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Inspection Procedure

  1. INSPECT ENGINE SWITCH 
    1. Remove the engine switch.
      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Switch Connector Terminals
      G04975708Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply battery voltage between the terminals of the switch, and check the illumination condition of the switch.
      NOTE:
      • If the positive (+) lead and the negative (-) lead are incorrectly connected, the engine switch indicator will not illuminate.
      • If the voltage is too low, the indicator will not illuminate.

      OK 

      ENGINE SWITCH MEASUREMENT CONDITION

      Measurement Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 11 (SWIL)
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 (COM) or 5 (GND)
      Illuminates
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 12 (INDS)
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 (COM) or 5 (GND)
      Illuminates
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 13 (INDW)
      Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 (COM) or 5 (GND)
      Illuminates

    NG: REPLACE ENGINE SWITCH 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the E68 switch connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying Main Body ECU And Engine Switch Connector Terminals
      G05248887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the E61 ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E68-11 (SWIL) - E61-25 (SWIL) Always Below 1 Ω
      E68-12 (INDS) - E61-15 (INDS) Always Below 1 Ω
      E68-13 (INDW) - E61-14 (INDW) Always Below 1 Ω
      E68-5 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      E68-4 (COM) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      E68-11 (SWIL) or E61-25 (SWIL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E68-12 (INDS) or E61-15 (INDS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      E68-13 (INDW) or E61-14 (INDW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU