1996 TOYOTA TERCEL ECU

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Z11554
Seal Lock Adhesive
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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
BASIC REPAIR HINT
(a) Use fender, seat and floor covers to keep the vehicle
clean and prevent damage.
(b) During disassembly, keep parts in the appropriate order
to facilitate reassembly.
(c) Installation and removal of battery terminal:
(1) Before performing electrical work, disconnect the
negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
(2) If it is necessary to disconnect the battery for in-
spection or repair, first disconnect the negative (-)
terminal cable.
(3) When disconnecting the terminal cable, to prevent
damage to battery terminal, loosen the cable nut
and raise the cable straight up without twisting or
prying it.
(4) Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
clean shop rag. Do not scrape them with a file or oth-
er abrasive objects.
(5) Install the cable ends to the battery terminals after
loosening the nut, and tighten the nut after installa-
tion. Do not use a hammer to tap the cable ends
onto the terminals.
(6) Be sure the cover for the positive (+) terminal is
properly in place.
(d) Check hose and wiring connectors to make sure that they
are connected securely and correctly.
(e) Non-reusable parts
(1) Always replace cotter pins, gaskets, O-rings, oil
seals, etc. with new ones.
(2) Non-reusable parts are indicated in the component
illustrations by the ºº symbol.
(f) Precoated parts
Precoated parts are bolts, nuts, etc. that are coated with
a seal lock adhesive at the factory.
(1) If a precoated part is retightened, loosened or
caused to move in any way, it must be recoated with
the specified adhesive.
(2) When reusing precoated parts, clean off the old
adhesive and dry with compressed air. Then apply
the specified seal lock adhesive to the bolt, nut or
threads.

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(k) Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting the
vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at the prop-
er locations (See page IN-8).
Cancel the parking brake on the level place and
shift the transmission in Neutral (or N position).
When jacking up the front wheels of the vehicle at
first place stoppers behind the rear wheels.
When jacking up the rear wheels of the vehicle at
first place stoppers before the front wheels.
When either the front or rear wheels only should be
jacked up, set rigid racks and place stoppers in front
and behind the other wheels on the ground.
After the vehicle is jacked up, be sure to support it
on rigid racks . It is extremely dangerous to do any
work on a vehicle raised on a jack alone, even for
a small job that can be finished quickly.
(l) Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to the
following parts:
(1) Do not open the cover or case of the ECU unless
absolutely necessary. (If the IC terminals are
touched, the IC may be destroyed by static electric-
ity.)
(2) To disconnect vacuum hoses, pull off the end, not
the middle of the hose.
(3) To pull apart electrical connectors, pull on the con-
nector itself, not the wires.
(4) Be careful not to drop electrical components, such
as sensors or relays. If they are dropped on a hard
floor, they should be replaced and not reused.
(5) When steam cleaning an engine, protect the elec-
tronic components, air filter and emission-related
components from water.
(6) Never use an impact wrench to remove or install
temperature switches or temperature sensors.

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- INTRODUCTIONFOR ALL OF VEHICLES
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2. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CAUTION:
If large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the converter, it may overheat and create a fire haz-
ard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions and explain them to your customer.
(a) Use only unleaded gasoline.
(b) Avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20 minutes.
(c) Avoid spark jump test.
(1) Perform spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible.
(2) While testing, never race the engine.
(d) Avoid prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression tests must be done as rapidly as possible.
(e) Do not run engine when fuel tank is nearly empty.
This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
(f) Avoid coasting with ignition turned off.
(g) Do not dispose of used catalyst along with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil.
3. IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
For vehicles with mobile communication systems such as two-way radios and cellular telephones, observe
the following precautions.
(1) Install the antenna as far as possible away from the ECU and sensors of the vehicle's electronic
system.
(2) Install the antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 in.) away from the ECU and sensors of the ve-
hicle's electronic systems. For details about ECU and sensors locations, refer to the section on
the applicable component.
(3) Avoid winding the antenna feeder together with other wiring as much as possible, and also avoid
running the antenna feeder parallel with other wire harnesses.
(4) Check that the antenna and feeder are correctly adjusted.
(5) Do not install powerful mobile communications system.
4. FOR USING OBD II SCAN TOOL OR TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER
CAUTION:
Observe the following items for safety reasons:

Before using the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester, the OBD II scan tool's instruc-
tion book or TOYOTA hand-held tester's operator manual should be read thoroughly.

