1997 TOYOTA SUPRA check engine light

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TRAC OFF
Indicator Light
TRAC Cut
Switch
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- INTRODUCTIONFOR ALL OF VEHICLES
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(c) Install the antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 in.) away from the ECU and sensors of the vehicle's
electronics systems. For details about ECU and sensors locations, refer to the section on the applica-
ble component.
(d) Do not wind the antenna feeder together with the other wiring. As much as possible, also avoid running
the antenna feeder parallel with other wire harnesses.
(e) Confirm that the antenna and feeder are correctly adjusted.
(f) Do not install powerful mobile communications system.
4. FOR USING OBDII SCAN TOOL OR TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER
Observe the following for safety reasons:

Before using the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester, the OBDII scan tool's instruction
book or TOYOTA hand-held tester's operator manual should be read thoroughly.

Be sure to route all cables securely when driving with the OBDII 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 OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tes-
ter, one person to drive the vehicle and one person to operate the OBDII scan tool or TOYOTA
hand-held tester.
5. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CON-
TROL (TRAC) SYSTEM
When using a 2 wheel drum tester such as a speedometer tes-
ter or chassis dynamometer, etc., or jacking up the rear wheels
and driving the wheels, always push in the TRAC cut (ºTRAC
OFFº) switch and turn the TRAC system OFF.
(a) Confirm TRAC system is OFF
(1) Press the TRAC cut (ºTRAC OFFº) switch.
(2) Check that the TRAC OFF indicator light comes on
when the TRAC system is turned off by the TRAC
cut switch.
HINT:
The TRAC OFF indicator light should always operate right after
the engine is restarted.
(3) Begin measurements.

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VIBRATION METHOD: When vibration seems to be the major cause.
CONNECTORS
WIRE HARNESS
PARTS AND SENSOR1
Slightly shake the connector vertically and horizontally.
Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and horizontally.
The connector joint, fulcrum of the vibration, and body
through portion are the major areas to be checked thorough-
ly.
Apply slight vibration with a finger to the part of the sensor
considered to be the problem cause and check if the
malfunction occurs.Shake Slightly
Swing Slightly
Vibrate Slightly
HINT: Applying strong vibration to relays may result in open
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SYSTEMS
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3. SYMPTOM SIMULATION
The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when there are no problem symptoms occurring. In such cases,
a thorough customer problem analysis must be carried out, then simulate the same or similar conditions and
environment in which the problem occurred in the customer's vehicle. No matter how much experience a
technician has, or how skilled he may be, if he proceeds to troubleshoot without confirming the problem
symptoms he will tend to overlook something important in the repair operation and make a wrong guess
somewhere, which will only lead to a standstill. For example, for a problem which only occurs when the en-
gine is cold, or for a problem which occurs due to vibration caused by the road during driving, etc., the prob-
lem can never be determined so long as the symptoms are confirmed with the engine hot condition or the
vehicle at a standstill. Since vibration, heat or water penetration (moisture) are likely causes for problems
which are difficult to reproduce, the symptom simulation tests introduced here are effective measures in that
the external causes are applied to the vehicle in a stopped condition.
Important Points in the Symptom Simulation Test:
In the symptom simulation test, the problem symptoms should of course be confirmed, but the problem area
or parts must also be found out. To do this, narrow down the possible problem circuits according to the symp-
toms before starting this test and connect a tester beforehand. After that, carry out the symptom simulation
test, judging whether the circuit being tested is defective or normal and also confirming the problem symp-
toms at the same time. Refer to the matrix chart of problem symptoms for each system to narrow down the
possible causes of the symptom.

