Reverse Signal Circuit [08/2019 - ]: Procedure

2018 Toyota Prius Two EcoSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK BACK-UP LIGHT 
    1. Select reverse (R) and check that the back-up lights come on.

      OK

      The back-up lights come on.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM 

    w/ AFS: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2018 - 07/2020] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [07/2020 - ]

    w/o AFS: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2015 - 07/2020] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [07/2020 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (REVERSE SIGNAL) 
    1. Disconnect the F118 radio and display receiver assembly connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F118-28 (REV) - Body ground Power switch on (IG)
      Reverse (R) selected
      11 to 14 V
      F118-28 (REV) - Body ground Power switch on (IG)
      Shift state other than reverse (R) selected
      Below 1 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2019 - 07/2020]  , or refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [07/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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