1991 LEXUS SC400 engine

NGOK
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check continuity between terminals KNK1, KNK2 of engine & ECT ECU connector and body
ground.
C
OK
P(2) Connect the Check Harness A.(See page TR±30)
(2) Disconnect the engine & ECT ECU connector.
Measure resistance between terminals KNK1, KNK2 of
engine & ECT ECU connector and body ground.
Resistance: 1 M
or higher
Go to step 3.
2Check knock sensor.
C
OK
PDisconnect knock sensor connector.
Measure resistance between the knock sensor terminal
and body.
Resistance: 1 M
or higher
Replace knock sensor (See page FI±108).
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OKNG
NOYES
3
Check for open and short in harness and connectors between engine & ECT ECU a\
nd knock
sensor (See page IN±27)
Repair or replace harness or connector.
4Does malfunction disappear when a good knock sensor is installed?
Replace knock sensor (See page FI±108).
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
Reference | INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE
w With the engine racing (4,000 rpm) measure
between terminals KNK1, KNK2 of engine & ECT
ECU and body ground.
HINT: The correct waveform appears as shown in the Illustration on the left.
w Spread the time on the horizontal axis, and confirm
that period of the wave is 151 sec.
(Normal mode vibration frequency of knock sensor:
6.6 KHz).
HINT: If normal mode vibration frequency is not 6.6 KHz, the sensor is malfunctioning.
TR±106
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Diag. Code 71
EGR System Malfunction (Only for USA
spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The EGR system recirculates exhaust gas, which is controlled to the proper quantity to suit the driv\
ing condi-
tions, into the intake air mixture to slow down combustion, reduce the combust\
ion temperature and reduce NOx
emissions.
The lift amount of the EGR valve is controlled by a step motor operated \
by the ECU. The ECU operates the motor
only a preprogrammed amount in response to the engine operating conditions (\
engine rpm, intake air volume
to adjust the EGR volume to the target valve.)
Under the following conditions, EGR is cut to maintain driveability.
wCoolant temp. below 535C (127.45F)
w During deceleration (throttle valve
closed)
w Light engine load (amount of intake air
very small)
w Engine speed over 4,000 rpm
w Engine idling
w Neutral start switch on
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
(1) Open or short in EGR step motor circuit for 1 sec.
or more.
Open or short in EGR step motor circuit

ECU
71
(2) EGR gas temp. is 65 5C (149 5F) or below for
1 ~ 4 min. under conditions (a) and(b).
(2 trip detection logic)*
(a) Coolant temp.: 65 5C (149 5F) or more.
(b) EGR operation possible (EX. ECT in 3rd speed, A/C ON, 60 mph (96 km/h), Flat road).

Open in EGR gas temp. sensor circuit

ECU
*: See page TR±21.
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION (Cont'd)
DIAGNOSIS CODE DETECTION DRIVING PATTERN
Purpose of the driving pattern.
(a) To simulate diag. code detecting condition after diag. code is recorded.
(b) To check that the malfunction is corrected when the repair is completed c\
onfirming that diag. code is nolonger detected.

Initiate test mode (See page TR±12).
Start engine and warm up.
After engine is warmed up, let it idle for 3 min.
With the A/C ON and transmission in D range (O/D OFF), drive at 40±\
70 mph for 4 min.
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will light up at 1±4 min. of driving at 40±70 mph (64±112 km/h).
NOTICE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, detection of the\
malfunction will not be possible.
Malfunction: Open in EGR gas temp. sensor circuit
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
WIRING DIAGRAM
Check voltage of terminal EGR 1 ~ 4.
Check voltage of EGR Step motor power
source.
Check resistance of EGR step motor.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between EGR step motor and
ECU.
Check and replace ECU.
Check operation for EGR step motor.
Check resistance of EGR gas temp. sensor.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between EGR gas temp. sensor
and ECU.
Check and replace ECU.
Replace EGR gas temp. sensor.
Replace EGR step motor.
Replace EGR step motor.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Check for ECU power source
circuit.
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NGOK
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check voltage between terminals EGR 1 ~ 4 of engine & ECT ECU connector and b\
ody ground.
C
OK
P(2) Connect the Check Harness A.(See page TR±30).
(2) Turn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminals EGR 1 ~ 4 of en-
gine & ECT ECU connector and body ground.
Voltage: 10 ± 14 V
Go to step 5.
2Check voltage between terminals B1 and B2 of EGR step motor connector an\
d body ground.
C
OK
P(2) Disconnect EGR step motor connector.
(2) Turn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminals B1 and B2 of EGR
step motor connector and body ground.
Voltage: 10 ± 14 V
Check for ECU power source circuit
(See page TR±124).
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OKNG
OKNG
OKNG
3Check resistance of EGR step motor.
C
OK
PDisconnect EGR step motor connector.
Measure resistance between terminals shown below.
Replace EGR step motor.
4Check for open and short in harness and connector between EGR step motor and e\
ngine & ECT
ECU (See page IN±27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
5Check operation for EGR step motor.
C
OK
PRemove EGR step motor.
(2) Connect the battery positive lead to terminals B1 and B2, and the negative lead to terminals S1 ± S2
± S3 ± S4 in that order.
(2) Connect the battery positive lead to terminals B1 and B2, and the negative lead to terminals S4 ± S3
± S2 ± S1 in that order.
(2) The valve moves in the closing direction.
(2) The valve moves in the opening direction.
Replace EGR step motor.
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