2001 TOYOTA AVALON manual transmission

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DLC3
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(b) Check the DLC3.
The vehicle's ECM uses ISO 9141-2 for communication.
The terminal arrangement of DLC3 complies with SAE
J1962 and matches the ISO 9141-2 format.
Terminal No.Connection/Voltage or ResistanceCondition
7Bus  Line/Pulse generationDuring transmission
4Chassis Ground e Body Ground/1 W or lessAlways
5Signal Ground e Body Ground/1 W or lessAlways
16Battery Positive e Body Ground/9 - 14 VAlways
HINT:
If your display shows UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE
when you have connected the cable of the OBD II scan tool or
TOYOTA hand-held tester to the DLC3, turned the ignition
switch ON and operated the scan tool, there is a problem on the
vehicle side or tool side.

If communication is normal when the tool is connected to
another vehicle, inspect the DLC3 on the original vehicle.

If communication is still not possible when the tool is con-
nected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the
tool itself, so consult the Service Department listed in the
tool's instruction manual.
2. INSPECT DIAGNOSIS (Normal Mode)
(a) Check the MIL.
(1) The MIL comes on when the ignition switch is turned
ON and the engine is not running.
HINT:
If the MIL does not light up, troubleshoot the combination meter
(See page BE-53).
(2) When the engine started, the MIL should go off. If
the lamp remains on, the diagnosis system has de-
tected a malfunction or abnormality in the system.
(b) Check the DTC.
NOTICE:

If there is no DTC in the normal mode, check the 1st
trip DTC using Continuous Test Results function
(Mode 7 for SAE J1979) or the OBD II scan tool or TOY-
OTA hand-held tester.

DI6LA-01
F07887DLC3Hand-held
Tester
N09214
DLC3
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM
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PRE-CHECK
1. DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
(a) Description
ECM controls the function of immobiliser on this vehicle.
Data of the immobiliser or DTC can be read form DLC3 of
the vehicle. When a trouble occurs on immobiliser, check
engine warning light does not light up but DTC inspection
is performed.
Therefore when there seems to be a trouble on immobilis-
er, use hand-held tester or SST to check and trouble-
shoot it.
(b) Check the DLC3.
The vehicle's ECM uses ISO 14230 for communication.
The terminal arrangement of DLC3 complies with SAE
J1962 and matches the ISO 14230 format.
Terminal No.Connection / Voltage or ResistanceCondition
7Bus
Line / Pulse generationDuring transmission
4Chassis Ground e Body Ground / 1 W or lessAlways
16Battery Positive e Body Ground / 9 ~ 14 VAlways
HINT:
If your display shows ºUNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLEº
when you have connected the cable of the hand-held tester to
DLC3, turned the ignition switch ON and operated the hand-
held tester, there is a problem on the vehicle side or tool side.

If communication is normal when the tool is connected to
another vehicle, inspect DLC3 on the original vehicle.

If communication is still not possible when the tool is con-
nected to another vehicle, the problem is probably in the
tool itself, so consult the Service Department listed in the
tool's instruction manual.

A10518
5 mm
Hexagon
Wrench
EM15O-01
A10838
TOYOTA
Hand-Held Tester
DLC3
A10536
Lead Wire
A07285
E1DLC1
TE1
DLC1SST
A05184
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IGNITION TIMING
INSPECTION
1. REMOVE V-BANK COVER
(a) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 cap nuts.
(b) Loosen the V-bank cover fastener counterclockwise.
(c) Remove the V-bank cover.
2. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
3. CONNECT TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBDII
SCAN TOOL
(a) Connect the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBDII scan
tool to the DLC3.
(b) Please refer to the TOYOTA hand-held tester or OBDII
scan tool operator's manual for further details.
4. CONNECT TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
Connect the clip of a timing light to the lead wire as shown.
5. CHECK IDLE SPEED
(a) Race the engine speed at 2,500 rpm for approx. 90 se-
conds.
(b) Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 650 ± 50 rpm
6. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
(a) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the DLC1.
SST 09843-18020
(b) Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 8 - 12° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
(c) Remove the SST from the DLC1.
SST 09843-18020

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TERMS
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
AbbreviationsMeaning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
ACAlternating Current
ACCAccessory
ACISAcoustic Control Induction System
ACSDAutomatic Cold Start Device
A.D.D.Automatic Disconnecting Differential
A/FAir-Fuel Ratio
AHCActive Height Control Suspension
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
ALTAlternator
AMPAmplifier
ANTAntenna
APPROX.Approximately
A/TAutomatic Transmission (Transaxle)
AT FAutomatic Transmission Fluid
AUTOAutomatic
AUXAuxiliary
AV GAverage
AV SAdaptive Variable Suspension
BABrake Assist
BACSBoost Altitude Compensation System
BATBattery
BDCBottom Dead Center
B/LBi-Level
B/SBore-Stroke Ratio
BTDCBefore Top Dead Center
BVSVBimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve
Calif.California
CBCircuit Breaker
CCoCatalytic Converter For Oxidation
CDCompact Disc
CFCornering Force
CGCenter Of Gravity
CHChannel
COMB.Combination
CPECoupe
CPSCombustion Pressure Sensor
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CRSChild Restraint System
CTRCenter
C/VCheck Valve
CVControl Valve

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High Current Fuse
HIHigh
HIDHigh Intensity Discharge (Head Lamp)
HSGHousing
HTHard Top
HWSHeated Windshield System
IACIdle Air Control
ICIntegrated circuit
IDIIndirect Diesel Injection
IFSIndependent Front Suspension
IGIgnition
IIAIntegrated Ignition Assembly
INIntake (Manifold, Valve)
INTIntermittent
I/PInstrument Panel
IRSIndependent Rear Suspension
J/BJunction Block
J/CJunction Connector
KDKick-Down
LANLocal Area Network
LBLiftback
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LHLeft-Hand
LHDLeft-Hand Drive
L/H/WLength, Height, Width
LLCLong-Life Coolant
LNGLiquified Natural Gas
LOLow
LPGLiquified Petroleum Gas
LSDLimited Slip Differential
LSP & PVLoad Sensing Proportioning And Bypass Valve
LSPVLoad Sensing Proportioning Valve
MAX.Maximum
MICMicrophone
MILMalfunction Indicator Lamp
MIN.Minimum
MPMultipurpose
MPXMultiplex Communication System
M/TManual Transmission
MTMount
MTGMounting
NNeutral
NANatural Aspiration
No.Number
O/DOverdrive

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UNDER HOOD
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the ºFULLº and ºLOWº lines on the see-through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check that the brake fluid level is near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELTS
Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

Check the level.

The level should be in the ºHOTº or ºCOLDº range depending on the fluid temperature.
10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all positions from ºPº to ºLº,
and then shift into ºPº position.
(c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean rag. Re-insert the dipstick and check that the
fluid level is in the ºHOTº range.
(d) Do this check with the fluid at normal driving temperature (70 - 80°C, 158 - 176°F).
HINT:
Wait until the engine cools down (approx. 30 min.) before checking the fluid level after extended driving at
high speeds, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or pulling a trailer.
11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause located
and corrected.