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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE ON INTELLIGENT TESTER 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG), and turn the intelligent tester main switch on.
    3. Check the DATA LIST for proper functioning of the stop light switch.

      ECM (Cruise control): 

      DATA LIST

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      STP LIGHT SW M Stop light switch signal (Main CPU)/ON or OFF ON: Brake pedal depressed
      OFF: Brake pedal released
      -

      OK: When the brake pedal is operated, the display changes as shown above. 

    OK: REPLACE ECM  (See REMOVAL )

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH - BATTERY) 
    1. Disconnect the A40 connector from the stop light switch.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A40-2 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V
      A40-3 - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V
    Fig 1: Identifying A40 Connector Terminals
    G05252155Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH 
    1. Remove the stop light switch. (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      1-2 Switch pin not pushed Below 1Ω
      3-4 Switch pin not pushed 10 kΩ or higher
      1-2 Switch pin pushed 10 kΩ or higher
      3-4 Switch pin pushed Below 1 Ω
      Fig 2: Inspecting Stop Light Switch
      G05252156Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the stop light switch.

    NG: REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK ECM 
    1. Reconnect the stop light switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the A10 connector from the ECM.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Brake Pedal Condition Specified Condition
      A10-36 (STP) - Body ground Depressed 10 to 14 V
      A10-36 (STP) - Body ground Released Below 1 V
      A10-35 (ST1-) - Body ground Depressed Below 1 V
      A10-35(ST1-) - Body ground Released 10 to 14 V
      Fig 3: Identifying A10 Connector Terminals
      G05252157Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH - ECM) 

    OK: REPLACE ECM  (See REMOVAL )