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Inspection [04/2013 - ]: Procedure

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  1. INSPECT FRONT ACCELERATION SENSOR LH 
    1. Connect 3 1.5 V dry cell batteries in series.
    2. Connect a positive (+) lead from the batteries to terminal 3 (SGB) and a negative (-) lead to terminal 2 (SGG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (SGFL) - 2 (SGG) Sensor stationary Approx. 2.3 V
      Sensor vibrating vertically Changes between approx. 0.9 and 3.6 V
      GTY461662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component without harness connected
      (Front Acceleration Sensor LH)
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      NOTE:
      • Do not apply a voltage of more than 6 V.
      • Do not drop the front acceleration sensor. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
      • Never place the front acceleration sensor upside down.

      HINT: 

      When the acceleration sensor is tilted, it may output a different value.