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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (HUMIDITY SENS) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG) and push the intelligent tester main switch ON.
    3. Select the item below in the DATA LIST, and read the display on the intelligent tester.

      Air conditioning amplifier 

      DATA LIST

      Item Measurement Item / Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      HUMIDITY SENS Humidity sensor / min.: 0% max.: 100% Actual room humidity is displayed -

      OK : The displayed is as specified in the normal condition. 

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (Checking from the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ) B
      OK (Checking from the DTC) C

    B : PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  

    C : REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER 

    A : Go to next step 

  2. CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (RH VOLTAGE) 
    1. Remove the air conditioning amplifier with connectors still connected.
    2. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard voltage 

      TERMINALS VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A7-9 (RH) - A7-10 (S5RM) Power switch ON (IG) at 25°C (77°F) 1.8 to 2.2 V
      A7-9 (RH) - A7-10 (S5RM) Power switch ON (IG) at 40°C (104°F) 1.2 to 1.6 V

      HINT:

      As the temperature increases, the voltage decreases.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (Checking from the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ) B
      OK (Checking from the DTC) C

    B : PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  

    C : REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER 

    Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioning Amplifier Connectors
    G04475066Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    A : Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (HUMIDITY SENSOR) 
    1. Remove the room temperature sensor.
    2. Measure the voltage of the sensor.

      Standard voltage: at 25°C (77°F) Humidity 40%: 1.61 to 2.24 V 

      at 25°C (77°F) Humidity 60%: 2.26 to 2.66 V 

      HINT:

      As the humidity increases, the voltage increases (see the graph).

    NG : REPLACE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Fig 2: Room Temperature Sensor Voltage Graph
    G04475067Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ROOM HUMIDITY SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER) 
    1. Disconnect the A9 sensor connector.
    2. Disconnect the A7 amplifier connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A7-9 (RH) - A9-3 (VO) Below 1 Ω
      A7-10 (S5RM) - A9-4 (S5) Below 1 Ω
      A7-9 (RH) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A7-10 (S5RM) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    Fig 3: Disconnecting A7 Amplifier Connector
    G04475068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK : REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER