LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Lexus >> 2006 >> RX 330 FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Engine Control System (3MZ-FE) >> SFI System >> Fail-Safe Chart
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Fail-Safe Chart

If any of the following codes are recorded, the ECM enters fail-safe mode.

FAIL-SAFE CHART

DTC No. Fail-Safe Operation Fail Safe Deactivation Condition
P0031
P0032
P0037
P0038
P0051
P0052
P0057
P0058
Turn off heater Ignition switch OFF
P0100
P0102
P0103
Ignition timing is calculated from engine RPM and TP (Throttle Position) "Pass" condition detected
P0110
P0112
P0113
IAT (Intake Air Temperature) is fixed at 20°C (68°F) "Pass" condition detected
P0115
P0117
P0118
ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) is fixed at 80°C (176°F) "Pass" condition detected
P0120
P0121
P0122
P0123
P0220
P0222
P0223
P0604
P0606
P0607
P0657
P2102
P2103
P2111
P2112
P2118
P2119
P2135
If the Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) has a malfunction, the ECM cuts off current to the throttle actuator. The throttle control valve returns to a predetermined opening angle (approximately 16°) by the force of the return spring. The ECM then adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition timing in accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle to enable the vehicle to continue at a minimal speed. If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and slowly, the vehicle can be driven slowly. If the accelerator pedal is depressed quickly, the vehicle may speed up and slow down erratically. "Pass" condition is detected and then the ignition switch is turned OFF.
P0325
P0327
P0328
P0330
P0332
P0333
Maximum ignition timing retardation Ignition switch OFF
P0351
P0352
P0353
P0354
P0355
P0356
Fuel is cut "Pass" condition detected
P2120
P2121
P2122
P2123
P2125
P2127
P2128
P2138
The accelerator pedal position sensor has 2 (main and sub) sensor circuits. If a malfunction occurs in either of the sensor circuits, the ECM detects the abnormal signal voltage difference between the 2 sensor circuits and switches to fail-safe mode. In fail-safe mode, the functioning circuit is used to calculate the accelerator pedal opening angle to allow the vehicle to continue driving. If both circuits malfunction, the ECM regards the opening angle of the accelerator pedal to be fully closed. In this case, the throttle valve will remain closed as if the engine is idling. "Pass" condition is detected and the ignition switch is turned OFF.