1991 LEXUS SC400 Throttle Position sensor

Diag. Code 51Switch Condition Signal Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Neutral Start Switch Signal
The ECU uses the signals from the neutral start switch to determine whether\
the transmission is in park or neu-
tral, or in some other gear.
Air Conditioner Switch Signal
The ECU uses the output from the air conditioner switch to determine whethe\
r or not the air conditioner is operat-
ing so that it can increase the idling speed of the engine if necessary.
Throttle Position Sensor IDL Signal
The IDL contacts are mounted in the throttle position sensor, and detects the idle condition.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
51
(1) 3 sec. or more after engine startsidle switch OFF (IDL1).
(2) Neutral start switch OFF (NSW).(Shift position i n ºRº, ºDº, º2ºor º1º ranges).
(3) A/C switch ON.
Throttle position sensor IDL circuit

Accelerator pedal and cable

Neutral start switch circuit

A/C switch circuit

ECU
HINT: In this circuit, diagnosis can only be made in the test mode.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
See next page for DIAGNOSTIC CHART
WIRING DIAGRAM
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
DIAGNOSTIC
CHART
NG (NSW)
Check for input signal.
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown
on maxtrix chart (See page TR±35).
Check resistance of throttle
position sensor.
Check input circuit of A/C.
Check and repair harness or connector
between sensor and ECU.
Check for open and short in harness
and connector beteen A/C control assy.
and ECU.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Check and replace A/C control
assembly.
Adjust or replace throttle position
sensor (See page FI-73).
See page TR±122.
Check and replace ECU.
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OKNG
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check output condition of diag. code 51.
C
OK
Hint
PSetting the test mode.
(2) Turn ignition switch OFF.
(2) Connect terminals TE2 and E1 and TDCL.
(2) Turn ignition switch ON.(For checking terminal A/C, start the engine.)
(2) Connect terminals TE1 and E1 of TDCL.
Check if code ª51º is output by the ªCHECKº engine
warning light.
*: Before the STA signal is input (ST is not ON), diagnostic code 43 is also output.
Diag. code 42 is output with vehicle speed 5 km/h (3
mph) or below
IDL1 .... Go to step 2 NSW ... Go to page TR±22.
A/C ..... Go to step 3
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on
maxtrix chart (See page TR±35).
2Check throttle position sensor.
C
OK
PDisconnect throttle position sensor connector.
Measure resistance between terminals IDL1 and E2 of
throttle position sensor connector.
Adjust or replace throttle position sensor
See page FI±73).
Check and repair harness or connector between
engine & ECT ECU and throttle position sensor.
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11. REMOVE LH NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER(a) Remove the four mounting bolts.
(b) Disconnect the cord grommet from the timing belt cover,
and remove the timing belt cover.
(c) Remove the cord grommet from the high±tension cord.
12. REMOVE LOWER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER (a) Disconnect the high±tension cord from the RH ignitioncoil.
(b) D i s c onnect the high±tension cords from the
high±tension cord cover.
(c) Remove the bolt and cord cover.
13. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY (a) Disconnect the following connectors:(1) Throttle position sensor connector
(2) (w/ TRAC)
Sub±throttle position sensor connector
(3) (w/ TRAC) Sub±throttle actuator connector
(b) Disconnect the following hoses: (1) Heat water hose from heater water valve
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(d) Connect the following hoses:(1) Water by±pass hose to the ISC valve
(2) (USA Spec.) Vacuum hose to throttle body
(3) (Exc. USA Spec.) Three vacuum hoses to throttle body
(4) Heater water hose to heater water valve
(e) Connect the following connectors: (1) Throttle position sensor connector
(2) (w/ TRAC) Sub±throttle position sensor connector
(3) (w/ TRAC) Sub±throttle actuator connector
16. INSTALL LOWER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER (a) Connect the end portions of the high±tension cord to the
cord clamps
(b) Install the high±tension cord cover with the bolt.
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Diagnosis Inspection (Test Mode)
Compared to the normal mode, the test mode has high sensing
ability to detect malfunctions.
It can also detect malfunctions in the starter signal circuit, the IDL
contact signal of the throttle position sensor, air conditioner signal
and neutral start switch signal.
Furthermore, the same diagnostic items which are detected in the
normal mode can also be detected in the test mode.
DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHECK
1. Initial conditions.(a) Battery voltage 11 V or more.
(b) Throttle valve fully closed (throttle position sensor IDLpoints closed).
(c) Transmission in neutral position.
(d) Air conditioner switched off.
2. Turn ignition switch off.
3. Using SST, connect terminals TE2 and E1 of TDCL. SST 09843±18020
4. Turn ignition switch on. HINT:
wTo confirm that the test mode is operating, check that the
ºCHECKº engine warning light flashes when the ignition
switch is turned to ON.
w If the ºCHECKº engine warning light does not flash,
proceed to tro ubleshooting of the TE2 terminal circuit on
page TR±146 .
5. Start the engine.
6. Simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.
7. After the road test, using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1
of TDCL or check connector.
SST 09843±18020
8. Read the diagnostic code on ºCHECKº engine warning light on the combination meter (See page TR±11).
9. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TE1, TE2 and E1, and turn off the display.
HINT:
wThe test mode will not start if terminals TE2 and E1 are
connected after the ignition switch is turned on.
w When the engine is not cranked, diag. codes º43º
(Starter signal) output, but this is not abnormal.
w When the automatic transmission shift lever is in the ºDº,
º2º, ºLº or ºRº shift position, or when the air conditioner
is on or when the accelerator pedal is depressed, code
º51º (Switch condition signal) is output, but this is not
abnormal.
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Trouble Area
ºCHECKº
Engine Warning
Light *

