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Fuel Cut Rpm: Inspection

  1. WARM UP ENGINE 

    Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.

  2. CONNECT HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
    2. Fig 1: Connecting Hand-Held Tester Or OBD II Scan Tool To DLC3
      G02949175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS/ENHANCED OBD II/DATA LIST/ENGINE SPD.
    4. Please refer to the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool operator's manual for further details.
  3. INSPECT FUEL CUT-OFF OPERATION 
    1. Increase the engine speed to at least 3,000 RPM.
    2. Check for injector operating noise.
    3. Check that when the throttle lever is released, injector operation noise stops momentarily and then resumes.

    HINT:

    Measure with the A/C OFF.

    Fuel return RPM: 1,000 RPM 

    Fig 2: Inspecting Fuel Cut-Off Operation
    G02949176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. DISCONNECT HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL