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 ON HAND-HELD TESTER
- Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, and turn the hand-held tester main switch on.
- Select the item "STP LIGHT SW2 M", "STP LIGHT SW2 S" and "STP LIGHT SW1 S" in the DATA LIST, and read its value displayed on the hand-held tester.
- Check that the stop lamps come on when the brake pedal is depressed, and go off when the brake pedal is released.
CCS (ECM):
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OK:
When the brake pedal is operated, the normal conditions listed above are shown on the display.
Result:
DISPLAY RESULTNG A OK (When troubleshooting according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE) B OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC chart) C - B: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
- C: REPLACE ECM (1ZZ-FE/2ZZ-GE) )
- A Go To Next Step
- INSPECT STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSY
- Disconnect the stop lamp switch assy connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the values in the table below.
Standard:
STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSY CONNECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSSwitch condition Tester connection Specified value Switch pin free 1-2 Below 1 Ω Switch pin free 3-4 10 kΩ or higher Switch pin pushed in 1-2 10 kΩ or higher Switch pin pushed in 3-4 Below 1 Ω - NG: REPLACE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSY
- OK: Go To Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STOP LAMP SWITCH - BATTERY) (SEE
ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
)
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- Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
STOP LAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR TERMINALS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSTester connection Condition Specified condition S7-2 - Body ground Always 10to14V S7-3 - Body ground Ignition SW ON 10to14V - NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- OK: Go To Next Step
- INSPECT ECM
- Reconnect the stop lamp switch connector.
- Disconnect the connector from the ECM.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
ECM CONNECTOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONSTester connection Condition Specified condition E5-19 (STP)-Body ground Brake pedal depressed 10to14V E5-19 (STP)-Body ground Brake pedal released Below 1 V E5-12 (ST1-)-Body ground Brake pedal depressed Below 1 V E5-12 (ST1-)-Body ground Brake pedal released 10to14V - NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- OK: REPLACE ECM (1ZZ-FE/2ZZ-GE) )
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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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