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 INTELLIGENT TESTER
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the intelligent tester main switch on.
- Turn the clearance sonar main switch on.
- Select the item below in the DATA LIST, and read its value displayed on the intelligent tester.
AFS (AFS ECU)
DATA LISTTester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note AFS OFF SW AFS OFF switch signal ON / OFF ON: AFS OFF switch pushed (ON)
OFF: AFS OFF switch not pushed (OFF)-
OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NG: Go to next step.
- INSPECT AFS OFF SWITCH
HINT:
(See INSPECTION )
NG: REPLACE AFS OFF SWITCH
OK: Go to next step.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AFS OFF SWITCH - AFS ECU AND BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the A22 AFS ECU connector.
- Disconnect the E5 AFS OFF switch connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition A22-32 (MSW) - E5-2 Always Below 1 Ω E5-1 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω A22-32 (MSW) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE AFS ECU
NO RELATED
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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.