TC and CG Terminal Circuit
Tire pressure warning system DTCs can be checked by connecting terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3. The DTCs are indicated by blinking the tire pressure warning light.
WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(a) Check for DTCs (See page
).
Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
DTCs are not output. |
A |
DTCs are output. |
B |
| B | ![]() |
GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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CHECK DTC (C2179/79)
(a) Check if DTC C2179/79 is output (See page
).
Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
DTC C2179/79 is not output. |
A |
DTC C2179/79 is output. |
B |
| B | ![]() |
GO TO DTC (C2179/79) |
|
INSPECT DLC3
(a) Turn the ignition switch to ON. Text in Illustration
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(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
D4-13 (TC) - D4-4 (CG) |
Ignition switch ON |
11 to 14 V |
| NG | ![]() |
GO TO STEP 5 |
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REPLACE ECM
(a) Turn the ignition switch off. Text in Illustration
|
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(b) Replace the ECM.
for 2GR-FKS: (See page
)
for 2TR-FE: (See page
)
(c) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040
(d) Check that the tire pressure warning light is blinking.
OK:
The tire pressure warning light is blinking.
HINT:
If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part (See page
).
| OK | ![]() |
END |
| NG | ![]() |
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TC of DLC3 - ECM)
(a) Disconnect the A43 ECM connector.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
for 2GR-FKS:Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
D4-13 (TC) - E14-20 (TC) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
D4-13 (TC) or E14-20 (TC) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
Standard Resistance:
for 2TR-FE:Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
D4-13 (TC) - E21-19 (TC) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
D4-13 (TC) or E21-19 (TC) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CG of DLC3 - BODY GROUND)
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance:
HINT: If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part (See page |
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| NG | ![]() |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
|
REPLACE ECM
(a) Replace the ECM. for 2GR-FKS: (See page for 2TR-FE: (See page
|
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(b) Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.
SST: 09843-18040
(c) Check that the tire pressure warning light is blinking.
OK:
The tire pressure warning light is blinking.
HINT:
If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part (See page
).
| OK | ![]() |
END |
| NG | ![]() |
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
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