Diagnosis & Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect spark plugs and ignition system. See procedures in the BASIC TESTING article. Repair as needed. If ignition system is okay, ensure ignition is off.
- Access ECM harness connectors behind glove box. Turn ignition on. Using DVOM, backprobe ECM connector. Measure voltage between individual terminals No. #10, #20, #30, #40, #50, #60, and ground. See Figure. If voltage is 9-14 volts for each circuit, go to step 4). If voltage is NOT 9-14 volts, go to next step.
- Disconnect injector of misfiring cylinder. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between injector terminals. If resistance is 13.4-14.2 ohms, inspect circuits between ECM and injector for open or short. See wiring diagram in the WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Repair as needed. If resistance is NOT 13.4-14.2 ohms, replace injector.
- Inspect fuel pressure. See the BASIC TESTING article. Repair as needed. If fuel pressure is okay, inspect fuel injector performance. See the SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. Replace as needed.
- If all injectors are okay, inspect EGR system. See the SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. Repair as needed. If EGR system is okay, inspect MAF sensor and CTS. See the SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. Replace as needed. If both components are okay, also inspect engine compression, valve clearance and valve timing. See the BASIC TESTING article.