector.

Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the (-) lead to terminal 1.
Check that the scuff plate light comes on.

Fig 2: Connecting (+) Lead From Battery To Terminal 2 And (-) Lead To Terminal 1

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK:

Comes on

If the result is not as specified, replace the scuff plate.