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P25914P25915A07081
TE1
E1 SST
DLC1
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DI-9
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(e) Remove the fuse cover on the instrument panel.
(f) Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to DLC3 on the vehicle.
CHECK:
Use CURRENT DATA to check the engine idle speed.
OK:
Idle speed: 700 - 800 rpm
NG Proceed to matrix chart of problem symptoms
on page DI-19.
OK
6 Check ignition timing.
PREPARATION:
(a) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
(b) Shift transmission into ºNº position.
(c) Keep the engine speed at idle.
(d) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of DLC1.
SST 09843-18020
(e) Using a timing light, connect the tester to No.1 high-ten-
sion cord.
CHECK:
Check ignition timing.
OK:
Ignition timing: 10° BTDC at idle
NG Proceed to page IG-1 and continue to trouble-
shoot.
OK
Proceed to matrix chart of problem symp-
toms on page DI-19.
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P25916
S00553
DI-10
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
7 Check fuel pressure.
PREPARATION:
(a) Be sure that enough fuel is in the tank.
(b) Turn ignition switch ON.
(c) Remove the fuse cover on the instrument panel.
(d) Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester to DLC3 on the
vehicle.
(e) Use ACTIVE TEST mode to operate the fuel pump.
(f) If you have no TOYOTA hand-held tester, connect the
positive (+) and negative (-) leads from the battery to the
fuel pump connector (See page MF-1).
CHECK:
Check for fuel pressure in the inlet hose when it is pinched off.
HINT:
At this time, you will hear a fuel flowing noise.
NG Proceed to page MF-1 and continue to trouble-
shoot.
OK
8 Check for spark.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the high-tension cord from spark plug or re-
move the ignition coil.
(b) Remove spark plug.
(c) Install the spark plug to high-tension cord or ignition coil.
(d) Disconnect injector connector.
(e) Ground the spark plug.
CHECK:
Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.
NOTICE:
To prevent excess fuel being injected from the injectors
during this test, do not crank the engine for more than 5 -
10 seconds at a time.
NG Proceed to page IG-1 and continue to trouble-
shoot.
OK
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A15677
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DI-21
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
If DTC P0105, P0110, P0115, P0120 are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may be open.
1 Connect OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester, and read value of man-
ifold absolute pressure.
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) Turn the ignition switch ON and OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester main switch ON.
CHECK:
Read value of manifold absolute pressure on the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester.
OK:
Same value as the atmospheric pressure
OK Check for intermittent problems (See page
DI-3).
NG
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A10940
ECM
E7
E7 L-B
BR5V
R
E1 E2 THA
2
1 Intake Air Temp. Sensor
15
16
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DI-25
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
If DTC P0105, P0106, P0110, P0115, P0120 are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may be open.
1 Connect OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester, and read value of intake
air temperature.
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) Turn the ignition switch ON and OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester main switch ON.
CHECK:
Read the temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester.
OK:
Same value as the actual intake air temperature.
HINT:
If there is open circuit, OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester indicates -40°C (-40°F).
If there is short circuit, OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester indicates 140°C (284°F) or more.
NG -40°C (-40°F) ... Go to step 2.
140°C (284°F) or more ... Go to step 4.
OK
Check for intermittent problems
(See page DI-3).
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DI-29
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
If DTC P0105, P0106, P0110, P0115, P0120 are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may be open.
1 Connect OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester, and read value of engine
coolant temperature.
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) Turn the ignition switch ON and OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester main switch ON.
CHECK:
Read temperature value on the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester.
OK:
Same value as the actual engine coolant temperature
HINT:
If there is open circuit, OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester indicates -40°C (-40°F).
If there is short circuit, OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester indicates 140°C (284°F) or more.
NG -40°C (-40°F) ... Go to step 2.
140°C (284°F) or more ... Go to step 4.
OK
Check for intermittent problems (See page
DI-3).
2 Check for open in harness or ECM.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temp. sensor connector.
(b) Connect sensor wire harness terminals together.
(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: 140°C (284°F) or more
OK Confirm good connection at sensor. If OK, re-
place engine coolant temp. sensor
NG
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A15689
FI7052
DI-34
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
If DTC P0105, P0110, P0120 are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may be open.
1 Connect OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester and read throttle valve
opening percentage.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the fuse cover on the instrument panel.
(b) Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tes-
ter to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON and OBD II scan tool or TOY-
OTA hand-held tester main switch ON.
CHECK:
Read the throttle valve opening percentage.
OK:
Throttle valveThrottle valve opening
position expressed as percentage
Fully openApprox. 70 %
Fully closedApprox. 10 %
OK Check for intermittent problems
(See page DI-3).
NG
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A15693
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
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.
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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