Be sure to route all cables securely when driving with the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-
held tester connected to the vehicle. (i.e. Keep cables away from feet, pedals, steering wheel
and shift lever.)

Two persons are required when test driving with the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held
tester, one person to drive the vehicle and the other person to operate the OBD II scan tool or
TOYOTA hand-held tester.

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- INTRODUCTIONHOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED
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HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
GENERAL INFORMATION
A large number of ECU controlled systems are used in the TERCEL. In general, the ECU controlled system
is considered to be a very intricate system requiring a high level of technical knowledge and expert skill to
troubleshoot. However, the fact is that if you proceed to inspect the circuits one by one, troubleshooting of
these systems is not complex. If you have adequate understanding of the system and a basic knowledge
of electricity, accurate diagnosis and necessary repair can be performed to locate and fix the problem. This
manual is designed through emphasis of the above standpoint to help service technicians perform accurate
and effective troubleshooting, and is compiled for the following major ECU controlled systems:
The troubleshooting procedure and how to make use of it are described on the following pages.
SystemPage
1. EngineDI-1
2. Anti-Lock Brake SystemDI-109
3. Supplemental Restraint SystemDI-146
4. Power Door Lock Control SystemDI-190
5. Theft Deterrent SystemDI-215

Before using the scan tool or tester, the scan tool's instruction book or tester's operator manual should
be read thoroughly.

If the scan tool or tester cannot communicate with ECU controlled systems when you have connected
the cable of the scan tool or tester to DLC3, turned the ignition switch ON and operated the scan tool,
there is a problem on the vehicle side or tool side.
(1) If communication is normal when the tool is connected to another vehicle, inspect the diagnosis
data link line (Bus
line) or ECU power circuit of the vehicle.
(2) If communication is still not possible when the tool is connected to another vehicle, the problem
is probably in the tool itself, so perform the Self Test procedures outline in the Tester Operator's
Manual.

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Vehicle Brought to Workshop
Customer Problem
Analysis
Symptom Confirmation
and Diagnostic Trouble
Code Check
Symptom Simulation
Diagnostic Trouble
Code Chart
Problem Symptoms Table
Circuit Inspection or Parts
Inspection
Repair
Confirmation Test
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5
6
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8Ask the customer about the conditions and the
environment when the problem occurred.1
Confirm the symptoms and the problem conditions,
and check the diagnostic trouble codes.
(When the problem symptoms do not appear
during confirmation, use the symptom simulation
method described later on.)2, 3
Check the results obtained in Step 2, then confirm
the inspection procedure for the system or the part
which should be checked using the diagnostic
trouble code chart or the problem symptoms table.4, 5, 6
Check and repair the affected system or part in
accordance with the instructions in Step 6. 7
After completing repairs, confirm that the problem
has been eliminated.
(If the problem is not reproduced, perform the
confirmation test under the same conditions and
in the same environment as when it occurred for
the first time.)8
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HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the following page. Here, only the basic pro-
cedure is shown. Details are provided in Diagnostics section, showing the most effective methods for each
circuit. Confirm the troubleshooting procedures first for the relevant circuit before beginning troubleshooting
of that circuit.

Important Points in the Customer Problem Analysis

What ----- Vehicle model, system name

When ----- Date, time, occurrence frequency

Where ----- Road conditions

Under what conditions? ----- Running conditions, driving conditions, weather conditions