Memory* See PageTrouble Area
Normal
ModeTest
Mode
MemorySee Page
w Open or short in air flow meter circuit.
w Air flow meter
w ECU
ONN.A.TR±88
wECUONONTR±92
wOpen or short in throttle position sensor circuit.
wThrottle position sensorONONTR±94Throttle osition sensor
w ECU
wNo. 1 speed sensor
w Combination meter
w Open or short in No. 1 speed sensor circuit.
w ECU
ONONTR±98
wOpen or short in starter signal circuit.
w Open or short in ignition switch or main relay circuit.
w ECU
N.A.OFFXTR±100
wOpen or short in sub±throttle position sensor circuit.
wSub±throttle position sensorOFFONTR±94Sub throttle osition sensor
wECU
wOpen or short in No. 1 knock sensor circuit.wOen or short in No. 1 knock sensor circuit.
w No. 1 knock sensor (looseness)
ONN.A.No. 1 knock sensor (looseness)
wECU

w ECUONN.A.XTR±102
w Open or short in No. 2 knock sensor circuit.w Oen or short in No. 2 knock sensor circuit.
w No. 2 knock sensor (looseness)
ONN.A. No. 2 knock sensor (looseness)
w ECU

*1, 2: See page TR±20.
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Trouble Area
ºCHECKº
Engine Warning
Light*

Memory* See PageTrouble Area
Normal
ModeTest
Mode
MemorySee Page
w Open or short in EGR step motor circuit.ONNA Oen or short in EGR ste motor circuit.
w ECUONN.A.
w Open in EGR gas temp. sensor circuit.ONON
TR±108 Oen in EGR gas tem . sensor circuit.
w ECUONON
w Open or short in fuel pump ECU circuit.
w Fuel pump ECU
w Engine & ECT ECU power source circuit.
w Fuel pump
w Engine & ECT ECU
ONONTR±114
w A/C switch circuit
w Throttle position sensor IDL circuit
w Neutral start switch circuit.
w Accelerator pedal and cable
w ECU
N.A.OFFXTR±118
*4: This indicates items for which º2 trip detection logicº is used. With this logic, when a lo\
gic malfunction is
first detected, the malfunction is temporarily stored in the ECU memory. If the same case is detected again
during the second drive test, this second detection causes the ºCHECK\
º Engine Warning Light to light up.
The 2 trip repeats the same mode a 2nd time. (However, the IG switch must be turned OFF between the
1st trip and 2nd trip).
In the Test Mode, the ºCHECKº Engine Warning Light lights up the 1st trip a malfunction is detected.
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