1991 LEXUS SC400 check engine

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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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
HINT: If diag. code 52 is displayed, check No. 1 knock sensor (for left bank)\
circuit.If diag. code 55 is displayed, check No. 2 knock sensor (for right bank\
) circuit.
If diag. code 53 is displayed, replace engine & ECT ECU.
Does malfunction disappear when a good knock
sensor is installed? Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Replace knock sensor.
Check no continuity of knock sensor circuit.
Check knock sensor.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between knock sensor and ECU.
Replace knock sensor.
Check and replace ECU.
WIRING DIAGRAM
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NGOK
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check continuity between terminals KNK1, KNK2 of engine & ECT ECU connector and body
ground.
C
OK
P(2) Connect the Check Harness A.(See page TR±30)
(2) Disconnect the engine & ECT ECU connector.
Measure resistance between terminals KNK1, KNK2 of
engine & ECT ECU connector and body ground.
Resistance: 1 M
or higher
Go to step 3.
2Check knock sensor.
C
OK
PDisconnect knock sensor connector.
Measure resistance between the knock sensor terminal
and body.
Resistance: 1 M
or higher
Replace knock sensor (See page FI±108).
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OKNG
NOYES
3
Check for open and short in harness and connectors between engine & ECT ECU a\
nd knock
sensor (See page IN±27)
Repair or replace harness or connector.
4Does malfunction disappear when a good knock sensor is installed?
Replace knock sensor (See page FI±108).
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
Reference | INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE
w With the engine racing (4,000 rpm) measure
between terminals KNK1, KNK2 of engine & ECT
ECU and body ground.
HINT: The correct waveform appears as shown in the Illustration on the left.
w Spread the time on the horizontal axis, and confirm
that period of the wave is 151 sec.
(Normal mode vibration frequency of knock sensor:
6.6 KHz).
HINT: If normal mode vibration frequency is not 6.6 KHz, the sensor is malfunctioning.
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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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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
Check voltage of VSV for EGR Power
source.
Check resistance of VSV for EGR.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Replace VSV for EGR.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between EFI main relay and ECU.
Check and replace EGR.
Check EGR system (See page EC±12).
Check resistance of EGR gas temp. sensor.
Check and replace EGR.
Check for open in harness and connector
between EGR gas temp, sensor and ECU.
Repair EGR system.
Replace EGR gas temp. sensor.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
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NGOK
OKNG
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check voltage between terminal EGR of ECM connector and body ground.
C
OK
P1. Connect the Check Harness A. (See page TR±34).
2. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
Measure voltage between terminal EGR of engine (&
ECT) ECU connector and body ground.
Voltage:
Go to step
.
2Check resistance between terminals of VSV for EGR.
C
OK
PRemove VSV for EGR. (See page EC±13).
Measure resistance between terminals of VSV for EGR.
Resistance: 38.5 ± 44.5
at 20  C (68  F)
Replace VSV for EGR.
3Check for open and short in harness and connector between EFI main relay and \
VSV for EGR,
VSV for EGR and engine (& ECT) ECU. (See page IN±27)
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine (& ECT) ECU.
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OKNG
OKNG
OKNG
4Check EGR system (See page EC±12).
Repair EGR system.
5Check resistance of EGR gas temp. sensor.
C
OK
PRemove EGR gas temp. sensor.
Measure resistance between terminals of EGR gas
temp. sensor connector.
Resistance: 69 ± 89 k
at 50 C (122 F)
12 ± 15 k
at 100 C (212 F)
2 ± 4 k
at 150 C (302 F)
Replace EGR gas temp. sensor.
6Check for open in harness and connector between EGR gas temp. sensor and engi\
ne (& ECT)
ECU. (See page IN±27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine (& ECT) ECU.
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