1991 LEXUS SC400 ECO mode

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 no longer detected.
Malfunction: Open or Short in Main Oxygen Sensor

Initiate test mode (See page TR±12).
Start engine and warm up.
After engine is warmed up, let it idle for 3 min.
Perform quick racing to 4,000 rpm three times by accelerator pedal.
After performing the racing in (4), perform racing at 2,000 rpm for 90\
sec.
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will light up after 90 sec. from the start of racing.
NOTICE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, detection of t\
he malfunction will not be possible.
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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 co\
nfirming that diag. codeis no longer detected.
Malfunction: Open or Short in Injector circuit, Injector Leak or Blockage, Loose E/G Earth Bolt.

Initiate test mode (See page TR±12).
Start engine and warm up.
After engine is warmed up, let it idle for 5 min.
(After the engine is started, do not depress the accelerator pedal.)
\bIf the malfunction is not detected during idling, perform racing without a\
ny load at approx.
2,000 rpm for 30 sec.
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will light up during the 5 min. idling
period or within 30 sec. of starting racing.
NOTICE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, detection of the\
malfunction will not be possible.
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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 co\
nfirming that diag. codeis no longer detected.
Malfunction: Open or Short in Sub±Oxygen Sensor

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 the transmission in D range (O/D OFF), drive at 40 ±\
60 mph (64±96
km/h) for 6 min.
After the driving in , stop the vehicle.
Once the vehicle is stopped, within the next minute apply acceleration w\
ith the throttle
fully open for 4 sec.
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will light\
up after full acceleration for 4 sec.
NOTICE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, detection of the\
malfunction will not be possible.
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Diag. Code 31Air Flow Meter Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
As shown in the figure at right, when a pillar (Vortex
generating body) is placed in the path of a uniform flow,
vortices called Karman±Vortex are generated down-
stream of the object. Using this principle, a vortex gen-
erator is placed inside the air flow meter. By measuring
the frequency of the vortices generated, the ECU can
determine the volume of air flowing through the air flow
meter. The vortices are detected by their exerting pres-
sure on thin metal foil (mirror) surfaces and a light emit-
ting element and light receptor (LED and photo transis-
tor) positioned opposite the mirror which senses the
vibrations in the mirror optically. The ECU uses these
signals mainly for calculation of the basic injection vol-
ume and the basic ignition advance angle.
If the ECU records diagnostic code º31º, it enters fail safe mode \
(See page TR±22).
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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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Neutral Start Switch Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The neutral start switch goes on when the shift lever is in the N or P shif\
t position. When it goes on the terminal
NSW of the ECU is grounded to body ground via the starter relay and theft deterrent ECU\
, thus the terminal
NSW voltage becomes 0V. When the shift lever is in the D, 2, L or R position, the neutral start\
switch goes off,
so the voltage of ECU terminal NSW becomes battery voltage, the voltage of the ECU internal power source.
If the shift lever is moved from the N range to the D range, this signal\
is used for air±fuel ratio correction and
for idle speed control (estimated control), etc.
When the neutral start switch is off, code º51º is output in the test mode diagnosis. (This is not a\
bnormal.)
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
HINT: This diagnosis chart is based on premise that the engine is cranked norm\
ally. If the engine is notcranked, proceed to the matrix chart of problem symptoms on page TR±35.
Check output condition of diag. code 51.
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown
on matrix chart (See page TR±35).
Check for open in harness and connector
between neutral start switch and ECU.
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace ECU.
Check and replace ECU.
Replace neutral start switch.Check neutral start switch (See page
AT±100 ).
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Coolant which is heated in the water jacket is pumped to the radiator, through which a cooling fan blows
