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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

The diagnostic information output from the AID can be confirmed by connecting an oscilloscope to the diagnostic information terminal of the AID. It narrows the trouble area search to read the waveform on the oscilloscope when performing the AIR system intrusive operation function provided in the SYSTEM CHECK.

  1. Start the engine and warm it up.
  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  3. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 with CAN VIM
  4. Connect an oscilloscope probe to the AIDI terminal of the ECM.
    Fig 1: Identifying ECM Connector Terminal
    G04967925Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
  5. Start the engine and turn the tester ON.
  6. On the tester, enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / AIR INJ SYSTEM.
  7. On the tester, enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / AIR INJ CHECK / MANUAL OPERATION / OPERATION 1 and 2.
    Fig 2: Identifying Scan Tool Display - AIR INJ CHECK
    G04967926Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

    HINT:

    OPERATION 1: AP: OFF; EASV: CLOSE; ASV1: CLOSE; ASV2: CLOSE

    OPERATION 2: AP: ON; EASV: OPEN; ASV1: OPEN; ASV2: OPEN

  8. Monitor the voltage output of the AID (duty ratio signal).
Fig 3: Identifying Voltage Output Signal Wave Form
G04967927Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Oscilloscope range 

OSCILLOSCOPE RANGE

Items Contents
Terminals CH1: AIDI - E1
Equipment Settings 5 V/DIV., 20 to 40 ms/DIV.
Conditions Idling
NOTE:
  • This AIR INJECTION CHECK only allows technicians to operate the AIR system for 5 seconds.

    Furthermore, the check can be performed 4 times a trip. If the test is repeated, intervals of at least 30 seconds are required between checks.

    While the AIR system operation using the intelligent tester is prohibited, the tester displays the prohibition (Al STATUS NG) or ERROR. If ERROR (Al STATUS NG) is displayed on the tester, stop the engine for 10 minutes and then try again.

  • Performing the AIR INJ CHECK over and over again may cause damage in the secondary air injection system. If necessary, wait several minutes between tests to prevent overheating the system.
  • When performing the AIR INJ CHECK operation after the battery cable has been reconnected, wait for 7 minutes with the ignition switch turned ON or the engine running.
  • Turn the ignition switch OFF when the AIR INJ CHECK operation finishes.
DTC TABLE

AID Diagnostic Signal Waveform ECM Command DTC (ECM Output) Suspected Trouble Area
100% Duty Ratio See  1waveform 1 Any Air Injection (AIR) System operation P1613
  • Open in diagnostic signal circuit
  • Air Injection Control Driver (AID)
  • Open in AID +B circuit (AID power source)
  • Short between +B circuit and diagnostic signal circuit
0% Duty Ratio See  2waveform 2 AIR System: ON (Air pump ON, ASV ON) P1613
  • Open or short in air pump or Air Switching Valve (ASV) command signal circuit (ECM - AID)
  • Open in AID ground circuit
  • Short between diagnostic signal circuit and body ground
  • AID
  • ECM
AIR System: OFF (Air pump OFF, ASV OFF) - Normal
20% Duty Ratio See  3waveform 3 Air Pump: ON P0418
  • Short between air pump drive circuit and body ground
  • Harness & connector (AID - Pump) Air Pump
  • AID
  • ECM
Air Pump: OFF P0418
  • Open in air pump drive circuit (AID - Pump), or short between air pump drive circuit and +B
  • Harness & connector (AID - Pump) Air Pump
  • AID
  • ECM
40% Duty Ratio - See  4waveform 4 ASV: ON P0412
  • Short between ASV drive circuit and body ground
  • Harness & connector (AID - ASV)
  • ASV
  • AID
  • ECM
ASV: OFF P0412
  • Open in ASV drive circuit (AID - ASV), or short between ASV drive circuit and +B
  • Harness & connector (AID - ASV)
  • AID
  • ASV
  • ECM
80% Duty Ratio See  5waveform 5 AIR System: OFF (Air pump OFF, ASV OFF) P1613
  • AID
  • ECM
AIR System: ON (Air pump ON, ASV ON) - Normal
Excluding Above (excluding 0, 20, 40, 80, 100% duty) - P1613
  • AID
  • Open in AID ground circuit
  1. Waveform 1 

    100% Duty Ratio

    Fig 4: Identifying Battery Voltage Waveform 1
    G04967928Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
  2. Waveform 2 

    0% Duty Ratio

    Fig 5: Identifying Duty Ratio Waveform 2
    G04967929Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
  3. Waveform 3 

    20% Duty Ratio

    Fig 6: Identifying Duty Ratio Waveform 3
    G04967930Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
  4. Waveform 4 

    40% Duty Ratio

    Fig 7: Identifying Duty Ratio Waveform 4
    G04967931Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
  5. Waveform 5 

    80% Duty Ratio

    Fig 8: Identifying Duty Ratio Waveform 5
    G04967932Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

HINT:

  1. INSPECT AIR PUMP ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the intake manifold (See REMOVAL ).
    2. Fig 9: Identifying A46 Air Pump Connector Terminal (Front View)
      G05264101Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
    3. Disconnect the A46 air pump connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the air pump.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      ASV (A46-1) - ASV (A46-2) 0.4 to 1.0 Ω
    5. Reconnect the air pump connector.

    NG: REPLACE AIR PUMP ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR PUMP - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Remove the intake manifold (See REMOVAL ).
    2. Fig 10: Identifying A46 Air Pump Connector Terminal
      G05264102Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
    3. Disconnect the A46 air pump connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors and body ground.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A46-1 - Body ground Below 1 Ω
    5. Reconnect the air pump connector.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR INJECTION CONTROL DRIVER - AIR PUMP) 
    1. Remove the intake manifold (See REMOVAL ).
    2. Fig 11: Identifying A43 Air Injection Control Driver Connector Terminal
      G05264103Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
    3. Disconnect the A43 air injection control driver connector.
    4. Disconnect the A46 air pump connector.
    5. Measure the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      VP (A43-2) - A46-2 Below 1 Ω
      VP (A43-2) or A46-2 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    6. Reconnect the air injection control driver connector.
    7. Reconnect the air pump connector.

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE AIR INJECTION CONTROL DRIVER