1991 LEXUS SC400 sensor

Troubleshooting
Stop Light System
You will find the cause of trouble more easily using the table shown. In t\
his table, the numbers indicate the order
priority of the causes in trouble. Check each part in the order shown. If nece\
ssary, replace the parts.
See pagePart
name
Trouble
Stop light does not light up.
Stop light always lights up.
Only one light always lights up.
Only one light does not light up.
BE±4
, 20
BE±61
BE±62
BE±6
STOP Fuse
Stop Light Switch
Light Failure Sensor
Wire Harness
Bulb
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DESCRIPTION
The combination meter has various meters and gauges which show the vehicle'\
s condition, warning lights which
monitor abnormalities in the vehicle and inform the driver, indicator lights which inform the driver of the condition
of each part of vehicle, and a function for illumination and brightness ad\
justment of meters and gauges.
The component parts of this system and their functions are described in \
the following table.
Parts NameFunction
SpeedometerThe speedometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the speed s\
ensor to
indicate the vehicle's speed.
TachometerThe tachometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the igniter \
to indicate the
engine's speed.
Water Temperatrue
GaugeThe water temperature gauge's needle moves in accordance with signals from the send-
er gauge and indicates the temperature of the engine coolant.
Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge needle moves in accordance with signals from the sender g\
auge, indicat-
ing the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
OdometerThe odometer counts the total distance traveled by the vehicle in accord\
ance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor.
Twin Trip Switch
The twin trip meter counts the distance traveled by the vehicle in accor\
dance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor. It can be reset using a switch and can be used to switch
between trip meters A and B.
Circuit Plate
This plate contains the circuitry for each meter and gauge and for each \
warning light and
indicator light, as well as an internal engine oil level warning drive c\
ircuit, drive circuits for
the odometer and trip meter and brightness adjustment circuitry for each\
indicator.
Speed SensorMounted in the transmission, this sensor outputs pulse signals to the co\
mbination meter
in accordance with the speed of the output shaft.
Twin Trip SwitchOperation of this switch switches between the A and B trip meters and se\
nds reset sig-
nals to the combination meter.
Water
Temperature Sender
GaugeThis sender converts engine coolant temperatures to a resistance value i\
n signal form to
the combination meter.
Fuel Sender GaugeThis sender converts the level of fuel remaining in fuel tank to resista\
nce value and
sends the resistance value in signal form to combination meter.
Rheostat Light
Control VolumeIn order to adjust the degree of illumination of the combination meter, the resistance val-
ue of the built±in variable resistor is sent to the combination meter\
and rheostat light
control.
Fuel Level Warning
SwitchWhen the level of fuel remaining falls below a predetermined level, cont\
inuity is estab-
lished with this switch, which is built into the fuel sender gauge, caus\
ing a warning light
to light up.
Low Oil Pressure
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted on the engine block. Continuity is established in\
this switch when
the oil pressure is low, causing a warning light to light up.
Integration Relay (Seat
Belt Warning Relay)
This relay receives current from fuse GAUGE and DOME and is connected to\
each
buckle switch, door courtesy switch, key unlock warning switch and warni\
ng light. As
part of the seat belt warning system, it sounds a chime and lights a war\
ning light when
seat belts are unfastened. As part of the key unlock warning system, it \
sounds a chime
when the set conditions are fulfilled.
Light Failure SensorThis sensor senses when a bulb in rear combination light is burnt out an\
d lights up a
warning light.
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ConnectionCheck forTester connectionConditionSpecified value
A19 A15Trip switch A/BPushContinuity
Trip switchContinuity
A19±A15Trip switch A/BFreeNo continuityTrip switchContinuity
A20 A15Trip switch RESETPushContinuityA20±A15Trip switch RESETFreeNo continuity
DOME
FuseVoltageA11±GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
Speed
SVoltageA13 A15
Ignition
switch
*3 Revolve propeller shaft0V
11 V
SensorVoltageA13±A15switch
ON*3 Stop propeller shaft0V or 11V
C1±GroundPBattery positive voltage
C2±GroundIgnitionRBattery positive voltage
Neutral start
it hVoltageC3±Ground
Ignition
switch
ON andNBattery positive voltageswitchVoltageC4±GroundON and
shift leverDBattery positive voltage
C5±Ground
shift lever
position2Battery positive voltage
C16±Ground
osition
LBattery positive voltage
O/D OFFContinuityC18 GroundO/D OFF switchONContinuity
SwitchContinuityC18±GroundO/D OFF switchOFFNo continuity
AlternatorContinuityC15±GroundEngine stopContinuity
ºLº terminalVoltageC14±GroundEngine runningBattery positive voltage
FuelContinuityA7 GroundFuel remainderFullNo continuity
SenderContinuityA7±GroundFuel remainderEmptyContinuity
GaugeFull, Approx. 79.3 mm
(3.12 in.)Approx. 6

