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BODY ELECTRICAL STOP LIGHT SYSTEM
BE−25
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
SW pin free1 − 2Continuity
SW pin pushed in−No continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
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BODY ELECTRICAL COMBINATION METER
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RPM (DC 13.5 V, 25 °C (77 ° F))
Standard indicationAllowable range
700630 − 770
1,000900 − 1,100
2,0001,875 − 2,125
3,0002,850 − 3,150
4,0003,850 − 4,150
5,0004,850 − 5,150
4. INSPECT VOLTMETER
ON−VEHICLE:
Compare the tester and voltmeter indications.
If error is excessive, replace the voltemeter.
5. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the receiver gauge needle indicates EMPTY.
(c) Connect terminals 4 and 5 on the wire harness side con- nector 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 towards the full
side.
HINT:
Because of the silicon oil in the gauge, it will take a short time
for needle to stabilize.
If operation is not as specified, inspect the receiver gauge resis-
tance.
6. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Between terminalsResistance (Ω )
A − B85.5 − 105.5
A − C126 − 150
B − C*90 − 11 0
*: Include voltmeter resistance
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the fuel receiver
gauge.
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BODY ELECTRICAL COMBINATION METER
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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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Engine Coolant
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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BE4917
Test LED
Battery
BE1217
Warning Light
Ignition
Switch Battery
N01212
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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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BE2570
ON
OFF
BE0044
BE1428
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BODY ELECTRICAL COMBINATION METER
BE−39
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
18. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
(a) Check that there is no continuity between terminals with
the switch OFF (float up).
(b) Check that there is continuity between terminals with the switch ON (float down).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
19. INSPECT OPEN DOOR WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the door courtesy switch and ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the warning light lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb.
20. INSPECT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal and the
switch body with the switch ON (switch pin re-
leased:opened door).
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminal and
the switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed
in:closed door).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
21. INSPECT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the seat belt warning relay.
(b) Ground terminal 9 on the wire harness side connector.
(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.
22. INSPECT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH CONTINUITY
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminals with the switch ON (belt unfastened).
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminals with the switch OFF (belt fastened).
If operation is not as specified, replace the seat belt inner.
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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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Z06302
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BODY ELECTRICAL POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM
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1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U) OFF
1 −
2 − 11 − 14Continuity
DOWN1 − 2 − 11
7 − 8 − 14Continuity
Rear Right Switch (Window lock):
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
UP7 − 8 − 11Continuity
OFF11 − 14Continuity
DOWN7 − 8 − 14Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the master switch.
2. INSPECT POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH ILLU-
MINATION
(a) Set the window lock switch to the unlock position.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 7 and the negative ( −) lead to terminal 1, and check that
all the illuminations light up.
(c) Set the window lock switch to the lock position, and check that all the passenger’s power window switch illumina-
tions go out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the master switch.
3. Using an ammeter: INSPECT ONE TOUCH POWER WINDOW SYSTEM
(a) Disconnect the connector from the master switch.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the ammeter to termi- nal 6 on the wire harness side connector and the negative
(−) lead to negative terminal of the battery.
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 13 on the wire harness side connector.
(d) As the window goes down, check that the current flow is up to approximately 7 A.
(e) Check that the current increases approximately 14.5 A or more when the window stops going down.
HINT:
The circuit breaker opens some 4 − 40 seconds after the win-
dow stops going down, so that check must be made before the
circuit breaker operates.
If the operation is as specified, replace the master switch.
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