2000 LEXUS GS400 engine

B02389
B02390
HEAT METHOD: When the problem seems to occur when the suspect area is heated. 2
NOTICE:3 WATER SPRINKLING METHOD:
(1)
(2)
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 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
Do not heat to more than 60 °C (140 °F). (Temperature
is limited not to damage the components.)
Do not apply heat directly to parts in the ECU. (1)
(2)
Never sprinkle water directly into the engine compart-
ment, but indirectly change the temperature and hu-
midity by applying water spray onto the radiator front
surface.
Never apply water directly onto the electronic compo-
nents. NOTICE: IN±26
± INTRODUCTIONHOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED
SYSTEMS
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DTC No.
Indicates the diagnostic trouble code.

Page or Instructions
Indicates the page where the inspection procedure
for each circuit is to be found, or gives instructions
for checking and repairs.

Detection Item
Indicates the system of the problem or
contents of the problem.
Trouble Area
Indicates the suspect area of the
problem.
Mass Air Flow Circuit MalfunctionDetection Item

Open or short in mass air flow meter circuit

Mass air flow meter

ECM DTC No.
(See page)Trouble AreaMIL* MemoryP0100
(DI±24)
P0101
(DI±28)
P0115
(DI±33)
Open or short in intake air temp. sensor
circuit

Intake air temp. sensor

ECM Intake Air Temp. Circuit
Malfunction P0110
(DI±29)

Open or short in engine coolant temp. sensor circuit

Engine coolant temp. sensor

ECM
Throttle/ Pedal Position Sensor/Switch
ºAº Circuit MalfunctionEngine Coolant Temp.
Circuit Malfunction

Open or short in throttle position sensor circuit

Throttle position sensor

ECM
DTC CHART (SAE Controlled)
HINT:
Parameters listed in the chart may not be exactly the same as your reading due to the type of instrument or other
factors.
If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check mode, check the circuit for that code listed in the table
below. For details of each code, turn to the page referred to under the ºSee pageº for the respective ºDTC No.º
in the DTC chart.
Mass Air Flow Circuit
Range/ Performance Problem
Mass air flow meter

Throttle position sensor Throttle/ Pedal Position Sensor/ Switch
ºAº Circuit Range / Performance Prob-
lem P0116
(DI±37)Engine Coolant Temp.
Circuit Range/ Performance Problem
Engine coolant temp. sensor

Cooling system
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SYSTEMSIN±27
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4. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
The inspection procedure is shown in the table below. This table permits efficient and accurate troubleshoot-
ing using the diagnostic trouble codes displayed in the diagnostic trouble code check. Proceed with trouble-
shooting in accordance with the inspection procedure given in the diagnostic chart corresponding to the
diagnostic trouble codes displayed. The engine diagnostic trouble code chart is shown below as an example.

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5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
The suspected circuits or parts for each problem symptom are shown in the table below. Use this table to
troubleshoot the problem when a ºNormalº code is displayed in the diagnostic trouble code check but the
problem is still occurring. Numbers in the table indicate the inspection order in which the circuits or parts
should be checked.
HINT:
When the problem is not detected by the diagnostic system even though the problem symptom is present,
it is considered that the problem is occurring outside the detection range of the diagnostic system, or that
the problem is occurring in a system other than the diagnostic system.
Symptom
Suspect AreaSee page
Engine does not crank (Does not start)
No initial combustion (Does not start)
No complete combustion (Does not start)1. Starter and starter relay
1. ECM power source circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuit
3. Engine control module (ECM)
1. Starter signal circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuit1. Fuel pump control circuitDI±147
DI±151
IN±29
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
1. Compression
2. Fuel pump control circuit 1. A/C signal circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuit 1. A/C signal circuit (Compressor circuit)
2. ECM power source circuit 1. Starter signal circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuit1. Starter signal circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuit
3. Compression
idling) High engine idle speed (Poor idling) Hot engine Cold engine (Difficult to start)Engine cranks normally (Difficult to start)
AC±88 DI±144
DI±151
EM±3 DI±151

Problem Symptom
Page
Indicates the page where the flow chart for each circuit
is located.

Circuit Inspection, Inspection Order
Indicates the circuit which needs to be checked for each problem
symptom. Check in the order indicated by the numbers.

