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

Wiring diagram: 

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

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CAUTION: Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance.
  1. CHECK MAIN RELAY  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Remove the main relay.
    3. Check the main relay. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>MAIN RELAY>INSPECTION .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes:  Go to  2.

    No:  Replace the main relay. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>MAIN RELAY .

  2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR ECM (OPEN CIRCUIT)  .
    1. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
    2. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B134) No. 48 - Engine ground:

      (B134) No. 47 - Engine ground:

      (B134) No. 63 - Engine ground:

      (E159) No. 2 - Engine ground:

      (E159) No. 10 - Engine ground:

    Is the resistance less than 5 Ω?

    Yes:  Go to  3.

    No:  Repair the following item.

    • Open circuit of harness between ECM connector and engine ground
    • Poor contact of coupling connector
  3. CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF ECM (SHORT TO GROUND)  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B134) No. 14 (+) - Engine ground (-):

      (B134) No. 54 (+) - Engine 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.

  4. CHECK M/B (MAIN RELAY) INPUT VOLTAGE  .

    Measure the voltage between M/B (main relay) terminal and engine ground.

    Terminals 

    No. 1 (+) - Engine ground (-):

    No. 2 (+) - Engine 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.

  5. CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE OF ECM  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Install the main relay.
    3. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B134) No. 29 (+) - Engine ground (-):

    Is the voltage 10 V or more?

    Yes:  Go to  6.

    No:  Repair the open circuit of harness between ECM connector and M/B (main relay) terminal.

  6. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND M/B (MAIN RELAY)  .
    1. Connect the connector to ECM.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (B134) No. 15 (+) - Engine ground (-):

      (B134) No. 31 (+) - Engine ground (-):

    Is the voltage 10 V or more?

    Yes:  Check the starter motor circuit. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTICS WITH PHENOMENON>STARTER MOTOR CIRCUIT .

    No:  Repair the following item.

    • Open circuit of harness between ECM connector and M/B (main relay) terminal
    • Poor contact of M/B (main relay)
    • Blown out of fuse
    • Poor contact of ECM connector
NOTE: After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .