1991 LEXUS SC400 coolant temperature

Diag. Code 21, 28Main Oxygen Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of th\
e exhaust gas, a three±way
catalyst is used, but for most efficient use of the three±way catalyst, the air±fuel ratio must be \
precisely
controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air±fuel \
ratio.
The oxygen sensor has the characteristic whereby its output voltage chan\
ges suddenly in the vicinity of
the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio. This characteristic is used to det\
ect the oxygen concentration in the ex-
haust gas and provide feedback to the computer for control of the air±\
fuel ratio.
When the air±fuel ratio becomes LEAN, the oxygen concentration in the exh\
aust increases and the oxygen
sensor informs the ECU of the LEAN condition (small electromotive force: O V)\
.
When the air±fuel ratio is RICHER than the stoichiometric air±fuel\
ratio the oxygen concentration in the
exhaust gas is reduced and the oxygen sensor informs the ECU of the RICH condition (large electromotive
force: 1V).
The ECU judges by the electromotive force from the oxygen sensor whether th\
e air±fuel ratio is RICH or
LEAN and controls the injection time accordingly. However, if malfunction of the oxygen sensor causes
output of abnormal electromotive force, the ECU is unable to perform accurate \
air±fuel ratio control.
The main oxygen sensors include a heater which heats the Zirconia element. The heater is controlled by
the ECU. When the intake air volume is low (the temperature of the exhaust\
gas is low) current flows to
the heater to heat the sensor for accurate oxygen concentration detectio\
n.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
(1) Open or short in heater circuit of main
oxygen sensor for 0.5 sec. or more.

Open or short in heater circuit of main oxygen sen-
sor.

Main oxygen sensor heater

ECU
21 V
28
(2) Main oxygen sensor signal voltage is reduced to be-
tween 0.35 V and 0.70 V for 60 sec. under conditions
(a) ~ (d). (2 trip detection logic)*
(a) Coolant temp.: Between 70 5C (158 5F) and 95 5C
(203 5F).
(b) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more.
(c) Load driving (EX. ECT in 4th speed, A/C ON, Flat road, 50 mph (80km/h)).
(d) Main oxygen sensor signal voltage:
Alternating above and below 0.45 V.

Main oxygen sensor circuit

Main oxygen sensor
*: See page TR±21.
HINT : Diag. code 21 is for the left bank main oxygen sensor circuit. Diag. co\
de 28 is for the right bank main oxy-
gen sensor circuit.
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Diag. Code 22Water Temp. Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Water Temp.°C ( °F)Resistance
(k
)Voltage
(V)
±20 (±4)16.04.3
0 (32)5.93.4
20 (68)2.52.4
40 (104)1.21.5
60 (140)0.60.9
80 (176)0.30.5
100 (212)0.20.3
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting SystemTrouble Area
22Open or short in water temp. sensor
circuit for 0.5 sec. or more.
Open or short in water temp. sensor circuit

