Inspection Procedure

2009 Toyota Camry HybridSECTION Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Before performing the inspection, depress the brake pedal and check that the stop lights come on. If the stop lights do not come on when the brake pedal is depressed, refer to the page shown in the brackets (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).

  1. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (STOP LIGHT SWITCH) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Check the DATA LIST for proper functioning of the stop light switch.

    Main Body: 

    DATA LIST AND MAIN BODY

    Tester Display Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
    Stop Light SW Stop light switch/ON or OFF ON: Brake pedal depressed
    OFF: Brake pedal released
    -

    OK: 

    ON (brake pedal depressed) and OFF (brake pedal released) appear on the screen. 

    NG:  Go to step  4

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM) 
    1. Delete the DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    2. Check for CAN communication system DTCs (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).

      HINT:

      If the DTCs for the CAN communication system malfunction are output, inspect those DTCs first (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

    OK: 

    No DTC is output. 

    NG:  Go to CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 1

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) 
    1. Delete the DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    2. Check for hybrid control system DTCs (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).

    OK: 

    No DTC is output. 

    NG:  Go to HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM

    OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU 

  4. INSPECT FUSE (STOP) 
    1. Remove the STOP fuse from the instrument panel J/B.
    2. Measure the resistance of the fuse.

    Standard resistance: 

    Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE FUSE 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  5. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (BATTERY - MAIN BODY ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the IL ECU connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Standard voltage 

    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    IL-7 - Body ground Brake pedal released Below 1 V
    IL-7 - Body ground Brake pedal depressed 10 to 14 V
    Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness (Battery - Main Body ECU)
    G04975611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  6. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH 
    1. Remove the switch.
    2. Measure the resistance of the switch.

    Standard resistance 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    1-2 Switch pin free Below 1 Ω
    3-4 Switch pin free 10 kΩ or higher
    1-2 Switch pin pushed in 10 kΩ or higher
    3-4 Switch pin pushed in Below 1 Ω
    Fig 2: View Of Stop Light Switch
    G05618524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE STOP LIGHT SWITCH 

    OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY 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.