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HEAT METHOD: When the problem seems to occur when the suspect area is heated. 2
NOTICE:
(1) Do not heat to more than 60 °C (140 °F). (Temperature
is limited not to damage the components.)
(2) Do not apply heat directly to parts in the ECU.
3 WATER SPRINKLING METHOD:
NOTICE:
(1) Never sprinkle water directly into the engine
compartment, but indirectly change the temperature and
humidity by applying water spray onto the radiator front
surface.
(2) Never apply water directly onto the electronic
components.
4 OTHER: When a malfunction seems to occur when electrical load is excessive.When the malfunction seems to occur on a rainy day or in a
high-humidity condition. Heat the component that is the likely cause of the malfunction
with a hair dryer or similar object. Check to see if the malfunction
occurs.
Sprinkle water onto the vehicle and check to see if the malfunc-
tion occurs.
Turn on all electrical loads including the heater blower, head
lights, rear window defogger, etc. and check to see if the mal-
function occurs.ON (Service hint)
If a vehicle is subject to water leakage, the leaked water may
contaminate the ECU. When testing a vehicle with a water leak-
age problem, special caution must be taken.
Malfunc-
tion
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IN-36
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Heated Oxygen SensorHeated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
IACIdle Air ControlIdle Speed Control (ISC)
IATIntake Air TemperatureIntake or Inlet Air Temperature
ICMIgnition Control Module-
IFIIndirect Fuel InjectionIndirect Injection
IFSInertia Fuel-Shutoff-
ISCIdle Speed Control-
KSKnock SensorKnock Sensor
MAFMass Air FlowAir Flow Meter
MAPManifold Absolute PressureManifold Pressure
Intake Vacuum
MCMixture Control
Electric Bleed Air Control Valve (EBCV)
Mixture Control Valve (MCV)
Electric Air Control Valve (EACV)
MDPManifold Differential Pressure-
MFIMultiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
MILMalfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine Light
MSTManifold Surface Temperature-
MVZManifold Vacuum Zone-
NVRAMNon-V olatile Random Access Memory-
O2SOxygen SensorOxygen Sensor, O2 Sensor (O2S)
OBDOn-Board DiagnosticOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
OCOxidation Catalytic ConverterOxidation Catalyst Converter (OC), CCo
OPOpen LoopOpen Loop
PAIRPulsed Secondary Air InjectionAir Suction (AS)
PCMPowertrain Control Module-
PNPPark/Neutral Position-
PROMProgrammable Read Only Memory-
PSPPower Steering Pressure-
PTOXPeriodic Trap OxidizerDiesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Diesel Particulate Trap (DPT)
RAMRandom Access MemoryRandom Access Memory (RAM)
RMRelay Module-
ROMRead Only MemoryRead Only Memory (ROM)
RPMEngine SpeedEngine Speed
SCSuperchargerSupercharger
SCBSupercharger Bypass-
SFISequential Multiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI), Sequential Injection
SPLSmoke Puff Limiter-
SRIService Reminder Indicator-
SRTSystem Readiness Test-
STScan Tool-
TBThrottle BodyThrottle Body
TBIThrottle Body Fuel InjectionSingle Point Injection
Central Fuel Injection (Ci)
TCTurbochargerTurbocharger
TCCTorque Converter ClutchTorque Converter

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3) ABS ECU
a. Wheel Speed Control
The ECU constantly receives signals form the 4±speed sensors and a deceleration sensor (2JZ±GTE engine model),
and estimates the speed and deceleration rate of the vehicle by calculating the speed and deceleration rate of each
wheel.
b. Initial Check
An initial check is carried out every time once after the engine has started and the initial vehicle speed exceeds 6 km/h
(4 mph).
c. Self±Diagnosis
If the ABS ECU detects a malfunction in the ABS, the ABS warning light and a master warning lights in the
combination meter will light up and alert the driver that a malfunction has occurred. The ECU will also store the codes
of the malfunctions.
 SUSPENSION
1. General
The shock absorber of the 2JZ±GTE engine model with manual transmission has been changed from the
mono±tube, gas±filled shock absorber to the twin±tube, gas±filled shock absorber, which is the same type that is
used on the 2JZ±GE engine model.
The same rubber±integrated ball bushing that is used on the 2JZ±GTE engine model is used for the upper arm
bushing of the rear suspension of the 2JZ±GE engine model.
The brace rod of the rear subframe has been relocated to realize excellent riding comfort, in addition, this provides
excellent stability, an controllability.

