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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK THAT MILL IS ILLUMINATED 
    1. Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the chart below.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Condition Proceed to
      MIL remains ON A
      MIL does not illuminate B

    B: Go to step  5

    A: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK WHETHER MIL TURNS OFF 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
    3. Check whether any DTCs have been stored (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ). Note them down if necessary.
    4. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR  ).
    5. Check if the MIL turns off.

      OK: MIL should turn off. 

    OK: REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) 
    1. Disconnect the E8 ECM connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Check that the MIL is not illuminated.

      OK: MIL is not illuminated. 

    OK: REPLACE ECM 

    Fig 1: Checking Harness And Connector (Check For Short In Wire Harness)
    G05843777Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM) 
    1. Check the harness and connector.

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION METER 

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

  5. CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED 
    1. Check that the MIL is illuminated when turning the ignition switch ON

      OK: MIL is illuminated. 

    OK: SYSTEM OK 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  6. CHECK THAT ENGINE STARTS 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Start the engine.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      Engine starts A
      Engine does not start* B
      HINT:
      *: The Techstream cannot communicate with the ECM.

    B: GO TO VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  7. INSPECT COMBINATION METER (MIL CIRCUIT) 
    1. See the combination meter troubleshooting section (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE COMBINATION METER 

    OK: CHECK AND REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM)