Check Power Supply And Ground Line Of Engine Control Module (ECM)

CAUTION:

After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Clear Memory Mode . and Inspection Mode Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Inspection Mode .
Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance.

Wiring diagram:

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>Engine Electrical System>WIRING DIAGRAM .

Fig 1: Engine Electrical System Wiring Diagram (ECM Power Supply And Ground Line Check)

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CHECK MAIN RELAY .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Remove the main relay.
3. Connect the battery to main relay terminals No. 12 and No. 13.
4. Measure the resistance between main relay terminals.
  Terminals
  
  No. 10 - No. 11:
Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?
- Yes: Go to 2 .
- No: Replace the main relay. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Main Relay .
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR ECM .
1. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
2. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM and chassis ground.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (B134) No. 35 - Chassis ground:
  
  (B134) No. 47 - Chassis ground:
  
  (E159) No. 10 - Chassis ground:
  
  (E159) No. 17 - Chassis ground:
  
  (E159) No. 18 - Chassis ground:
  
  (E159) No. 25 - Chassis ground:
  
  (E159) No. 26 - Chassis ground:
Is the resistance less than 5 Ω?
- Yes: Go to 3 .
- No: repair the harness and connector.
  NOTE:
  In this case, repair the following item:
  - Open circuit in harness between ECM and engine ground terminal
  - Poor contact of coupling connector
CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF ECM .
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Measure the voltage between ECM and chassis ground.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (B134) No. 23 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
  
  (B134) No. 32 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 10 V or more?
- Yes: Go to 4 .
- No: Repair the open or ground short in the harness of power supply circuit.
CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF MAIN RELAY .
Measure the voltage between main relay connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal

(B220) No. 11 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

(B220) No. 12 (+) - Chassis ground (-):

Is the voltage 10 V or more?
- Yes: Go to 5 .
- No: Repair the open or ground short in the harness of power supply circuit.
CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF ECM .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Install the main relay.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Measure the voltage between ECM and chassis ground.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (B134) No. 38 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 10 V or more?
- Yes: Go to 6 .
- No: Repair the open circuit in harness between ECM and main relay connector.
CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF ECM .
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Connect the connector to ECM.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Measure the voltage between ECM and chassis ground.
  Connector & terminal
  
  (B134) No. 12 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
  
  (B134) No. 24 (+) - Chassis ground (-):
Is the voltage 10 V or more?
- Yes: Check ignition control system. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>Diagnostics for Engine Starting Failure>IGNITION CONTROL SYSTEM .
- No: repair the harness and connector.
  NOTE:
  In this case, repair the following item:
  - Open circuit in harness between ECM and main relay connector
  - Poor contact of main relay connector
  - Poor contact of ECM connector