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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check if the CAN communication system DTC is output (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )

      Result 

      DTC RESULT DESCRIPTION

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

    B: REPAIR CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    A: Go to next step. 

  2. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH) 
    1. Check the Data List for proper functioning of the downhill assist control switch.

      ABS/VSC/TRAC: 

      MEASUREMENT ITEM/RANGE AND DIAGNOSTIC NOTE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Downhill Assist Control Switch Downhill assist control switch / ON or OFF ON: Downhill assist control switch is ON
      OFF: Downhill assist control switch is OFF
      -

      OK: ON (downhill assist control switch is ON) appears on the screen. 

    NG: Go to step   5

    OK: Go to next step. 

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM (DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT) 
    1. Select the Active Test, generate a control command, and then check that the downhill assist control indicator light operates.

      ABS/VSC/TRAC: 

      CONTROL RANGE AND DIAGNOSTIC NOTE

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Downhill Assist Control Light Downhill assist control indicator light Indicator light ON / OFF Observe combination meter

      OK: The downhill assist control indicator light turns ON and OFF. 

    OK: REPLACE ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 

    NG: Go to next step. 

  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER 
    1. Inspect the combination meter (see HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

    OK: REPLACE ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 

  5. INSPECT DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH 
    1. Remove the downhill assist control switch.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Downhill Assist Control Switch
      G05585033Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance of the switch.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      4 - 1 Switch is pushed Below 1 Ω
      4 - 1 Switch is not pushed 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  6. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (CONTROL SWITCH - SKID CONTROL ECU AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the A19 ECU connector.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying A19 ECU And E31 Switch Connector Terminals
      G05585034Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the E31 switch connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A19-28 (HDCS) - E31-4 Below 1 Ω
      E31-1 - Body ground Below 1 Ω
      A19-28 (HDCS) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY