1991 LEXUS SC400 Throttle Position

FAIL±SAFE CHART
If any of the following codes is recorded, the ECU enters fail±safe mod\
e.
Code No.Fail±Safe OperationFail±Safe Deactivation Conditions
14Fuel cut1 IGF detected in consecutive 3 ignitions.
16Torque control prohibited.Returned to normal condition.
22THW is fixed at 805C (176 5F).Returned to normal condition.
24THA is fixed at 20 5C (68 5F).Returned to normal condition.
31 Ignition timing fixed at 10 5 BTDC.
 Injection time fixed
Starting 9 m sec.KS input 15 times/sec. or more.
IDL ON 3.6 m sec.
IDL OFF 6.7 m sec.
35Atmospheric pressure is fixed at 101.3 kPa
(760 mmHg 29 92 in Hg)
Returned to normal condition.
(760 mmHg, 29.92 in.Hg).
41VTA1 is fixed at 05.The following must each be repeated at least 241VTA1 is fixed at 0 5.The following must each be re eated at least 2
time consecutively.time consecutively.
(w/o TRAC)(w/o TRAC)
 0.1 V ? VTA ? 0.95 V 0.1 V ? VTA ? 0.95 V
 IDL : ON
( / TRAC)(w/ TRAC)
025V?VTA?095V  0.25 V ? VTA ? 0.95 V
 IDL:ON  IDL : ON
52Max. timing retardation.IG switch OFF.
53Max. timing retardation.Returned to normal condition.
55Max. timing retardation.IG switch OFF.
Back±Up Function
If there is trouble with the program in the ECU and the ignition signals\
(IGT) are not output, the ECU controls
fuel injection and ignition timing at predetermined levels as a back±up f\
unction to make it possible to continue
to operate the vehicle.
Furthermore, the injection duration is calculated from the starting sign\
al (STA) and the throttle position signal
(IDL). Also, the ignition timing is fixed at the initial ignition timing, 10 5 BTDC, without relation to the engine speed.
HINT: If the engine is controlled by the back±up function, the ºCHECKº\
engine warning light lights up to warn
the driver of the malfunction but the diagnostic code is not output. TR±26
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STANDARD VALUE OF ECU TERMINALS (Cont'd)
Symbols (Terminals No.)STD Voltage (V)Condition
ISC1 (B35), ISC2 (B34)E1 (B69)10 14IG switch ONISC1 (B35), ISC2 (B34)
ISC3 (B33), ISC4 (B32)±E1 (B69)10 ~ 14IG switch ON
VF1 (B29), VF2 (B28) ± E1 (B69)1.0 ~ 4.0
Maintain engine speed at 2,500 rpm for two
minutes
after warming up then return to idling.
OXL1 (B48), OXR1 (B47) ± E1 (B69)Pulse generation(0 ~ 1.0)Maintain engine speed at 2,500 rpm for two
minutes
after warming up.
HTL1 (B71), HTR1 (B72)E01 (B80)Below 2.0IdlingHTL1 (B71), HTR1 (B72)
HTL2 (B52), HTR2 (B53)± E01 (B80)10 ~ 14IG switch ON
EGR1 (B39), EGR2 (B38)E1 (B69)*10 14IG switch ONEGR1 (B39), EGR2 (B38)
EGR3 (B37), EGR4 (B36)± E1 (B69)* 10 ~ 14IG switch ON
EGR (B39) ± E1 (B69)10 ~ 14IG switch ON
KNK1 (B50), KNK2 (B49) ± E1 (B69)Pulse generation
(Frequency : 6.6 KHz)Idling
NSW (B76) E1 (B69)
10 ~ 14IG switch ON
Other shift position in ºPº, ºNº ranges.
NSW (B76) ± E1 (B69)
Below 1.0IG switch ON
Shift position in ºPº, ºNº ranges.
SPD (A2)±E1 (B69)Pulse generation (0 and 10 ~ 14)IG switch ON
Rotate driving wheel slowly.
TE1 (A20) ± E1 (B69)10 ~ 14IG switch ON
TE2 (A19) ± E1 (B69)10 ~ 14IG switch ON
W (A6) E1 (B69)10 ~ 14IdlingW (A6)±E1 (B69)Below 2.0IG switch ON
AD (A11) ± E1 (B69)10 ~ 14Idling
ODI (A12) ± E1 (B69)4.0 ~ 6.0IG switch ON
A/C (A34) E1 (B69)Bellow 2.0A/C switch ON (At idling)A/C (A34) ± E1 (B69)10 ~ 14A/C switch OFF
ACMG (A23) E1 (B69)Below 2.0A/C switch ON (At idling)ACMG (A23)±E1 (B69)10 ~ 14A/C switch OFF
TR (A37) ± E1 (B69)10 ~ 14IG switch ON
Below 1 0IG switch ON
VTO1 (A40)E2 (B65)
Below 1.0IG switch ON
Main or sub throttle valve fully closed.VTO1 (A40)
VTO2 (A39)± E2 (B65)
30 55IG switch ON()3.0 ~ 5.5IG switch ON
Main or sub throttle valve fully open.
NEO (A38) ± E1 (B69)4.0 ~ 6.0IG switch ON
* Only for USA specification vehicles. TR±34
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Diag. Code 13RPM Signal Circuit (No.2)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to RPM signal circuit (No. 1) on page TR±48.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
No NE signal to ECU for 0.1 sec. or more at
1,000 rpm or more.
wOpen or short in engine speed sensor
w circuit.
w Engine speed sensor
w ECU
13No 12 pulses of NE to ECU during the interval
between G1 and G2 pulses.
wOpen or short in engine speed sensor
w circuit.
w Mechanical system malfunction (skipping
teeth of timing belt, belt stretched)
w Engine speed sensor
w ECU
Deviation in G (G1, G2) and NE signal contin-
ues for 1 sec. during idling (throttle fully
closed) after engine warmed up.wMechanical system malfunction (skipping
teeth of timing belt, belt stretched)
w No. 1, No. 2 cam position sensor
w ECU
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
Inspect sensor installation. Check if any teeth of NE
signal plate are broken
Check valve timing (Check for loose and jumping teeth
of timing belt (See page EM±51)). Tighten the sensor.
Replace signal plate.
Adjust valve timing
