1996 TOYOTA TERCEL ECM

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).

P24296
Throttle Position
Sensor
E2 VTAECM
VC
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI-33
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DTC P0120 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch ºAº
Circuit Malfunction
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, a voltage of approximately 0.3 - 0.8 V is applied
to terminal VTA of the ECM. The voltage applied to the terminal
VTA of the ECM increases in proportion to the opening angle
of the throttle valve and becomes approximately 3.2 - 4.9 V
when the throttle valve is fully opened. The ECM judges the ve-
hicle driving conditions from these signals input from terminal
VTA and uses them as one of the conditions for deciding the
air-fuel ratio correction, power increases correction and fuel-
cut control etc.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0120
Condition (a) or (b) continues:
(a) VTA < 0.1 V
(b) VTA > 4.9 V
Open or short in throttle position sensor circuit

Throttle position sensor

ECM
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0120, use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to confirm the throttle
valve opening percentage.
Throttle valve opening position expressed as percentageTblAThrottle valve fully closedThrottle valve fully openTrouble Area
0 %0 %VC line open
VTA line open or short
100 %100 %E2 line open
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A00369
1 (+) ON
S03529 BE6653A00854
ON
VTA (+) E2 (-)
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI-35
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
2 Check voltage between terminal 1 of wire harness side connector and body
ground.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure the voltage between terminal 1 of wire harness side
connector and the body ground.
OK:
Voltage: 4.5 - 5.5 V
NG Go to step 5.
OK
3 Check throttle position sensor (See page MF-26).
NG Replace throttle position sensor.
OK
4 Check voltage between terminals VTA and E2 of ECM connector.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the lower finish panel.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure the voltage between terminals VTA and E2 of the ECM
connector.
OK:
Throttle ValveVoltage
Fully closed0.3 - 1.0 V
Fully open3.2 - 4.9 V
NG Check for open and short in harness and con-
nector between ECM and throttle position sen-
sor (VTA or E2 line) (See page IN-26).
OK

BE6653S03524A03999
ON
VC (+) E2 (-)
DI-36
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
Check and replace ECM (See page IN-26).
5 Check voltage between terminals VC and E2 of ECM connector.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the lower center finish panel.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure the voltage between terminals VC and E2 of the ECM
connector.
OK:
Voltage: 4.5 - 5.5 V
NG Check and replace ECM (See page IN-26).
OK
Check for open in harness and connector
between ECM and sensor (VC line)
(See page IN-26).

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
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
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.
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A15693
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DI-39
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Connect OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester and read value for volt-
age output of heated oxygen sensor.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the fuse cover on the instrument panel.
(b) Connect OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(c) Warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature.
CHECK:
Read the voltage output of the heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) when the engine is suddenly raced.
HINT:
Perform quick racing to 4,000 rpm 3 times using accelerator pedal.
OK:
Heated oxygen sensor output a RICH signal (0.45 V or more) at least once.
OK Check and replace ECM (See page IN-26).
NG
2 Check for open and short in harness and connector between ECM and oxygen
sensor (See page IN-26).
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.

DI-42
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Check for open and short in harness and connector between ECM and oxygen
sensor (See page IN-26).
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
OK
2 Check for oxygen sensor data.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the fuse cover on the instrument panel.
(b) Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(c) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
CHECK:
Read the oxygen sensor output voltage and short-term fuel trim.
RESULT:
PatternOxygen sensor output voltageShort-term fuel trim
1Lean condition (Changes at 0.55 V or less)Changes at about +20 %
2Rich condition (Changes at 0.4 V or more)Changes at about -20 %
3Except 1 and 2
1, 2 Check fuel trim system (See page DI-49).
3

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DI-45
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DTC P0136 Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction
(Bank 1 Sensor 2)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P0125 on page DI-38.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0136
Voltage output of the heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2)
remains at 0.4 V or more, or 0.5 V or less when the vehicle is
driven at 50 km/h (31 mph) or more after the engine is warmed
up
(2 trip detection logic).

Heated oxygen sensor
HINT:
Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farther away from the engine body.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to page DI-38.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 Are there any other codes (besides DTC P0136) being output?
YES Go to relevant DTC chart.
NO
2 Check for open and short in harness and connector between ECM and heated
oxygen sensor (See page IN-26).
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
OK
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