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On-Vehicle Inspection [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK FUEL PUMP OPERATION AND INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK 
    1. for Brush Type Motor:

      Check fuel pump with filter assembly operation.

      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
        NOTE:

        Do not start the engine.

      3. Turn the Techstream on.
      4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Fuel Pump / Speed.

        Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

        Tester Display
        Control the Fuel Pump / Speed
      5. Check for pressure in the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel line. Check that sounds of fuel flowing from the fuel tank assembly can be heard. If no sounds can be heard, check the semiconductor power integration ECU, fuel pump with filter assembly, ECM and wiring connectors.
    2. for Brushless Type Motor:

      Check fuel pump operation.

      1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
        NOTE:

        Do not start the engine.

      3. Turn the Techstream on.
      4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Fuel Pump / Speed.

        Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

        Tester Display
        Control the Fuel Pump / Speed
      5. Check for pressure in the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel line. Check that sounds of fuel flowing from the fuel tank assembly can be heard. If no sounds can be heard, check the semiconductor power integration ECU, fuel pump, ECM and wiring connectors.
    3. Inspect for fuel leaks.
      1. Check that there are no fuel leaks from the fuel system after doing any maintenance or repairs. If there is a fuel leak, repair or replace parts as necessary.
    4. Turn the engine switch off.
    5. Disconnect the Techstream from the DLC3.
  2. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE 
    1. Discharge fuel system pressure.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ] 

    2. Using a voltmeter, measure the battery voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Positive (+) terminal - Negative (-) terminal Engine switch off 11 to 14 V
    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2014 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2017 - 03/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2019 - 01/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [01/2023 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]

    4. Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly (for Direct injection).
      1. Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector (LH side).
        GTY518851Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ] 

    5. Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly (for Port injection).
      1. Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector (RH side).
        GTY503634Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ] 

    6. Install SST (EFI fuel pressure gauge) as shown in the illustration.
      GTY521245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Fuel Tube Sub-assembly (Vehicle Side)
      *a SST (Hose Band)
      *b SST (T-joint)
      *c SST (Gauge)
      *d SST (Hose Joint)
      *e SST (Hose)
      *f SST (Fuel Tube Connector)
      *g Fuel Pipe (Vehicle Side)
      • SST: 09268-45101 
        1. 09268-41250
        2. 09268-41260
        3. 09268-41280
        4. 09268-41500
        5. 09268-41700
        6. 95336-08070
    7. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
    8. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2014 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2017 - 03/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2019 - 01/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [01/2023 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]

    9. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    10. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      NOTE:

      Do not start the engine.

    11. Turn the Techstream on.
    12. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Fuel Pump / Speed.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Control the Fuel Pump / Speed
    13. Measure the fuel pressure.

      Standard Fuel Pressure

      196 to 588 kPa (2.0 to 6.0 kgf/cm2 , 28 to 85 psi)

      • for Brush Type Motor:

        If the fuel pressure is less than the standard, check the fuel hoses and connections, fuel pump with filter assembly, fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator assembly.

      • for Brushless Type Motor:

        If the fuel pressure is less than the standard, check the fuel hoses and connections, fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator assembly.

      • If the fuel pressure is not as specified, replace the fuel pressure regulator assembly.
    14. Disconnect the Techstream from the DLC3.
    15. Start the engine.
    16. Measure the fuel pressure at idle.

      Standard Fuel Pressure

      196 to 588 kPa (2.0 to 6.0 kgf/cm2 , 28 to 85 psi)

      HINT: 

      Refer to Standard Idle Speed.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [09/2014 - 03/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [03/2019 - ]

    17. Stop the engine.
    18. Check that the fuel pressure remains as specified for 5 minutes after the engine stops.

      Standard Fuel Pressure

      147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2 , 21 psi) or more

      for Brush Type Motor:

      If the fuel pressure is not as specified, check the fuel pump with filter assembly, fuel pressure regulator assembly and/or fuel injector assemblies.

      for Brushless Type Motor:

      If the fuel pressure is not as specified, check the fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator assembly and/or fuel injector assemblies.

    19. After checking the fuel pressure, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and carefully remove SST to prevent fuel from spraying.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2014 - 08/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2017 - 03/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2019 - 01/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [01/2023 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]

    20. Connect the fuel tube sub-assembly (for Port injection).
      1. Connect the fuel tube sub-assembly to the fuel pipe.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ] 

      2. Install the EFI fuel pipe clamp to the fuel tube connector (RH side).
    21. Connect the fuel tube sub-assembly (for Direct injection).
      1. Connect the fuel tube sub-assembly to the fuel pipe.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ] 

      2. Install the EFI fuel pipe clamp to the fuel tube connector (LH side).
    22. Inspect for fuel leaks.

      See step  1

  3. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (for High Pressure) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Start and warm up the engine.
    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Fuel Press.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Fuel Press
    6. Check the high pressure side fuel pressure.

      Standard Fuel Pressure

      3500 to 4500 kPa (35.7 to 45.9 kgf/cm2 , 508 to 653 psi)

      for Brush Type Motor:

      If the fuel pressure is not as specified, check the fuel pump with filter assembly, fuel pump assembly (high pressure side), fuel pressure sensor and wire harnesses.

      for Brushless Type Motor:

      If the fuel pressure is not as specified, check the fuel pump with filter assembly, fuel pump, fuel pressure sensor and wire harnesses.

    7. Stop the engine.
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