Circuit or Part Name
Indicates the circuit or part which needs to be checked.
ST±2
ST±17
DI±144
DI±151
DI±144
DI±151

V08423 Knock Sensor 1
GRECM
KNK
E1 12
E6
WIRING DIAGRAM
Wiring Diagram
This shows a wiring diagram of the circuit.
Use this diagram together with ELECTRICAL
WIRING DIAGRAM to thoroughly understand the
circuit.
Wire colors are indicated by an alphabetical code.
B = Black, L = Blue, R = Red, BR = Brown,
LG = Light Green, V = Violet, G = Green,
O = Orange, W = White, GR = Gray, P = Pink,
Y = Yellow, SB = Sky Blue
The first letter indicates the basic wire color and
the second letter indicates the color of the stripe.
DTC P0325Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Knock sensor is fitted to the cylinder block to detect engine knocking. This sensor contains a piezoelectric element which
generates a voltage when it becomes deformed, which occurs when the cylinder block vibrates due to knocking. If engine
knocking occurs, ignition timing is retarded to suppress it.
DTC No. DTC Detecting Condition Trouble Area
P0325No knock sensor 1 signal to ECM with engine speed,
1,200 rpm or more.
Open or short in knock sensor1 circuit

Knock sensor 1 (looseness)

ECM
If the ECM detects the above diagnosis conditions, it operates the fall safe function in which the corrective retard angle
value is set to the maximum value.

Diagnostic Trouble Code No. and Detection Item

Circuit Description
The major role and operation, etc. of the circuit
and its component parts are explained.

Indicates the diagnostic trouble code, diagnostic
trouble code set parameter and suspect area of
the problem.


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6. CIRCUIT INSPECTION
How to read and use each page is shown below.

IN04P±03
B01547
B A
B01548
1UZ ± FE engine: 2JZ ±GE engine:
B02384
B01554
± INTRODUCTIONIDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
IN±3
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION AND
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
1. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle
identification number plate and the certification label, as shown
in the illustration.
A: Vehicle Identification Number Plate
B: Certification Label
2. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The engine serial number is stamped on the engine block, as
shown in the illustration.

± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
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Curb Weight
DCDirect Current
DEFDefogger
DFLDeflector
DIFF.Differential
DIFF. LOCKDifferential Lock
D/INJDirect Injection
DLIDistributorless Ignition
DOHCDouble Over Head Cam
DPDash Pot
DSDead Soak
DSPDigital Signal Processor
EBDElectronic Brake Force Distribution
ECAMEngine Control And Measurement System
ECDElectronic Controlled Diesel
ECDYEddy Current Dynamometer
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDElectro±Deposited Coating
EDICElectric Diesel Injection Control
EDUElectronic Driving Unit
EFIElectronic Fuel Injection
E/GEngine
EGR±VMEgr±Vacuum Modulator
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
ENGEngine
ESAElectronic Spark Advance
ETCSElectronic Throttle Control System
EVPEvaporator
E±VRVElectric Vacuum Regulating Valve
EXHExhaust
FEFuel Economy
FFFront±Engine Front±Wheel±Drive
F/GFuel Gage
FIPGFormed In Place Gasket
FLFusible Link
F/PFuel Pump
FPUFuel Pressure Up
FrFront
FRFront±Engine Rear±Wheel±Drive
F/WFlywheel
FW/DFlywheel Damper
FWDFront±Wheel±Drive
GASGasoline
GNDGround
HACHigh Altitude Compensator
H/BHatchback

± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
IN±39
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Original Equipment Manufacturing
OHCOverhead Camshaft
OHVOverhead Valve
OPTOption
O/SOversize
P & BVProportioning And Bypass Valve
PCSPower Control System
PCVPositive Crankcase Ventilation
PKBParking Brake
PPSProgressive Power Steering
PSPower Steering
PTOPower Take±Off
R & PRack And Pinion
R/BRelay Block
RBSRecirculating Ball Type Steering
R/FReinforcement
RFSRigid Front Suspension
RHRight±Hand
RHDRight±Hand Drive
RLYRelay
ROMRead Only Memory
RrRear
RRRear±Engine Rear±Wheel Drive
RRSRigid Rear Suspension
RWDRear±Wheel Drive
SDNSedan
SENSensor
SICSStarting Injection Control System
SOCState Of Charge
SOHCSingle Overhead Camshaft
SPECSpecification
SPISingle Point Injection
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
SSMSpecial Service Materials
SSTSpecial Service Tools
STDStandard
STJCold±Start Fuel Injection
SWSwitch
SYSSystem
T/ATransaxle
TACHTachometer
TBIThrottle Body Electronic Fuel Injection
TCTurbocharger
TCCSTOYOTA Computer±Controlled System
TCVTiming Control Valve
TDCTop Dead Center

IN0253
WRONG CORRECT
IN0252
WRONG CORRECT IN±6
± INTRODUCTIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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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
fitst 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.
(7) When checking continuity at the wire connector, in-
sert the tester probe carefully to prevent terminals
from bending.
(8) When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose
onto a connector that is too large. Use a step±down
adapter for adjustment. Once the hose has been
stretched, it may leak air.