KEY REMINDER WARNING SYSTEM(w/o Entry and Start System) Key Reminder Buzzer does not Sound

DESCRIPTION

The key reminder warning buzzer sounds when the driver side door is opened while the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC positions. The key reminder warning buzzer is activated when the main body ECU sends a key switch signal and driver side courtesy light switch signal to the combination meter.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01VGEZE01

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Since the key reminder warning system has functions that use CAN communication, first confirm that there is no malfunction in the communication system by inspecting the CAN communication functions in accordance with How to Proceed with Troubleshooting. Then conduct the following troubleshooting procedure.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FRONT DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body / Main Body / Data List.

    5. According to the display on the intelligent tester, read the Data List.

      Main Body
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      FR Door Courtesy*1 Front RH door courtesy light switch signal / ON or OFF

      ON: Front RH door closed

      OFF: Front RH door opened

      		 -
      FL Door Courtesy*2 Front LH door courtesy light switch signal / ON or OFF

      ON: Front RH door closed

      OFF: Front RH door opened

      		 -

      • *1: for RHD

      • *2: for LHD

      OK
      When the unlock warning switch is operated, the display changes as shown in the table.

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    GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT) Click here

    OK

  2. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (KEY UNLOCK WARNING SW)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body / Main Body / Data List.

    5. According to the display on the intelligent tester, read the Data List.

      Main Body
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Key Unlock warning SW Unlock warning switch signal / OFF or ON

      OFF: Ignition key is not inserted

      ON: Ignition key is inserted

      		 -
      OK
      When the unlock warning switch is operated, the display changes as shown in the table.

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    INSPECT UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (BUZZER OPERATION)


    1. Remove the key from the key cylinder, turn the light control switch on the headlight dimmer switch assembly to the tail position, and open the driver door.

      OK
      The light reminder warning buzzer sounds.

      Tech Tips

      The key reminder warning system sounds the buzzer built in to the combination meter for key reminder warnings. This buzzer is also used for the light reminder warning system. Therefore, check the operation of the combination meter buzzer by checking if the buzzer sounds to inform that the lights are still on.


    OK

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU Click here

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    REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Click here

  4. INSPECT UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Inspect the unlock warning switch assembly Click here.


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    REPLACE UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MAIN BODY ECU - UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the F15 unlock warning switch and F76 main body ECU connectors.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F15-1 - F76-17 (KSW) Always Below 1 Ω
      F15-2 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      F15-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    OK

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU Click here

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    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR