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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data record the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data, from the time the malfunction occurred.

  1. INSPECT FUSE (ETCS FUSE) 
    1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room relay block.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ETCS fuse Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.

      NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESS AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO FUSE 

      Fig 1: Identifying ETCS Fuse
      G06080103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. INSPECT ECM (+BM VOLTAGE) 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E11-23 (+BM) - E11-12 (E1) Always 11 to 14 V

      NG: Go to step 3 

      Fig 2: Identifying E11 ECM Connector
      G06080104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS  (See CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS  )

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ETCS FUSE, ETCS FUSE - BATTERY) 
    1. Check the harness and connector between the ETCS fuse and ECM.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room relay block.
      2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
      3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Resistance (Check for Open) 

        STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        2 (ETCS fuse) - E11-23 (+BM) Always Below 1 Ω

        Standard Resistance (Check for Short) 

        STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        2 (ETCS fuse) or E11-23 (+BM) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      5. Reconnect the ECM connector.
    2. Check the harness and connector between the ETCS fuse and positive battery cable.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room R/B.
      2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
      3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
        Fig 3: Identifying ETCS Fuse And E11 ECM Connector
        G06080105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        Standard Resistance (Check for Open) 

        STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        Positive battery cable -1 (ETCS fuse) Always Below 1 Ω

        Standard Resistance (Check for Short) 

        STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

        Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
        Positive battery cable or 1 (ETCS fuse) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      5. Reconnect the positive battery cable.

        NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

        OK: REPLACE ECM  (See ECM  )