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MISCELLANEOUS TEST
The state of each circuit can be tested by using
miscellaneous test menus. Especially when DTC cannot
be detected, a faulty circuit can be diagnosed by testing
each circuit by means of these menus.
Even DTC has been detected, the circuit tests using
these menus could help discriminate between a
mechanical trouble and an electrical trouble.
Connect Tech 2 and select "Powertrain", "3.5L V6 6VE1
Hitachi" & "Miscellaneous Test".
F0: Lamps
F0: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
When the Tech 2 is operated, "Malfunction Indicato
r
Lamp (Check Engine Lamp)" is turned on or off.
The circuit is normal if the "Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Lamp)" in the instrument panel is turned
on or off in accordance with this operation.
F1: Relays
F0: Fuel Pump Relay
When the Tech 2 is operated, fuel pump relay signal
turns ON or OFF.
The circuit is normal if fuel pump sound is generated in
accordance with this operation when key switch is
turned ON.
"F1: A/C Clutch Relay"
When the Tech 2 is operated, A/C clutch relay signal
turns ON or OFF.
The circuit is normal if A/C compressor clutch is
energized in accordance with this operation when the
engine is running.
F2: EVAP
F0: Purge Solenoid
When the Tech 2 is operated, duty ratio of EVAP purge
solenoid is changed 10%-by-10%.
Purge Solenoid
Engine Speed 800 RPM
Desired Idle Speed 762 RPM
Engine Coolant Temperature 80
C
Start Up ECT 50
C
Intake Air Temperature 30
C
Throttle Position 0 %
EVAP Purge Solenoid 10 %
Press "Increase" key.
Then, EVAP Purge Solenoid increases
10%-by-10%.
Press "Quit" Key.
F3: IAC System
F0: RPM Control
When the Tech 2 is operated, "Desired Idle Speed"
increases 50rpm-by-50rpm up to 1550rpm.
The circuit is normal if engine speed is changed in
accordance with this operation.
RPM Control
Engine Speed 850 RPM
Desired Idle Speed 850 RPM
Engine Coolant Temperature 80
C
Start Up ECT 50
C
Intake Air Temperature 30
C
Throttle Position 0 %
Desired Idle Speed 850 RPM
Press "Increase" key.
Then, Desired Idle speed increases
50rpm-by-50rpm up to 1550rpm. Engine speed is
also changed by this operation.
Press "Quit" Key.
F0: IAC Control
When the Tech 2 is operated, "Idle Air Control"
increases or decreases 10steps-by-10steps up to
160steps.
The circuit is normal if idle engine speed is changed in
accordance with this operation.
IAC Control
Engine Speed 875 RPM
Desired Idle Speed 762 RPM
Engine Coolant Temperature 80
Start Up ECT 50
Intake Air Temperature 30
Throttle Position 0 %
Idle Air Control 30 Steps
Press "Increase" key.
Then, Idle Air Control increases 10steps-by-
10steps up to 160steps.
Engine speed is also changed by this operation.
Press "Quit" Key.
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SNAPSHOT DISPLAY WITH TIS2000
Procedures for transferring and displaying Tech2
snapshot data by using TIS2000 [Snapshot Upload]
function is described below.
Snapshot data can be displayed with [Snapshot Upload]
function included in TIS2000.
By analyzing these data in various methods, trouble
conditions can be checked.
Snapshot data is displayed by executing the three steps
below shown:
1. Record the snapshot data, in Tech2.
2. Transfer the snapshot data to PC.
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SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM (SPS)
The procedure to program the control unit by using the
Service Programming System (SPS) software
contained in TIS2000 is explained below.
NOTE:
If the Engine Control Module (ECM) was
programmed, the Immobilizer System must be
linked to the ECM: Refer to section 11
"Immobilizer System-ECM replacement" for the
ECM/Immobilizer linking procedure.
Should Tech2 display "SPS Procedure was not
successful", engine will not start, but no DTCs
are present, low battery voltage or poo
r
electrical connections should be the primary
suspects. Perform the SPS procedure again
after rectifying the fault/s.
IMPORTANT:
Perform the following checks before attempting to
program the control unit:
The Tech2 PCMCIA card is programmed with
the latest software release.
The latest release of TIS2000 is loaded on the
PC.
The vehicle battery is fully charged.
The control unit to be programmed is
connected to the vehicle.
1. Preparations of TIS 2000
1.
Connect Tech 2 to P/C.
2.
Check to see if Hardware Key is plugged into Port.
3.
Activate TIS 2000 by P/C.
4.
On the activating screen of TIS2000, choose
"Service Programming System"
5.
On the screen of "Diagnostic Tester and
Processing Program Selection", choose the one
that will comply with the following.
Diagnostic Tech 2 in use
New programming by the existing module or new
programming by the replaced/new module.
Fixing position of the control unit.
6.
Upon completion of the selection, push the button
of "Next".
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2.Demand of Data
1.
Connect Tech-2 to the vehicle. When activated b
y
turning on the power of Tech-2, push the "Enter"
switch.
2.
Turn on the ignition switch (without starting the
engine)
3.
In the main menu of Tech 2, push "F1: Service
Programming System (SPS)".
4.
Push "F0: Request Info" of Tech-2.
5.
