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Grille Shutter does not Operate [10/2021 - ]: Procedure

  1. PERFORM UTILITY USING GTS (SWITCH GRILLE SHUTTER CONTROL MODE) 
    1. According to the display on the GTS, change the grille shutter control mode from normal mode to maintenance mode.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Switch Grille Shutter Control Mode

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FOR GRILLE SHUTTER (FOREIGN MATTER AND ICE) 
    1. Check the area around the shutters and the links of the grille shutter for foreign matter and ice.

      OK

      The radiator shutter sub-assembly is free of foreign matter and ice.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK RADIATOR SHUTTER ASSEMBLY (GRILLE SHUTTER OPERATION) 
    1. Remove the radiator shutter assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [10/2021 - ]

    2. While using fingers to pinch the fin at the location shown in the illustration, fully open and close the radiator shutter assembly manually and check that it moves smoothly.

      HINT: 

      If the fin is pinched with fingers far from the swing grille actuator assembly, the function may not be able to be inspected correctly.

      GTY1015240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Swing Grille Actuator Assembly *b Fin

      OK

      Radiator shutter sub-assembly moves smoothly.

    3. Install the radiator shutter assembly.

      Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2021 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE RADIATOR SHUTTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2021 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. OK
      DTCs are output. NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO SFI SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART) 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SWING GRILLE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - POWER SUPPLY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the X1 swing grille actuator assembly connector.
      GTY1112972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Swing Grille Actuator Assembly)
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      X1-1 (+B) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      X1-3 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
    4. Connect the X1 swing grille actuator assembly connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. READ VALUE USING GTS (GRILLE SHUTTER CONTROL MODE) 
    1. According to the display on the GTS, change the grille shutter control mode from maintenance mode to normal mode.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Switch Grille Shutter Control Mode
    2. Read the value displayed on the GTS.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Grille Shutter Control Mode Grille shutter control mode status Normal or Maintenance Normal: Normal mode
      Maintenance: Maintenance mode
      -

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Grille Shutter Control Mode

      OK

      Normal is displayed.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

    HINT: 

    Operation temporarily abnormal due to fail-safe (abnormal temperature).

  8. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SWING GRILLE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - EFI-MAIN NO. 1 RELAY) 
    1. Remove the EFI-MAIN NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
      GTY1005221Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and No. 1 Junction Block Assembly
      (EFI-MAIN NO. 1 Relay Holder)
    2. Disconnect the X1 swing grille actuator assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      X1-1 (+B) - No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly EFI-MAIN NO. 1 relay terminal 5 Always Below 1 Ω
      X1-1 (+B) or No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly EFI-MAIN NO. 1 relay terminal 5 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    4. Install the EFI-MAIN NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    5. Connect the X1 swing grille actuator assembly connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
    1. Check the ECM power source circuit.

      Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [12/2019 - 11/2023] , or refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [11/2023 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  7

  10. REMOVE FOREIGN MATTER OR ICE (CLEAN GRILLE SHUTTER) 
    1. Remove any foreign matter and/or ice from the area around the shutters and the links of the grille shutter.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  7