2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA check engine light

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3413 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
All the doors cannot be locked or unlocked.
(Power window control system is normal.)1. Door Unlock Detection Switch
2. Door Key Lock and Unlock Switch
3. Driver Door ECUBE±79
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Only one back lock control does not operate.
1. Back Door Lock Motor
2. Back Door Unlock Detection Switch
3. Back Door Key Lock and Unlock Switch
4. Back Door ECUBE±79
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Driver door key related function does not operate.1. Door Key Lock and Unlock Switch
2. Driver Door ECUBE±79
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Front passenger door key related function does not operate.1. Door Key Lock and Unlock Switch
2. Passenger Door ECUBE±79
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Back door key related function does not operate.1. Door Key Lock and Unlock Switch
2. Back Door ECUBE±79
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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
The theft deterrent system cannot be set.
1. Key Unlock Warning Switch Circuit
2. Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit (Driver Door ECU)
Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit (Passenger Door
ECU)
Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit (Back Door ECU)
Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit (Body ECU)
3. Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Circuit
4. Back Door Courtesy Light Switch
5. Courtesy Light Switch Circuit
6. Glass Breakage Sensor Circuit (*1)
7. Body ECUDI±1715
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The system cannot be canceled when the ignition switch is turned
ON with a key.
1. AM1 Fuse
2. AM2 Fuse
3. Key Unlock Warning Switch Circuit
4. Ignition Switch
5. Body ECUBE±14
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The system cannot be canceled when the back door is unlocked
with a key.
1. Back Door Unlock Detection Switch Circuit
2. Back Door Key Lock and Unlock Switch Circuit
3. Back door ECU
4. Body ECUDI±1869
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The system does not operate when the engine hood is opened.1. Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Circuit
2. Body ECUDI±1725
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Some of the system does not operate.
(Headlight does not come on.)
1. Bulb
2. HEAD Relay
3. DIMMER Relay
4. DRL No. 4 Relay
5. Headlight Dimmer Switch
6. Light Control Switch
7. Wire Harness
8. Body ECU±
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0.4 °
3 m (9.84 ft) H 20.9 mm
(0.823 in.)
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V RH Line
90 °
V LH Line4V LH LineV Line V RH Line 65
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V LH LineV Line
V RH Line 6
5
6
H4
O: step No.H4
20.9 mm
(0.823 in.) 1,348 mm (53.1 in.) Low Beam:
High Beam:29.7 mm
(1.17 in.)
20.9 mm
(0.823 in.)
1,348 mm (53.1 in.)
1,348 mm
(53.1 in.) High Beam
Low BeamH RH and
H LH
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± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
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2. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY
(a) Place the vehicle in the following conditions.

The area around the headlight is not deformed.

The vehicle is parked on a level surface.

Tire inflation pressure is the specified value.

A driver is in the driver's seat and the vehicle is in a state ready for driving (with a tank full).

The vehicle has been bounced several times.
(b) Check the headlight aiming.
(1) Prepare a thick white paper.
(2) Stand the paper perpendicular to the ground at the position 3 m (9.84 ft) away from the headlights
bulb center.
(3) Ensure that the center line of the vehicle and the paper face forms a 90±degree angle as shown
in the illustration.
(4) Draw a horizontal line (H line) on the paper, showing where the headlights should strike.
(5) Draw a vertical line (V line) at the position where the extended center line of the vehicle strikes.
(6) Draw 2 vertical lines (by connecting the low and high beam center marks) to where the both head-
lights should strike (V RH and V LH lines).
(7) Draw a horizontal line (by connecting the both low beam center marks) at the position where the
headlights should strike (H RH and H LH lines).
HINT:
The H RH and H LH line is 0.4° below the horizontal line (H line) of the light axis.
(8) Start the engine.
(9) Turn the headlights ON.
(10) Check that the headlights properly strike the position shown in the illustration.
(11) If not, adjust the lights in the vertical or horizontal direction.
HINT:
As shown in the illustration, adjust each aim of the RH and LH lights.
(c) When adjusting it in the vertical direction:
Using adjusting bolt, adjust the headlight aim to within the specified range.

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Ignition
Switch
Battery(Wire Harness Side)(3.4W) Fuel Gauge
Z05730
Warning Light
Ignition
Switch
Battery
1
23
45
Wire
Harness Side:
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(c) Connect terminals 2 and 3 on the wire harness side con-
nector through a 3.4 watts test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the bulb comes on
and the receiver gauge needle moves towards the full
side.
HINT:
Because of silicon oil in the gauge, it will take a short time for
the needle to stabilize.
If operation is not as specified, inspect the receiver gauge resis-
tance.
4. INSPECT FUEL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Connect terminals 2 and 3 on the wire harness side con-
nector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the warning
light comes on.
If the warning light does not come on, test the bulb or inspect
the wire harness.
5. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SEND-
ER GAUGE RESISTANCE
(a) Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sender
gauge.
(b) Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of the
connector according to the value(s) in the table below.
Temperature °C (°F)Resistance (W)
±20 (±4)13,840 to 16,330
20 (68)2,320 to 2,590
80 (176)310 to 326
110 (230)139.9 to 143.5
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the engine cool-
ant sender gauge.
6. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE SENDER OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure sender.
(b) Check that no continuity exists between terminal and
ground with the engine stopped.
(c) Check that continuity exists between terminal and ground
with the engine running.
HINT:
Oil pressure should be over 24.5 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2, 3.55 psi).
If operation is not as specified, replace the oil pressure sender.

