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.
- Disconnect distributor harness connector. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between distributor connector terminals No. 2, 3 and 4. See Figure. Resistance should be 185-275 ohms (cold sensor) or 240-325 ohms (hot sensor).
- Replace distributor as needed. See procedures in the REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL article. If sensor is okay, inspect G1, G2 and G- circuits between ECM and distributor for open or short. See wiring diagram in the WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Repair as needed.
- If circuit is okay, check sensor-to-signal plate air gap. See the REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL article. If air gap is okay, replace ECM and retest. If air gap is not within specification, replace distributor.