Problem Symptoms Table

2009 Toyota Sienna XLE, FWDSECTION Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:

  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The likely causes of the problem are indicated in descending order. Check each suspected area in order. Repair or replace faulty parts or perform adjustments as necessary.
  • Inspect the fuse and relay related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Dynamic Laser Cruise Control System: 

DYNAMIC LASER CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Main switch cannot be turned on. (CRUISE main indicator light on combination meter does not illuminate.) Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
CRUISE main indicator light circuit CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Vehicle speed setting cannot be done. (CRUISE main indicator light on combination meter illuminates when main switch is turned on, but turns off when operating SET function.) Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Vehicle speed setting cannot be done. (CRUISE main indicator light on combination meter illuminates when main switch is turned on, and remains on when operating SET function.) Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Stop light switch circuit DTC P0571 BRAKE SWITCH "A" CIRCUIT 
Transmission range sensor circuit (U151E) DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)
Transmission range sensor circuit (U151F) DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)
Vehicle speed sensor circuit DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC P0503 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" INTERMITTENT / ERRATIC / HIGH 
Combination meter system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
While vehicle is driven with cruise control, the control is canceled. (CRUISE main indicator light remains on.) Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Vehicle speed sensor circuit DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC P0503 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" INTERMITTENT / ERRATIC / HIGH 
Stop light switch circuit DTC P0571 BRAKE SWITCH "A" CIRCUIT 
Combination meter system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Transmission range sensor circuit (U151E) DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)
Transmission range sensor circuit (U151F) DTC P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (PRNDL INPUT)
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Hunting (Speed is not constant.) Vehicle speed sensor circuit DTC P0500 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION; DTC P0503 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR "A" INTERMITTENT / ERRATIC / HIGH 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Vehicle speed setting cannot be canceled. (When coast, acceleration, resume, or set speed change function is operated with control switch.) Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Erroneous detection or lost sight of the vehicle ahead. Clean laser sensor with soft cloth, etc. -
Improper aiming of sensor beam axis LASER SENSOR 
Alarm buzzer does not sound. Skid control buzzer circuit SKID CONTROL BUZZER CIRCUIT
VSC system SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Distance control ECU power source circuit DISTANCE CONTROL ECU POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
Distance control ECU DISTANCE CONTROL ECU 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Set distance cannot be changed. Combination meter system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Distance control switch circuit DISTANCE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Distance control ECU DISTANCE CONTROL ECU 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
No information on the display Combination meter system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
No brake control (when decelerating) VSC system SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Distance control ECU power source circuit DISTANCE CONTROL ECU POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
Distance control ECU DISTANCE CONTROL ECU 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Constant speed mode cannot be turned on. Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Combination meter system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Vehicle speed setting cannot be canceled with wiper HI or LO. Wiper signal circuit WIPER SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
Distance control ECU DISTANCE CONTROL ECU 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Vehicle speed setting is canceled with washer ON. Washer signal circuit WASHER SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
Distance control ECU DISTANCE CONTROL ECU 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Unable to adjust (complete) beam axis of laser sensor. Check position, distance and angle of reflector LASER SENSOR 
Check installation of laser sensor INSTALLATION 
Laser sensor LASER SENSOR 
Distance control ECU DISTANCE CONTROL ECU 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
Cannot change from constant speed control mode to vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. Cruise control switch circuit CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT 
Laser sensor power source circuit LASER SENSOR POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
Distance Control ECU DISTANCE CONTROL ECU 
If the symptoms still occur after the above areas have been inspected and have proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
The CRUISE main indicator light remains blinking. TC and CG terminal circuit TC AND CG TERMINAL CIRCUIT 
If the symptoms still occur after the above area has been inspected and has proven to be normal, replace the ECM. REMOVAL
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