
BE4917
Test LED
Battery
BE1217
Warning Light
Ignition
Switch Battery
N01212
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BODY ELECTRICAL COMBINATION METER
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(c) Ground terminal on the wire harness side through a 3.4
W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the bulb lights
up and that the receiver gauge needle moves to the high
side.
If operation is not as specified, measure the receiver gauge re-
sistance.
14. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE RECEIVER GAUGE RESIS- TANCE
Measure the receiver gauge resistance between terminals. Resistance:
40 − 48 Ω
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.
15. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE SENDER GAUGE OPERA-
TION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Apply battery positive voltage to the sender gauge termi- nal through a test LED.
(c) Check that the bulb does not light when the engine is stopped.
(d) Check that the LED flashes when the engine is running. The number of flashed should vary with engine speed.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sender gauge.
16. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connectors from the level warning switch and parking brake switch.
(b) Connect terminals on the wire harness side connector of
the level warning switch connector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the warning light lights up.
17. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal and the switch set nut with switch pin released (parking brake le-
ver pulled up).
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminal and the switch set nut with switch pin pushed in. (parking
brake lever released)
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
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23. INSPECT SEAT BELT WARNING RELAY CIRCUIT
Disconnect the connector from the relay and inspect the con-
nector on the wire harness side, as shown in the chart.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
1 − GroundConstantContinuity
4 − GroundDriver’s seat belt position UNFASTENContinuity
4 − GroundDriver’s seat belt position FASTENNo continuity
7 − GroundIgnition key SETContinuity
7 − GroundIgnition key RemoveNo continuity
8 − GroundDriver’s door position OPENContinuity
8 − GroundDriver’s door position CLOSENo continuity
5 − GroundIgnition switch position ONBattery positive voltage
5 − GroundIgnition switch position LOCK or ACCNo voltage
9 − GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
If circuit is as specified, try another relay.
If the circuit is not as specified, check the circuits connected to
other parts.
24. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal with the
switch each position.
(b) Heat the switch to above 60° C (140°F) in an oil bath.
(c) Check that there is continuity between terminals with the switch ON (float up).
(d) Check that there is no continuity between terminals with
the switch OFF (float down).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
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Z06300
BrightDark 2
3
Extinguished
1
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25. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING CIRCUIT
Disconnect the switch connector and inspect the connector on
wire harness side, as shown.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
2 − GroundConstantContinuity
If continuity is not as specified, inspect the wire harness or
ground point.
26. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the switch.
(b) Ground terminal 1 on the wire harness connector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the warning
light lights up approximately 40 seconds later.
If the warning light does not light up, inspect bulb or wire har-
ness.
27. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT
(a) Connect terminals 1 and 3 through a 3.4 W test bulb.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 2.
(c) Turn the rheostat knob to fully counterclockwise, and
check that the test bulb goes out.
(d) Gradually turn the rheostat knob to clockwise, and check
that the test bulb brightness changes from dark to bright.
If operation is not as specified, replace the rheostat.
HINT:
Adjust the brightness of illumination lights by rheostat.
A/C Control Assembly
Antenna Switch
Ash Receptacle
Audio
Center Diff. Lock Switch
Cigarette Lighter
Defogger Switch
Hazard Warning Switch
Shift Lever
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Z06308
Z06309
14
Z06310
4
1
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BODY ELECTRICAL POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
BE−49
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
8. INSPECT DRIVER’S DOOR PTC OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the master switch.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
6 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 13 on the wire har-
ness side connecter and raise the window to full closed
position.
(c) Continue to apply voltage, check that the current changes
from approximately 14 A to less that 1 A within 4 to 90 se-
conds.
(d) Disconnect the leads from terminals.
(e) After approximately 90 seconds, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 13 and negative ( −) lead
to terminal 6, check that the window beginsto desced.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
9. INSPECT PASSENGER’S DOOR PTC OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the power window switch.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 4 on the wire har-
ness side connector, and raise the window to full closed
position.
