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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (ST1, ST2 VOLTAGE) 
    1. Remove the air conditioning with connectors still connected.
    2. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      TERMINALS VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A7-2 (ST1) - A7-15 (SGST) Power switch ON (IG) Fr. DEF switch ON Below 0.3 V
      A7-2 (ST1) - A7-15 (SGST) Power switch ON (IG) Rr. DEF switch ON 0.8 to 1.5 V
      A7-2 (ST1) - A7-15 (SGST) Power switch ON (IG) Recirculation/Fresh switch ON 2.0 to 2.9 V
      A7-1 (ST2) - A7-15 (SGST) Power switch ON (IG) AUTO switch ON Below 0.3 V
      A7-1 (ST2) - A7-15 (SGST) Power switch ON (IG) TEMP+ switch ON 0.8 to 1.5 V
      A7-1 (ST2) - A7-15 (SGST) Power switch ON (IG) TEMP- switch ON 2.0 to 2.9 V

    OK : PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  

    Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioning Amplifier Connectors
    G04475105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH LH 
    1. Remove the steering pad switch LH.
    2. Measure the resistance of the connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A2 (AC2) - B5 (AC1) Always 1,210 Ω
      A7 (EAC) - B6 (EAC) Always Below 1 Ω
      A3 (AC1) - B5 (AC1) Always Below 1 Ω
      A2 (AC2) - A7 (EAC) AUTO switch ON Below 1 Ω
      A2 (AC2) - A7 (EAC) TEMP + switch ON 300 Ω
      A2 (AC2) - A7 (EAC) TEMP - switch ON 1,210 Ω

    NG : REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH 

    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Connectors
    G04475106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  3. INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH RH 
    1. Remove the steering pad switch RH.
    2. Measure the resistance of the connector.

      Standard resistance 

      TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 (AC1) -1 (EAC) Fr. DEF switch ON Below 1 Ω
      2 (AC1) -1 (EAC) Rr. DEF switch ON 300 Ω
      2 (AC1) -1 (EAC) Recirculation/Fresh switch ON 1,210 Ω

    NG : REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH RH 

    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Connectors
    G04475107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the steering pad switch RH and LH to the steering pad switch cable.
    2. Measure the resistance of the connector.

      Standard resistance 

      TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 (AC1) - 7 (EAC) Fr. DEF switch ON Below 1 Ω
      3 (AC1) - 7 (EAC) Rr. DEF switch ON 300 Ω
      3 (AC1) - 7 (EAC) Recirculation/Fresh switch ON 1,210 Ω

    NG : REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Connectors
    G04475108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  5. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the spiral cable.
    2. Measure the resistance of the connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C12-3 (EAC) - 7 (EAC) Below 1 Ω
      C12-9 (AC2) - 2 (AC2) Below 1 Ω
      C12-10 (AC1) - 3 (AC1) Below 1 Ω

    NG : REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 5: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Connectors
    G04475109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  6. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (STEERING PAD SWITCH - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER) 
    1. Disconnect the C12 steering pad connector.
    2. Disconnect the A7 amplifier connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A7-2 (ST1) - C12-10 (AC1) Below 1 Ω
      A7-15 (SGST) - C12-3 (EAC) Below 1 Ω
      A7-1 (ST2) - C12-9 (AC2) Below 1 Ω
      A7-2 (ST1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A7-15 (SGST) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A7-1 (ST2) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    Fig 6: Disconnecting A7 Amplifier Connector
    G04475110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER