2001 TOYOTA PRIUS Service Repair Manual

Z17007
Fig. 4
Sensor
21A
C
1
1
22B5V
5V
5V
0V
Z17008
Fig. 5
2 1A C
1
1
22
BSHORT
Z17009
Fig. 6
21A C
1
1
22
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(b) Check the voltage.
In a circuit in which voltage is applied (to the ECU connec-
tor terminal), an open circuit can be checked for by con-
ducting a voltage check.
As shown in Fig. 4, with each connector still con-
nected, measure the voltage between body ground
and terminal 1 of connector ºAº at the ECU 5V out-
put terminal, terminal 1 of connector ºBº, and termi-
nal 1 of connector ºCº, in that order.
If the results are:
5V: Between Terminal 1 of connector ºAº and Body Ground
5V: Between Terminal 1 of connector ºBº and Body Ground
0V: Between Terminal 1 of connector ºCº and Body Ground
Then it is found out that there is an open circuit in the wire har-
ness between terminal 1 of ºBº and terminal 1 of ºCº.
7. CHECK SHORT CIRCUIT
If the wire harness is ground shorted as in Fig. 5, locate the sec-
tion by conducting a ºcontinuity check with groundº.
Check the continuity with ground.
(1) Disconnect connectors ºAº and ºCº and measure
the resistance between terminal 1 and 2 of connec-
tor ºAº and body ground.
In the case of Fig. 6:
Between terminal 1 of connector ºAº and body
ground " Continuity (short)
Between terminal 2 of connector ºAº and body
ground " No continuity
Therefore, it is found out that there is a short circuit
between terminal 1 of connector ºAº and terminal 1
of connector ºCº.

Z17808
Fig. 7
Sensor
21A B1 C
1
1
221
2 B2
ECU
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(2) Disconnect connector ºBº and measure the resis-
tance between terminal 1 of connector ºAº and body
ground, and terminal 1 of connector ºB2º and body
ground.
In the case of Fig. 7:
Between terminal 1 of connector ºAº and body
ground " No continuity
Between terminal 1 of connector ºB2º and body
ground " Continuity (short)
Therefore, it is found out that there is a short circuit
between terminal 1 of connector ºB2º and terminal
1 of connector ºCº.
8. CHECK AND REPLACE ECU
First check the ECU ground circuit. If it is faulty, repair it. If it is
normal, the ECU could be faulty, so replace the ECU with a nor-
mal functioning one and check that the symptoms appear.
(1) Measure the resistance between the ECU ground
terminal and the body ground.
Resistance: 1 W or less
(2) Disconnect the ECU connector, check the ground
terminals on the ECU side and the wire harness
side for bend and check the contact pressure.

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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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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
EMPSElectric Motor Power Steering
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