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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK ECM (+B VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON
    2. Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      +B (E9-1) - E1 (E7-1) 9 to 14 V

    OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Fig 1: Checking ECM (+B Voltage)
    G05264269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the E7 ECM connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E1 (E7-1) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 2: Checking Harness And Connector (ECM - Body Ground)
    G05843743Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK ECM (IGSW VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      IGSW (E9-9) - E1 (E7-1) 9 to 14 V

    OK: Go to step  6

    Fig 3: Checking ECM (IGSW Voltage)
    G05843744Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  4. INSPECT FUSE (IGN) 
    1. Remove the IGN fuse from the driver side J/B.
    2. Measure the resistance of the IGN fuse.

      Standard resistance: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE FUSE 

    Fig 4: Inspecting Fuse (IGN)
    G04968173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  5. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the lower finish panel.
    2. Disconnect the 118 ignition switch connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the ignition switch.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Switch position Tester Connection Specified Condition
      LOCK All Terminals 10 kΩ or higher
      ACC 2-3 Below 1 Ω
      ON 2-3, 2-4 6-7
      START 1-2, 2-4 6-7, 7-8
    4. Reconnect the ignition switch connector.
      Fig 5: Inspecting Ignition Switch Assembly
      G04967994Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - IGNITION SWITCH, IGNITION SWITCH - ECM) 

  6. CHECK ECM (MREL VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      MREL (E9-8) - E1 (E7-1) 9 to 14 V

    NG: REPLACE ECM 

    Fig 6: Checking ECM (MREL Voltage)
    G05843747Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  7. INSPECT FUSE (EFI) 
    1. Remove the EFI fuse from the engine room R/B.
    2. Measure the resistance of the EFI fuse.

      Standard resistance: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE FUSE 

    Fig 7: Inspecting Fuse (EFI)
    G04968176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  8. INSPECT EFI RELAY (Marking: EFI) 
    1. Remove the EFI relay from the engine room junction block.
    2. Measure the resistance of the EFI relay.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Terminal Connection Specified Condition
      3-5 10 kΩ or higher
      3-5 Below 1 Ω (when battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2)
    3. Reinstall the EFI relay.
      Fig 8: Inspecting EFI Relay (Marking - EFI)
      G04967794Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE EFI RELAY 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the E9 ECM connector.
    2. Measure the resistance between the wire harness side connector and body ground.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      MREL (E9-8) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
    3. Reconnect the ECM connector.

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 9: Checking Harness And Connector (ECM - Body Ground)
    G05264277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS