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Steering Pad Switch Circuit: Procedure

  1. INSPECT RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the radio receiver assembly connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying J96 Connector Terminals
      GTY275485Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Radio Receiver Assembly)
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J96-7 (SW1) - J96-6 (SWG) No switch pushed 95 to 105 kΩ
      J96-7 (SW1) - J96-6 (SWG) Seek+ switch pushed Below 2.5 Ω
      J96-7 (SW1) - J96-6 (SWG) Seek- switch pushed 312 to 345 Ω
      J96-7 (SW1) - J96-6 (SWG) Volume+ switch pushed 950 to 1050 Ω
      J96-7 (SW1) - J96-6 (SWG) Volume- switch pushed 2954 to 3265 Ω
      J96-8 (SW2) - J96-6 (SWG) No switch pushed 95 to 105 kΩ
      J96-8 (SW2) - J96-6 (SWG) MODE switch pushed Below 2.5 Ω
      J96-8 (SW2) - J96-6 (SWG)*2 Voice switch pushed 2954 to 3265 Ω
      J96-8 (SW2) - J96-6 (SWG)*2 On hook switch pushed 312 to 345 Ω
      J96-8 (SW2) - J96-6 (SWG)*2 Off hook switch pushed 950 to 1050 Ω
      • *2: w/ Microphone

    NG → See step   3 

    OK → See step   2 

  2. PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
  3. INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the steering pad switch assembly connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Assembly
      GTY269203Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Component without harness connected
      (Steering Pad Switch Assembly)
      *2 Volume-
      *3 Volume+ *4 Seek-
      *5 Seek+ *6 MODE
      *7 Off hook*10 *8 On hook*10
      *9 Voice*10 - -

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      z2-10 (AU1) - z2-8 (EAU) No switch pushed 95 to 105 kΩ
      z2-10 (AU1) - z2-8 (EAU) Seek+ switch pushed Below 2.5 Ω
      z2-10 (AU1) - z2-8 (EAU) Seek- switch pushed 312 to 345 Ω
      z2-10 (AU1) - z2-8 (EAU) Volume+ switch pushed 950 to 1050 Ω
      z2-10 (AU1) - z2-8 (EAU) Volume- switch pushed 2954 to 3265 Ω
      z2-9 (AU2) - z2-8 (EAU) No switch pushed 95 to 105 kΩ
      z2-9 (AU2) - z2-8 (EAU) MODE switch pushed Below 2.5 Ω
      z2-9 (AU2) - z2-8 (EAU)*10 Voice switch pushed 2954 to 3265 Ω
      z2-9 (AU2) - z2-8 (EAU)*10 On hook switch pushed 312 to 345 Ω
      z2-9 (AU2) - z2-8 (EAU)*10 Off hook switch pushed 950 to 1050 Ω
      • *10: w/ Microphone

    NG → See step   6 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the steering pad switch assembly and spiral cable sub-assembly connectors.
      Fig 3: Identifying Spiral Cable Sub-Assembly Connector Terminals
      GTY287059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Steering Pad Switch Assembly Side
      *2 Vehicle Side
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      z2-8 (EAU) - J24-4 (EAU) Center Below 1 Ω
      2.5 rotations to the left
      2.5 rotations to the right
      z2-10 (AU1) - J24-6 (AU1) Center Below 1 Ω
      2.5 rotations to the left
      2.5 rotations to the right
      z2-9 (AU2) - J24-5 (AU2) Center Below 1 Ω
      2.5 rotations to the left
      2.5 rotations to the right
      NOTE:

      The spiral cable sub-assembly is an important part of the SRS airbag system. Incorrect removal or installation of the spiral cable sub-assembly may prevent the airbag from deploying. Be sure to read the information shown in the brackets.

      HINT: 

    NG → See step   5 

    OK → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE - RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY) 

  5. REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  6. REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL