1999 TOYOTA CAMRY catalytic converter
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P21242 FI7210
A00027
Atmosphere
Flange
Platinum Electrode
Solid Electrolyte
(Zirconia Element)
Platinum Electrode
Heater
Coating (Ceramic)
Exhaust GasCoverIdeal Air±Fuel Mixture
Output Voltage
Richer ± Air Fuel Ratio ± Leaner
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (5S±FE)
DI±61
296 Author: Date:
DTC P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temp. for Closed Loop
Fuel Control (Except California Spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three±way
catalytic 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 where by its output voltage changes suddenly in the vicinity
of the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio. This is used to detect the oxygen concentration in the exhaust 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 heated
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 heated oxygen sensor informs the ECM of the RICH condition (large electromo-
tive force: 1 V).
The ECM judges by the electromotive force from the heated oxygen sensor whether the air±fuel ratio is RICH
or LEAN and controls the injection time accordingly. However, if malfunction of the heated oxygen sensor
causes output of abnormal electromotive force, the ECM is unable to perform accurate air±fuel ratio control.
The heated oxygen sensors include a heater which heats the zirconia element. The heater is controlled by
the ECM. When the intake air volume is low (the temperature of the exhaust gas is low) current flows to the
heater to heat the sensor for accurate oxygen concentration detection.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0125
After engine is warmed up, heated oxygen sensor (bank 1
sensor 1) output does not indicate RICH even once when
conditions (a), (b) and (c) continue for at least 1.5 min.:
(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
Fuel system
Injector
Ignition system
Gas leakage on exhaust system
Open or short in heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1)
circuit
Heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1)
ECM
DI00T±05
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FI7081
Waveform of Heated Oxygen
Sensor before CatalystNormal CatalystWaveform of Heated Oxygen
Sensor behind Catalyst DI±116
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (5S±FE)
351 Author: Date:
DTC P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
(Except California Spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ECM compares the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor located before the catalyst with the wave-
form of the heated oxygen sensor located behind the catalyst to determine whether or not catalyst perfor-
mance has deteriorated.
Air±fuel ratio feedback compensation keeps the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor before the catalyst
repeatedly changing back and forth from rich to lean.
If the catalyst is functioning normally, the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor behind the catalyst switches
back and forth between rich and lean much more slowly than the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor
before the catalyst.
But when both waveforms change at a similar rate, it indicates that catalyst performance has deteriorated.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0420
After engine and catalyst are warmed up, and while vehicle is
driven within set vehicle and engine speed range, waveforms
of heated oxygen sensors (bank 1 sensor 1, 2) have same
amplitude (2 trip detection logic)Three±way catalytic converter
Open or short in heated oxygen sensor circuit
Heated oxygen sensor
DI1JX±03
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DI±118
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (5S±FE)
353 Author: Date:
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using TOYOTA hand±held tester or OBD II scan tool. Because freeze frame records
the engine conditions when the malfunction is detected, when troubleshooting it is useful for determining
whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine warmed up or not, the air±fuel ratio lean or rich, etc.
at the time of the malfunction.
1 Are there any other codes (besides DTC P0420) being output?
YES Go to relevant DTC chart.
NO
2 Check gas leakage on exhaust system.
NG Repair or replace.
OK
3 Check heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) (See page DI±66).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
4 Check heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) (See page DI±77).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
Replace three±way catalytic converter.
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A00357
Waveform of
A/F SensorNormal CatalystWaveform of Heated Oxygen
Sensor behind Catalyst
Abnormal Catalyst
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (5S±FE)
DI±119
354 Author: Date:
DTC P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
(Only for California Spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ECM observes the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor located behind the catalyst to determine
whether the catalyst performance has deteriorated.
If the catalyst is functioning normally, the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor located behind the catalyst
switches back and forth between rich and lean much more slowly.
When the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor located behind the catalyst alternates flutteringly between
rich and lean, it indicates that catalyst performance has deteriorated.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0420
After engine and catalyst are warmed up, and while vehicle is
driven within set vehicle and engine speed range, waveform of
heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) alternates flutteringly
between rich and lean
(2 trip detection logic)Three±way catalytic converter
Open or short in heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2)
circuit
Heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2)
Open or short in A/F sensor circuit
A/F sensor
DI1JY±03
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± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (5S±FE)
DI±121
356 Author: Date:
3 Check A/F sensor (See page DI±66).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
4 Check heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) (See page DI±77).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
Replace three±way catalytic converter.
Page 1425 of 4592
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (1MZ±FE)
DI±213
448 Author: Date:
DTC No.
