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Atmosphere
Cover
Exhaust GasPlatinum
Electrode
Solid Electrolyte
(Zirconia Element)
Platinum
Electrode
Heater
A/F Sensor Voltage
Air-Fuel Ratio
(V)
2.6 4.0
3.8
3.6
3.4
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.4
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Coating (Ceramic)
ECM Monitored
19
Housing
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI-43
199 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DTC P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temp. for Closed Loop
Fuel Control
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three-way cata-
lytic 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 exist-
ing 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), (c) and (d) continue for at
least 1.5 min:
*: Output value changes at inside of the ECM only
(a) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more
(b) Vehicle speed: 40 - 100 km/h (25 - 62 mph)
(c) Throttle valve is not fully closed
(d) 140 sec. or more after starting engineOpen or short in A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1) circuit
A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)
Air inducation system
Fuel pressure
Injector
Gas leakage on exhaust sytem
ECM
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0125, use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to confirm voltage
output of the A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1) from the CURRENT DATA.
The ECM controls the voltage of the AFR+, AFL+, AFR- and AFL- terminals of the ECM to the fixed
voltage. Therefore, it is impossible to confirm the A/F sensor output voltage without the OBDII scan
tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester.
DI07M-14
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A11670
HTS
E03 AFR+
3.3 VECM
to Analog-Digital
Converter
to Analog-Digital
Converter
AFR-
AFL+ HAFR
3.3 V3.0 V
AFL-
OXSHAFL
3.0 VE04
E05
E1 E79
8 4
213
1220 11 E5
E5
E5
E5
E5
E5
E7
L-O
LG
B
B-R
L
B-W
BR
B-RB-R
LG
B B-W
B-W
B-W
B-W
B-W
BR
BR B From
Battery
From Terminal
MREL of ECMA/F Sensor
(Bank 1
Sensor 1)
J5 J/C
J7 J/CA/F Sensor
(Bank 2
Sensor 1)
Heated
Oxygen
Sensor
(Bank 1
Sensor 2)2
3
41
2
3
41
2
3
41 23
5
1
23
5
1 A/F Relay
EFI Relay Engine Room J/B
16
19
IK28 16
IK2 IK2II2
EC
1021
IK2
II2
EB
A
A
A12
13
9
2B
4 2B 2B2B
4 2FA/F
EFI
No.2 2
2GEFI
No.1
W-B
ED
BR
BR
BRBR B
B DI-44
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
OBD II scan tool (excluding TOYOTA hand-held tester) displays the one fifth of the A/F sensor output
voltage which is displayed on the TOYOTA hand-held tester.
WIRING DIAGRAM
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 was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was lean
or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.
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DI-49
205 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DTC P0136 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1
Sensor 2)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P0125 on page DI-43.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0136
Voltage output of heated oxygen sensor remains at 0.4 V or
more or 0.55 V or less when vehicle is driven at 50 km/h (31
mph) or more after engine is warmed up (2 trip detection logic)Open or short in heated oxygen sensor circuit
Heated oxygen sensor
HINT:
Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes cylinder No.1.
Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farther away from the engine body.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0125 on page DI-43.
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 was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was lean
or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.
1 Are there any other codes (besides DTC P0136) being output?
YES Go to relevant DTC chart (See page DI-14).
NO
2 Check for open and short in harness and connector between ECM and heated
oxygen sensor (See page IN-30).
NG Repair or replace harness or connector.
OK
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DI-50
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206 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
3 Check output voltage of heated oxygen sensor.
PREPARATION:
(a) Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
CHECK:
Read the voltage output of the heated oxygen sensor when the engine is suddenly raced.
HINT:
Perform quick racing to 4,000 rpm 3 min. using the accelerator pedal.
OK:
Heated oxygen sensor output voltage: Alternates from 0.4 V or less to 0.6 V or more.
OK Check that each connector is properly con-
nected.
NG
Replace heated oxygen sensor.
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A06104
ON
HTS
(+)
(-)
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI-51
207 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DTC P0141 Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
(Bank 1 Sensor 2)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P0125 on page DI-43.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
P0141
When heater operates, heater current exceeds 2.35 A (2 trip
detection logic)Open or short in heater circuit of heated oxygen sensor
Htd htP0141Heater current of 0.2 A or less when heater operates (2 trip
detection logic)Heated oxygen sensor heater
ECM
HINT:
Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes cylinder No.1.
Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farther away from the engine body.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P0125 on page DI-43.
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 was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was lean
or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.
1 Check voltage between terminal HTS of ECM connector and body ground.
PREPARATION:
(a) Remove the glove compartment (See page SF-82).
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
CHECK:
Measure the voltage between terminal HTS of the ECM con-
nector and body ground.
OK:
Voltage: 9 - 14 V
OK Check and replace ECM (See page IN-30).
NG
2 Check resistance of heated oxygen sensor heater (See page SF-81).
NG Replace heated oxygen sensor.
DI6T3-01
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DI-52
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
OK
Check and repair harness or connector between EFI main relay (Marking: EFI) and heated oxygen
sensor, and heated oxygen sensor and ECM (See page IN-30).
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A01674
Waveform of
A/F Sensor
Normal CatalystWaveform of Heated Oxygen
Sensor behind Catalyst
Abnormal Catalyst
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DI-71
227 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
DTC P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
(Bank 1)
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)Gas leakage on exhaust system
A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)
Heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2)
Three-way catalytic converter
DI6T5-01
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A00479
Engine Speed
3,000 rpm
Idling
IG SW OFF
Warmed up
3 min. or so
CheckTime (a)(c) (d)
(b) 2,000 rpm
2 sec. 2 sec.
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CONFIRMATION ENGINE RACING PATTERN
(a) Connect the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3.
(b) Start engine and warm it up with all the accessories switched OFF until the water temperature is stable.
(c) Race the engine at 2,500 - 3,000 rpm for about 3 min.
(d) When racing the engine at 3,000 rpm for 2 sec. and 2,000 rpm for 2 sec. alternately, check the wave-
form of the heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2).
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 was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was 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 (See page DI-14).
NO
2 Check gas leakage on exhaust system.
NG Repair or replace.
OK
