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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANH to CANL: Normal
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Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
With two 120-ohm resistances
in parallel, the resistance between

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is CANH and CANL would be
Hint the only CAN 60 ohms.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use According to the Repair Manual,
this test on any a reading between 54 and 69 ohms
other CAN bus is acceptable.
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANH to CANL: Open

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
With an open in either CANH or
CANL, resistance will be measured

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is through only one of the 120-ohm
Hint the only CAN terminating resistances.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use According to the Repair Manual,
this test on any any reading over 70 ohms indicates
other CAN bus a problem.
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANH to CANL: Short to Ground

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
A short to ground on either
CANH or CANL will not affect the

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is resistance measurement between
Hint the only CAN the two bus lines.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use According to the Repair Manual, a
this test on any reading between 54 and 69 ohms
other CAN bus is acceptable.
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANH to CANL: Short to B+

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
A short to B+ on either CANH or
CANL will not affect the resistance

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is measurement between the two
Hint the only CAN bus lines.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use According to the Repair Manual, a
this test on any reading between 54 and 69 ohms
other CAN bus is acceptable.
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANH to BAT: Normal

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
OL (Over Limit) shows there is no
short to B+.

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is
Hint the only CAN According to the Repair Manual,
bus connected any reading over 6K ohms (6,000
to DLC3. To use ohms) is acceptable.
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANH to BAT: Open

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
OL (Over Limit) shows there is no
short to B+.

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is
Hint the only CAN According to the Repair Manual,
bus connected any reading over 6K ohms (6,000
to DLC3. To use ohms) is acceptable.
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANH to BAT: Short to Ground

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
With a short to ground on either
CANH or CANL, the resistance

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is between CANH and BAT can
Hint the only CAN be unpredictable.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use The readings between CG and
this test on any CANH/L and will clearly indicate
other CAN bus the problem is a short to ground.
on the vehicle, This is why you should take all
back probe an measurements before making
a diagnosis.

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANH to BAT: Short to B+

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

If the short were on

CANL instead, the 0.3 Ω

Open
and 60 Ω readings would
be swapped.

The low resistance measurement

shows a connection between

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is CANH and B+.
Hint the only CAN
bus connected According to the Repair Manual,
to DLC3. To use any reading below 6K ohms
this test on any (6,000 ohms) indicates a problem.
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANL to BAT: Normal

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
OL (Over Limit) shows there is no
short to B+.

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is
Hint the only CAN According to the Repair Manual,
bus connected any reading over 6K ohms (6,000
to DLC3. To use ohms) is acceptable.
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANL to BAT: Open

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
OL (Over Limit) shows there is no
short to B+.

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is
Hint the only CAN According to the Repair Manual,
bus connected any reading over 6K ohms (6,000
to DLC3. To use ohms) is acceptable.
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANL to BAT: Short to Ground

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
With a short to ground on either
CANH or CANL, the resistance

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is between CANL and BAT can
Hint the only CAN be unpredictable.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use The readings between CG and
this test on any CANH/L and will clearly indicate
other CAN bus the problem is a short to ground.
on the vehicle, This is why you should take all
back probe an measurements before making
a diagnosis.

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CANL to BAT: Short to B+

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

If the short were on

CANL instead, the 0.3 Ω

Open
and 60 Ω readings would
be swapped.

With a short to B+ on CANH,

measuring between BAT and CANL

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is is the same as measuring between
Hint the only CAN CANH and CANL.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CG to CANH: Normal

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
OL (Over Limit) shows there is no
short to chassis ground.

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is
Hint the only CAN According to the Repair Manual,
bus connected any reading over 200 ohms
to DLC3. To use is acceptable.
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CG to CANH: Open

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
OL (Over Limit) shows there is no
short to chassis ground.

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is
Hint the only CAN According to the Repair Manual,
bus connected any reading over 200 ohms
to DLC3. To use is acceptable.
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CG to CANH: Short to Ground

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

If the short were on

Open
CANH instead, the 60 Ω
and 0.4 Ω readings would
be swapped.
With a short to ground on CANL,
measuring between CG and CANH

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is is the same as measuring between
Hint the only CAN CANL and CANH.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CG to CANH: Short to B+

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
With a short to B+ on either CANH
or CANL, the resistance between

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is CG and CANH can
Hint the only CAN be unpredictable.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use The readings between CANH/L and
this test on any BAT will clearly indicate the problem
other CAN bus is a short to B+. This is why you
on the vehicle, should take all measurements
back probe an before making a diagnosis.

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CG to CANL: Normal

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
OL (Over Limit) shows there is no
short to chassis ground.

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is
Hint the only CAN According to the Repair Manual,
bus connected any reading over 200 ohms
to DLC3. To use is acceptable.
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CG to CANL: Open

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
OL (Over Limit) shows there is no
short to chassis ground.

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is
Hint the only CAN According to the Repair Manual,
bus connected any reading over 200 ohms
to DLC3. To use is acceptable.
this test on any
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CG to CANL: Short to Ground

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

If the short were on

Open
CANH instead, the 60 Ω
and 0.4 Ω readings would
be swapped.
The low resistance measurement
shows a connection between CG

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is and CANL.
Hint the only CAN
bus connected According to the Repair Manual,
to DLC3. To use any reading below 200 ohms
this test on any indicates a problem.
other CAN bus
on the vehicle,
back probe an

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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 Toyota CAN Multiplex Resistance Tests
Quick Training Guide QT611E
Test Points: CANH to CANL CANH to BAT CANL to BAT CG to CANH CG to CANL

Resistance tests can verify the integrity of a CAN multiplex network, or determine if there is an open or short in the circuit. The chart below lists the resistance

Circuit Condition
measurements you would find for each test, with the battery disconnected, under normal and abnormal conditions, and illustrates how each test works.
CG to CANL: Short to B+

Circuit Condition
Test Points
Normal Open Short to Ground Short to B+
CANH to CANL 60 Ω 120 Ω 60 Ω 60 Ω
CANH to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 0.3 Ω

Normal
CANL to BAT OL OL ?? Ω 60 Ω
CG to CANH OL OL 60 Ω ?? Ω
CG to CANL OL OL 0.4 Ω ?? Ω

Open
With a short to B+ on either CANH
or CANL, the resistance between

Short to Ground
CAN bus #1 is CG and CANL can
Hint the only CAN be unpredictable.
bus connected
to DLC3. To use The readings between CANH/L and
this test on any BAT will clearly indicate the problem
other CAN bus is a short to B+. This is why you
on the vehicle, should take all measurements
back probe an before making a diagnosis.

Short to B+
appropriate
connector or
junction block on
that CAN bus.

Reminder: Never front probe a connector. ©Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., September 17, 2012

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