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Cruise Control System - Diagnostics: Pre-Check

  1. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 
    1. Description

      ECM controls the function of the cruise control on a vehicle.

      Data on the cruise control and on the DTC can be read from the DLC3 on the vehicle. If CRUISE MAIN indicator light does not comes on after the DTC check, there is a malfunction on the cruise control.

      Use the hand-held tester or SST to check and solve the problem.

    2. Check the DLC3. 

      The vehicle's ECM uses ISO 9141-2 for communication. The terminal arrangement of DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO 9141-2 format.

      Fig 1: Checking DLC3
      G02964842Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      DLC3

      Terminal No. Connection/Specified Condition Condition
      4 Chassis Ground <-> Body Ground / 1 ohms or less Always
      7 Bus (+) Line / Pulse Generation During Communication
      16 Battery Positive <-> Body Ground / 9 - 14 V Always

      HINT:

      If the display shows "UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE" as connecting the hand-held tester to the DLC3 and turn the ignition ON, there is a problem either on the vehicle or on the tool.

      • If communication is normal when connecting the tool to another vehicle, inspect DLC3 on the original vehicle.
      • If communication is still not possible when connecting the tool to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the tool itself. Consult the Service Department listed in the tool's instruction manual in that case.
    3. Check the indicator.
      1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      2. Check that the CRUISE MAIN indicator light comes on when the main switch button is turned on, and that the indicator light goes off when the main switch is turned OFF.

        HINT:

        If the indicator check result is not normal, inspect the cruise main indicator light circuit (See CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT  ).

        Fig 2: Identifying CRUISE MAIN Indicator Light
        G02964843Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Check the DTC.

      HINT:

      If a malfunction occurs in the vehicle speed sensors or stop light switch assy, etc. during cruise control driving, the ECU actuates AUTO CANCEL of the cruise control and turns on and off the CRUISE MAIN indicator light to inform the driver of a malfunction. At the same time, the malfunction is stored in memory as a diagnostic trouble code.

      Fig 3: Checking DTC Indicator Light
      G02964844Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Output of DTC using diagnosis check wire.
      1. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of DLC3.

        SST 09843-18040

        Fig 4: Connecting Terminals TC & CG Of DLC3
        G02964845Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
      3. Read the DTC on the CRUISE MAIN indicator light.

        HINT:

        If the DTC is not output, inspect the cruise main indicator light circuit (See CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT  ) and diagnosis circuit (See DIAGNOSIS CIRCUIT  ).

        As an example, the blinking pattern of normal code and code 52 are shown in Fig 5.

        Fig 5: Identifying Example Blinking Pattern Of Normal Code And Code 52
        G02964846Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. USING HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Hook up the hand-held tester to DLC3.
    2. Monitor the ECU data by following the prompts on the tester screen.

      HINT:

      Hand-held tester has a "Snapshot" function which records the monitored data.

      Please refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

  3. DATA LIST 

    HINT:

    According to the DATA LIST displayed on the hand-held tester, you can read the value of the switch, the sensor and so on without removing parts. Reading the DATA LIST as a first step of troubleshooting is one of the method to shorten the labor time.

    1. Connect the hand-held tester to DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. According to the display on tester, read the "DATA LIST".
      DATA LIST