air to cool the coolant as it passes through. Coolant which has been coo\
led is then sent back to the engine by
the water pump, where it cools the engine. The water jacket is a network of channels in the shell of the cylinder bloc\
k and cylinderhead through which
coolant passes. It is designed to provide adequate cooling through the cylinders and combus\
tion chambers
which become heated during engine operation.
RADIATOR The radiator performs the function of cooling the coolant which has pass\
ed through the waterjacket and
become hot, and it is mounted in the front of the vehicle. The radiator consis\
ts of an upper tank and lower tank,
and a core which connects the two tanks. The upper tank contains the inlet \
for coolant from the water jacket
and the filler inlet. It also has a hose attached through which excess cool\
ant or steam can flow. The lower tank
contains the outlet for coolant and drain plug. The core contains many t\
ubes through which coolant flows from
the upper tank to the lower tank as well as cooling fins which radiate heat\
away from the coolant in the tubes.
The air sucked through the radiator by the cooling fan, as well as the wind generated by the ve\
hicle's travel,
passes through the radiator, cooling the coolant. Models with automatic transmission include an aut\
omatic
transmission fluid cooler built into the lower tank of the radiator. A cooling fan is mounted behind radiator to assist
the flow of air through the radiator. When the coolant temperature is low, the fan operates slowly to help the warm
up, and when the coolant temperature becomes high, the fan speed is increas\
ed to provide the air flow required
for cooling.
RADIATOR CAP (on Reservoir Tank)
The radiator cap is a pressure type cap which seals the radiator, resulting in pressurization of the radiator
as the coolant expands. The pressurization prevents the coolant from boi\
ling even when the coolant tempera-
ture exceeds 100 5C (212 5F). A relief valve (pressurization valve) and a vacuum valve (negati\
ve pressure valve)
are built into the radiator cap. The relief valve opens and lets steam esca\
pe through the overflow pipe when
the pressure generated inside the cooling system exceeds the limit (coolant temperature: 110±120 5C
(230±248 5F) pressure; 29.4±98.1 kPa (0.3±1.0 kgf/cm2, 4.3±14.2 psi)). The vacuum v\
alve opens to alleviate
the vacuum which develops in the coolant system after the engine is stopped\
and the coolant temperature
drops.
RESERVOIR TANK The purpose of the reservoir tank is to catch coolant overflows created by \
volumetrix expansion when the
coolant temperature increases. The cap of the reservoir tank is a pressure type\
which prevents deterioration
of the LLC (Long Life Coolant) caused by contact with atmospheric air, increases vaporization performance and
reduces loss of the coolant volume.
WATER PUMP The water pump is mounted on the front of the cylinder block and driven by t\
he reverse side of the timing
belt.
THERMOSTAT The thermostat has a wax type by±pass valve and is mounted in the wat\
er inlet housing. The thermostat
begins to open at the temperature of 80 5C (180 5F). When the coolant temperature is low, the valve closes to
prevent coolant flow to the radiator, thus permitting the engine to warm up rapidly. When the by±pass valve
opens the by±pass circuit, the engine coolant continues to circulate \
inside the engine, quickly and uniformly
warming up to the appropriate temperature. When the coolant temperature is high\
, the valve opens and coolant
flows to the radiator where it is cooled. When the wax inside the thermostat \
is heated, it expands and thus
creates pressure which overpowers the force of the spring which keeps the valve\
closed. When the wax cools,
its contraction causes the force of the spring to take effect once more, closing the valve.
ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN (See page CO±22)
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DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART (Cont'd)
*1: ºONº displayed in the diagnosis mode column indicates that the º\
CHECKº Engine Warning Light islighted up when a malfunction is detected. ºOFFº indicates that the ºC\
HECKº does not light up during
malfunction diagnosis, even if a malfunction is detected. ºN.A.º i\
ndicates that the item is not included
in malfunction diagnosis.
*2: ºOº in the memory column indicates that a diagnostic code is reco\
rded in the ECU memory when a mal- function occurs. ºXº indicates that a diagnostic code is not recor\
ded in the ECU memory even if a mal-
function occurs. Accordingly, output of diagnostic results in normal or test mode is performed with \
the
IG switch ON.
*3: Only for USA specification vehicles.
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