Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
- READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER
- Connect the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and press the hand-held tester main switch ON.
- Select the items below in the DATA LIST and read the displays on the hand-held tester.
Each Door ECU:
OK:
"ON" (lock switch is pressed) appears on the screen.
NG: Go to step 2
OK: Go to next step
PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN ON PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE - DOOR ECU) (OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE OR DOOR ECU - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the D25, F17, R12 and R15 door ECU connectors.
- Disconnect the F21, F22, R33 and R34 outside door handle connectors.
- Measure the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.
Standard:
Driver side
Passenger side
Rear LH
Rear RH
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
