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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: When replacing the ABS & TRACTION actuator assembly, perform zero point calibration (See CALIBRATION ).

HINT:

After steps 1, 2 and 3 are completed, start the inspection from step 4 when using Techstream and start from step 5 when not using Techstream.

  1. CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH OPERATION 
    1. Check that the stop light comes on when the brake pedal is depressed, and goes off when the brake pedal is released.

    OK: 

    Stop light switch function is normal. 

    HINT:

    Check the stop light bulb as it may have burnt out.

    NG: Go to step  9

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU (STP1 TERMINAL VOLTAGE) 
    1. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Voltage 

    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    A34-27 (STP1) - Body ground Stop light switch ON (Brake pedal depressed) 8 to 14 V
    A34-27 (STP1) - Body ground Stop light switch OFF (Brake pedal released) Below 1.5 V
    Fig 1: Identifying Terminal STP1 Of A34 Skid Control ECU Connector
    G05001572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    OK (w/ Dynamic radar cruise control) A
    OK (w/o Dynamic radar cruise control) B
    NG C

    B: Go to step  8

    C: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STP1 CIRCUIT) 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STP1 TO STP2 CIRCUIT) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Resistance 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    A34-27 (STP1) - A34-21 (STP2) Below 1 Ω
    A34-27 (STP1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    Fig 2: Identifying Terminal STP2 And STP1 Of A34 Skid Control ECU Connector
    G06128721Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STP1 TO STP2 CIRCUIT) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (STOP LIGHT RELAY) 
    1. Reconnect the skid control ECU connector.
    2. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn Techstream main switch on.
    4. Select "ACTIVE TEST" on Techstream.

      ACTIVE LIST: ABS/VSC/TRAC 

      ACTIVE TEST REFERENCE

      Item Vehicle Condition/Test Details Diagnostic Note
      Stop Light Relay Turns stop light operation relay ON/OFF Observe rear combination light (Does not come on for 5 sec. or more)
    5. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the stop light can be shown on the rear combination light by Techstream.

    OK: 

    The stop light turns on or off in accordance with Techstream. 

    HINT:

    Reinstall the sensors, connectors, etc. and restore the vehicle to its prior conditions before rechecking for DTCs.

    OK: Go to step  8

    NG: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT ENGINE ROOM R/B (BRK RELAY POWER SOURCE TERMINAL VOLTAGE) 
    1. Remove the BRK relay.
      Fig 3: Identifying BRK Relay
      G05001574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Voltage 

    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    2 - Body ground IG switch on (IG) 8 to 14 V
    5 - Body ground IG switch on (IG) 8 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. INSPECT BRK RELAY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Resistance 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    3-4 Below 1 Ω
    3-5 10 kΩ or higher
    3-4 10 kΩ or higher (When battery positive voltage Is applied to terminal 1 and battery negative voltage to terminal 2.)
    3-5 Below 1 Ω (When battery positive voltage Is applied to terminal 1 and battery negative voltage to terminal 2.)
    Fig 4: Identifying BRK Relay
    G05417707Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE BRK RELAY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. INSPECT SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR (STPO TERMINAL VOLTAGE) 
    1. Install the stop light operation (DAC) relay.
    2. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
      Fig 5: Identifying Terminal STPO Of A34 Skid Control ECU Connector
      G05001576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    4. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Voltage 

    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    A34-16 (STPO) - Body ground IG switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STPO CIRCUIT) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC.
    2. Depress the brake pedal several times to test the stop light circuit.
    3. Check if the same DTC is detected.

    HINT:

    Reinstall the sensors, connectors, etc. and restore the vehicle to its prior conditions before rechecking for DTCs.

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    DTC Is output A
    DTC Is not output B

    B: END 

    A: REPLACE ABS & TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 

  9. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE TERMINAL VOLTAGE) 
    1. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
      Fig 6: Identifying A23 Stop Light Switch Connector
      G06128725Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Voltage 

    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    A23-2 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  10. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the stop light switch assembly connector.
      Fig 7: Inspecting Stop Light Switch Assembly
      G05001578Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Resistance 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Switch Condition Tester Connection Specified Condition
    Switch pin free 1-2 Below 1 Ω
    Switch pin pushed in 1-2 10 kΩ or higher

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    OK (w/ Dynamic radar cruise control) A
    OK (w/o Dynamic radar cruise control) B
    NG C

    B: Go to step  14

    C: REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    A: Go to next step 

  11. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO BRK RELAY) 
    1. Remove the BRK relay.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Resistance 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    A23-1 - BRK relay 4 Below 1 Ω
    A23-1 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    Fig 8: Identifying A23 Stop Light Switch Connector And BRK Relay
    G05001579Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO BRK RELAY) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  12. INSPECT BRK RELAY 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Resistance 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    3-4 Below 1 Ω
    Fig 9: Inspecting BRK Relay
    G06128728Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE BRK RELAY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  13. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BETWEEN REAR COMBINATION LIGHT, BODY GROUND AND BRK RELAY) 
    1. Disconnect the rear combination light connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Resistance 

    LH: 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    K25-2 - BRK relay 3 Below 1 Ω
    K25-1 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    K25-3 - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    RH: 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    K29-2 - BRK relay 3 Below 1 Ω
    K29-1 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    K29-3 - Body ground Below 1 Ω
    Fig 10: Identifying Rear Combination Light Connector And BRK Relay
    G05001581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT) 

    OK: END 

  14. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO SKID CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the stop light switch connector and skid control ECU connector.
      Fig 11: Identifying A23 Stop Light Switch And A34 Skid Control ECU Connectors
      G05001582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Resistance 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    A34-27 (STP1) - A23-1 (STP) Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO SKID CONTROL ECU) 

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT)