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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. CHECK WINDSHIELD DEICER SWITCH 
    1. Disconnect the windshield deicer switch connector.
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance of the switch.
      Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Deicer Switch Connector Terminals
      G04491465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (ILL+) - 6 (ILL-) Headlight dimmer switch OFF --> ON Below 1 V --> 10 to 14 V
      8 (D) - 5 (E) Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 V
      4 (IG) - 5 (E) Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 V

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      6 (ILL-) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      5 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Reconnect the windshield deicer connector.
    4. Measure the voltage of the switch.
      Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Deicer Switch Connector Terminals
      G04491466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      8 (D) - 5(E) Ignition switch ON, windshield deicer switch OFF --> ON 10 to 14 V --> Below 1 V (after 15 +-3 minutes: 10 to 14 V)
      4 (IG) - 5(E) Ignition switch ON, windshield deicer switch ON 10 to 14 V --> Below 1 V
    5. Check the ON/OFF indicator of the switch.
      1. Push the switch several times. Check that the ON/OFF indicator illuminates or turns off according to the switch operation.
        Fig 3: Identifying Malfunction Indicator Lamp (1 Of 2)
        G04491467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Check the illumination area of the switch.
      1. Check that the ON/OFF indicator illuminates or turns off according to the switch operation.
        Fig 4: Identifying Malfunction Indicator Lamp (2 Of 2)
        G04491468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002