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Inspection Procedure

  1. READ VALUE ON INTELLIGENT TESTER 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG), and turn the intelligent tester main switch on.
    3. According to the display on the tester, read the "DATA LIST".

      CC (ECM): 

      DATA LIST

      Item Measurement Item / Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      DISTANCE TIME Car distance time setting condition / SHRT, MID, LONG, NO Distance selected by distance control switch -

      OK: 

      Distance selected by the distance control switch is shown on the display. 

    NG: Go to step 2 

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

  2. INSPECT STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the steering pad switch assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance between terminals 4 (DIST) and 6 (ECC) of the steering pad switch assembly connector when the distance control switch is operated.
      Fig 1: Identifying Distance Control Switch
      G04375892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance 

      SWITCH POSITION SPECIFIED VALUE CHART

      Switch position Specified value
      Distance control switch is ON Below 2.5 Ω
      Distance control switch is OFF 100 kΩ or higher

      HINT:

      When a malfunction is detected in the distance control switch, replace the steering pad switch assembly.

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

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE 
    1. Disconnect the spiral cable connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying Terminals Of D15 Spiral Cable Connector
      G04375893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance between terminals A and C13 of the spiral cable.

      Standard resistance 

      TERMINALS RESISTANCE CHART

      Tester No. Specified value
      A-4 - D15-11 Below 1 Ω
      A-6 - D15-2 Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (DISTANCE CONTROL ECU - SPIRAL CABLE) 
    1. Disconnect the distance control ECU connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D15-11 - A20-16 (MODE) Always Below 1 Ω
      A20-16 (MODE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE 

    Fig 3: Disconnecting Distance Control ECU Connector
    G04375894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  5. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (SPIRAL CABLE - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D15-2 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE 

    Fig 4: Identifying Terminals Of D15 Spiral Cable Connector
    G04375895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  6. INSPECT DISTANCE CONTROL ECU 
    1. Remove the distance control ECU (cruise control ECU) with the connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A20-16 (MODE) - Body ground Distance control switch ON 0 to 2 V
      A20-16 (MODE) - Body ground Distance control switch OFF 9 to 16 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 5: Identifying Terminals Of Distance Control ECU Connector
    G04375896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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