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OBD II scan tool (excluding hand held tester):

  1. Check voltage between terminals VPA and EPA, and VPA2 and EPA2 of ECM connector. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Remove the glove compartment (see COMPONENTS ).
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Measure the voltage between terminals VPA and EPA, and VPA2 and EPA2 of the ECM connector.

    OK: 

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL VOLTAGE

    Accelerator Pedal Voltage
    Accelerator Pedal VPA - EPA VPA2 - EPA2
    Released 0.5 to 1.1 V 1.5 to 2.9 V
    Depressed 2.5 to 4.6 V 3.9 to 5.5 V
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Terminals VPA (+) And EPA (-), And VPA2 (+) And EPA2 (-)
    G02912598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK : Replace ECM (see  COMPONENTS  ).  
    2. NG : Go to next step. 
  2. Check for open and short in wire harness in VCPA, VCP2, VPA, VPA2, EPA and EPA2 circuits between ECM and accelerator pedal position sensor (see  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  in INTRODUCTION article).  
    1. OK : Repair or replace. 
    2. NG : Replace accelerator pedal assembly (see  SFI  article).