Where vehicle data has been already saved in
Tech-2, the existing data come on display. In this
instance, as Tech-2 starts asking whether to keep
the data or to continue obtaining anew data from
the control unit, choose either of them.
6.
If you select “continue”, you have to select “Model
Year”, “Vehicle Type”.
7.
After that. then push button and turn Ignition switch
tuned on, off, on following Tech-2 display. Tech-2
will read information from controller after this
procedure.
8.
During obtaining information, Tech-2 is receiving
information from the control unit ECM and TCM
(A/T only) at the same time. With VIN not being
programmed into the new control unit at the time
of shipment, "obtaining information" is not
complete (because the vehicle model, engine
model and model year are specified from VIN). Fo
r
the procedure get additional information on
vehicles, instruction will be provided in dialog form,
when TIS2000 is in operation.
9.
Following instructions by Tech-2, push the "Exit"
switch of Tech-2, turn off the ignition of the vehicle
and turn off the power of Tech-2, thereby removing
from the vehicle.
3.Data Exchange
1.
Connect Tech-2 to P/C, turn on the power and
click the "Next" button of P/C.
2. Check VIN of the vehicle and choose "Next".
3. Select “System Type” for required control unit.
Engine (Programming for ECM or PCM)
Transmission (Programming for TCM)
4.
When a lack of data is asked from among the
following menu, enter accordingly.
Select following Menu
Model Year
Model
Engine type
Transmission type
Destination code (vehicles for general export)*1
Immobilizer
Etc.
* 1: How to read the destination code
"Destination code can be read from service ID Plate
affixed on vehicles, while on service ID plate the
destination code is described at the right-hand edge o
f
Body Type line. In the figure, the destination code can
be read as "RR3" (Australia).
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5.
After choosing the data, click the "Next" button.
6.
When all the necessary information is entered, the
"details" of software within the database that
match the entered data will appear fo
r
confirmation. Click the "Program" switch and then
download the new software onto Tech-2.
7. "Data Transfer" comes on display. The progress o
f
downloading will be displayed on the screen in the
form of bar graph.
8.
Upon finishing the data transfer, turn off the powe
r
of Tech-2, removing from P/C.
4. Programming of ECM
1.
Check to see if batteries are fully charged, while
ABS connectors shall be removed from the
vehicle.
2.
Connect Tech-2 to Vehicle Diagnostic Connectors.
3.
Turn on the power of Tech-2 and the title screen
comes on display.
4.
Turn on the ignition (without allowing the engine to
start)
5.
On the title screen of Tech-2, push the "Enter"
button.
6.
Choose "F1: Service Programming System" on the
main screen and then choose "F1: Program ECU".
7.
While data is being transferred, "Programing in
Progress" will be displayed on the Tech-2 screen.
8.
Upon finishing the data transfer, Tech-2 will
display "Reprogramming was Successful". Push
the "Exit" button to bring program to completion.
9.
Following "Procedure 2: Demand of Data", try ove
r
again "Information Obtaining" and check to confirm
if the data has been correctly re-loaded.
10. Upon finishing confirmation, turn off the ignition o
f
the vehicle and then turn off the power of Tech-2,
removing from the vehicle.
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Breaker Box Connection Type A
1
5 2
3
4
Legend
(1)
Engine Control Module (ECM) (Under the harness
adaptoer)
(2)
Harness Adapter
(3)
Breaker Box
(4)
Digital Voltage Meter
(5)
ECM - Harness Adapter Disconnection
Breaker box connection type A, check for "open circuit"
and "short to ground circuit".
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Breaker Box Connection Type B
2
5 1
4 3
Legend
(1)
Engine Control Module (ECM) (Under the harness
adapter)
(2)
Harness Adapter
(3)
Breaker Box
(4)
Digital Voltage Meter
(5)
ECM - Harness Adapter Connection
Breaker box connection type B, check for "short to
power supply circuit" and "power, signal voltage check"
between the engine control module (ECM) and
electrical components.
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ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK
RTW46EM F000401
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The on-board diagnostic system check is the starting
point for any driveability complaint diagnosis. Before
using this procedure, perform a careful visual/physical
check of the ECM and engine grounds for cleanliness
and tightness.
The on-board diagnostic system check is an organized
approach to identifying a problem created by an
electronic engine control system malfunction.
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection,
rubbed-through wire insulation or a wire broken inside
the insulation. Check for poor connections or a
damaged harness. Inspect the ECM harness and
connector for improper mating, broken locks, improperl
y
formed or damaged terminals, poor terminal-to-wire
connection, and damaged harness.
TEST DESCRIPTION
Number(s) below refer the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart:
1. The Check Engine Lamp (MIL) should be ON
steady with the ignition "On", engine "Off". If not,
"No Check Engine Lamp (MIL)" chart should be
used to isolate the malfunction.
2. Checks the Class 2 data circuit and ensures that
the ECM is able to transmit serial data.
3. This test ensures that the ECM is capable o
f
controlling the Check Engine Lamp (MIL) and the
Check Engine Lamp (MIL) driver circuit is not
shorted to ground circuit.
4. If the engine will not start, "Engine Cranks But Will
Not Run" chart should be used to diagnose the
fault.
6. The Tech2 parameters which is not within the
typical range may help to isolate the area which is
causing the problem.
12. This vehicle is equipped with ECM which utilizes
an electrically erasable programmable read onl
y
memory (EEPROM).