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Terminals Of Ecu: Notes

  1. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSY 
    Fig 1: Identifying C8 Meter Connector
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    1. Disconnect the C8 meter connector.
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard: 

      ECU CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Symbols (Terminal No.) Wiring Color Terminal Description Condition Specified Condition
      IG+ (C8-1) - Body ground R-Y - Body ground Ignition switch power supply Ignition switch OFF Below 1 V
      IG+ (C8-1) - Body ground R-Y - Body ground Ignition switch power supply Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 V
      ES (C8-12) - Body ground BR - Body ground Ground Always Below 1 Ω
      B (C8-13) - Body ground B - Body ground Battery Always 10 to 14 V

      If the result is not as specified, there may be a malfunction on the wire harness side.

    3. Reconnect the C8 meter connector.
    4. Measure the voltage of the connector.
      ECU CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Symbols (Terminal No.) Wiring Color Terminal Description Condition Specified Condition
      MPX+ (C8-3) - ES (C8-12) Y - BR Multiplex network communication signal - -
      MPX+ (C8-4) - ES (C8-12) L-O - BR Multiplex network communication signal - -
      S (C8-5) - ES (C8-12) B-Y - BR Tachometer signal (Input) Engine running Pulse generation (see )
      CHK (C8-6) - Body ground R-B - Body ground MIL warning signal Ignition switch ON, MIL OFF 10 to 14 V
      CHK (C8-6) - Body ground R-B - Body ground MIL warning signal Ignition switch ON, MIL ON Below 1 V
      A/B (C8-8) - ES (C8-12) R - BR ODO/TRIP signal Ignition switch ON, ODO/TRIP not pressed Below 1 V
      A/B (C8-8) - ES (C8-12) R - BR ODO/TRIP signal Ignition switch ON, ODO/TRIP pressed 4.5 to 5.5 V
      RSET (C8-9) - ES (C8-12) P - BR RESET signal Ignition switch ON, RESET not pressed Below 1 V
      RSET (C8-9) - ES (C8-12) P - BR RESET signal Ignition switch ON, RESET pressed 4.5 to 5.5 V
      PBLT (C8-10) - Body ground L-R - Body ground Passenger side seat belt warning signal Ignition switch ON, passenger side seat belt unfastened (ON) 10 to 14 V
      PBLT (C8-10) - Body ground L-R - Body ground Passenger side seat belt warning signal Ignition switch ON, passenger side seat belt fastened (OFF) Below 1 V
      TURN L (C8-15) - Body ground G-B - Body ground Turn signal indicator LH signal Ignition switch ON, turn signal indicator lamp LH OFF 10 to 14 V
      TURN L (C8-15) - Body ground G-B - Body ground Turn signal indicator LH signal Ignition switch ON, turn signal indicator lamp LH ON Below 1 V
      TURN R (C8-16) - Body ground G-Y - Body ground Turn signal indicator RH signal Ignition switch ON, turn signal indicator lamp RH OFF 10 to 14 V
      TURN R (C8-16) - Body ground G-Y - Body ground Turn signal indicator RH signal Ignition switch ON turn signal indicator lamp RH ON Below 1 V
      ILL- (C8-18) - Body ground W-L - Body ground Rheostat signal Ignition switch ON Pulse generation
      S1 (C8-20) - Body ground V - Body ground Vehicle speed signal (output) Ignition switch ON, slowly turn rear wheel Pulse generation (see )
      +S (C8-21) - Body ground W-R - Body ground Vehicle speed signal (output) Ignition switch ON, slowly turn rear wheel Pulse generation (see )
      FR (C8-22) - FE (C8-23) Y-R - Y-G Fuel sender gauge signal Ignition switch ON, fuel level F 0.5 V

      If the result is not as specified, the combination meter may be malfunctioning.

      Waveform 1 (Reference): 

      VOLTAGE REFERENCE (WAVEFORM 1)

      Symbols (Terminal No.) S (C8-5) - ES (C8-12)
      Tester Range 5 V/DIV., 10 msec./DIV.
      Vehicle Condition Driving at approx. 20 km/h (12 mph)

      HINT:

      As engine speed increases, the wavelength shortens.

      Fig 2: Identifying Waveform 1
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      Waveform 2 (Reference): 

      VOLTAGE REFERENCE (WAVEFORM 2)

      Symbols (Terminal No.) S1 (C8-20) - Body ground
      Tester Range 5 V/DIV., 20 msec./DIV.
      Vehicle Condition Engine idling

    HINT:

    As engine speed increases, the wavelength shortens.

    Fig 3: Identifying Waveform 2
    G04106549Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002