Washer Fluid Level Warning Switch Circuit: Procedure
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Body No. 5 / Data List.
- 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
- INSPECT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
HINT:
The following check should be performed with the windshield washer motor and pump installed to the washer jar.
- Fill the washer jar with washer fluid.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (LEVEL WARNING SWITCH - FRONT CONTROLLER AND BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the 2F front controller connector.
- 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)
- Disconnect the 2F front controller connector.
- PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2012 - ]
- REPLACE LEVEL WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2012 - ]