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Inspection Procedure

  1. DATA LIST 

    HINT:

    According to the DATA LIST displayed by the intelligent tester, you can read the value of the switch, sensor, actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as the first step of troubleshooting is one method to shorten labor time.

    NOTE: In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.
    1. Warm up the engine.
    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. Connect the intelligent tester together with the CAN VIM (controller area network vehicle interface module) to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG) position.
    5. Turn on the tester.
    6. Select the item "DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / ECT / DATA LIST".
    7. According to the display on the tester, read the "DATA LIST".
      DATA LIST REFERENCE

      Item Measurement Item/Range (display Normal Condition
      SPD (SP2) Output shaft Speed/ min.: 0 km/h (0 mph) max.: 255 km/h (158 mph) Vehicle stopped: 0 km/h (0 mph)
      HINT:
      Equal to vehicle speed

      HINT:

      • SPD (SP2) is always 0 while driving:

        Open or short in the sensor or circuit.

      • The SPD (SP2) value displayed on the tester is much lower than the actual vehicle speed:

        Sensor trouble, improper installation, or intermittent connection trouble of the circuit.

  1. INSPECT SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION 
    1. Check the speed sensor (SP2) installation.

      OK: 

      The installation bolt is tightened properly and there is no clearance between the sensor and transmission case. 

      Fig 1: Identifying Speed Sensor (SP2) Installation Position
      G05316815Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: SECURELY INSTALL SPEED SENSOR OR REPLACE SPEED SENSOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT SPEED SENSOR (SP2) 
    1. Disconnect the speed sensor connector from the transmission.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      1 - 2 560 to 680 Ω
      Fig 2: Identifying Speed Sensor SP2 Connector Terminals
      G05316816Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE SPEED SENSOR (SP2) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SPEED SENSOR - ECM) 
    1. Connect the speed sensor connector.
    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SPEED SENSOR - ECM) STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Specified Condition 20°C (68°F)
      E4-23 (SP2+) - E4-22 (SP2-) 560 to 680 Ω
      Fig 3: Identifying E4 ECM Connector
      G05316817Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance (Check for short) 

      HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SPEED SENSOR - ECM) STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E4-23 (SP2+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      E4-22 (SP2-) - Body ground

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE ECM