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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK OPERATION (STEERING PAD SWITCH) 
    1. Check that the steering pad switch can operate the audio system normally.

      OK: Steering pad switch can operate the audio system normally. 

    OK: REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR 

    NG: Go to next step. 

  2. CHECK RESISTANCE OF COMMUNICATION LINE 
    1. Disconnect the C10 modulator connector.
    2. Disconnect the D4 ECU connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying C10 Modulator Connector And D4 ECU Connector
      G05294507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C10-3 (MPX) - D4-6 (MPX3) Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  3. INSPECT FUSE (PANEL, SECURITY) 
    1. Remove the PANEL and SECURITY fuses from driver side junction block.
    2. Measure the resistance of the fuses.

      OK: Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE FUSE 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the C10 modulator connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying C10 Modulator Connector
      G05294508Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C10-2 (+B) - Body ground 10 to 14 V

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C10-4 (ECC) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR