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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH 
    1. Check that the stop lights turn on and off normally when the brake pedal is depressed and released.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH 
    Fig 1: Inspecting Stop Light Switch
    G05291459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the S10 stop light switch.
    2. Measure the resistance of the switch.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 Switch pin not pushed Below 1 Ω
      3 - 4 Switch pin not pushed 10 kΩ or higher
      1 - 2 Switch pin pushed in 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 4 Switch pin pushed in Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (STOP LIGHT SWITCH) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / STOP LIGHT SW.
    4. Confirm the stop light switch status when the brake pedal is depressed and released.
      Fig 2: Identifying E3 And E6 ECM Connector Terminals
      G05291460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK 

      BRAKE PEDAL AND SPECIFIED CONDITION REFERENCE CHART

      Brake Pedal Condition Specified Condition
      Depressed STP Signal ON
      Released STP Signal OFF
    5. Measure the voltage of the ECM when the brake pedal is depressed and released.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Brake Pedal Condition Specified Condition
      E6-8 (ST1-) - E3-7 (E1) Depressed Below 1.5 V
      E6-8 (ST1-) - E3-7 (E1) Released 7.5 to 14 V

    OK: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    NG: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (STOP LIGHT SWITCH - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the S10 stop light switch connector.
    2. Disconnect the E5 and E6 ECM connectors.
      Fig 3: Disconnecting E5 And E6 ECM Connector Terminals
      G05291461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      S10-1 - E5-4 (STP) Below 1 Ω
      S10-4 - E6-8 (ST1-) Below 1 Ω
      S10-1 or E5-4 (STP) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      S10-4 or E6-8 (ST1-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE ECM 

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