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Inspection Procedure

HINT: Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

  1. CHECK FUSE (ETCS FUSE) 
    1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room J/B.
    2. Check for continuity in the ETCS fuse.

      Standard: Continuity 

    3. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      Fig 1: Identifying ECTS Fuse
      G01438434Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED FUSE 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP. 

  2. INSPECT ECM (+BM VOLTAGE) 
    1. Measure the voltage between the specified terminals the E7 and E8 ECM connectors.

      Standard: 

      Fig 2: ECM Connector Terminals Specified Condition Table
      G01438435Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 3: Identifying ECM Connector Terminals
      G01438436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPLACE ECM (See  ECM (3MZ-FE)  ) 

    NG: GO TO NEXT STEP. 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ETCS FUSE, ETCS FUSE -BATTERY) 
    1. Check the harness and the connector between the ETCS fuse and the ECM.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room J/B.
      2. Disconnect the E7 ECM connector.
      3. Check the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

        Standard (Check for open): 

        Fig 4: ECM Terminals And ETCS Fuse Specified Condition Chart (Check For Open)
        G01438437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard (Check for short): 

        Fig 5: ECM Terminals And ETCS Fuse Specified Condition Chart (Check For Short)
        G01438438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      5. Reconnect the E7 ECM connector.
    2. Check the harness and the connector between the ETCS fuse and the battery.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room J/B.
      2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
      3. Check the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

        Standard (Check for open): 

        Fig 6: Battery Positive Terminals And ETCS Fuse Specified Condition Chart (Check For Open)
        G01438439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard (Check for short): 

        Fig 7: Battery Positive Terminals And Body Ground Terminals Specified Condition Chart (Check For Short)
        G01438440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      5. Reconnect the positive battery cable.
        Fig 8: Identifying ETCS Fuse
        G01438441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Fig 9: Disconnecting E7 ECM Connector
        G01438442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP. 

    CHECK ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSY