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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Using the intelligent tester or Techstream DATA LIST allows switch, sensor, actuator and other item values to be read without removing any parts. Reading the DATA LIST early in troubleshooting is one way to save time.

NOTE: In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.
  1. Warm up the engine.
  2. Turn the engine switch off.
  3. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
  4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
  5. Turn the tester ON.
  6. Enter the following menus:

    Intelligent tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / ECT / DATA LIST.

    Techstream - Select: Powertrain / ECT / Data List.

  7. Follow the instructions on the tester and read the DATA LIST.

    Intelligent tester

    TCM: 

    TCM TERMINALS REFERENCE

    Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
    REVERSE Park/neutral position switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever is:
    • ON: On R
    • OFF: Not on R
    When shift lever position displayed on intelligent tester differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
    PARKING Park/neutral position switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever is:
    • ON: On P
    • OFF: Not on P
    When shift lever position displayed on intelligent tester differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
    NEUTRAL Park/neutral position switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever is:
    • ON: On N
    • OFF: Not on N
    When shift lever position displayed on intelligent tester differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
    DRIVE Park/neutral position switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever is:
    • ON: On D or S
    • OFF: Not on D or S
    When shift lever position displayed on intelligent tester differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect

    Techstream

    TCM: 

    TCM TERMINALS REFERENCE

    Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
    Shift SW Status (R Range) Park/neutral position switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever is:
    • ON: On R
    • OFF: Not on R
    When shift lever position displayed on Techstream differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
    Shift SW Status (P Range) Park/neutral position switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever is:
    • ON: On P
    • OFF: Not on P
    When shift lever position displayed on Techstream differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
    Shift SW Status (N Range) Park/neutral position switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever is:
    • ON: On N
    • OFF: Not on N
    When shift lever position displayed on Techstream differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
    Shift SW Status (D Range) Park/neutral position switch status/ ON or OFF Shift lever is:
    • ON: On D or S
    • OFF: Not on D or S
    When shift lever position displayed on Techstream differs from actual position, adjustment of park/neutral position switch or shift cable may be incorrect
  1. INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 1: Checking Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly
    G04948306Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the E49 park/neutral position switch connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the park/neutral position switch when the shift lever is moved to each position.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      6 (PL) - 2 (RB) Shift lever position P Below 1 Ω
      1 (RL) - 2 (RB) Shift lever position R Below 1 Ω
      9 (NL) - 2 (RB) Shift lever position N Below 1 Ω
      7(DL)-2(RB) Shift lever position D Below 1 Ω
      6(PL)-2(RB) Shift lever position not on P 10 kΩ or higher
      1 (RL) - 2 (RB) Shift lever position not on R 10 kΩ or higher
      9 (NL) - 2 (RB) Shift lever position not on N 10 kΩ or higher
      7 (DL) - 2 (RB) Shift lever position not on D 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE) 
    Fig 2: Checking Park/Neutral Position Switch Assembly (Power Source)
    G04948307Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the E49 park/neutral position switch connector.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      E49-2 (RB) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - BATTERY) 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH - TCM) 
    Fig 3: Checking Harness And Connector (Park/Neutral Position Switch - TCM)
    G04948308Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    2. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E5-26 (P) - Body ground
      • Engine switch on (IG)
      • Shift lever position on P
      11 to 14 V
      E5-34 (R) - Body ground
      • Engine switch on (IG)
      • Shift lever position on R
      11 to 14 V*
      E5-33 (N) - Body ground
      • Engine switch on (IG)
      • Shift lever position on N
      11 to 14 V
      E5-25 (D) - Body ground
      • Engine switch on (IG)
      • Shift lever position on D
      11 to 14 V
      E5-26 (P) - Body ground
      • Engine switch on (IG)
      • Shift lever position not on P
      Below 1 V
      E5-34 (R) - Body ground
      • Engine switch on (IG)
      • Shift lever position not on R
      Below 1 V
      ES-33 (N) - Body ground
      • Engine switch on (IG)
      • Shift lever position not on N
      Below 1 V
      E5-25 (D) - Body ground
      • Engine switch on (IG)
      • Shift lever position not on D
      Below 1 V

      HINT:

      *: The voltage will drop slightly due to the turning on of the back up light.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. REPLACE TCM 
    1. Replace the TCM (see REMOVAL  ).

    NEXT: PERFORM AT REGISTRATION (See  REGISTRATION   )