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Washer Fluid Level Warning Switch Circuit: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Body No. 5 / Data List.
    5. Read the display on the Techstream.
      BODY NO. 5 (FRONT CONTROLLER)

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Washer Level Switch Washer fluid level switch / ON or OFF ON: Washer jar is empty
      OFF: Washer jar is full
      -

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → See step   4 

  2. INSPECT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    The following check should be performed with the windshield washer motor and pump installed to the washer jar.

    1. Fill the washer jar with washer fluid.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY257880Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (S) - 2 (E) Fluid volume is more than 700 to 900 ml 10 kΩ or higher
      1 (S) - 2 (E) Fluid volume is less than 700 to 900 ml Below 1 Ω
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Component without harness connected
      (Level Warning Switch Assembly)

    NG → See step   5 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (LEVEL WARNING SWITCH - FRONT CONTROLLER AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the 2F front controller connector.
      GTY254581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2F-7 - A1-1 (S) Always Below 1 Ω
      A1-2 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      2F-7 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Level Warning Switch Assembly)
      *2 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Front Controller)

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → REPLACE FRONT CONTROLLER (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 

  4. PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2012 - ]  
  5. REPLACE LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2012 - ]