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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTCs 
    1. Select the DTC check on Techstream to check for communication errors.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      No DTC is output A
      DTC are output (LIN communication) B

    B:  GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

    A: Go to next step. 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM 
    1. Select the Active Test, use Techstream to issue a control command, and then check the window defogger operation.

      Air Conditioner: 

      DIAGNOSTIC NOTE

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Defogger Relay (Rear) Turns rear window defogger OFF/ON -

    OK:  Go to step  5

    NG: Go to next step. 

  3. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the air conditioner control assembly.
  4. CONFIRM REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER OPERATION 
    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the defogger switch, and check that the window defogger operates.

    NG: REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY 

    OK: END 

  5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM 
    1. Select the Active Test, use Techstream to issue a control command, and then check the DEFOG relay operation.
    2. Check that operation sound of the RR DEF relay is heard
      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      Relay operating sound is heard OK
      Relay operating sound is not heard NG

    OK:  Go to step  9

    NG: Go to next step. 

  6. INSPECT RR DEF RELAY 

    See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  .

    NG: REPLACE RR DEF RELAY 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  7. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (RR DEF RELAY - BATTERY POSITIVE) 
    1. Disconnect the RR DEF relay.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard voltage: Engine room R/B, J/B 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V
      Fig 1: Identifying RR DEF Relay
      G04981170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE A/C NO. 2 FUSE, HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  8. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (RR DEF RELAY - A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the RR DEF relay and A/C amplifier assembly connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      2 - E1-38 Always Below 1 Ω
      2 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 2: Checking Wire Harness (RR DEF Relay - A/C Amplifier Assembly)
      G05253673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY 

  9. INSPECT RR DEF RELAY 

    See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  .

    NG: REPLACE RR DEF RELAY 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  10. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (RR DEF RELAY - BATTERY POSITIVE AND BODY GROUND) 
    Fig 3: Identifying RR DEF Relay
    G04981170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the RR DEF relay.
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance: Engine room R/B, J/B 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Standard voltage: Engine room R/B, J/B 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      5 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE RR DEF FUSE, HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  11. INSPECT NOISE FILTER 
    1. Disconnect the noise filter connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L20-1 - L20-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      L20-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 4: Identifying L20 Noise Filter Connector
      G05838012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE NOISE FILTER 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  12. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (RR DEF RELAY - NOISE FILTER) 
    1. Disconnect the RR DEF relay and defogger wire connectors.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - L20-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      3 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 5: Checking Wire Harness (RR DEF Relay - Noise Filter)
      G05253676Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  13. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (NOISE FILTER - DEFOGGER WIRE CONNECTOR) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L20-1 - L25-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      L20-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 6: Checking Wire Harness (Noise Filter - Defogger Wire Connector)
      G05838014Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  14. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (DEFOGGER WIRE CONNECTOR - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      N1-1 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Fig 7: Identifying N1 Defogger Wire Connector
      G05253678Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE