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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2009SIENNA XLE, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONIDENTIFICATIONINTRODUCTIONHOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMSELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE

2009 Toyota Sienna XLE, FWD

Electronic Circuit Inspection Procedure

2009 Toyota Sienna XLE, FWDSECTION Electronic Circuit Inspection Procedure

BASIC INSPECTION
1. WHEN MEASURING RESISTANCE OF ELECTRONIC PARTS
  1. Unless otherwise stated, all resistance measurements should be made at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F). Resistance measurements may be inaccurate if measured at high temperatures, i.e. immediately after the vehicle has been running. Measurements should be made after the engine has cooled down.
2. HANDLING CONNECTORS
  1. When disconnecting a connector, first squeeze the mating connector housing halves tightly together to release the lock, and then press the lock claw and separate the connector.
  2. When disconnecting a connector, do not pull on the harnesses. Grasp the connector directly and separate it.
  3. Before connecting a connector, check that there are no deformations, damage, looseness or missing terminals.
  4. When connecting a connector, press firmly until it locks with a "click" sound.
  5. If checking a connector with a TOYOTA electrical tester, check the connector from the backside (harness side) using a mini test lead.
    NOTE:
    As a waterproof connector cannot be checked from the backside, check it by connecting a sub-harness.
    
    Do not damage the terminals by moving the inserted tester needle.
    
    Fig 1: Precaution For Handling Connectors
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. CHECKING CONNECTORS
  1. Checking when a connectors is disconnected: Squeeze the connector together to confirm that they are fully connected and locked.
  2. Checking when a connector is disconnected: Check by pulling the wire harness lightly from the backside of the connector. Look for unlatched terminals, missing terminals, loose crimps or broken conductor wires. Check visually for corrosion, metallic or foreign matter and water, and bent, rusted, overheated, contaminated, or deformed terminals.
    
    Fig 2: Pulling Wire Harness Lightly From Backside Of Connector
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Checking the contact pressure of the terminal: Prepare a spare male terminal. Insert it into a female terminal, and check for ample tension when inserting and after full engagement.
    NOTE: When testing a gold-plated female terminal, always use a gold-plated male terminal.

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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.