(See Page)Detection ItemTrouble AreaMILMemory
P0300
(DI±276)Random/Multiple Cylinder
Misfire DetectedIgnition system
Injector
Fuel line pressure
EGR
P0301
P0302
P0303
P0304
P0305
P0306
(DI±276)Misfire Detected
± Cylinder 1
± Cylinder 2
± Cylinder 3
± Cylinder 4
± Cylinder 5
± Cylinder 6
EGR
Compression pressure
Valve clearance not to specification
Valve timing
Mass air flow meter
Engine coolant temp. sensor
Open or short engine wire
Connector connection
ECM
*2
P0325
(DI±283)Knock Sensor 1 Circuit
MalfunctionOpen or short in knock sensor 1 circuit
Knock sensor 1 (looseness)
ECM
*1
P0330
(DI±283)Knock Sensor 2 Circuit
MalfunctionOpen or short in knock sensor 2 circuit
Knock sensor 2 (looseness)
ECM
*1
P0335
(DI±287)Crankshaft Position Sensor
ºAº Circuit Malfunction
Open or short in crankshaft position sensor circuit
Crankshaft position sensor
Starter
ECM
*1
P0340
(DI±290)Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Malfunction
Open or short in camshaft position sensor circuit
Camshaft position sensor
Starter
ECM
*1
P0401
(DI±292)Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Flow Insufficient Detected
EGR valve (stuck closed)
Open or short in EGR gas temp. sensor circuit
EGR gas temp. sensor
Open in VSV circuit for EGR
VSV for EGR
Vacuum control valve
Vacuum hose disconnected or blocked
ECM
*1
P0402
(DI±302)Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Flow Excessive Detected
EGR valve stuck open
VSV for EGR open malfunction
Short in VSV circuit for EGR
Open or short in EGR valve position sensor circuit
EGR valve position sensor
ECM
*1
*3
P0420
(DI±305)Catalyst System Efficiency
Below Threshold
(Except California Spec.)Three±way catalytic converter
Open or short in heated oxygen sensor circuit
Heated oxygen sensor
*2
*4
P0420
(DI±308)Catalyst System Efficiency
Below Threshold
(Only for California Spec.)
Three±way catalytic converter
Open or short in heated oxygen sensor (bank 1, sensor 2)
circuit
Heated oxygen sensor (bank 1, sensor 2)
Open or short in A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1) circuit
A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)
*2
*1: MIL lights up
*2: MIL lights up on U.S.A and Canadian specification vehicles
*3: Except California specification vehicles
*4: Only for California specification vehicle
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P21242 FI7210
A00027
Atmosphere
CoverIdeal Air±Fuel Mixture
Air Fuel Ratio
RicherLeaner
Exhaust GasFlange
Platinum Electrode
Solid Electrolyte
(Zirconia Element)
Platium Electrode
Heater
Coating(Ceramic)
Output Voltage
DI±244
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (1MZ±FE)
479 Author: Date:
DTC P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temp. for Closed Loop
Fuel Control (Except California Spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three±way
catalytic 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 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 exhaust
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: < 0.45 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: > 0.45 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 sen-
sor causes output of abnormal electromotive force, the ECM is unable to perform accurate air±fuel ratio con-
trol.
The heated oxygen sensors include a heater which heats the zirconia element. The heater is controlled by
the ECM. When the intake air volume is low (the temperature of the exhaust gas is low) current flows to the
heater to heat the sensor for accurate oxygen concentration detection.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0125
After engine is warmed up, heated oxygen sensor (bank 1, 2
sensor 1) output does not indicate RICH ( 0.45 V ) even
once when conditions (a), (b), (c) and (d) continue for at least
2 min.:
(a) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more
(b) Vehicle speed: 40 SPD and 100 km/h (25 SPD and
62 mph)
(c) Throttle valve does not fully closed
(d) 140 sec. or more after starting engineFuel system
Injector
Ignition system
Gas leakage on exhaust system
Open or short in heated oxygen sensors (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)
circuit
Heated oxygen sensors (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)
ECM
DI07M±08
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A00477
CoverAtmosphere
Platinum
Electrode
Solid Electrolyte
(Zirconia Element)
Platinum
Electrode
Heater
Coating (Ceramic)
Exhaust Gas
(V)
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.6
17
Air±Fuel Ratio
2.4
16 15 12 1413 1918ECM Monitored
A/F Sensor Voltage
± DIAGNOSTICSENGINE (1MZ±FE)
DI±249
484 Author: Date:
DTC P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temp. for Closed Loop
Fuel Control (Only for California Spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three±way
catalytic 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 A/F sensor has the characteristic that provides output voltage
* approximately proportional to the existing
air±fuel ratio. The A/F sensor output voltage
* is used to provide feedback for the ECM to control the air±fuel
ratio.
By the A/F sensor output, the ECM can determine the deviation amount from the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio
and control the proper injection time immediately. If the A/F sensor is malfunctioning, ECM is unable to per-
form accurate air±fuel ratio control.
The A/F sensor is equipped with a heater which heats the zirconia element. The heater is controlled by the
ECM. When the intake air volume is low (the temp. of the exhaust gas is low), current flows to the heater
to heat the sensor for accurate oxygen concentration detection.
*: The voltage value changes at the inside of the ECM only.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0125
After engine is warmed up, A/F sensor output* does not
change when conditions (a), (b) and (c) continue for at least
1.5 min.
*: Output value changes at inside of ECM only.
(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
(d) After starting engine 140 secFuel system
Injector
Ignition system
Gas leakage on exhaust system
Open or short in A/F sensor circuit (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)
A/F sensors (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)
ECM
DI07M±09