How did it happen? ----- Problem symptoms
(Sample) Engine control system check sheet.
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM Check Sheet
Customer's Name
Driver's Name
Data Vehicle
Brought in
License No.
Model and Model
Year
Frame No.
Engine Model
Odometer Reading
km
miles
Problem Symptoms
Engine does
not Start
Difficult to
Start
Poor Idling
Poor
Drive ability
Engine Stall
Others
Engine does not crankNo initial combustionNo complete combustion
Engine cranks slowly
Other
Incorrect first idleIdling rpm is abnormalHigh ( rpm)Low ( rpm)
Rough idling
Other
HesitationBack fireMuffler explosion (after-fire)Surging
Knocking
Other
Soon after startingAfter accelerator pedal depressed
After accelerator pedal released
During A/C operation
Shifting from N to D
Other
Data Problem
ConstantSometimes ( times per day/month)
Inspector's
Name
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK
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1. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
In troubleshooting, the problem symptoms must be confirmed accurately and all preconceptions must be
cleared away in order to give an accurate judgment. To ascertain just what the problem symptoms are, it is
extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time it occurred.
Important Point in the Problem Analysis:
The following 5 items are important points in the problem analysis. Past problems which are thought to be
unrelated and the repair history, etc. may also help in some cases, so as much information as possible should
be gathered and its relationship with the problem symptoms should be correctly ascertained for reference
in troubleshooting. A customer problem analysis table is provided in Diagnostics section for each system
for your use.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Trouble
Code Check (Make a
note of and then clear)Confirmation
of SymptomsDiagnostic Trouble
Code CheckProblem Condition
Diagnostic Trouble
Code DisplayProblem symptoms
existSame diagnostic
trouble code is
displayedProblem is still occurring in the diagnostic
circuit
Normal code is
displayedThe problem is still occurring in a place
other than in the diagnostic circuit
(The diagnostic trouble code displayed
first is either for a past problem or it is a
secondary problem)
No problem
symptoms existThe problem occurred in the diagnostic
circuit in the past
Normal Code DisplayProblem symptoms
existNormal code is
displayedThe problem is still occurring in a place
other than in the diagnostic circuit
No problem
symptoms existNormal code is
displayedThe problem occurred in a place other
than in the diagnostic circuit in the past
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2. SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
The diagnostic system in the TERCEL fulfills various functions. The first function is the Diagnostic Trouble
Code Check in which a malfunction in the signal circuits to the ECU is stored in code in the ECU memory
at the time of occurrence, to be output by the technician during troubleshooting. Another function is the Input
Signal Check which checks if the signals from various switches are sent to the ECU correctly.
By using these check functions, the problem areas can be narrowed down quickly and troubleshooting can
be performed effectively. Diagnostic functions are incorporated in the following systems in the TERCEL.
SystemDiagnostic Trouble
Code CheckInput Signal Check
(Sensor Check)Diagnostic Test
Mode (Active Test)
1. Engine
(with Check Mode)
2. Anti-Lock Brake System
3. Supplemental Restraint System
4. Power Door Lock Control System
5. Theft Deterrent System
In diagnostic trouble code check, it is very important to determine whether the problem indicated by the diag-
nostic trouble code is still occurring or occurred in the past but returned to normal at present. In addition,
it must be checked in the problem symptom check whether the malfunction indicated by the diagnostic
trouble code is directly related to the problem symptom or not. For this reason, the diagnostic trouble codes
should be checked before and after the symptom confirmation to determine the current conditions, as shown
in the table below. If this is not done, it may, depending on the case, result in unnecessary troubleshooting
for normally operating systems, thus making it more difficult to locate the problem, or in repairs not pertinent
to the problem. Therefore, always follow the procedure in correct order and perform the diagnostic trouble
code check.

Diagnostic trouble code check
Making a note of and clearing of the diagnostic trouble codes displayed
Symptom confirmation
No problem symptoms
exist Problem symptoms
exist
Simulation test using the symptom
simulation methods

Normal code displayed

Problem symptoms exist
Normal code displayed

No problem symptoms exist Diagnostic trouble code check
Troubleshooting of problem indicated
by diagnostic trouble code
Diagnostic trouble code displayed

Problem symptoms exist
System Normal Troubleshooting of each
problem symptom
If a diagnostic trouble code was
displayed in the initial diagnostic
trouble code check, it indicates
that the trouble may have occurred
in a wire harness or connector in
that circuit in the past. Therefore,
check the wire harness and con-
nectors (See page IN-26).
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Taking into account the points on the previous page, a flow chart showing how to proceed with troubleshoot-
ing using the diagnostic trouble code check is shown below. This flow chart shows how to utilize the diagnos-
tic trouble code check effectively, then by carefully checking the results, indicates how to proceed either to
diagnostic trouble code troubleshooting or to troubleshooting of problem symptoms table.