ResistanceA8±C8Float
position1/2, Approx. 193.1 mm
(76.0 in.)Approx. 32.5

Empty, Approx. 308.1 mm
(12.13 in.)Approx. 97

*Window
washer level
ContinuityB9±GroundON (float down)Continuitywasher level
warning
switchContinuityB9 Ground
(Canada)OFF (float up)No continuity
Brake fluidBrake fluid levelON (float down)Continuity
Level warning
Brake fluid level
warning SWOFF (float up)No continuity
SW and
Parking brake
SW
ContinuityC13±GroundParking brake
ON (Depress the Ped-
al))Continuity
SWParking brake
SWOFF (Release the Ped-
al)No continuity
Low oil
PressureContinuityC19 GroundEngine condition
RunningNo continuity
Pressure
Warning SWContinuityC19±GroundEngine conditionStopContinuity
Door courtesyContinuityC12 GroundDriver's andOpen (ON)Continuityy
SwitchContinuityC12±GroundDriver s and
passenger's doorClosed (OFF)No continuity
IGN fuseVoltageC14 GroundIgnition switchONBattery positive voltageVoltageC14±GroundIgnition switchLOCK or ACCNo voltage
CIG fuseVoltageA6 GroundIgnition switchACC or ONBattery positive voltageVoltageA6±GroundIgnition switchLOCK or STARTNo voltage
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(Speed Sensor)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
SPEED SENSOR
1. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Disconnect connector and control rod.
(c) Remove a bolt and sensor.
2. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR For installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
INSPECTION OF SPEED SENSOR
INSPECT SPEED SENSOR(Operation)
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from battery to terminal 1and negative (±) lead to terminal 2.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from tester to terminal 3 and negative (±) lead to terminal 2.
(c) Revolve shaft.
(d) Check that there is voltage change from approx. 0V to 11V or more between terminal 2 and 3.
HINT: The voltage change should be 4 times per each revolu-
tion of the speed sensor shaft.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sensor.
(Sensor circuit)
Disconnect connector from sensor and inspect the connector
on wire harness side as shown.
Check forTester connectionConditionSpecified value
Voltage1 GroundIgnition switchONBattery positive voltageg1±GroundIgnition switch
positionLOCK or ACCNo voltage
If circuit is not as specified, inspect power source or wire
harness.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the followin\
g page.

CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Using the customer problem analysis check sheet for reference, ask the c\
ustomer in as much detail as
possible about the problem.
CHECK AND CLEAR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (PRECHECK)
If the TRAC indicator light lights up, and the TRAC control does not ope\
rate, the ECU stores diagnostic
trouble codes corresponding to the problem in memory.
Before confirming the trouble, first check the diagnostic trouble code for any\
malfunction codes stored in
memory. When there are malfunction codes, make a note of them, then clear them and proceed to ª 
Problem Symptom Confirmationº.
 PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION,  SYMPTOM SIMULATION
Confirm the problem symptoms. If the problem does not reoccur, simulate the problem by initially checking
the circuits indicated by the diagnostic trouble code in step , using ªProblem simulation methodº.
 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
Check the diagnostic trouble codes. If a malfunction code is output, proceed \
to ª  Diagnostic Trouble
Code Chartº.
If the normal code is output, proceed to ª  Problem Symptoms Chartº.
Be sure to proceed to ª  diagnostic Trouble Code Chartº after steps and  are completed.
If troubleshooting is attempted only by following the malfunction code sto\
red in the memory, errors could
be made in the diagnosis.
 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a malfunction code is confirmed in the diagnostic trouble code check,\
proceed to the inspection proce-
dure indicated by the matrix chart for each diagnostic trouble code.
 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
If the normal code is confirmed in the diagnostic trouble code check, perf\
orm inspection in accordance with
the inspection order in the problem symptoms chart.
 CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Proceed with diagnosis of each circuit in accordance with the inspection\
order confirmed in  and .
Determine whether the cause of the problem is in the sensor, actuators, wire harness and connectors or
the ECU.
\b SENSOR CHECK
Use the ABS warning light to check if each of the signals from speed sensors is \
being input correctly to
the ECU. Instructions for this check are given in the circuit inspection\
.
[10] REPAIRS After the cause of the problem is located, perform repairs by following the i\
nspection and replacement pro-
cedures in this manual.
[11] CONFIRMATION TEST
After completing repairs, confirm not only that the malfunction is eliminated\
, but also conduct a test drive
to make sure the entire TRAC system is operating correctly. And also check the ABS is operating correctly.
BR±166
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
If a normal code is displayed during the diagnostic trouble code check but\
the problem still occurs, check
the circuits for each problem symptom in the order given in the table below\
and proceed to the page for
troubleshooting.
 Symptoms\
 \
Inspection Circuit See page
 


TRAC does not oper-
ate.\
 
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Only when 1.~5. are all normal and the problem is still occurring, repla\
ce
the TRAC ECU. 

