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Heater Control Assembly: Inspection

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  1. Inspect Illumination Operation 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 and negative (-) lead to terminal 6 then check that the illuminations light up.
      Fig 1: Checking Illuminations Light Up
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    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 8 then check that the passenger side seat belt illumination lights up.
      Fig 2: Checking Passenger Side Seat Belt Light Illumination
      G01084591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If operation is not as specified, check the faulty bulb.

  2. Inspect Bulb 

    Using an ohmmeter, apply the tester as shown in Fig 3 to test for continuity.

    If continuity exists, replace the heater control.

    If no continuity exists, replace the bulb.

    Fig 3: Testing Light Bulb For Continuity
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  3. Inspect A/C Switch Indicator Operation 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal No. 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal No. 13.
    2. Push the A/C button in and then check that the A/C indicator lights up.
    3. Fig 4: Inspecting A/C Switch Indicator Operation
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    If operation is not as specified, replace the A/C switch.

  4. Inspect A/C Switch Indicator Dimming Operation 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal No. 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal No. 13 while pressing the switch.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 4 and then check that the A/C indicator dims.
    3. Fig 5: Inspecting A/C Switch Indicator Dimming Operation
      G01084594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If operation is not as specified, replace the A/C switch.

  5. Inspect A/C Switch Continuity 
    Fig 6: Displaying A/C Switch Control
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    Fig 7: Inspecting A/C Switch Continuity
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    Switch continuity: If continuity is not as specified, replace the A/C switch.

    Illumination circuit: If continuity is not as specified, replace the bulb.

  6. Inspect Air Inlet Control Switch Indicator  .
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal No. 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal No. 12.
    2. Push the air inlet control switch in and then check that the air inlet control switch lights up.
    3. Fig 8: Inspect Air Inlet Control Switch Indicator
      G01084597Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If operation is not as specified, replace the air inlet control switch.

  7. Inspect Air Inlet Control Switch Indicator Dimming Operation 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal No. 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal No. 12 while pressing the switch.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal No. 4 and then check that the air inlet control switch indicator dims.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the air inlet control switch.

    Fig 9: Inspecting Air Inlet Control Switch Indicator Dimming Operation
    G01084598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. Inspect Air Inlet Control Switch Continuity 
    Fig 10: Displaying Air Inlet Control Switch
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    Fig 11: Displaying Air Inlet Control Switch Continuity
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    If continuity is not as specified, replace the air inlet control switch.

  9. Defroster Damper Control Dial: Inspect Air Inlet Control Switch Indicator Operation 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal No. 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal No. 12.
      Fig 12: Inspecting Air Inlet Control Switch Indicator Operation
      G01084601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Push the air inlet control switch in and then check that the air inlet control switch lights up.
    3. Turn the defroster damper control dial to the "DEF - FOOT" position and check that the air inlet control switch indicator lights off.

    If operation is not as specified, replace the air inlet control switch.

  10. Inspect Blower Speed Control Switch Continuity 
    Fig 13: Displaying Blower Speed Control Switch
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    Fig 14: Inspecting Blower Speed Control Switch Continuity
    G01084603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

  11. Inspect Rear Defogger Switch Operation  See INSPECTION .
  12. Inspect Hazard Warning Signal Switch