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D25088
Same terminal as
a male terminal
D20024
WRONG
CORRECT
D01557
WRONG
Z17004
C
SensorOPEN
1
2B
1
21
21
2A
Fig. 1
ECU
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(3) Checking of the contact pressure of the terminal:
Prepare a spare male terminal.
Insert it into a female terminal, check the engaged
condition and sliding resistance.
(d) REPAIR METHOD OF CONNECTOR TERMINAL
(1) If there is on the contact point, clean the contact
point using an air gun or shop rag. However, never
polish the contact point using sand paper as the
platings may come off.
(2) In case of abnormal contact pressure, replace the
female terminal. However, if a male terminal is gold±
plated (gold color), use gold±plated female terminal
and if it is silver±plated (silver color), use silver±
plated female terminal.
(e) HANDLING OF WIRE HARNESS
(1) When removing the wire harness, check the posi-
tioning of the wiring and clamping before starting
work in order to be able to restore it correctly.
(2) Never twist, pull or loosen the wire harness more
than necessary.
(3) Never allow the wire harness to come into contact
with a high±temperature, rotating, moving, vibrating
or sharp (edge of the panel, tip of the screw, etc.)
part.
(4) When installing parts, never let the wire harness be
interfered with.
(5) Never cut or break the cover of the wire harness. If
one is cut or broken, replace it or securely repair it
with electrical tape.
2. CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT
(a) For the open circuit in the wire harness in Fig. 1, perform
a continuity check in step (b) or a voltage check in step (c)
to locate the section.
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Z17005
Fig. 2
Sensor
C
BA
ECU
1
21
22 1
B04722
Fig. 3
Sensor
B2
A
1
21
2
21
C
B1
1
2ECU
Z17007
Fig. 4
Sensor
CBA
1
21
2
2 15V
5V
0V 01±34
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(b) Check the continuity.
(1) Disconnect connectors A and C and measure the
resistance between them.
Resistance: 1 or less
HINT:
Measure the resistance while lightly shaking the wire harness
vertically and horizontally.
In the case of Fig. 2:
Between terminal 1 of connector A and terminal 1
of connector C No continuity (open)
Between terminal 2 of connector A and terminal 2
of connector C Continuity
Therefore, the cause is an open circuit between ter-
minal 1 of connector A and terminal 1 of connector
C.
(2) Disconnect connector B and measure the resis-
tance between the connectors.
In the case of Fig. 3:
Between terminal 1 of connector A and terminal 1
of connector B1 Continuity
Between terminal 1 of connector B2 and terminal 1
of connector C No continuity (open)
Therefore, the cause is an open circuit between ter-
minal 1 of connector B2 and terminal 1 of connector
C.
(c) Check the voltage.
(1) In a circuit in which voltage is applied (to the ECU
connector terminal), an open circuit can be checked
by conducting a voltage check.
As shown in Fig. 4, with each connector still con-
nected, measure the voltage between the body
ground and terminal 1 of connector A at the ECU 5
V output terminal, terminal 1 of connector B, and
terminal 1 of connector C, in that order.
(2) If the results are:
5 V: Between terminal 1 of connector A and body
ground
5 V: Between terminal 1 of connector B and body
ground
0 V: Between terminal 1 of connector C and body
ground
Therefore, the cause is an open circuit in the wire
harness between terminal 1 of connector B and ter-
minal 1 of connector C.
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Z17008
CSHORT
1
2B
1
21
2 A
Fig. 5
Z17009
Fig. 6
Sensor
C
BA
ECU
1
21
22 1
Z17808
Fig. 7
Sensor
B2
A
11 1
C
B1
1ECU
2
222
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3. CHECK SHORT CIRCUIT
(a) If the wire harness is ground shorted as shown in Fig. 5,
locate the section by conducting a continuity check with
the body ground in step (b).
(b) Check the continuity with the body ground.
(1) Disconnect connectors A and C and measure the
resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of connector
A and the body ground.
Resistance: 10 k or higher
HINT:
Measure the resistance while lightly shaking the wire harness
vertically and horizontally.
In the case of Fig. 6:
Between terminal 1 of connector A and body
ground Continuity (short)
Between terminal 2 of connector A and body
ground No continuity
Therefore, the cause is a short circuit between ter-
minal 1 of connector A and terminal 1 of connector
C.
(2) Disconnect connector B and measure the resis-
tance between terminal 1 of connector A and the
body ground, and terminal 1 of connector B2 and
the body ground.
In the case of Fig. 7:
Between terminal 1 of connector A and body
ground No continuity
Between terminal 1 of connector B2 and body
ground Continuity (short)
Therefore, the cause is a short circuit between ter-
minal 1 of connector B2 and terminal 1 of connector
C.
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IN0383
Example
Ground
IN0384
Ground ECU Side
W/H Side
Ground
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4. CHECK AND REPLACE ECU
NOTICE:
Start an inspection of the connector from the back-
side of the connector on the wire harness side with
the connector connected to the ECU.
When no measurement condition is specified, per-
form the inspection with the engine stopped and also
the ignition switch ON.
(a) First check the ECU ground circuit. If it is faulty, repair it.
If it is normal, the ECU could be faulty. In this case, re-
place the ECU with one that functions normally and check
if the symptoms appear.
