1991 LEXUS SC400 check engine

DIAGNOSTIC CHART
DIAGNOSTIC
CHART
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to page TR±64 for the WIRING DIAGRAM.
Check and replace ECU. Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Check compression Check and replace ECU.
Does malfunction disappear when a good main
oxygen sensor is installed?
Check compression.
Check each item found to be a possible cause
of problem. Check for open and short in harness and
connector.
Check voltage of terminal OX.
Check voltage of terminal VF.
Replace main oxygen sensor. Repair or replace.
Does malfunction disappear when a good main
oxygen sensor is installed? Check each item found to be a possible cause
of problem. Replace main oxygen sensor.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
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NG
Type ING
Type II
NG
OK
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check voltage between terminals VF1, VF2 and E1 of check connector.
C
P(2) Warm up engine at normal operating temperature.
(2) Connect terminals TE1 and E1 of check connector.
(2) Connect positive prove to terminal VF1, VF2 and negative prove to terminal E1 of check connector.
(2) Warm up the oxygen sensor by running engine at 2,500 rpm for about 2 minutes.
(2) Then, maintaining engine at 2,500 rpm, count how many times needle of voltmeter fluctuates between
0 and 5 V
Result:
Go to step [7].
2Check voltage beween terminals OX1, OX2 and E1 of check connector.
C
OK
Hint
PWarm up engine at normal operating temperature.
Measure voltage between terminals OX1, OX2 and E1
of check connector when sngine is suddenly raced to full
throttle.
The Voltage should be 0.5 V or higher at least once.
Perform inspection within 1 second
Go to step [7].
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OKNG
OKNG
OKNG
NOYES
3
Check for open and short in harness and connector between engine & ECT ECU an\
d main oxy-
gen sensor, engine & ECT ECU and check connector (See page IN±27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
4Check each item found to be a possible cause of problem.
Check each circuit found to be a possible cause of trouble according to the results of the check in \
1 or
2 . The numbers in the table below show the order in which the checks sho\
uld be preformed.
TR±132
TR±6
TR±51
TR±13
TR±114
TR±88
TR±68
TR±72
Repair or replace.
5Check comparession (See page EM±30).
Repair or replace.
6Does malfunction disappear when a good main oxygen sensor is installed?
Replace main oxygen sensor.
check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
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OKNG
OKNG
NOYES
7Check each item found to be a possible cause of problem.
Check each ciruit found to be a possible cause of trouble according to the re\
sults of the check in 1. The
numbers in the table below show the order in the which the checks should be per\
formed.
TR±132
TR±6
TR±51
TR±13
TR±114
TR±88
TR±68
TR±72
TR±72
Repair or replace.
8Check compression (See page EM±30).
Repair or replace.
9Does malfunction disappear when a good main oxygen sensor is installed?
Replace main oxygen sensor.
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
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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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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
DIAGNOSTIC
CHART
HINT:
wWhen other codes are output in addition to 27 and 29 at the same time, check the ci\
rcuits for other
codes first.
w If diag. code 27 is displayed, check left bank sub±oxygen sensor circ\
uit, and if 29 is displayed,
check right bank sub±oxygen sensor circuit.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Check voltage of terminals HTL2, HTR2.
Check resistance of sub±oxygen sensor heater.
Check and repair sub±oxygen sensor heater
circuit.
Check operation of sub±oxygen sensor heater.
Check and replace ECU. Replace main oxygen sensor.
*: In this case, oxygen sensor can be deteriorated.
Replace main oxygen sensor.*
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NGOK
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Disconnect the engine & ECT ECU connector.
C
OK
P(2) Connect the Check Harness A.(See page TR±30)
(2) Disconnect engine & ECT ECU connector.
(2) Turn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminals HTL2, HTR2 of en-
gine & ECT ECU connector and body ground.
Voltage: 10 ± 14 V
Go to step [3].
2Check sub±oxygen sensor heater.
C
OK
PDisconnect sub±oxygen sensor connector.
Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of sub±
oxygen sensor connector.
Resistance: 5.1 ± 6.3
20 C (68 F)
Replace sub±oxygen sensor.
Check and repair harness or connector between
main relay and sub±oxygen sensor, sub±oxygen
sensor and engine & ECT ECU.
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NGOK
3Check voltage between terminals HTL2, HTR2 of engine & ECT ECU connector and \
body
ground.
C
OK
Hint
P(2) Connect engine & ECT ECU connector.
(2) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
Measure voltage between terminals HTL2, HTR2 of en-
gine & ECT ECU connector and body ground, when en-
gine is idling and racing at 4,000 rpm.
In the 4,000 rpm racing check , continue engine racing
at 4,000 prm for approx. 20 seconds or more.
Replace sub±oxygen sensor.**: In this case, oxygen sensor can be deteriorated.
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
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