Vapor Pressure Sensor
- Ensure ignition is off. To test vapor pressure sensor supply voltage, disconnect electrical connector from vapor pressure sensor. See Figure. See VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATION table.VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR LOCATION
Application Location RAV4 On Firewall, Above Brake Booster & Contains Black 3-Pin Electrical Connector - Turn ignition on. Using voltmeter, measure voltage between terminals VC and E2 on wiring harness side of electrical connector for vapor pressure sensor. The VC and E2 terminals are the 2 outer terminals. DO NOT use the center terminal. Supply voltage should be 4.5-5.5 volts.
- If supply voltage is not within specification, check wiring circuit. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If supply voltage is within specification, turn ignition off. Reinstall electrical connector on vapor pressure sensor.
- To test vapor pressure sensor output voltage, turn ignition on. Disconnect vacuum hose from vapor pressure sensor. Connect voltmeter between specified terminals on Engine Control Module (ECM). See Fig 1. See ECM LOCATION and ECM TERMINAL APPLICATION tables.ECM LOCATION
Model Location RAV4 Bottom Center Of Instrument Panel, In Front Of Console ECM TERMINAL APPLICATIONApplication & Terminal No. Wire Color 7 Blue/Yellow 9 Brown - Using vacuum pump, apply .59 in. Hg of vacuum to vapor pressure sensor. Ensure output voltage is within specification. See VAPOR SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE table.
- Release vacuum from vapor pressure sensor. Ensure output voltage is within specification. See VAPOR SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE table.
- Apply .22 psi (.015 kg/cm2 ) to vapor pressure sensor. Ensure output voltage is within specification. See VAPOR SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE table. Replace vapor sensor if output voltage is not within specification. Reconnect vacuum hose.
VAPOR SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE
| Condition | Output Voltage |
|---|---|
| Vacuum Applied | 1.3-2.1 |
| Vacuum Released | 3.0-3.6 |
| Pressure Applied | 4.2-4.8 |