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N12805
A
BC
N15789
EF
1/256
Z08044
Ignition
Switch
BatteryWarning Light
N13602
1
4
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
BE-39
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
w/o Tachometer:
Between terminalsResistance (W)
A - BApprox. 171.2
A - CApprox. 272.8
B - CApprox. 101.6
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.
4. INSPECT FUEL SENDER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between Red Cable and Black Cable.
Float position : mm (in.)Resistance (W)
F : Approx. 13.0 ± 3
(0.512 ± 0.118)3 ± 1.0
1/2 : Approx. 61.0 (2.402)29 ± 4.8
E : Approx. 124.0 ± 3
(4.882 ± 0.118)110 ± 7.7
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the sender
gauge.
5. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Connect terminals 1 and 3 on the wire harness side con-
nector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the warning light
lights up.
If the warning light does no light up, test the bulb.
6. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
OPERATION
(a) Apply battery positive voltage between terminals and
through a 3.4 W test bulb, check that the bulb lights up.
HINT:
It will take a short time for bulb to light up.
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N13603
1
4
Z08045
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Ignition
Switch
BatterySender
Gauge
Z07424
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
BatteryTest Bulb
(3.4 W)
N12804
A
BC
DE F
N12806
A B
C BE-40
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(b) Submerge the switch in fuel, and check that the bulb goes
out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sender gauge.
7. INSPECT RECEIVER ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE 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 connecter
through a 3.4 W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, 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.
8. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
RECEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals.
w/ Tachometer:
Between terminalsResistance (W)
D - EApprox. 51.0
D - FApprox. 148.6
E - FApprox. 199.6
w/o Tachometer:
Between terminalsResistance (W)
A - BApprox. 54.0
A - CApprox. 175.7
B - CApprox. 229.7
HINT:
Connect the test leads so that the current from the ohmmeter
can flow according to the above order. This circuit includes the
diode.
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BE0044
Ignition
Switch
BatteryWarning Light
BE0146
BE1217
Ignition
Switch
BatteryWarning Light
BE1601
ON OFF
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
BE-41
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.
9. INSPECT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the warning 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.
10. INSPECT LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CONTINUITY
(a) Disconnect the connector from the switch.
(b) Check that there is continuity between terminal and
ground with the engine stopped.
(c) Check that there is no continuity between terminal and
ground with the engine running.
HINT:
Oil pressure should be over 49 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm
2, 7.1 psi).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
11. INSPECT BRAKE SYSTEM 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.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb.
12. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
CONTINUITY
(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.
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Z11183
BE0044
Ignition
Switch
BatteryWarning Light
BE1428
ON
OFF
Z17684
Ignition
Switch
BatteryWarning Light
Wire Harness Side
N20834
OFF
ON BE-42
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
13. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONTINUITY
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminal and
switch body with the switch ON (switch pin released).
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminal and
switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch or inspect
ground point.
14. INSPECT OPEN DOOR WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connectors from the door courtesy switch
and ground terminal on the wire harness side connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the warning light
lights up.
If the warning light does not light up, test the bulb.
15. INSPECT OPEN DOOR COURTESY SWITCH
CONTINUITY
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminals and the
switch body with the switch ON (switch pin released:
opened door).
(b) Check that there is no continuity between terminals and
the switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed
in: closed doors).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
16. INSPECT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the connector from the driver's seat belt re-
tractor assembly.
(b) Connect terminals 1 and 2 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.
17. INSPECT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH
CONTINUITY
(a) Check that there is continuity between terminals on the
switch side connector with the switch ON (belt down-
ward).
(b) Check that there is continuity between terminals on the
switch side connector with the switch OFF (belt upward).
If continuity is not as specified, replace the retractor assembly.
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N12807
N12808
BE1348
OFFBright
(0 W)
Dark
(10 W)
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
BE-43
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
18. INSPECT INTEGRATION RELAY OPERATION
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminals
3 and 9.
(b) Connect the terminal 2 to terminal 9 through the 3.4 W test
bulb.
(c) Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal
7.
(d) Check that the bulb lights and the chime sounds for 4 -
8 seconds.
(e) Return to step (a), and operate the chime again.
(f) Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal
3.
(g) Check that the chime stops sounding.
HINT:
Check the chime within a period of 4 to 8 seconds.
If operation is not as specified, replace the relay.
19. INSPECT INTEGRATION RELAY CIRCUIT
(See page BE-1 1)
20. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT
(a) Turn the rheostat knob OFF, and check that there is no
continuity between terminals.(Rheostat knob turned to
fully counterclockwise.)
(b) Gradually, turn the rheostat knob from the dark side to
bright side, and check that the resistance decreases from
10 to 0 W .(Rheostat knob turned to clockwise.)
If operation is not as specified, replace the rheostat.
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BE26S-01
Z14866
Relay Side
1
2
3 4 5 6
Z14867
2
3
6
ON
Z08467
Wire Harness Side
Z14868
ON BE-46
- BODY ELECTRICALDEFOGGER SYSTEM
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION
1. w/ Timer:
INSPECT DEFOGGER SWITCH CONTINUITY
Check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 3.
If continuity is not as specified, check the bulb.
2. INSPECT DEFOGGER TIMER OPERATION
(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 battery to terminal
6 through a 3.4 W tester bulb.
(c) Push the defogger switch ON, check that the indicator
light and test bulb light up for 12 to 18 minutes, then the
indicator light and test bulb lights go out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. INSPECT DEFOGGER TIMER CIRCUIT
Disconnect the connector from the switch and inspect the con-
nector on the wire harness side, as shown in the chart.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
4 - GroundConstantContinuity
2 - GroundIgnition switch LOCK or ACCNo voltage
2 - GroundIgnition switch ONBattery positive voltage
6 - GroundIgnition switch LOCK or ACCNo voltage
6 - GroundIgnition switch ONBattery positive voltage
-Connect terminals 4 and 6.Defogger system operation is normal
If the circuit is not as specified, replace the switch.
4. w/o Timer:
INSPECT DEFOGGER SWITCH CONTINUITY
ConditionTester connectionSpecified condition
Switch OFF2 - 6No continuity
Switch ON2 - 4 - 6Continuity
Illumination circuit1 - 3Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
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AC1DO-04
Z16144
Z07777
1
3
4 5 6
- AIR CONDITIONINGHEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
AC-71
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT BLOWER SWITCH CONTINUTY
Position / CircuitTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF-No continuity
LO5 - 6Continuity
M11 - 5 - 6Continuity
M22 - 5 - 8Continuity
HI5 - 6 - 8Continuity
Illumination circuit3 - 4Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the A/C control assem-
bly.
2. INSPECT A/C SWITCH CONTINUITY
Condition/ CircuitTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF-No continuity
ON4 - 5
4 - 6Continuity
Illumination circuit1 - 3Continuity
Switch continuity:
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
Illumination circuit:
If continuity is not as specified, test the bulb.
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