1996 TOYOTA TERCEL coolant

A15688
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI-31
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
5 Check for short in harness or ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the lower finish panel.
(b) Disconnect the E7 connector of ECM.
HINT:
The engine coolant temperature sensor connector is discon-
nected.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Read the temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYO-
TA hand-held tester.
OK:
Temperature value: -40°C (-40°F)
OK Repair or replace harness or connector.
NG
Check and replace ECM (See page IN-26).

DI-32
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DTC P0116 Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit Range/
Performance Problem
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to Engine Coolant Temp. Circuit Malfunction on page DI-28.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0116
20 min. or more after the engine starts, engine coolant
temp. sensor value is 40°C (104°F) or less (2 trip detection
logic)
Engine coolant temp. sensor

Cooling system
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
If DTC P0115 and P0116 are output Simultaneously, engine coolant temperature sensor circuit may be open.
Perform troubleshooting of DTC P0115 first.
1 Are there any other codes (besides DTC P0116) being output?
YES Go to relevant DTC chart.
NO
2 Check thermostat (See page CO-10).
NG Replace thermostat.
OK
Replace engine coolant temp. sensor.
DI1E7-08

P19660 FI17210A00855
Atmosphere
Housing
Platinum Electrode
Solid Electrolyte
(Zirconia Element)
Platinum Electrode
Coating (Ceramic)
Exhaust Gas
CoverIdeal Air-Fuel Mixture
Output Voltage
Richer - Air Fuel Ratio - Leaner
DI-38
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DTC P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temp. for Closed Loop
Fuel Control
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three-way cata-
lytic converter is used, but for the most efficient use of the three-way catalytic converter, the air-fuel ratio
must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio.
The heated oxygen sensor has the characteristic whereby its output voltage changes suddenly in the vicinity
of the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio. This characteristic is used to detect 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 exhaust increases and the oxygen
sensor informs the ECM of the LEAN condition (small electromotive force: 0 V).
When the air-fuel ratio is RICHER than the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio the oxygen concentration in the ex-
haust gas is reduced and the oxygen sensor informs the ECM of the RICH condition (large electromotive
force: 1 V).
The ECM judges by the electromotive force from the oxygen sensor whether the air-fuel ratio is RICH or
LEAN and controls the injection time accordingly. However, if malfunction of the oxygen sensor causes out-
put of abnormal electromotive force, the ECM is unable to perform accurate air-fuel ratio control.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0125
After the engine is warmed up, oxygen sensor output does
not indicate RICH even once when conditions (a), (b) and
(c) continue for at least 1.5 minutes:
(a) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more
(b) Vehicle speed: 40 - 100 km/h (25 - 62 mph)
(c) Throttle valve does not fully closed

Open or short in oxygen sensor circuit

Oxygen sensor
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0125, use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to confirm voltage output
of the heated oxygen sensor from the CURRENT DATA. If voltage output of the heated oxygen sensor is
0 V, heated oxygen sensor circuit may be open or short.
DI1EA-08

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DI-49
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DTC P0171 System too Lean (Fuel Trim)
DTC P0172 System too Rich (Fuel Trim)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
ºFuelº trim refers to the feedback compensation value compared against the basic injection time. Fuel trim
includes short-term fuel trim and long-term fuel trim.
ºShort-term fuel trimº is the short-term fuel compensation used to maintain the air-fuel ratio at its ideal
theoretical value. The signal from the oxygen sensor indicates whether the air-fuel ratio is RICH or LEAN
compared to the ideal theoretical value, triggering a reduction in fuel volume if the air-fuel ratio is rich, and
an increase in fuel volume if it is lean.
ºLong-term fuel trimº is overall fuel compensation carried out long-term to compensate for continual devi-
ation of the short-term fuel trim form the central value due to individual engine differences, wear over time
and changes in the usage environment.
If both the short-term fuel trim and long-term fuel trim are LEAN or RICH beyond a certain value, it is de-
tected as a malfunction and the MIL lights up.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0171
When the air-fuel ratio feedback is stable after engine warming
up, the fuel trim is considerably in error on the RICH side
(2 trip detection logic)

