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Inspection Procedure

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Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, 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) 
    1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 2 junction block.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance 

    STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    ETCS fuse Always Below 1 Ω
    Fig 1: Identifying ETCS Fuse
    G06190003Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. INSPECT ECM (+BM VOLTAGE) 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Standard voltage 

    STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    E1-1 (+BM) - E3-1 (E1) Always 11 to 14 V
    Fig 2: Identifying ECM Connector
    G06190004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS  (See CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS )

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ETCS FUSE, ETCS FUSE - BATTERY) 
    1. Check the harness and connector between the ETCS fuse and ECM.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 2 junction block.
      2. Disconnect the E1 ECM connector.
      3. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance (Check for open) 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ETCS fuse (2) - E1-1 (+BM) Always Below 1 Ω

      Standard resistance (Check for short) 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ETCS fuse (2) or E1-1 (+BM) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    2. Check the harness and connector between the ETCS fuse and positive battery cable.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room No. 2 junction block.
      2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
      3. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
      Fig 3: Identifying ETCS Fuse And E1 ECM Connector
      G06190005Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance (Check for open) 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Positive battery cable - ETCS fuse (1) Always Below 1 Ω

      Standard resistance (Check for short) 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Positive battery cable or ETCS fuse (1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE ECM  (See REMOVAL )