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 on the wire harness side connector.
(d) Disconnect the leads from terminals.
(e) After approximately 90 seconds, connect the positive (+)
lead from the battery to terminal 4 and negative ( −) lead
to terminal 1, check that the window begins to descend.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
10. INSPECT P ASSENGER’S DOOR MOT OR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 3, and check that
the motor turns clockwise.
(b) Reverse the polarity, and check that the motor turns coun-
terclockwise.
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11. INSPECT REAR RIGHT SIDE DOOR MOTOR OPER-
AION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
2 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 1, and check that
the motor turns counterclockwise.
(b) Reverse the polarity, and check that the motor turns clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
12. INSPECT RIGHT SIDE PTC OPERATION
13. INSPECT POWER MAIN RELAY CONTINUITY
ConditionTester connectionSpecified condition
Constant1 − 3Continuity
Apply B+ between
terminals 1 and 3.2 − 4Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.
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(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
2 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 4, and check that
the door lock link moves to UNLOCK position.
(b) Remove the polarity, and check that the door lock link move to LOCK position.
If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.
6. Using an ammeter: INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to termi- nal 4 and the negative ( −) lead to battery negative ( −) ter-
minal, and check that the current changes from approxi-
mately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A within 20 to 70 seconds.
(c) Disconnect the leads from terminals.
(d) After approximately 60 seconds, connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 and the negative ( −)
lead to terminal 2, and check that the door lock moves to
LOCK position.
If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.
7. Using an ammeter with a current−measuring probe: INSPECT PTC THERMISTOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 4.
(b) Attach a current−measuring probe to either the positive (+) lead or the negative ( −) lead, and check that the cur-
rent changes from approximately 3.2 A to less than 0.5 A
within 20 to 70 seconds.
(c) Disconnect the leads from terminals.
(d) After approximately 60 seconds, reverse the polarity, and
check that the door lock moves to LOCK position.
If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.
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BODY ELECTRICAL POWER SEAT CONTROL SYSTEM
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(c) Reverse the polarity, and check that the seat begins to
move backwards within approximately 60 seconds.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
5. INSPECT FRONT VERTICAL MOTOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 2, and check that
the motor turns clockwise.
(b) Reverse the polarity, check that the motor turns counter- clockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
6. INSPECT FRONT VERTICAL MOTOR CI RCUIT
BREAKER OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead and the negative ( −) lead
from the battery to the front vertical motor connector (illus-
trated terminals), and move the front edge of seat cushion
to the highest position.
(b) Continue to apply voltage, and check that there is a circuit breaker operation noise within 4 to 60 seconds.
(c) Reverse the polarity , and check that the seat cushion be-
gins to descend within approximately 60 seconds.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
7. INSPECT REAR VERTICAL MOTOR OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 1, and check that
the motor turns clockwise.
(b) Reverse the polarity, and check that the motor turns coun-
terclockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
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8. INSPECT REAR VERTICAL MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAK-
ER OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead and the negative ( −) lead
from the battery to the rear vertical motor connector (illus-
trated terminals), and move the front edge of seat cushion
to the highest position.
(b) Continue to apply voltage, and check that there is a circuit
breaker operation noise within 4 to 60 seconds.
(c) Reverse the polarity, check that the seat cushion begins to descend within approximately 60 seconds.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
9. INSPECT RECLINING MOTOR (DRIVER’S SIDE) OP- ERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 2, and check that
the motor turns clockwise.
(b) Reverse the polarity, and check that the motor turns coun-
terclockwise.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
10. INSPECT RECLINING MOTOR (DRIVER’S SIDE) CIR- CUIT BREAKER OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from terminal 1 and negative
(−) lead to terminal 2.
Check that the seat back reclines to the most forward
position.
(b) Continue to apply voltage, and check that there is a circuit breaker operation noise within 4 to 40 seconds.
(c) Reverse the polarity, and check that the seat back starts
to fall backwards within approximately 60 seconds.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
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