(1) Measure the resistance between the ECU ground
terminal and body ground.
Resistance: 1 or less
(2) Disconnect the ECU connector, check the ground
terminals on the ECU side and wire harness side for
bends and check the contact pressure.
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010B7±13
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HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT:
Carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedures on the following page. Here, only the basic
procedures are shown. Details are provided in the Diagnostics Section, showing the most effective methods
for each circuit. Confirm the troubleshooting procedures first for the relevant circuit before beginning trouble-
shooting of that circuit.
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
(a) Ask the customer about the conditions and environment when the problem occurred.
3 Symptom confirmation and DTC (and freeze frame data) check
(a) Check the battery positive voltage.
Voltage: 11 ± 14 V (Engine stopped)
(b) Visually check the wire harness, connectors and fuses for open and short, etc.
(c) Warm up the engine to the normal operating temperature.
(d) Confirm the problem symptoms and conditions, and check for DTCs according to the related chart.
OK Go to step 5
NG
4 DTC chart
(a) Check the results obtained in step 3, then confirm the inspection procedures for the system or the part
which should be checked using the DTC chart.
Go to step 6
5 Problem symptoms chart
(a) Check the results obtained in step 3, then confirm the inspection procedures for the system or the part
which should be checked using the problem symptoms table.
6 Circuit inspection or parts inspection
(a) Confirm the circuit for the system or the part which should be checked using the problem symptoms
table or the results obtained in step 4.
7 Repair
(a) Repair the affected system or part in accordance with the instructions in step 6.
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8 Confirmation test
(a) After completing repairs, confirm that the problem has been solved (If the problem does not recur, per-
form a confirmation test under the same conditions and in the same environment as when it occurred
for the first time).
END
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Important Points with Customer Problem Analysis
What ±±±±± Vehicle model, system name
When ±±±±± Date, time, occurrence frequency
Where ±±±±± Road conditions
Under what conditions? ±±±±± Running conditions, driving conditions, weather conditions
How did it happen? ±±±±± Problem symptoms
(Sample) Supplemental restraint system check sheet.
Supplemental Restraint System Check Sheet
Customer's Name
Date Vehicle Brought In
Registration No.
Frame No.
Odometer Reading
km
miles
Date Problem First Occurred
Weather
Temperature
Vehicle OperationFine Cloudy
StartingIdling
Driving
Constant speed Acceleration
OtherInspector's
Name
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK
Registration Year
RainySnowyOther / / / /
/ /
Approx.
Deceleration [
]
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CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
HINT:
In troubleshooting, the problem symptoms must be confirmed accurately, meaning that all preconcep-
tions must be set aside in order to make an accurate judgement. To ascertain what the problem symp-
toms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and conditions when it oc-
curred.
The following 5 items are important points in the problem analysis. Past problems which are thought
to be unrelated and the repair history, etc. may also help in some cases. Therefore, as much informa-
tion as possible should be gathered and its relationship with the problem symptoms should be correctly
ascertained for use as reference in troubleshooting. A customer problem analysis table is provided for
your use in the Diagnostics Section for each system.
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SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
HINT:
The diagnostic system in AVENSIS has various functions. The first function is the Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) Check, in which a malfunction in the signal circuits to the ECU is stored in code form in
the ECU memory. Another function is the Input Signal Check, which checks if the signals from various
switches are sent to the ECU correctly. By using these check functions, it is possible to quickly narrow
down potential problem areas and troubleshooting can be performed effectively. The diagnostic func-
tions are incorporated in the following systems in the AVENSIS.
SystemDiagnostic Trouble
Code CheckInput Signal Check
(Sensor Check)Diagnostic Test
Mode (Active Test)
SFI System (1AZ±FE/1AZ±FSE, 1ZZ±FE/3ZZ±FE)
(with Check Mode)
ECD System (1CD±FTV)
(with Check Mode)
ABS with EBD System
ABS with EBD & BA & TRC & VSC System
Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission [ECT]
(with Check Mode)
Air Conditioning System
Supplemental Restraint System
Audio System
Power Door Lock Control System
Wireless Door Lock Control System
Key Reminder Warning System
Engine Immobiliser System
Theft Deterrent System
Multiplex Communication System
Cruise Control System
In the DTC check, it is very important to determine whether the problem indicated by the DTC is still
occurring or has occurred in the past but returned to normal at present. In addition during the problem
symptom check, it a check must be made on whether the malfunction indicated by the DTC is directly
related to the problem symptom or not. For this reason, the DTC should be checked before and after
symptom confirmation to determine the current conditions. If this is not done, it may, depending on the
case, result in unnecessary troubleshooting for systems that are operating normally. This would make
more difficult to detect the problem area or to try to repair irrelevant areas. Therefore, always follow
the procedures in the correct order and perform the DTC check.
A flow chart showing how to proceed with troubleshooting using the diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
check is shown the this page. This flow chart shows how to utilize the DTC check effectively. Then,
by carefully checking the results, this chart indicates how to proceed either to the DTC troubleshooting
or to the troubleshooting of the problem symptoms table.
1 DTC check
2 Make a note of DTCs displayed and then clear the memory
3 Symptom confirmation