Water temp. sensor

ECU
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The water temperature sensor senses the coolant
temperature. A thermistor built in the sensor
changes the resistance value according to the cool-
ant temperature. The lower the coolant temperature,
the greater the thermistor resistance value, and the
higher the coolant temperature, the lower the therm-
istor resistance value (See Fig. 1.).
The water temperature sensor is connected to the
ECU (See next page). The 5 V power source voltage
in the ECU is applied to the water temperature sen-
sor from the terminal THW via a resistor R. That is,
the resistor R and the water temperature sensor are
connected in series. When the resistance value of
the water temperature sensor changes in accor-
dance with changes in the coolant temperature, the
potential at the terminal THW also changes. Based
on this signal, the ECU increases the fuel injection
volume to improve driveability during cold engine op-
eration. If the ECU records the diagnostic code 22,
it operates the fail safe function, keeping the coolant
temperature at a constant 80 °C (176 °F).
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Diag. Code 22Water Temp. Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The water temperature sensor senses the coolant tem-
perature. A thermistor built in the sensor changes the
resistance value according to the coolant temperature.
The lower the coolant temperature, the greater the
thermistor resistance value, and the higher the coolant
temperature, the lower the thermistor resistance value
(See Fig. 1.).
The water temperature sensor is connected to the ECU
(See next page). The 5 V power source voltage in the
ECU is applied to the water temperature sensor from the
terminal THW via a resistor R. That is, the resistor R and
the water temperature sensor are connected in series.
When the resistance value of the water temperature
sensor changes in accordance with changes in the cool-
ant temperature, the potential at the terminal THW also
changes. Based on this signal, the ECU increases the
fuel injection volume to improve driveability during cold
engine operation. If the ECU records the diagnostic
code 22, it operates the fail safe function, keeping the
coolant temperature at a constant 80 5C (176 5F).
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Diag. Code 71
EGR System Malfunction (Only for
USA spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
If even one of the following conditions is ful-
filled, the VSV is turned ON by a signal from
the ECU. This results in atmospheric air act-
ing on the EGR valve, closing the EGR valve
and shutting off the exhaust gas (EGR cut±
OFF).
w
Coolant temp. below 505C (122 5F)
w
During deceleration (throttle valve closed)
w
Light engine load (amount of intake air very
small).
w
Engine speed over 5,200 rpm. The EGR system is designed to recirculate the exhaust gas properly controll\
ed according to the driv-
ing condition back into the intake air±fuel mixture. It helps to slow dow\
n combustion in the cylinder
and thus lower the combustion temperature which, in turn, reduces the amoun\
t of NOx emission. The
amount of EGR is regulated by the EGR vacuum modulator according to the engine\
load.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
EGR t i 70
5C (158 5F) b l f 1 4
w
Open in EGR
gas temp. sensor circuit.EGR gas temp. is 70 5C (158 5F) or below for 1 4
min. under conditions (a) and (b).
(2 trip detection logic)*
Oen in EGR gas tem. sensor circuit.
w
Short in VSV circuit for EGR.
71
(2 trip detection logic)*
(a) Coolant temp.: 63 5C (145 5F) or more.
(b) EGR operationpossible (EX ECT in 3rd speed
Short in VSV circuit for EGR.
w
EGR hose disconnected, valve stuck.
(b) EGR operation possible (EX. ECT in 3rd speed
(5th for M/T), A/C ON, 60 mph (96 km/h), Flat
road)
EGR hose disconnected, valve stuck.
w
Clogged EGR gas passage.
road).gg g g
w
ECU
*: See page TR±25.
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Diag. Code 71
EGR System Malfunction (Only for USA
spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The EGR system recirculates exhaust gas, which is controlled to the proper quantity to suit the driv\
ing condi-
tions, into the intake air mixture to slow down combustion, reduce the combust\
ion temperature and reduce NOx
emissions.
The lift amount of the EGR valve is controlled by a step motor operated \
by the ECU. The ECU operates the motor
only a preprogrammed amount in response to the engine operating conditions (\
engine rpm, intake air volume
to adjust the EGR volume to the target valve.)
Under the following conditions, EGR is cut to maintain driveability.
wCoolant temp. below 535C (127.45F)
w During deceleration (throttle valve
closed)
w Light engine load (amount of intake air
very small)
w Engine speed over 4,000 rpm
w Engine idling
w Neutral start switch on
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
(1) Open or short in EGR step motor circuit for 1 sec.
or more.
Open or short in EGR step motor circuit

ECU
71
(2) EGR gas temp. is 65 5C (149 5F) or below for
1 ~ 4 min. under conditions (a) and(b).
(2 trip detection logic)*
(a) Coolant temp.: 65 5C (149 5F) or more.
(b) EGR operation possible (EX. ECT in 3rd speed, A/C ON, 60 mph (96 km/h), Flat road).

