1991 LEXUS SC400 coolant temperature

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.
TR±104
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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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4. OPERATION OF AIR MIX CONTROL SERVO MOTOR
WHEN THE TEMPERATURE SW IS TURNED TO THE ªCOOLº SIDE, THE CURRENT FLOWS FROM TERMINAL MC OF A/C CONTROL
ASSEMBLY " TERMINAL 4 OF AIR MIX CONTROL SERVO MOTOR " MOTOR " TERMINAL 5 " TERMINAL MH OF A/C CONTROL
ASSEMBLY " GROUND AND THE MOTOR ROTATES. THE DAMPER OPENING ANGLE AT THIS TIME IS INPUT FROM TERMINAL 1 OF
SERVO MOTOR TO TERMINAL TP OF A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY, THIS IS USED TO DETERMINE THE DAMPER STOP POSITION AND
MAINTAIN THE SET TEMPERATURE.
WHEN THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SW IS TURNED TO THE ªHOTº SIDE, THE CURRENT FLOWS FROM SERVO MOTOR "
TERMINAL MH OF A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY " TERMINAL 5 OF AIR MIX CONTROL SERVO MOTOR " MOTOR " TERMINAL 1 "
TERMINAL MC OF A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY, ROTATING THE MOTOR IN REVERSE AND SWITCHING THE DAMPER FROM ªCOOLº TO
ªHOTº SIDE.
5. AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
THE A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY RECEIVES VARIOUS SIGNALS, I.E., THE ENGINE RPM FROM THE IGNITER, OUTLET TEMPERATURE
SIGNAL FROM THE A/C THERMISTOR, COOLANT TEMPERATURE FROM THE WATER TEMP. SENSOR AND THE LOCK SIGNAL FROM
THE A/C COMPRESSOR, ETC.
WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED AND THE A/C SW (A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY) IS ON, A SIGNAL IS INPUT TO THE ECU. (BUILT IN THE
A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY).
AS A RESULT, THE GROUND CIRCUIT IN A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY IS CLOSED AND CURRENT FLOWS FROM HEATER FUSE (10A) TO
TERMINAL 2 OF MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY " TERMINAL 3 " TERMINAL ACMG OF ENGINE AND ECT ECU " TERMINAL E OF A/C
CONTROL ASSEMBLY " GROUND , TURNING THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY ON, SO THAT THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS ON AND THE
A/C COMPRESSOR OPERATES.
AT THE SAME TIME, THE ENGINE AND ECT ECU DETECTS THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS O\
N AND THE A/C COMPRESSOR OPERATES.
OPEN DIRECTION TO AVOID LOWERING THE ENGINE RPM DURING A/C OPERATING.
WHEN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SIGNALS ARE INPUT TO THE A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY, THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY OPERATES TO
TURN OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING.
* ENGINE HIGH TEMP. SIGNAL IS HIGH.
* COOLANT HIGH TEMP. SIGNAL IS HIGH.
* A SIGNAL THAT THE TEMPERATURE AT THE AIR OUTLET IS LOW.
* A SIGNAL THAT THERE IS A LARGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENGINE RPM AND COMPRESSOR RPM.
* A SIGNAL THAT THE REFRIGERANT PRESSURE IS ABNORMALLY HIGH OR LOW.
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