1991 LEXUS SC400 Throttle Position

ISC Valve Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ISC valve is provided on the intake air chamber and in-
take air bypassing the throttle valve is directed to the ISC
valve through a hose.
A step motor is built into the ISC valve. It consists of four
coils, the magnetic rotor, valve shaft and valve. When cur-
rent flows to the coils due to signals from the ECU, the rotor
turns and moves the valve shaft forward or backward,
changing the clearance between the valve and the valve
seat.
In this way the intake air volume bypassing the throttle valve
is regulated, controlling the engine speed.
There are 125 possible positions to which the valve can be
opened.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
Check operation for ISC valve.Replace ISC valve.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on
matrix chart (See page TR±35).
Check harness and connector between EFI
main relay, ISC valve and ECU.
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11. INSTALL LH ENGINE WIRE COVER(a) Connect portions A and B engine wire cover to the wirebrackets.
(b) Set the VSV (for fuel pressure control system) wire in
original position.
(c) Fit portions C and D of the engine wire cover, matching them with the lower high±tension cord cover and No.3
timing belt cover.
(d) Install the engine wire cover with the two bolts.
12. INSTALL UPPER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER (a) Fit portion A of the upper high±tension cover, matchingit with the top of the lower high±tension cord cover.
(b) Push the front side of the high±tension cord cover, and connect the front side claw groove of the upper
high±tension cord cover to the claw of the lower
high±tension cord cover.
(c) Install the upper high±tension cord cover with the two bolts.
13. INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Connect the end portions of the intake air connector tothe throttle body and air cleaner hose.
(b) Tighten the two hose clamps.
(c) Install the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(d) Connect the following hoses: (1) Air hose to ISC valve
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) to intake air con- nector
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COOLIING SYSTEM Electronically Controlled Hydraulic Cooling Fan
(Hydraulic Pump)
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INSPECTION OF VSV
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OFBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Air hose (from ISC valve) from intake air connector
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) from intake air
connector
(b) Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(c) Loosen the two hose clamps.
(d) Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle
body and air cleaner hose, and remove the intake air
connector.
3. REMOVE VSV (a) Disconnect the VSV connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Vacuum hose (from vacuum pipe) from VSV
(2) Vacuum hose (from charcoal canister) from VSV
(c) Remove the two bolts and VSV from the cylinder head.
(d) Disconnect the two wire clamps from the VSV bracket, and remove the VSV.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS Fuel Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) SystemEC±11
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REMOVAL OF STARTER
(See Components on page ST±5)
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY COVER (a) Remove the mounting cap nut.
(b) Loosen the two bolts, and remove the throttle bodycover.
4. DISCONNECT CONTROL CABLES FROM THROTTLE BODY
Disconnect the following cables:(1) Accelerator cable
(2) A/T throttle control cable
(3) (w/ Cruise Control System) Cruise control actuator cable
5. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Air hose from ISC valve
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) from intake air
connector
(b) Remove the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(c) Loosen the two hose clamps.
(d) Disconnect the intake air connector from the throttle
body and air cleaner hose, and remove the intake air
connector.
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STARTING SYSTEM Starter
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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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STARTING SYSTEM Starter
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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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STARTING SYSTEM StarterST±31
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21. INSTALL LH ENGINE WIRE COVER(a) Connect portions A and B engine wire cover to the wirebrackets.
(b) Set the VSV (for fuel pressure control system) wire in
original position.
(c) Fit portions C and D of the engine wire cover, matching them with the lower high±tension cord cover and No.3
timing belt cover.
(d) Install the engine wire cover with the two bolts.
22. INSTALL UPPER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER (a) Fit portion A of the upper high±tension cover, matchingit with the top of the lower high±tension cord cover.
(b) Push the front side of the high±tension cord cover, and connect the front side claw groove of the upper
high±tension cord cover to the claw of the lower
high±tension cord cover.
(c) Install the upper high±tension cord cover with the two
bolts.
23. INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Connect the end portions of the intake air connector tothe throttle body and air cleaner hose.
(b) Tighten the two hose clamps.
(c) Install the bolt holding the intake air connector to the cylinder head cover.
(d) Connect the following hoses: (1) Air hose to ISC valve
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) to intake air connector
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STARTING SYSTEM StarterST±33
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ISC Valve Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ISC valve is provided on the intake air chamber and in-
take air bypassing the throttle valve is directed to the ISC
valve through a hose.
A step motor is built into the ISC valve. It consists of four
coils, the magnetic rotor, valve shaft and valve. When cur-
rent flows to the coils due to signals from the ECU, the rotor
turns and moves the valve shaft forward or backward,
changing the clearance between the valve and the valve
seat.
In this way the intake air volume bypassing the throttle valve
is regulated, controlling the engine speed.
There are 125 possible positions to which the valve can be
opened.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
Check operation for ISC valve.Replace ISC valve.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on
matrix chart (See page TR±35).
Check harness and connector between EFI
main relay, ISC valve and ECU.
TR±140±
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING Circuit Inspection
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