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BE−29
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
7. INSPECT REAR WIPER RELAY INTERMITTENT OP-
ERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
2 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 4.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to termi- nal 3 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 4.
(c) After disconnecting the positive (+) lead from terminal 2,
connect it to terminal 1, and then, check that the meter
needle rises from O V to battery positive voltage within 6
to 10 seconds.
If operation is not as specified, replace the relay.
8. Low Speed: INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and
negative ( −) lead to terminal 1, and check that the motor oper-
ates at low speed.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
9. High Speed:
INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and
the negative (− ) lead to terminal 1, and check that the motor op-
erates at high speed.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
10. Stopping at Stop Position: INSPECT FRONT WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
(a) Operate the motor at low speed and stop the motor opera-
tion anywhere except at the stop position by disconnect-
ing positive (+) lead from terminal 3.
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(b) Connect terminal 3 and 5.
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
6 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 1, and check that
the motor stops running at the stop position after the mo-
tor operates again.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
11. Low Speed: INSPECT REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and
negative ( −) lead to terminal 2, and check that the motor oper-
ates at low speed.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
12. Stopping at Stop Position: INSPECT REAR WIPER MOTOR OPERATION
(a) Operate the motor at low speed and stop the motor opera-
tion anywhere except at the stop position by disconnect-
ing positive (+) lead from terminal 3.
(b) Connect terminal 3 and 4.
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 2, and check that
the motor stops running at the stop position after the mo-
tor operates again.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
13. INSPECT WASHER MOTOR OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and
the negative (− ) lead to terminal 1, and check that the motor op-
erates.
NOTICE:
These tests must be performed quickly (within 20 seconds)
to prevent the coil from burning out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the motor.
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER ON−VEHICLE:
Using a speedometer tester, inspect the speedometer for allow-
able indication error and check the operation of the odometer.
HINT:
Tire wear and tire over or under inflation will increase the indica-
tion error.
If error is excessive, replace the speedometer.
Standard indicationAllowable range
2018 − 24
4038 − 44
6058 − 66
8078 − 88
10098 − 11 0
120118 − 132
2. INSPECT NO.1 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR OPERA-
TION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 1 and negative ( −) lead to terminal 2.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from tester to terminal 3 and
the negative ( −) lead to terminal 2.
(c) Revolve shaft.
(d) Check that there is voltage changer from approx. 0 V to 11 V or more between terminals 3 and 2.
HINT:
The voltage change should be 4 times per each revolution of
the No.1 vehicle speed sensor shaft.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sensor.
3. INSPECT TACHOMETER ON−VEHICLE:
(a) Connect a tune− up test tachometer, and start the engine.
NOTICE:
Reversing the connection of the tachometer will damage
the transistors and diodes inside.When removing or instal-
ling the tachometer, be careful not to drop or subject it to
heavy shocks.
(b) Compare the tester and tachometer indications.
If error is excessive, replace the tachometer.
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7. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Connect a series of three 1.5 V dry cell batteries.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the dry cell batteries to
terminal 4 through a 3.4 W test bulb and the negative ( −)
lead to terminal 5.
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to termi- nal 4 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 5.
(d) Check that the voltage rises as the float is moved from the
full to empty position.
8. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals 4 and 5.
Float position: mm (in.)Resistance (Ω )
F: Approx. 15.0 (0.591)Approx. 3.0
E: Approx. 200.0 (7.874)Approx. 110.0
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the sender
gauge.
9. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Connect terminals 1 and 5 on the wire harness side con-
nector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the warning
light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb.
10. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
(a) Apply battery positive voltage between terminals 1 and 5
through a 3.4 W test bulb, and check that the bulb lights
up.
HINT:
It will take a short time for the bulb to light up.
(b) Submerge the switch in fuel, and check that the bulb goes
out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sender gauge.
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Temperature
Gauge
Ignition Switch
Battery Sender
Gauge
Z06815
Engine
Coolant T emperature Gauge
Ignition
Switch Tester Bulb
(3.4 W)
Battery
BE1222
Oil Pressure Gauge
Ignition
Switch Sender
Gauge
Battery
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11. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RE-
CEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the receiver
gauge needle indicates COOL.
(c) Ground terminal on the wire harness side connector through a 3.4 W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the bulb lights up and the receiver gauge needle moves to the hot side.
If operation is as specified, replace the sender gauge. Then re-
check the system.
If operation is not as specified, measure the receiver gauge re-
sistance.
12. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RE-
CEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals.
Between terminalsResistance (Ω )
A − B71 − 79
A − C117 − 141
B − C185 − 215
HINT:
Connect the test leads so that the current from the ohmmeter
can flow according to the above order. This circuit include the
diode.
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.
13. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE RECEIVER GAUGE OP-
ERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the receiver
gauge needle indicates LOW.
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Test LED
Battery
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Warning Light
Ignition
Switch Battery
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(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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BrightDark 2
3
Extinguished
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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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