Open in EGR gas temp. sensor circuit

ECU
*: See page TR±21.
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Cold Start Injector Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The cold start injector is used to maintain the engine startability when it\
is cold. The injection volume, i,e, the
length of time the injector is energized, is controlled by the ECU and t\
he cold start injector time switch.
During a cold start, when the starter turns the contacts in the cold start inj\
ector time switch close. Thus current
flows to the cold start injector coil, injecting fuel. At the same time, a bi\
metal in the heat coil is energized and
heats up. This soon causes the contacts to open, cutting off the current flow to the injector coil and stopping
fuel injection.
The injection duration of the cold start injector is determined by the cool\
ant temperature and the length of time
current flows to the heat coil. When the engine is warm, the contacts are opened by the bimetal and the cold
start injector does not operate.
When the engine is hard to start and the starter is operated continuously, heat coil (2) heats up the bimetal keep-
ing the contacts open to prevent spark plugs from becoming fouled, which is\
caused by the cold start injector
operation when the open contacts close again.
When the engine is started at a coolant temperature of 225C (72 5F) or lower, the cold start injector operation
time is controlled by the cold start injector time switch.
When the coolant temperature is in the normal temperature range 22 5C (72 5F) or higher, the contacts of the cold
start injector time switch are open and the time switch is off, instead, the ECU controls the operating time of the
cold start injector.
In this way, the CO and HC levels can be reduced while the engine is being started \
and the engine startability
is maintained. Control by the ECU ends when the coolant temperature reac\
hes 60 5C (140 5F).
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Fuel Pressure Control VSV Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ECU turns on a VSV (Vacuum Switching Valve)
to draw the air into the diaphragm chamber of the
pressure regulator if it detects that the temperature of
the coolant is too high during engine starting.
The air drawn into the chamber increases the fuel
pressure to prevent fuel vapor lock at high engine
temperature in order to help the engine start when it
is warm.
Fuel pressure control ends approx. 100 secs. after
the engine is started.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
Check operation for fuel pressure control
VSV.Replace fuel pressure control VSV.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Proceed to next circuit inspection
shown on matrix chart (See page
TR±35).
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between main relay and ECU.
Check voltage of VSV power source.
Check and replace ECU.
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Diag. Code 21, 28Main Oxygen Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of th\
e exhaust gas, a three±way
catalyst is used, but for most efficient use of the three±way catalyst, the air±fuel ratio must be \
precisely
controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air±fuel \
ratio.
The oxygen sensor has the characteristic whereby its output voltage chan\
ges suddenly in the vicinity of
the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio. This characteristic is used to det\
ect the oxygen concentration in the ex-
haust gas and provide feedback to the computer for control of the air±\
fuel ratio.
When the air±fuel ratio becomes LEAN, the oxygen concentration in the exh\
aust increases and the oxygen
sensor informs the ECU of the LEAN condition (small electromotive force: O V)\
.
When the air±fuel ratio is RICHER than the stoichiometric air±fuel\
ratio the oxygen concentration in the
exhaust gas is reduced and the oxygen sensor informs the ECU of the RICH condition (large electromotive
force: 1V).
The ECU judges by the electromotive force from the oxygen sensor whether th\
e air±fuel ratio is RICH or
LEAN and controls the injection time accordingly. However, if malfunction of the oxygen sensor causes
output of abnormal electromotive force, the ECU is unable to perform accurate \
air±fuel ratio control.
The main oxygen sensors include a heater which heats the Zirconia element. The heater is controlled by
the ECU. When the intake air volume is low (the temperature of the exhaust\
gas is low) current flows to
the heater to heat the sensor for accurate oxygen concentration detectio\
n.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
(1) Open or short in heater circuit of main
oxygen sensor for 0.5 sec. or more.

Open or short in heater circuit of main oxygen sen-
sor.

Main oxygen sensor heater

ECU
21 V
28
(2) Main oxygen sensor signal voltage is reduced to be-
tween 0.35 V and 0.70 V for 60 sec. under conditions
(a) ~ (d). (2 trip detection logic)*
(a) Coolant temp.: Between 70 5C (158 5F) and 95 5C
(203 5F).
(b) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more.
(c) Load driving (EX. ECT in 4th speed, A/C ON, Flat road, 50 mph (80km/h)).
(d) Main oxygen sensor signal voltage:
Alternating above and below 0.45 V.

Main oxygen sensor circuit

Main oxygen sensor
*: See page TR±21.
HINT : Diag. code 21 is for the left bank main oxygen sensor circuit. Diag. co\
de 28 is for the right bank main oxy-
gen sensor circuit.
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