2000 TOYOTA CAMRY check engine

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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 Check air induction system (See page SF±1).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
2 Check injector injection (See page SF±23).
NG Replace injector.
OK
3 Check manifold absolute pressure sensor and engine coolant temp. sensor
(See pages SF±53 and SF±49).
NG Repair or replace.
OK
4 Check for spark and ignition (See page IG±1).
NG Repair or replace.
OK

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5 Check fuel pressure (See page SF±6).
NG Check and repair fuel pump, pressure regulator,
fuel pipe line and filter.
OK
6 Check gas leakage on exhaust system.
NG Repair or replace.
OK
Check and replace ECM (See page IN±31).

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7 Check the output voltage of heated oxygen sensor during idling.
PREPARATION:
Warm up the heated oxygen sensor the engine at 2,500 rpm for approx. 90 sec.
CHECK:
Use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand±held tester to read the output voltage of the heated oxygen sen-
sor during idling.
OK:
Heated oxygen sensor output voltage:
Alternates repeatedly between less than 0.4 V and more than 0.55 V (See the following table).
OK Go to step 9.
NG
8 Check for open and short in harness and connector between ECM and oxygen
sensor (See page IN±31).
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
OK
Replace oxygen sensor.

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9 Perform confirmation driving pattern (See page DI±66).
Go
10 Is there DTC P0171 or P0172 being output again?
YES Check and replace ECM.
NO
11 Did vehicle runs out of fuel in the past?
NO Check for intermittent problems.
YES
DTC P0171 or P0172 is caused by running out of fuel.

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CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
(1) Connect the TOYOTA hand±held tester or OBD II scan tool.
(2) Record DTC and the freeze frame data.
(3) Use the TOYOTA hand±held tester to set to Check Mode. (See page DI±3)
(4) Drive the vehicle several times with the engine speed, load and its surrounding range shown with
ENGINE SPD, CALC LOAD in the freeze frame data or MISFIRE RPM, MISFIRE LOAD in the data list.
If you have no TOYOTA hand±held tester, turn the ignition switch OFF after the symptom is simulated
the first time. Then repeat the simulation process again.
HINT:
In order to memorize DTC of misfire, it is necessary to drive around MISFIRE RPM, MISFIRE LOAD in the
data list for the following period of time.
Engine SpeedTime
Idling3 minutes 30 seconds or more
1000 rpm3 minutes or more
2000 rpm1 minutes 30 seconds or more
3000 rpm1 minutes or more
(5) Check whether there is misfire or not by monitoring DTC and the freeze frame data. After that, record
them.
(6) Turn the ignition switch OFF and wait at least 5 seconds.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:

If is the case that DTC besides misfire is memorized simultaneously, first perform the troubleshooting
for them.

Read freeze frame data using TOYOTA hand±held tester or OBD II scan tool. Because freeze frame
data 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.

When the vehicle is brought to the workshop and the misfire is not occurred, misfire can be confirmed
by reproducing the condition or freeze frame data. Also, after finishing the repair, confirm that there
is no misfire. (See the confirmation driving pattern)

When either of SHORT FT #1, LONG FT #1, SHORT FT #2 or LONG FT #2 in the freeze frame data
is besides the range of ±20%, there is a possibility that the air±fuel ratio is inclining either to ºrichº
(±20% or less) or ºleanº (+20% or more).

When COOLANT TEMP in the freeze frame data is less than 80°C (176°F), there is a possibility or
misfire only during warming up.

In the case that misfire cannot be reproduced, the reason may be because of the driving with lack or
fuel, the use of improper fuel, a stain of ignition plug, and etc.
1 Check wire harness, connector and vacuum hose in engine room.
CHECK:
(a) Check the connection conditions of the wire harness and connector.
(b) Check the disconnection, piping and break of the vacuum hose.
NG Repair or replace, then confirm that there is no
misfire (See the confirmation driving pattern).
OK

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2 Check spark plug and spark of misfiring cylinder.
PREPARATION:
(a) Disconnect the high±tension cord from the spark plug.
(b) Remove the spark plug.
CHECK:
(a) Check the plug type.
(b) Check the electrode for carbon deposits.
(c) Check the electrode gap.
OK:
(a) Platinum±tipped spark plugs with twin ground
electrodes.
Recommended spark plug:
ND made: PK20TR11
NGK made: BKR6EKPB±11
(b) No large carbon deposit present.
Not wet with gasoline or oil.
(c) Electrode gap: 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
PREPARATION:
(a) Install the spark plug to the high±tension code.
(b) Disconnect the injector connector.
(c) Ground the spark plug.
CHECK:
Check if spark occurs while the engine is being cracked.
NOTICE: To prevent excess fuel being injected from the in-
jectors during this test, don't crank the engine for more
than 5 ~ 10 seconds at a time.
OK:
Spark jumps across electrode gap.
NG Replace or check ignition system
(See page IG±1).
OK

A03015A03416
#10 (+) #20 (+) ON
#30 (+)
#40 (+) w/o Immobiliser
w/ Immobiliser
#10 (+)
#20 (+)#30 (+)
#40 (+)
FI6588
FI6538
A00064
Injector Signal Waveform
10 V/
Division
GND
100 msec./Division (Idling)GND
Injection duration1 msec./Division (Idling) 10 V/
Division(Magnification)
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3 Check voltage of ECM terminal for injector of failed cylinder.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the glove compartment (See page SF±64).
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure voltage between applicable terminal of the ECM con-
nector and body ground.
OK:
Voltage: 9 ~ 14 V
Reference: INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE
INJECTOR SIGNAL WAVEFORM
With the engine idling, measure between terminals #10 ~ #40 and E01 of the ECM connector.
HINT:
The correct waveforms are shown.
OK Go to step 4.
NG