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Inspection Procedure

  1. Check operation of stop light  .
    1. Check that the stop light turns ON when the brake pedal is depressed, and turns OFF when the brake pedal is released.
      1. OK: Go to next step.
      2. NG: Check stop light system.
  2. Input signal check  .
    1. See step  ) INPUT SIGNAL CHECK.
    2. Check the indicator light when the brake pedal is depressed.
      Fig 1: Displaying Indicator Light Blinking Pattern Based On Stop Light Switch Position
      G01069601Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: The indicator light goes OFF when the brake pedal is depressed  .

      1. OK: Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in PROBLEM SYMPTOMS .
      2. NG: Go to next step.

  3. Check voltage between terminal STP- of cruise control ECU connector and body ground  .
    1. Remove the ECU with the connector being.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

      Measure the voltage between terminal STP- of the ECU connector and the body ground when the brake pedal is depressed and released.

      Fig 2: Measuring Voltage At STP Terminal Of ECU
      G01069603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: See  Fig 3  .

      Fig 3: Identifying Voltage Based On Brake Pedal Condition
      G01069602Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. OK: Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in PROBLEM SYMPTOMS .
      2. NG: Go to next step.
  4. Check for open in harness and connector between terminal STP- of cruise control ECU and stop light switch. See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  .
    1. OK: Check and replace cruise control ECU. See HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE .
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness or connector.