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Inspection Procedure
- INSPECT HV CONTROL ECU (+B, +B1 VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the terminals of the H34 and H31 HV control ECU connectors.
Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition +B1 (H34-2) - E1 (H31-5) 9 to 14 V +B2 (H34-1) - E1 (H31-5) 9 to 14 V
OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NG: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HV CONTROL ECU - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the H31 HV control ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition E1 (H31-5) - Body ground Below 1 Ω - Reconnect the HV control ECU connector.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT HV CONTROL ECU (IGSW VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the terminals of the H29 and H31 HV control ECU connectors.
Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition IGSW (H29-9) - E1 (H31-5) 9 to 14 V
OK: Go to step 6
NG: Go to next step
- CHECK FUSE (IGN FUSE)
- Remove the IGN fuse from the instrument panel J/B.
- Measure the IGN fuse resistance.
Standard resistance: Below 1 Ω
- Reinstall the IGN fuse.
NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO FUSE
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Check for continuity between the connector terminals shown in the table below.
Standard
TERMINALS CONTINUITY REFERENCESwitch Terminal No. Resistance LOCK All Terminals No continuity ACC 1 - 2 Continuity ON 2 - 3, 2 - 4, 3 - 4, 6 - 7 Continuity START 1 - 2, 1 - 4, 2 - 4, 6 - 7, 6 - 8, 7 - 8 Continuity
NG: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK: CHECK AND REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - HV CONTROL ECU)
- Check for continuity between the connector terminals shown in the table below.
- INSPECT HV CONTROL ECU (MREL VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the terminals of the H34 and H31 HV control ECU connectors.
Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition MREL (H34-12) - E1 (H31-5) 9 to 14 V
NG: REPLACE HV CONTROL ECU
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUSE (IGCT NO. 2 FUSE)
- Remove the IGCT No. 2 fuse from the R/B No. 3.
- Measure the IGCT No. 2 fuse resistance.
Standard resistance: Below 1 Ω
- Reinstall the IGCT No. 2 fuse.
NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO FUSE
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT IGCT RELAY
- Remove the IGCT relay from the engine room R/B.
- Measure the IGCT relay resistance.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition 3 - 5 10 kΩ or higher Below 1 Ω (Apply battery voltage between terminals 1 and 2)
NG: REPLACE IGCT RELAY
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGCT RELAY- HV CONTROL ECU, IGCT RELAY - BODY GROUND)
- Check the harness and the connectors between the integration relay and the HV control ECU.
- Remove the IGCT relay from the engine room R/B.
- Disconnect the H34 HV control ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition IGCT relay (1) - MREL (H34-12) Below 1 Ω Standard resistance (Check for short)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition IGCT relay (1) or MREL (H34-12) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
- Check the harness and the connectors between the IGCT relay and body ground.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: CHECK AND REPAIR HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TERMINAL +B OF HV CONTROL ECU - BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL)
- Check the harness and the connectors between the integration relay and the HV control ECU.
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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.
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