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WARNING LIGHTS:
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Warning lights do not light up.
(Except Discharge and Door Open)
1. Bulb
2. IGN Fuse (J/B No.1)
3. Ignition Switch
4. Meter Circuit
5. Generator
6. Wire Harness
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Brake Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
3. Parking Brake Switch
4. Bulb Check Relay
5. Meter Circuit
6. Wire Harness
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BE-43
BE-40
Seat Belt Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Seat Belt Buckle Switch
3. Integration Relay
4. Meter Circuit
5. Wire Harness
BE-43
BE-13
BE-40
Engine Oil Level Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Engine Oil Level Warning Switch
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness
BE-43
BE-40
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Low Oil Pressure Warning Switch
3. Meter Circuit
BE-43
BE-40
Door Open Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. DOME Fuse (R/B No.2)
3. Door Courtesy Switch
4. Luggage Room Light Switch
5. Integration Relay
6. Meter Circuit
7. Wire Harness
BE-28
BE-28
BE-13
BE-40
Master Warning Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Telltale Light Circuit
3. Meter Circuit
4. Wire Harness
BE-40
BE-40
INDICATOR LIGHTS:
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
SRS Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Center Airbag Sensor
3. Wire Harness
DI-555
ABS Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Traction ECU
3. Wire Harness
DI-499
Malfunction Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. ECM
3. Wire Harness
DI-1
DI-145
TRAC OFF Indicator Light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Traction Solenoid Relay
3. Traction ECU
4. Wire Harness
DI-499
DI-499

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Cruise Control Indicator :Fuel Gauge
:Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
:Tachometer
:Speedometer
D.R.L. :Daytime Running Light
* :Engine Oil Level Delay Circuit
F
E
T
S
F
E
T
S C8
A10
A11
A9
A8
A13
C11
C10
B13
B12
B2
A1
C7
C5
A14
A7
A6
A3
C1
C2
C13
A5P
R
N
D
2
LB4
B10
B6
B7
B8
B11
B1
C9
A16
C4
C6
A15
A2
B3
C12 Fuel Level Warning
MANU Indicator
O/D OFF Indicator
Brake Warning
Bulb Check Relay
TRAC Indicator
Right Turn Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Master Warning
Illumination
SNOW IndicatorLeft Turn Indicator
No. Wire Harness Side
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch
Parking Brake Switch
USA:TAIL (RH) Fuse, PANEL Fuse
Headlight Dimmer Switch
ECT ECU
Cruise Control ECU
TRAC ECU
Ground (Engine)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender Gauge
Fuel Sender Gauge
Ground (Signal)
Turn Signal Switch
Starter Relay Generator L Terminal Igniter
Park/Neutral Position Switch (A/T Vehicle) A1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
16
BGAUGE Fuse
O/D OFF Switch
USA:TAIL (RH) Fuse, PANEL Fuse
Park/Neutral Position Switch (P)
Park/Neutral Position Switch (N)
ECT ECU
Ground (Power)
Park/Neutral Position Switch (D)
Park/Neutral Position Switch (2)
Park/Neutral Position Switch (L) Park/Neutral Position Switch (R) 1
2
3
6
7
8
10
11
124
13
Engine Oil Level Sensor
Turn Signal Switch
Ground (Power)
Fuel Sender Gauge
GAUGE Fuse
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Terminal 2)
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Terminal 3)
USA:TAIL (RH) Fuse, PANEL Fuse
Light Control Rheostat Telltail Light RH (Terminal 11)
Telltail Light LH (Terminal 1)
Telltail Light LH (Terminal 6) 1
2
6
7
8
10
11
124
135
9 CCANADA:D.R.L. No.3 Relay
Clutch Start Switch (M/T Vehicle)
CANADA:D.R.L. No.3 Relay
CANADA:D.R.L. No.3 Relay
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Ignition
Switch
Battery Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Sender
Gauge
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Battery Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Test Bulb
(3W)
Z09421
A
BC
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10. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RE-
CEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver gauge
needle indicates COOL.
(c) Ground terminal on the wire harness side connector
through a 3 W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the bulb lights up
and that the receiver gauge needle moves toward the hot
side.
If operation is as specified, replace the sender gauge.
Then recheck the system.
If operation is not as specified, measure the receiver gauge re-
sistance.
11. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RE-
CEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals.
HINT:
Connect the test leads so that the current from the ohmmeter
can flow according to the chart order.
Between terminalsResistance (W)
A - BApprox. 229.7
A - CApprox. 54.0
B - CApprox. 175.7
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the engine cool-
ant temperature receiver gauge.
12. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SEND-
ER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminal and gauge body.
Temperature °C (°F)Resistance (W)
50 (122.0)160 ~ 240
120 (248.0)17.1 ~ 21.2
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the engine cool-
ant temperature sender gauge.