Air intake (hose loose)

Fuel line pressure

Injector blockage

Heated oxygen sensor malfunction

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

Engine coolant temp. sensor
P0172
When the air-fuel ratio feedback is stable after engine warming
up, the fuel trim is considerably in error on the LEAN side.
(2 trip detection logic)

Fuel line pressure

Injector blockage, leak

Heated oxygen sensor malfunction

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

Engine coolant temp. sensor
HINT:

When DTC P0171 is recorded, the actual air-fuel ratio is on the LEAN side. When DTC P0172 is re-
corded, the actual air-fuel ratio is on the RICH side.

If the total of the short-term fuel trim value and long-term fuel trim value is within + 25 %, the system
is functioning normally.

If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the air-fuel ratio is LEAN and DTC P0171 is recorded. The MIL then
comes on.
DI052-09

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DI-51
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
4 Check injector injection (See page MF-19).
NG Replace injector.
OK
5 Check manifold absolute pressure sensor and engine coolant temp. sensor
(See page DI-20, DI-28).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
6 Check for spark and ignition (See page IG-1).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
Check and replace ECM (See page IN-26).

DI-52
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DTC P0300 Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
DTC P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
DTC P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
DTC P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
DTC P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Misfire: The ECM uses the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor to monitor changes in
the crankshaft rotation for each cylinder.
The ECM counts the number of times the engine speed change rate indicates that misfire has occurred. And
when the misfire rate equals or exceeds the count indicating that the engine condition has deteriorated, the
MIL lights up.
If the misfire rate is high enough and the driving conditions will cause catalyst overheating, the MIL blinks
when misfiring occurs.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0300Misfiring of random cylinders is detected during any particular
200 or 1,000 revolutions
Ignition system


Injector
P0301
P0302
For any particular 200 revolutions of the engine, misfiring is
detected which can cause catalyst overheating
(This causes MIL to blink)

Injector

Fuel line pressure

Compression pressure

Valve clearance not to specification
P0302
P0303
P0304For any particular 1,000 revolutions of the engine, misfiring is
detected which causes a deterioration in emissions
(2 trip detection logic)
Valve clearance not to s ecification

Valve timing

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

Engine coolant temp. sensor
HINT:
When the 2 or more codes for a misfiring cylinder are recorded repeatedly but no Random Misfire code is
recorded, it indicates that the misfires were detected and recorded at different times.
DI39Y-04

DI-56
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
OK
6 Check EGR system (See page EC-8).
NG Replace injector.
OK
7 Check manifold absolute pressure sensor and engine coolant temp. sensor (See
page DI-41 and DI-45).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
Check compression pressure (See page EM-3), valve clearance (See page EM-4) and valve tim-
ing (See page EM-17).

FI7132
Engine Speed
2,500 - 3,000 rpm
Idling
IG SW OFF
Warmed up3 min. or soCheckTime (a)(c)
(d)
(b)
FI6514
OX Signal Waveform (Oscilloscope)
1.0 V
0 V
200 m sec. /Division
DI-74
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
CONFIRMATION ENGINE RACING PATTERN
(a) Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3, or connect the probe of the oscilloscope between
terminals OX1, OX2 and E1 of ECM.
(b) Start engine and warm it up with all accessories switched OFF until engine coolant temperature is
stable.
(c) Race the engine at 2,500 - 3,000 rpm for about 3 minutes.
(d) After confirming that the waveform of the oxygen sensor, bank 1 sensor 1 (OX1), oscillate around 0.5
V during feedback to the ECM, check the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor, bank 1 sensor 2
(OX2).
HINT:
If there is a malfunction in the system, the waveform of the
heated oxygen sensor, bank 1 sensor 2 (OX2), is almost the
same as that of the oxygen sensor, bank 1 sensor 1 (OX1), on
the left.
There are some cases where, even though a malfunction ex-
ists, the MIL may either light up or not light up.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Are there any other codes (besides DTC P0420) being output?
YES Go to relevant DTC chart.
NO
2 Check heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) (See page DI-44).