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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK MIL 
    1. Check that the MIL lights up when turning the ignition switch ON.

    OK: 

    MIL lights up 

    OK: SYSTEM OK 

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK CONNECTION BETWEEN TECHSTREAM AND ECM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and tester ON.
    3. Check the communication between the Techstream and ECM.

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Condition Proceed to
    Communication is not possible A
    Communication is possible B

    B:  GO TO MIL CIRCUIT 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK ECM (VC VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Measure the voltage of the ECM connector.

    Result: 

    Voltage is not 5 V 

    Fig 1: Checking ECM (VC Voltage)
    G05291546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CHECK MIL (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the T26 throttle body connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the MIL.

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Condition Proceed to
    MIL does not illuminate A
    MIL Illuminates B

    B: REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY 

    A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK MIL (CANISTER PUMP MODULE) 
    1. Disconnect the C12 canister pump module connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the MIL.

    Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Condition Proceed to
    MIL does not Illuminate A
    MIL Illuminates B

    B: REPLACE CANISTER 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ECM - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the T26 throttle body connector.
    2. Disconnect the C12 canister pump module connector.
    3. Disconnect the E2 ECM connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the wire harness connector.

    Standard resistance 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    E2-29 (VC) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    Fig 2: Disconnecting E2 ECM Connector
    G05291547Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPLACE ECM