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Warning Light
Ignition
Switch
Battery
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ON
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Ignition
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7. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the brake fluid warning
switch.
(b) Release the parking brake pedal.
(c) Connect the terminals on the harness side of the level
warning switch connector.
(d) Start the engine and check that the warning light comes
on.
If the warning light does not come on, test the bulb or wire har-
ness.
8. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING SWITCH
CONTINUITY
(a) Remove the reservoir tank cap and strainer.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
(c) Check that no continuity exists between the terminals with
the switch OFF (float up).
(d) Use siphon, etc. to drain fluid out of the reservoir tank.
(e) Check that continuity exists between the terminals with
the switch ON (float down).
(f) Pour the fluid back in the reservoir tank.
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
9. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONTINUITY
(a) Check that continuity exists between the terminal and
switch body with the switch ON (switch pin released).
(b) Check that no continuity exists between the terminal and
switch body with the switch OFF (switch pin pushed in).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch or inspect
ground point.
10. INSPECT WASHER LEVEL WARNING LIGHT OPERA-
TION
(a) Disconnect the connectors from the combination meter.
(b) Connect the negative (±) lead from the battery to terminal
16.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON and check that the warning
light comes on.
If the warning light does not come on, test the bulb.

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Single A/C:
Dual A/C: AC±4
± AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
2. INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MAN-
IFOLD GAUGE SET
This is a method for checking the A/C system by using a man-
ifold gauge set. Read the manifold gauge pressure when the
conditions below are met.
Test conditions:

Temperature at the air inlet with R/F switch set at RECIRC
is 30 to 35°C (86 to 95°F)

Engine running at 1500 rpm

Blower speed control switch at ºHIº position

Temperature control dial at ºMAX. COOLº position

Dual A/C:
Rear temperature control set at 18.5°C (65°F)
HINT:
Gauge indications may vary slightly due to ambient tempera-
ture conditions.
(1) Normally functioning refrigeration system.
Gauge reading:
Single A/C:
GaugeMPakgf´cm2
Low pressure0.15 to 0.251.5 to 2.5
High pressure1.6 to 1.816 to 18
Dual A/C:
GaugeMPakgf´cm2
Low pressure0.25 to 0.352.5 to 3.5
High pressure1.9 to 2.119 to 21

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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases
when the ignition key is in the ªONº posi-
tion.

When the parking brake is applied...
This light comes on for a few seconds
when the ignition key is turned to the
ªONº position even after the parking brake
is released.

When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following cases:

The light does not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the igni-
tion key is in the ªONº position.

The light does not come on even if the
ignition key is turned on with the park-
ing brake released.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If either of the following conditions
occurs, immediately stop your vehicle
at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.

The light does not turn off even
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running.
In this case, the brakes may not
work properly and your stopping
distance will become longer. De-
press the brake pedal firmly and
bring the vehicle to an immediate
stop.

The brake system warning light re-
mains on together with the ªABSº
warning light.
In this case, not only the anti±lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely un-
stable during braking.
(b) Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Buzzer
The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
buckle up the driver's seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ªONº or
ªSTARTº, the reminder light flashes and
buzzer come on if the driver's seat belt
is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens
the belt, the light continues flashing and
the buzzer sounds for about 4 to 8 se-
conds.
(c) Front Passenger 's Seat Belt Re-
minder Light
The light acts as a reminder to have the
front passenger buckle up the seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ªONº or
ªSTARTº, the reminder light flashes if a
passenger sits in the front passenger seat
and does not fasten the seat belt.
If luggage or other load is placed on the
front passenger seat, depending on its
weight, the reminder light may flash.

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(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the ªONº position and
goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is
operating properly.
If the lamp remains on or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.

Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.

Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...

There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, elec-
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
ing light system itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the elec-
tronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and
the ignition key is turned to ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erro-
neous pedal operation.
Emissions inspection and maintenance
(I/M) programs
We recommend you to contact your
Toyota dealer to check your vehicle's
emission control system and OBD
(On±Board Diagnostics) system before
taking your vehicle for a state emission
inspection.
For details, see ªEmissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programsº on page 416
in Section 6.

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(l) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire pressure of
one or more of your tires (including the
spare tire) is low. The light comes on
when the ignition key is turned to the
ªONº position. It goes off after a few sec-
onds. This indicates that the tire pressure
warning system is functioning properly.
If the warning light comes on, stop your
vehicle in a safe place as soon as pos-
sible and check that the inflation pressure
of all tires (including the spare tire) is as
specified on the tire and loading informa-
tion label. (See ªChecking tire inflation
pressureº on page 429 in Section 7±2.)
The light should go off a few minutes after
the tire pressure is adjusted.
If the warning light blinks, the tire pres-
sure warning system may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your Toyota dealer.
For details, see ªTire pressure warning
systemº on page 198 in Section 1±7.
(m) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
This light warns that the windshield wash-
er fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid
at your earliest opportunity. (For instruc-
tions, see ªAdding washer fluidº on page
444 in Section 7±3.)(n) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder
Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
This light acts as a reminder to replace
the engine oil.
This light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to ªONº and will go off after
about a few seconds.
When you drive for about 7200 km (4500
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
this light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then flashes for about 12 seconds
with the ignition key turned to the ªONº
position. If you continue driving without
replacing the engine oil, and if the dis-
tance driven exceeds 8000 km (5000
miles), the light will come on after the
ignition key is turned to ªONº position.
The light will remain on thereafter.
If the light is flashing, we recommend that
you replace the engine oil at an early
opportunity depending on the driving and
road conditions. If the light comes on,
replace it as soon as possible.The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil replacement. Reset the system by
the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position with the odometer
reading shown. (For details, see
ªOdometer and two trip metersº on
page 160 in this Section.)
2. Turn the ignition key to the ªONº posi-
tion while holding down the trip meter
reset knob.
Hold down the knob for at least 5 sec-
onds. The odometer indicates ª000000º
and the light goes off.
If the system fails to reset, the light will
continue flashing.
(o) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver's door
with the ignition key in the ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position.