2001 Toyota RAV4 EVFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Door Lock Control Switch

NOTE: Power door lock control switch may also be referred to as door lock control switch.
  1. On driver's side front door with power windows, power door lock control switch is incorporated into the power window master switch. See Fig 1. On driver's side front door without power windows and passenger's side front door, power door lock control switch is located on the door panel and is a separate switch.
  2. On all applications, disconnect electrical connector from power door lock control switch. Note power door lock control switch electrical terminal identification. See Fig 1.
  3. Using ohmmeter, check that continuity and no continuity is as specified between indicated power door lock control switch electrical terminals in relation to power door lock control switch position. See POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITYΒ  table. Replace power door lock control switch if defective.
    POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY

    Application & Switch Position Switch Terminals No. Specification
    Driver's Side Front Door With Power Windows
    LOCK 1, 3 & 5 Continuity
    OFF (1) (1)
    UNLOCK 1, 3 & 8 Continuity
    Driver's Side Front Door Without Power Windows & Passenger's Side Front Door
    LOCK 3 & 6 Continuity
    OFF (1) (1)
    UNLOCK 3 & 5 Continuity
    (1) There should be no continuity between any terminals.
    Fig 1: Locating Power Door Lock Control Switch On Power Window Master Switch & Identifying Power Door Lock Control Switch Electrical Terminals
    G00025334Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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