1991 LEXUS SC400 transmission

Diag. Code 42Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The No. 1 speed sensor outputs a 20±pulse signal for every revolution of the rotor shaft, which is r\
otated by
the transmission output shaft via the driven gear. This signal is converted in the combination meter to 4±pulse
signal by the pulse conversion circuit and then sent to the Engine & ECT ECU. \
The ECU determines the vehicle
speed based on the frequency of these pulse signals.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
42
All conditions below are detected continuously for 8
sec. or more.(a) Vehicle speed signal: 0 km/h (0 mph)
(b) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more
(c) Neutral start switch (NSW): OFF
No. 1 speed sensor.

Combination meter.

Open or short in No. 1 speed sensor circuit.

ECU
HINT: In test mode, diag. code 42 is output when vehicle speed is 5 km/h (3\
mph) or below.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
Check operation of speedometer.
Check voltage of terminal SPD.
Check and replace ECU. Check speedometer circuit.
(See page
BE±131).
Check speedometer circuit.
(See page BE±131).
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION (Cont'd)
DIAGNOSIS TROUBLE CODE DETECTION DRIVING PATTERN
Purpose of the driving pattern.
(a) To simulate diag. trouble code detecting condition after diag. trouble co\
de is recorded.
(b) To check that the malfunction is corrected when the repair is completed co\
nfirming that diag. trouble codeis no longer detected.
Malfunction: Open in EGR gas temp. sensor circuit
Disconnect the EFI fuse (15 A) for 10 sec. or more, with IG switch OFF\
.
Initiate test mode (Connect terminal TE2 and E1 of check connector or TDCL with\
IG
switch OFF).
Start the engine and warm up.
After the engine is warmed up, let it idle for 3 min.
With the A/C ON and transmission in 5th gear (ECT in 3rd speed) drive at 5\
5 ~ 60 mph
(88 ~ 96 km/h) for 4 min or less.
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will l\
ight up during step .
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 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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Diag. Code 51Switch Condition Signal Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Neutral Start Switch Signal
The ECU uses the signals from the neutral start switch to determine whether\
the transmission is in park or neu-
tral, or in some other gear.
Air Conditioner Switch Signal
The ECU uses the output from the air conditioner switch to determine whethe\
r or not the air conditioner is operat-
ing so that it can increase the idling speed of the engine if necessary.
Throttle Position Sensor IDL Signal
The IDL contacts are mounted in the throttle position sensor, and detects the idle condition.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
51
(1) 3 sec. or more after engine startsidle switch OFF (IDL1).
(2) Neutral start switch OFF (NSW).(Shift position i n ºRº, ºDº, º2ºor º1º ranges).
(3) A/C switch ON.
Throttle position sensor IDL circuit

Accelerator pedal and cable

Neutral start switch circuit

A/C switch circuit

ECU
HINT: In this circuit, diagnosis can only be made in the test mode.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
See next page for DIAGNOSTIC CHART
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Diagnosis Inspection (Test Mode)
Compared to the normal mode, the test mode has high sensing
ability to detect malfunctions.
It can also detect malfunctions in the starter signal circuit, the IDL
contact signal of the throttle position sensor, air conditioner signal
and neutral start switch signal.
Furthermore, the same diagnostic items which are detected in the
normal mode can also be detected in the test mode.
DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHECK
1. Initial conditions.(a) Battery voltage 11 V or more.
(b) Throttle valve fully closed (throttle position sensor IDLpoints closed).
(c) Transmission in neutral position.
(d) Air conditioner switched off.
2. Turn ignition switch off.
3. Using SST, connect terminals TE2 and E1 of TDCL. SST 09843±18020
4. Turn ignition switch on. HINT:
wTo confirm that the test mode is operating, check that the
ºCHECKº engine warning light flashes when the ignition
switch is turned to ON.
w If the ºCHECKº engine warning light does not flash,
proceed to tro ubleshooting of the TE2 terminal circuit on
page TR±146 .
5. Start the engine.
6. Simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.
7. After the road test, using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1
of TDCL or check connector.
SST 09843±18020
8. Read the diagnostic code on ºCHECKº engine warning light on the combination meter (See page TR±11).
9. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TE1, TE2 and E1, and turn off the display.
HINT:
wThe test mode will not start if terminals TE2 and E1 are
connected after the ignition switch is turned on.
w When the engine is not cranked, diag. codes º43º
(Starter signal) output, but this is not abnormal.
w When the automatic transmission shift lever is in the ºDº,
º2º, ºLº or ºRº shift position, or when the air conditioner
is on or when the accelerator pedal is depressed, code
º51º (Switch condition signal) is output, but this is not
abnormal.
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OKNG
OKNG
5Check idle speed.
C
OK
P(1) Warm up engine at normal operating temperature.
(2) Switched off all accessories.
(3) Switched off air conditioner.
(4) Shift transmission into ªNº range.
(5) Connect tachometer test probe to terminal IG
of
check connector, and set the tachometer to the
4±cylinder range.
Check idle speed.
Idle speed: 650 ~ 750 rpm
Caution:

NEVER allow tachometer test probe to touch
ground as it could result in damage to igniter
and/or coil.

As some tachometers are not compatible with
this ignition system, we recommended that you
confirm compatibility of your unit before use.
Proceed to matrix chart of problem symptoms on page
TR±35 .
6Check ignition timing.
C
OK
P(1) Warm up engine at normal operating temperture.
(2) Shift transmission into ªNº range.
(3) Keep the engine speed at idle.
(4) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of check
connector.
SST 09843±18020
(5) Using a timing light. connect the tester to No. 6 high±tension cord.
Check ignition timing.
Ignition Timing: 8±12  BTDC at idle
Proceed to page IG±28 and continue to troubleshoot.
Proceed to matix chart of problem symptoms on
page TR±35 .
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Are there any other codes (besides
Code 16) being output?
Replace engine (& ECT) ECU.
Go to relevant diag. code
chart.
Diag. Code 16ECT Control Signal Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The signal from the ECT CPU retards the ignition timing of the engine durin\
g ECT gear shifting, thus momentarily
reducing torque output of the engine for smooth clutch operation inside the transmission and reduced shift
shock.
If the ECU records the diagnostic code º16º in memory, it prohibits the torque control of the ECT which performs
smooth gear shifting.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
16Fault in communications between the engine CPU and
ECT CPU in the ECU.
ECU
If the ECU records the diagnostic trouble code º16º in memory, it prohibits the torque control of the ECT which
performs smooth gear shifting.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
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Diag. Code 16ECT Control Signal Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The signal from the ECT CPU retards the ignition timeing of the engine duri\
ng ECT gear shifting, thus mo-
mentarily reducing torque output of the engine for smooth clutch operati\
on inside the transmission and re-
duced shift shock.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
16Fault in communications between the engine
CPU and ECT CPU in the ECU.
ECU
If the ECU records the diagnostic code ª16º in memory, it prohibits the torque control of the ECT which per-
forms smooth gear shifting.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
Are there any other codes (besides Code 16)
being output?
Replace engine & ECT ECU. Go to relevant diag. code chart.
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