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Door Control Transmitter: Inspection: Inspection

  1. INSPECT ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER (for Standard) 
    1. Inspect operation of the transmitter (for Type A).
      1. Remove the battery (lithium battery) from the transmitter. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
      2. Install a new or normal battery (lithium battery). Refer to REPLACEMENT .
        Fig 1: Inspecting Electrical Key Transmitter (For Standard)
        GTY114704Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        If a new or normal battery is not available, first connect 2 new 1.5 V batteries in series. Then connect leads to the batteries and apply 3 V to the transmitter, as shown in the illustration.

      3. From outside the vehicle, approximately 1 m (3.28 ft.) away from the driver side outside door handle, test the transmitter by pointing its key plate at the vehicle and pressing a transmitter switch.

        OK

        The door lock can be operated via the transmitter.

        The LED comes on more than once.

        • The operational area differs depending on the user, the way the transmitter is held, and the location.
        • The transmitter's faint electric waves may be affected if the area has strong electric waves or noise. The transmitter's operation area may be shortened or the transmitter may not function.
    2. Inspect the battery capacity (for Type A).
      1. Remove the battery. Refer to REPLACEMENT  from the electrical key transmitter that does not operate. Attach a lead wire (0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) in diameter or less including wire sheath) with tape or equivalent to the negative terminal.
        NOTE:

        Do not wrap the lead wire around a terminal, wedge it between the terminals, or solder it. A terminal may be deformed or damaged, and the battery will not be able to be installed correctly.

        2. Fig 2: Identifying Lead Wire
        GTY116206Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Carefully pull the lead wire out from the position shown in the illustration and install the previously removed transmitter battery.
      3. Using an oscilloscope, check the transmitter battery voltage waveform.
        Fig 3: View Of Checking Transmitter Battery Voltage Waveform
        GTY283935Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        When measuring the battery voltage, while operating the lock switch of a door handle, bring the electrical key transmitter within the entry operating range to perform the measurement. For the entry operating range, refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .

        STANDARD VOLTAGE

        Item Content
        Tester Connection Battery positive (+) - Battery negative (-)
        Tool Setting 0.5 V/DIV., 100 ms/DIV.
        Condition Engine switch OFF, all doors closed and lock switch pushed
        Specified Condition 2.2 to 3.2 V (Refer to the waveform)

        If the result is not as specified, replace the transmitter battery.

    3. Inspect operation of the transmitter (for Type B).
      1. Remove the battery (lithium battery) from the transmitter. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
      2. Install a new or normal battery (lithium battery). Refer to REPLACEMENT .
        Fig 4: View Of Inspecting Battery
        GTY261995Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        If a new or normal battery is not available, first connect 2 new 1.5 V batteries in series. Then connect leads to the batteries and apply 3 V to the transmitter, as shown in the illustration.

      3. From outside the vehicle, approximately 1 m (3.28 ft.) away from the driver side outside door handle, test the transmitter by pointing its key plate at the vehicle and pressing a transmitter switch.

        OK

        The door lock can be operated via the transmitter.

        The LED comes on more than once.

        • The operational area differs depending on the user, the way the transmitter is held, and the location.
        • The transmitter's faint electric waves may be affected if the area has strong electric waves or noise. The transmitter's operation area may be shortened or the transmitter may not function.
    4. Inspect the battery capacity (for Type B).
      1. Remove the battery. Refer to REPLACEMENT  from the electrical key transmitter that does not operate. Attach a lead wire (0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) in diameter or less including wire sheath) with tape or equivalent to the negative terminal.
        NOTE:

        Do not wrap the lead wire around a terminal, wedge it between the terminals, or solder it. A terminal may be deformed or damaged, and the battery will not be able to be installed correctly.

        2. Fig 5: Checking The Transmitter Battery Voltage
        GTY275409Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Carefully pull the lead wire out from the position shown in the illustration and install the previously removed transmitter battery.
      3. Using an oscilloscope, check the transmitter battery voltage waveform.
        Fig 6: Identifying Transmitter Key & Voltage Waveform
        GTY270304Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        When measuring the battery voltage, while operating the lock switch of a door handle, bring the electrical key transmitter within the entry operating range to perform the measurement. For the entry operating range, refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .

        STANDARD VOLTAGE

        Item Content
        Tester Connection Battery positive (+) - Battery negative (-)
        Tool Setting 0.5 V/DIV., 100 ms/DIV.
        Condition Engine switch OFF, all doors closed and lock switch pushed
        Specified Condition 2.2 to 3.2 V (Refer to the waveform)

        If the result is not as specified, replace the transmitter battery.

  2. INSPECT ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER (for Card Type) 
    1. Inspect the operation of the transmitter.
      1. Remove the battery (lithium battery) from the transmitter. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
      2. Install a new or normal battery (lithium battery). Refer to REPLACEMENT .
        Fig 7: View Of Applying Voltage To Transmitter
        GTY101131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        If a new or normal battery is not available, first connect 2 new 1.5 V batteries in series. Then connect leads to the batteries and apply 3 V to the transmitter, as shown in the illustration.

      3. Hold the electrical key (card type) facing towards the vehicle approximately 1 m (3.28 ft.) away from the driver side front door outside handle assembly and check that the doors lock when the lock switch on the driver side front door outside handle assembly is pressed.

        OK

        All doors can be locked.

        NOTE:
        • Make sure the engine switch is OFF.
        • Make sure to close all doors.
        • Do not wedge the tip of the tester lead between the terminals, as a terminal may be deformed or damaged.
    2. Inspect the battery capacity.
      1. Remove the battery. Refer to REPLACEMENT  from the card key that does not operate. Attach a lead wire to the negative (-) and positive (+) side of the battery with tape or equivalent.
        NOTE:

        Do not wrap the lead wire around a terminal, wedge it between the terminals, or solder it. A terminal may be deformed or damaged, and the battery will not be able to be installed correctly.

      2. Using an oscilloscope, check the transmitter battery voltage waveform.
        Fig 8: Identifying Transmitter Battery Voltage Waveform
        GTY260749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT: 

        When measuring the battery voltage, while operating the lock switch of a door handle, bring the card key within the entry operation range to perform the measurement. For the entry operation range, refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .

        STANDARD VOLTAGE

        Item Content
        Tester Connection Battery positive (+) - Battery negative (-)
        Tool Setting 0.5 V/DIV., 100 ms/DIV.
        Condition Engine switch OFF, all doors closed and lock switch pushed
        Specified Condition 2.2 to 3.2 V (Refer to the waveform)

        If the result is not as specified, replace the transmitter battery.

        NOTE:

        Before measuring the battery voltage, make sure that the positive (+) side of the battery is set towards the LEXUS mark side.

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