Check open circuit
For the open circuit in the wire harness in Fig. 1, perform ”(a) Continuity Check” or ”(b) Voltage Check” to locate the section.
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Check the continuity.
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Disconnect connectors (A) and (C) and measure the resistance between them.
In the case of Fig. 2,
Between terminal 1 of connector (A) and terminal 1 of connector (C) → No continuity (open)
Between terminal 2 of connector (A) and terminal 2 of connector (C) → Continuity
Therefore, it is found out that there is an open circuit between terminal 1 of connector (A) and terminal 1 of connector (C). -
Disconnect connector ”B” and measure the resistance between the connectors.
In the case of Fig.3,
Between terminal 1 of connector ”A” and terminal 1 of connector ”B1” → Continuity
Between terminal 1 of connector ”B2” and terminal 1 of connector ”C” → No continuity (open)
Therefore, it is found out that there is an open circuit between terminal 1 of connector ”B2” and terminal 1 of connector ”C”.
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Disconnect connectors (A) and (C) and measure the resistance between them.
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Check the voltage.
In a circuit in which voltage is applied (to the ECU connector terminal), an open circuit can be checked for by conducting a voltage check.-
As shown in Fig. 4, with each connector still connected, measure the voltage between body ground and terminal 1 of connector (A) at the ECU 5V output terminal, terminal 1 of connector (B), and terminal 1 of connector (C), in that order.
If the results are:
5 V: Between Terminal 1 of connector (A) and Body Ground
5 V: Between Terminal 1 of connector (B) and Body Ground
0 V: Between Terminal 1 of connector (C) and Body Ground
then it is found out that there is an open circuit in the wire harness between terminal 1 of (B) and terminal 1 of (C).
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As shown in Fig. 4, with each connector still connected, measure the voltage between body ground and terminal 1 of connector (A) at the ECU 5V output terminal, terminal 1 of connector (B), and terminal 1 of connector (C), in that order.
This guide is based on the book edition Toyota (RM502U, 1997)
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