BR±170
 


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1. Check the diagnostic trouble code, reconfirming that the normal code \
is
output. 


BR±192
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2. IG Power Source Circuit. BR±228
 


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3. Check the hydraulic circuit for leakage. 

BR±190
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4. Speed Sensor Circuit. 
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5. Park/neutral position switch circuit. 
 




TRAC indicator light
abnormal.\
 
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1. TRAC Indicator Light Circuit.
2. TRAC ECU. 




BR±224
 


TRAC OFF indicator
light abnormal.\
 
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Only when 1. and 2. are all normal and the problem is still occurring, r\
e-
place the TRAC ECU. 


BR±222
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1. TRAC OFF indicator Light Circuit. 
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2. TRAC cut switch circuit. 
 








Diagnostic trouble
code check cannot
be performed.\
 
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Only when 1. and 2. are all normal and the problem is still occurring, r\
e-
place the TRAC ECU.
1. TRAC Indicator Light Circuit.
2. Tc terminal Circuit. 








BR±224
BR±226
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BRAKE SYSTEM TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TRAC)BR±173
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WIRING DIAGRAM
DTC25, 26, 27TRAC Sub±Throttle Valve
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
25
The difference between the sub±throttle sensor signal
voltage and the voltage required by the step count is 1
V or more.

Sub±throttle actuator.

Throttle body (sub±throttle valve is truck or operation is
faulty).

Sub±throttle position sensor.

Open or short in sub±throttle position sensor circuit.

ECM

TRAC ECU
26
Even when sub±throttle valve is driven to the fully open
position, input voltage at terminal VSH does not come
within range of the specifications 3 ~ 4.5 V.

Sub±throttle actuator.

Throttle body (sub±throttle valve is truck or operation is
faulty).

Sub±throttle position sensor.

Open or short in sub±throttle position sensor circuit.

ECM

TRAC ECU
27When input voltage at ECU terminal VSH is less than
the specification by about 2.5 V for 0.2 sec. or more.

Sub±throttle actuator (return spring is disconnected).

Sub±throttle position sensor.

Open or short in sub±throttle position sensor circuit.

ECM

TRAC ECU
C
OK
Hint
PRemove air cleaner and duct.
Open and close the sub±throttle valve manually and
check the condition during operation.
The valve should operate smoothly without catch-
ing.
If sub±throttle actuator, sub±throttle valve, sub±throttle
position sensor and harness are free from any defect,
ECM may be defective. If ECM is free from any defect,
TRAC ECU may be defective.
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The speed sensor detects the wheel speed and sends the ap-
propriate signals to the ECU. These signals are used for control
of both the ABS and TRAC control systems. The front and rear
rotors each have 48 serrations. When the rotors rotate, the mag-
netic field emitted by the permanent magnet in the speed sensor
generates an AC voltage. Since the frequency of this AC voltage
changes in proportion to the speed of the rotors (wheels), the
frequency is used by the ECU to detect the speed of each wheel.
BR3583
BR3582
DTC31, 32,
33, 34Speed Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
31, 32,
33, 34
Detection of any of conditions (1) through (3):
(1) At vehicle speed of 10 km/h (6 mph) or more, pulses are not input for 5 sec.
(2) Momentary interruption of the vehicle speed sen- sor signal occurs at least 7 times in the time be-
tween switching the ignition switch ON and switch-
ing it OFF.
(3) Abnormal fluctuation of speed sensor signals with the vehicle speed 20 km/h (12 mph) or more.

Right front, left front, right rear and left rear
speed sensor.

Open or short in each speed sensor circuit.

ECU
Hint: DTC No. 31 is for the right front wheel speed sensor.
DTC No. 32 is for the left front wheel speed sensor.
DTC No. 33 is for the right rear wheel speed sensor.
DTC No. 34 is for the left rear wheel speed sensor.
Fail safe function: If trouble occurs in the speed sensor circuit, the E\
CU prohibits TRAC control.
BR±190
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