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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

  1. READ OUTPUT DTC 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG) and turn Techstream ON.
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Code.
    4. Read the DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
      P0115 A
      P0117 B
      P0118 C

    B:  Go to step  5

    C:  Go to step  3

    A: Go To Next Step 

  2. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE) 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    3. Turn Techstream ON.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
    5. Read the value.
    6. Measure the coolant temperature using a thermometer and compare the value with the value displayed on Techstream.

      Temperature value: 

      Almost same as the actual engine coolant temperature. 

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Temperature Displayed Proceed to
      -40°C (-40°F) A
      140°C (284°F) B
      OK (Same as actual engine coolant temperature) C

      HINT:

      • If there is an open circuit, Techstream indicates -40°C (-40°F).
      • If there is a short circuit, Techstream indicates 140°C (284°F).

    B:  Go to step  5

    C: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    A: Go To Next Step 

  3. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS) 
    1. Disconnect the E1 engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying E1 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector Terminal
      G05188654Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the engine coolant temperature sensor wire harness side connector.
    3. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp. Read the value.

      OK: 

      Temperature value: 140C (284°F) 

    5. Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

    OK: CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION AT SENSOR. IF OK, REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. SENSOR 

    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Wire Harness Side Connector Terminals 1 And 2
    G05188655Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go To Next Step 

  4. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR OPEN IN ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the E1 engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
      Fig 3: Identifying E1 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector Terminal
      G05673975Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect terminals THW and E2 of the E4 ECM connector.

      HINT:

      Before checking, do a visual and contact pressure check on the ECM connector.

    3. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp. Read the value.

      OK: 

      Temperature value: 140°C (284°F) 

    5. Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying ECM Connector Terminal
      G05188657Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    NG: CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION AT ECM. IF OK, REPLACE ECM 

  5. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) 
    1. Disconnect the E1 engine coolant temperature sensor connector.
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
    4. Read the value.

      OK: 

      Temperature value: -40°C (-40°F) 

    5. Reconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

    OK: REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Fig 5: Identifying E1 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector Terminal
    G05673977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go To Next Step 

  6. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR SHORT IN ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the E4 ECM connector.
      Fig 6: Identifying E4 ECM Connector Terminal
      G05188659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.
    4. Read the value.

      OK: 

      Temperature value: -40°C (-40°F) 

    5. Reconnect the ECM connector.

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 7: Identifying E4 ECM Connector Terminal
    G05673979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE ECM