1991 LEXUS SC400 sensor

Diag. Code 41, 47(Sub±) Throttle Position Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The throttle position sensor is mounted in the throttle body
and detects the throttle valve opening angle. When the
throttle valve is fully closed, the IDL contacts in the throttle
position sensor are on, so the voltage at the terminal IDL of
the ECU become 0 V. At this time, a voltage of approximately
0.7 V is applied to the terminal VTA of the ECU. When the
throttle valve is opened, the IDL contacts go off and thus the
power source voltage of approximately 12 V in the ECU is ap-
plied to the terminal IDL of the ECU. The voltage applied to
the terminal VTA of the ECU increases in proportion to the
opening angle of the throttle valve and becomes approxi-
mately 3.5±5.0 V when the throttle valve is fully opened. The
ECU judges the vehicle driving conditions from these signals
input from the terminals VTA and IDL, and uses them as one
of the conditions for deciding the air±fuel ratio correction,
power increase correction and fuel±cut control etc. The sub±
throttle position sensor is built and operates in the same way
as the main throttle position sensor. This sensor is used for
traction control. The sub±throttle valve is opened and closed
by the sub±throttle actuator according to signals from the
TRAC ECU to control the engine output.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
41
(1) Open or short in throttle position sensor circuit(VTA1) for 0.5 sec. or more.
Open or short in throttle position sensor cir-
cuit.
41(2) IDL1 contact is ON and VTA1 output exceeds 1.5 V for 0.5 sec. or more.
Throttle position sensor

ECU
47
(1) Open or short in sub±throttle position sensor
circuit (VTA2) for 0.5 sec. or more.
Open or short in sub±throttle position sensor
circuit.
47(2) IDL2 contact is ON and VTA2 output exceeds 1.5 V for 0.5 sec. or more.
Sub±throttle position sensor

ECU
HINT:
Diag. code 41 is for the throttle position sensor circuit.
Diag. code 47 is for the sub±throttle position sensor circuit.
w When the connector for the (sub±) throttle position sensor is disconnec\
ted, diagnostic code 41 or 47 is not
displayed. Diagnostic code 41 or 47 is displayed only when there is an open or short in the VTA signal circuit
of the (sub±) throttle position sensor.
w Signals from the (sub±) throttle position sensor are also input to the TRAC ECU, So when a malfu\
nction
occurs on the TRAC side, code 41 or 47 may be displayed.
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
DIAGNOSTIC
CHART
HINT:
wIf diag. code 41 is displayed, check throttle position sensor circuit; if d\
iag. code 47 is displayed,
check sub±throttle position sensor circuit.
w If diag. codes º22º (water temperature sensor circuit), º24º\
(intake air temperature sensor circuit)
and º41º (throttle position sensor circuit) are output simultaneous\
ly, E2 (sensor ground) may be
open.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Check and replace ECU. Adjust or replace throttle position
sensor.
Check for momentary interruption
(See page
TR±23).
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Check voltage of throttle position sensor.
Check operation for throttle position sensor.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between throttle position sensor and ECU.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
wIf diag. code 41 is displayed, check throttle position sensor circuit. If \
diag. code 47 is displayed, check
sub±throttle position sensor circuit.
w If diag. codes º22º (water temperature sensor circuit), º24º\
(intake air temperature sensor circuit) and º41º
(throttle position sensor circuit) are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may be open.
#Check voltage between terminals VTA1, 2, IDL1, 2 and E2 of engine & ECT ECU connector.
C
OK
Hint
P(2) Connect the Check Harness A.
(See page TR±30).
(2) Turn ignition switch on.
(2) For sub±throttle position sensor, remove intake air duct and disconnect sub±throttle valve step motor
connector.
Measure voltage between terminals VTA1, 2, IDL1, 2
and E2 of engine & ECT ECU connector when the
(sub±) throttle valve is opened gradually from the closed
condition.
The voltage should increase steadily in proportion to the
throttle valve opening angle.
Check for Momentary interruption
(See page TR±23).
Go to step [2].
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OKNG
OKNG
2Check (sub±) throttle position sensor.
C
OK
Hint
P(2) Remove intake air duct.
(2) Disconnect (sub±) throttle position sensor connec-tor.
Measure resistance between terminals 3, 2, and 1 of
(sub±) throttle position sensor connector when the
throttle valve is opened gradually from the closed condi-
tion.
Resistance between terminals 3 and 1 should increase
gradually in accordance with the throttle valve opening
angle.
Adjust or replace (sub±) throttle position sensor
(See page FI±73).
3Check for open and short in harness and connector between engine & ECT E\
CU and
(sub±) throttle position sensor (See page IN±27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
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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).
WIRING DIAGRAM
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OKNG
OKNG
1Check operation of speedometer.
Drive the vehicle and check if the operation of the speedometer in the c\
ombination meter is normal.
The No. 1 speed sensor is operating normally if the speedometer display is \
normal.C
Hint
Check speedometer circuit. See combination meter trou-
bleshooting on page BE±131.
2Check voltage between terminal SPD of engine & ECT ECU connector and bod\
y ground.
C
OK
P(2) Shift the shift level to N range.
(2) Jack up a read wheel on one side.
(2) Connect the Check Harness A.
(See page TR±30)
(2) Turn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminal SPD of engine &
ECT ECU connector and body ground when the wheel
is turned slowly.
Voltage is generated intermittently.
Check speedometer circuit. See combination meter trou-
bleshooting on page BE±131.
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
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Diag. Code 52,53,55Knock Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Knock sensors are fitted one each to the right bank and left bank of the cylinder block to detect\
engine knocking.
This sensor contains a piezoelectric element which generates a voltage when \
it becomes deformed, which oc-
curs when the cylinder block vibrates due to knocking. If engine knocking occurs, ignition timing is retarded to
suppress it.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
52No No. 1 knock sensor signal to ECU for 3 crank revolu-
tions with engine speed between 1,600 rpm 5,200 rpm.
Open or short in No. 1 knock sensor circuit.

No. 1 knock sensor (looseness)

ECU
53Engine control computer (for knock control) malfunc-
tion at engine speed between 650 rpm and 5,200 rpm.
ECU
55No No. 2 knock sensor signal to ECU for 3 crank revolu-
tions with engine speed between 1,600 rpm 5,200 rpm.
Open or short in No. 2 knock sensor circuit.

No. 2 knock sensor (looseness)

ECU
If the ECU detects the above diagnosis conditions, it operates the fail sa\
fe function in which the corrective retard
angle value is set to the maximum value. TR±102
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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.
Malfunction: Open or Short in Knock Sensor

Start engine and warm up.
After engine is warmed up, let it idle for 3 min.
With the A/C ON, perform quick racing (5,000 rpm) three times.
(Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal and suddenly release it.)
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will lig\
ht up when sudden racing is performed.
NOTICE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, detection of t\
he malfunction will
not be possible.
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