      Item Measurement Item / Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      VEHICLE SPD Vehicle speed / min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), max.: 255 km/h (158 mph) Actual vehicle speed -
      MEMORY SPD Stored vehicle speed / min.: 36 km/h (22 mph), max.: 200 km/h (124 mph) Actual stored vehicle speed -
      THROTTLE Required throttle opening angle / min.: 0°, max.: 125° Actual required throttle opening -
      CRUISE CONTROL Cruise control system active condition / ON or OFF ON: Cruise control activated OFF: Cruise control inactivated -
      MAIN SW (MAIN) Main SW signal (Main CPU) / ON or OFF ON: Main SW ON (Pressed in) OFF: Main SW OFF (Pressed out) "3"
      MAIN SW (SUB) Main SW signal (Sub CPU) / ON or OFF ON: Main SW ON (Pressed in) OFF: Main SW OFF (Pressed out) "3"
      CCS READY M Cruise control system standby condition (Main CPU) / ON or OFF ON <=> OFF: Change ON/OFF each time Main SW is pushed in. "1"
      CCS READY S Cruise control system standby condition (Sub CPU) / ON or OFF ON <=> OFF: Change ON/OFF each time Main SW is pushed in. "1"
      CCS INDICATOR M Cruise indicator signal (Main CPU) / ON or OFF ON: "CCS READY" ON OFF: "CCS READY" OFF "2"
      CCS INDICATORS Cruise indicator signal (Sub CPU) / ON or OFF ON: "CCS READY" ON OFF: "CCS READY" OFF "2"
      CANCEL SW CANCEL SW signal / ON or OFF ON: CANCEL SW ON OFF:CANCEL SW OFF -
      SET/COAST SW -/SET SW signal / ON or OFF ON: -/SET SW ON OFF: -/SET SW OFF -
      RES/ACC SW +/RES SW signal / ON or OFF ON: +/RES SW ON OFF: +/RES SW OFF -
      STP LIGHT SW2 M Stop light SW signal (Main CPU) / ON or OFF ON: Brake pedal depressed OFF: Brake pedal released -
      STP LIGHT SW2 S Stop light SW signal (Sub CPU) / ON or OFF ON: Brake pedal depressed OFF: Brake pedal released -
      STP LIGHT SW1 S Stop light SW signal (Sub CPU) / ON or OFF ON: Brake pedal depressed OFF: Brake pedal released -
      SHIFT D POS PNP SW signal (D position) / ON or OFF ON: Shift D position OFF: Except shift D position -

      HINT:

      "3" is OK but "1" is NG -> ECM failure

      "1" is OK but "2" is NG -> DTC output or ECM failure

      "3" is OK but cruise indicator not turn on -> CRUISE MAIN indicator or wire harness or ECM failure

  4. DTC CLEAR 
    1. The following actions will erase the DTCs and freeze frame data.
      1. Hand-Held Tester:

        Operating the hand-held tester to erase the codes.

      2. Except Hand-Held Tester:

        Disconnecting the battery terminals or EFI fuse.

    2. After completing repairs, the DTC retained in memory can be cleared by removing the EFI fuse for 1 minutes or more with the ignition switch OFF.
    3. Check that the normal code is displayed after connecting the fuse.
  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION (ROAD TEST) 
    1. Inspect the SET switch.
      1. Push the main switch button ON.
      2. Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or higher).
      3. Push down the control switch to the -/SET.
      4. After releasing the switch, check that the vehicle cruises at the desired speed.
        Fig 6: Inspecting SET Switch
        G02964847Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Inspect the '+' switch.
      1. Push the main switch button ON.
      2. Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or higher).
      3. Check that the vehicle speed increases while the control switch is pull up to +/RES, and that the vehicle cruises at the set speed when the switch is released.
      4. Momentarily push the control switch upward to the +/RES, and then immediately release it. Check that the vehicle speed increases by about 1.5 km/h (Tap-up function).
        Fig 7: Inspecting '+' Switch
        G02964848Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Inspect the '-' switch.
      1. Push the main switch button ON.
      2. Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or higher).
      3. Check that the vehicle speed decreases while the control switch is push down to -/SET, and the vehicle cruises at the set speed when the switch is released.
      4. Momentarily push the control switch downward to -/SET, and then immediately release it. Check that the vehicle speed decreases by about 1.5 km/h (Tap-down function).
        Fig 8: Inspecting '-' Switch
        G02964849Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Inspect the CANCEL switch.
      1. Push the main switch button ON.
      2. Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or higher).
      3. When operating one of the followings, check that the cruise control system is cancelled and that the normal driving mode is reset.
      • Depress the brake pedal.
      • Shift to except D position.
      • Push the main switch button OFF.
      • Pull the control switch CANCEL.
        Fig 9: Inspecting CANCEL Switch
        G02964850Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Inspect the RES switch.
      1. Push the main switch button ON.
      2. Drive at a desired speed (40 km/h (25 mph) or higher).
      3. When operating one of the followings, check that the cruise control system is cancelled and that the normal driving mode is reset.
        • Depress the brake pedal.
        • Shift to except D position.
        • Pull the control switch CANCEL.
          Fig 10: Inspecting RES Switch
          G02964851Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. After the control switch is pull up to +/RES at the driving speed of more than 40 km/h (25 mph), check that the vehicle restores the speed before the cancellation.