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Inspection Procedure

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NOTE: Start the inspection from step 1 in the case of using the hand-held tester, and start from step  2 in the case of not using the hand-held tester.
  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester to DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand-held tester main switch ON.
    3. Select the item below in the ACTIVE TEST and then check that the relay operates.

    BODY NO.1: 

    TAIL LIGHT TEST DETAILS

    Item Test Details Diagnostic Note
    TAIL LIGH Turn Tail light relay ON/OFF -
    1. OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN ON PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ) 
    2. NG: Go to next step. 
  2. INSPECT TAIL LAMP RELAY 
    Fig 1: Inspecting Tail Lamp Relay Continuity Table
    G02933893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Inspect tail lamp relay continuity.

      Standard: 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Condition Tester connection Specified condition
      Always 1 - 2 Continuity
      Always 3 - 4 Continuity
      Always 3 - 5 No continuity
      Apply B+ between the terminal 1 and 2 3 - 5 Continuity
    1. NG: REPLACE TAIL LAMP RELAY 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  3. INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSY 
    Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block Assy Connectors
    G02933894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Measure voltage between the terminal 1A-1 and body ground.

      Standard: 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED VOLTAGE

      Tester connection Specified voltage
      1A-1 - Body ground 10 to 14 V
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  4. INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSY 
    1. Measure voltage between the each of terminals as shown in the chart below.

      Standard: 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED VOLTAGE

      Tester connection Condition Specified Voltage
      1L-16 - 1C-4 Light control switch OFF --> TAIL Below 1 V --> 10 to 14V
      1L-16 - 1C-5 Light control switch OFF --> TAIL Below 1 V --> 10 to 14V
      1L-16 - 1C-13 Light control switch OFF --> TAIL Below 1 V --> 10 to 14V
      1L-16 - 1C-28 Light control switch OFF --> TAIL Below 1 V --> 10 to 14 V
      1L-16 - 1L-3 Light control switch OFF --> TAIL Below 1 V --> 10 to 14V
      1L-16 - 1P-14 Light control switch OFF --> TAIL Below 1 V --> 10 to 14V
      Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block Assy Connectors
      G02933895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    2. NG: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN ON PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  )