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Inspection Procedure

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Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when 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 FUSE (ETCS FUSE) 
    1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room R/B.
    2. Check the resistance of the ETCS fuse.

      Standard: Below 1 Ω 

    3. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      Fig 1: Identifying ETCS Fuse Location
      G02619620Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED FUSE 
    2. OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 
  2. INSPECT ECM (+BM VOLTAGE) 
    1. Measure the voltage between the specified terminals of the E5 and E7 ECM connectors.

      Standard: 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION DESCRIPTION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      +BM (E7-5) - E1 (E5-28) 9 to 14 V
      Fig 2: Identifying E5 And E7 ECM Connectors Terminals
      G02619621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: REPLACE ECM (See  ECM (1NZ-FXE)  ) 
    2. NG: GO TO NEXT STEP 
  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - ETCS FUSE, ETCS FUSE - BATTERY) 
    1. Check the harness and the connectors between the ETCS fuse and the ECM connector.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room R/B.
      2. Disconnect the E7 ECM connector.
      3. Check the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

        Standard (Check for open): 

        TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION DESCRIPTION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        ETCS fuse (2) - +BM (E7-5) Below 1 Ω

        Standard (Check for short): 

        TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION DESCRIPTION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        ETCS fuse (2) or +BM (E7-5) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
        Fig 3: Identifying ETCS Fuse Location
        G02619622Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      5. Reconnect the ECM connector.
        Fig 4: Identifying ECM Connector Terminals
        G02619623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Check the harness and the connectors between the ETCS fuse and the battery.
      1. Remove the ETCS fuse from the engine room R/B.
      2. Disconnect the positive battery terminal.
      3. Check the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

        Standard (Check for open): 

        TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION DESCRIPTION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        Battery positive terminal - ETCS fuse (1) Below 1 Ω

        Standard (Check for short): 

        TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION DESCRIPTION

        Tester Connection Specified Condition
        Battery positive terminal or ETCS fuse (1) - Body ground 10kΩ or higher
      4. Reinstall the ETCS fuse.
      5. Reconnect the positive battery terminal.
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    2. OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

      CHECK AND REPLACE FUSIBLE LINK BLOCK ASSY