(Repair or replace timing belt).
HINT: Perform troubleshooting of diag. code 12 first. If no trouble is found, trouble\
shoot the following mechanical systems.
Check for momentary interruption
(See page TR±23).
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
HINT: If diagnostic codes º22º (water temperature sensor circuit), º2\
4º (intake air temperature sensorcircuit) and º41º (throttle position sensor circuit) are output\
simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground)
may be open.
Check voltage of sensor.Check for momentary
interruption (See page TR±27).
Replace water temp. sensor.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.Check for open and short in harness and
connector between ECU and water temp.
sensor.
Check resistance of sensor.
Check and replace ECU.
WIRING DIAGRAM
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NGOK
OKNG
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: If diagnostic codes º22º (water temperature sensor circuit), º2\
4º (intake air temperature sensor cir-cuit) and º41º (throttle position sensor circuit) are output simultan\
eously, E2 (sensor ground) may
be open.
1Check voltage between terminals THW and E2 of engine (&ECT) ECU connec\
tor.
C
OK
P1. Connect the Check Harness A. (See page TR±34)
2. Turn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminals THW and E2 of en-
gine (& ECT) ECU connector.
Check for momentary interruption (See page TR±27).
2Check water temp. sensor.
C
OK
PDisconnect the water temp. sensor connector.
Measure resistance between terminals.
Resistance is within Acceptable Zone on chart.
Replace water temp. sensor.
3Check for open and short in harness and connector between engine (& ECT\
) ECU and water
temp. sensor (See page IN±27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine (& ECT) ECU.
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
DIAGNOSTIC
CHART
HINT: If diagnostic codes º22º (water temperature sensor circuit), º\
24º (intake air temperature sensorcircuit) and º41º (throttle position sensor circuit) are output\
simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground)
may be open.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Check and replace ECU. Repair or replace harness or con-
nector.
Replace water temp. sensor.
Check voltage of sensor.
Check resistance of sensor.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between ECU and water temp. sensor. Check for momentary interruption
(See page
TR±23).
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NGOK
OKNG
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: If diagnostic codes º22º (water temperature sensor circuit), º\
24º (intake air temperature sensor circuit)and º41º (throttle position sensor circuit) are output simultane\
ously, E2 (sensor ground) may be open.
1Check voltage between terminals THW and E2 of engine & ECT ECU connector\
.
C
OK
P(2) Connect the Check Harness A.(See page TR±30)
(2) Turn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminals THW and E2 and
engine & ECT ECU connector.
Check for momentary interruption
(See Page TR±23).
2Check water temp. sensor.
C
OK
PDisconnect the water temp. sensor connector.
(See page FI±99).
Measure resistance between terminals.
Resistance is within Acceptable Zone on chart.
Replace water temp. sensor.
3
Check for open and short in harness and connector between engine & ECT ECU and\
water temp.
sensor (See page IN±27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
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Diag. Code 24Intake Air Temp. Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The intake air temp. sensor is built into the air flow meter and senses the\
intake air temperature.
The structure of the sensor and connection to the ECU is the same as in the\
water temp. sensor shown on page
TR±68.
If the ECU records the diagnostic code º24º, it operates the fail \
safe function, keeping the intake air temperature
at a constant 20 5C (68 5F).
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
24Open or short in intake air temp. sensor circuit
for 0.5 sec. or more.
Open or short in intake air temp. sensor circuit.

Intake air temp. sensor

ECU
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
HINT: If diagnostic codes º22º (water temperature sensor circuit), º\
24º (intake air temperature sensor
circuit) and º41º (throttle position sensor circuit) are output simultaneousl\
y, E2 (sensor ground) may
be open.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Check and replace ECU. Replace water temp. sensor.
Check for momentary interruption
(See page
TR±23).
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Check voltage of sensor.
Check resistance of sensor.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between ECU and water temp. sensor.
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