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Check For Intermittent Problems

  1. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    HINT:

    A momentary interruption (open circuit) in the connectors and/ or wire harness between the sensors and ECUs can be detected i n the ECU data list function of Techstream.

    1. Turn the ignition switch off and connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG). Follow the directions on Techstream to display the DATA LIST and select areas where momentary interruption should be monitored.

      HINT:

      A momentary interruption (open circuit) cannot be detected for 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turned on (IG) (initial check).

      IGNITION SWITCH CONDITION

      Item Measurement Item/Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      FR Speed Open FR speed sensor open detection/OPN DET or NORMAL OPN DET: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -
      FL Speed Open FL speed sensor open detection/OPN DET or NORMAL OPN DET: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -
      RR Speed Open RR speed sensor open detection/OPN DET or NORMAL OPN DET: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -
      RL Speed Open RL speed sensor open detection/OPN DET or NORMAL OPN DET: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -
      EFI Open EFI communication open detection/OPN DET or NORMAL OPN DET: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -
      Yaw Rate Open Yaw rate sensor open detection/OPN DET or NORMAL OPN DET: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -
      Deceleration Open G sensor open detection/OPN DET or NORMAL OPN DET: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -
      Steering Open Steering sensor open detection/OPN DET or NORMAL OPN DET: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -
      Master Cylinder 1 Open Master Cylinder pressure sensor 1 open detection/OPN DET or NORMAL OPN DET: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -
    3. Harness Signal.

      HINT:

      • If the status remains on (OPN DET displayed), check the continuity between the ECU and the sensors, or between ECUs.
      • The OPN DET display on Techstream remains on for 1 second after the harness signal changes from momentary interruption (open circuit) to normal condition.
      Fig 1: Ignition Switch Blinking Pattern
      G05406666Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. While observing the screen, gently jiggle the connector or wire harness between the ECU and sensors, or between ECUs.

    Result: 

    OPN DET display does not change. 

    HINT:

    The connector and/or wire harness will be in momentary interruption (open circuit) if the display changes. Repair or replace connector and/or wire harness as one of them is faulty.

    Fig 2: Caution For Wire Harness Connector
    G05001501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002