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Inspection Procedure

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Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. 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. INSPECT FUSE (ETCS) 
    1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 2 relay block.
    2. Measure the resistance of the fuse.

      Standard resistance: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    Fig 1: Identifying ETCS Fuse
    G05285656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ DATA LIST (+BM VOLTAGE) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / +BM.

      Standard voltage: 

      9 to 14 V 

    Fig 2: Identifying E8 Connector Terminals
    G05285657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM 

    NG: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ECM - ETCS FUSE, ETCS FUSE - BATTERY) 
    1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 2 relay block.
    2. Disconnect the E8 ECM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

    Standard resistance 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    Relay block ETCS fuse terminal 1 - Battery positive (+) terminal Below 1 Ω
    Relay block ETCS fuse terminal 2 - E8-5 (+BM) Below 1 Ω
    Relay block ETCS fuse terminal 1 or Battery positive (+) terminal - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    Relay block ETCS fuse terminal 2 or E8-5 (+BM) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    Fig 3: Disconnecting E8 ECM Connector
    G05285658Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE ECM