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Inspection Procedure

  1. INSPECT FUSE (IG2, ECU-B, AM2, DCC) 
    1. Remove the IG2 fuse from the instrument panel junction block.
    2. Remove the ECU-B, DCC and AM2 fuses from the engine room relay block.
    3. Measure the resistance of the fuses.

      Standard resistance: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE FUSE 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the T8 ECU connector.
    2. Measure the resistance and voltage of the wire harness and connector.

      Standard resistance 

      T8 ECU CONNECTOR STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      T8-14 (GND) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

      Standard voltage 

      T8 ECU CONNECTOR STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      T8-2 (IG) - Body ground Ignition switch OFF Below 1 V
      Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 V
      T8-1 (+B) - Body ground Always

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    Fig 1: Identifying T8 ECU Connector
    G04866990Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY