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Power Circuit Inspection

■ Power Circuit Preliminary Inspection 

  1. IG KEY OFF.
  2. Disconnect ETC connector.
  3. IG KEY ON.
  4. Measure voltage between TPS power circuit of ETC harness connector and chassis ground.

    Specification:  Approx. 5V

  5. Is voltage within the specification?

    YES 

    NO 

    • Go to next procedure.

■ Check For Short To Ground In Power Circuit 

  1. IG KEY OFF.
  2. Disconnect ETC connector.
  3. IG KEY ON.
  4. Measure resistance between TPS power terminal of ETC harness connector and chassis ground.

    Specification:  Infinite

  5. Is resistance within specification?

    YES 

    • Go to next procedure.

    NO 

■ Check Open In Power Circuit 

  1. IG KEY OFF.
  2. Disconnect ETC connector and PCM/ECM connector.
  3. Measure resistance between both ends of TPS Power line.

    Specification:  Below 1Ω

  4. Is resistance within specification?

    YES 

    • Go to next procedure.

    NO