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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

  1. Check operation of speedometer. 

    CHECK: 

    Drive the vehicle and check if operation of the speedometer in the combination meter is normal.

    HINT:

    The vehicle speed sensor is operating normally if the speedometer display is normal.

    1. NG : Check speedometer circuit. 
    2. OK : Go to next step. 
  2. Check for short in wire harness between terminal SPD of ECM connector and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Remove the glove compartment (see COMPONENTS ).
    2. Disconnect the E7 connector from the ECM.

    CHECK: 

    Check the resistance between terminal SPD of the ECM connector and body ground.

    OK: 

    Resistance: 10 kΩ or higher 

    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Body Ground and Terminal SPD Of ECM E7 Connector
    G02912557Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG : Repair of replace harness and connector. 
    2. OK : Go to next step. 
  3. Check voltage between terminal SPD of ECM connector and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Remove the glove compartment (see COMPONENTS ).
    2. Shift the shift lever to neutral.
    3. Jack up the vehicle.
    4. Turn the ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Measure the voltage between terminal SPD of the ECM connector and the body ground when the wheel is turned slowly.

    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Body Ground Terminal SPD Of ECM Connector
    G02912558Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    Voltage is generated intermittently. 

    HINT:

    The output voltage should fluctuate up and down similarly to the diagram on the left when the wheel is turned slowly.

    Fig 3: Identifying Voltage Fluctuation
    G02912559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG : Check and repair harness and connector between combination meter and ECM. 
    2. OK : Replace ECM (see  COMPONENTS  ).