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ENGINE - 2AZ-FE ENGINE
01NEG13Y
Generator
RegulatorB
DF
RLOECM
Various Electrical
Loads
Battery Current Sensor
Battery Temperature Sensor
Battery Voltage
Battery
Various Sensors and Switches
Throttle Position Sensor
Crankshaft Position Sensor
Accelerator Pedal Position
SensorEG-65
11. Charging Control
General
This system lowers the generated voltage when the vehicle is idling or is being driven at a constant speed,
and raises the generated voltage when the vehicle is decelerating. This reduces the load on the engine as
a result of the electric generation of the generator, thus contributing to the fuel economy of the engine.
During acceleration, this system regulates the generated voltage in order to place the amperage estimation
value close to the target value.
This control consists of the ECM, battery current sensor with a built-in battery temperature sensor,
generator, and various sensors and switches.
The ECM detects driving condition based on signals from various sensors and switches, and detects
charging condition based on signals from the generator, battery current sensor and battery temperature
sensor. Then the ECM outputs signals to the IC regulator to control the genetated voltage of the generator.
The ECM stops the charging control and the generator switches to normal power generation mode under
the following conditions:
Low battery capacity
Low or high battery temparature
Wipers operating or blower motor operating with tail lamp relay ON
System Diagram
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ENGINE - 2AZ-FE ENGINE
258AS61 281EG86
Output
Voltage5 (V)
0
-100
Current+100 (A)
Characteristic of Current Sensor
288EG61C
(C) 60
Battery Temperature 0 Resistance(k
)
6 EG-66
Battery Current Sensor
Installed on the negative terminal of the battery, this sensor detects the amount of charging and discharging
amperage of the battery and sends signal to the ECM. Based on this signal, the ECM calculates the battery
capacity. A Hall IC is used for detecting the amount of charging and discharging amperage. The changes
that occur in the magnetic flux density in the core as a result of the charging and amperage of the battery
are converted and output as voltage.
Batter Temperature Sensor
The battery temperature sensor is built into the battery current sensor.
The battery characteristic (battery internal resistance) of taking in current for charging varies according
to battery electrolyte temperature. If the electrolyte temperature is too low or too high, the battery internal
resistance will increase, resulting in early deterioration. To prevent this, the battery temperature sensor
changes its resistance as shown below to detect the temperature.
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ES–882AZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM
ES
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The sensing position of the Heated Oxygen (HO2) sensor has a zirconia element which is used to detect
the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas. If the zirconia element is at the appropriate temperature,
and the difference between the oxygen concentrations surrounding the inside and outside surfaces of the
sensor is large, the zirconia element generates voltage signals. In order to increase the oxygen
concentration detecting capacity of the zirconia element, the ECM supplements the heat from the exhaust
with heat from a heating element inside the sensor.
Heated oxygen sensor heater range check (P0037 and P0038):
The ECM monitors the current applied to the O2 sensor heater to check the heater for malfunctions. If the
current is below the threshold value, the ECM determines that there is an open circuit in the heater. If the
current is above the threshold value, the ECM determines that there is a short circuit in the heater.
The ECM constantly monitors the current applied to the heater. If the ECM detects an open or short
circuit, the ECM turns the MIL on and sets a DTC.
If a malfunction is detected, the ECM cuts off the current applied to the heater.
Example:
The ECM sets DTC P0038 when the current in the HO2 sensor heater is more than 2 A. Conversely,
when the heater current is less than 0.3 A, DTC P0037 is set.
Heated oxygen sensor heater performance (P0141):
After the accumulated heater ON time exceeds 100 seconds, the ECM calculates the heater resistance
using the battery voltage and the current applied to the heater.
If the resistance is above the threshold value, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the HO2
sensor heater and set DTC P0141.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
All:
P0037:
P0038:
P0141 (Heater performance monitor check):
Related DTCsP0037: Heated oxygen sensor heater range check (Low electrical
current)
P0038: Heated oxygen sensor heater range check (High electrical
current)
P0141: Heated oxygen sensor heater performance
Required Sensors/Components (Main) Heated oxygen sensor heater
Required Sensors/Components (Related) -
Frequency of OperationContinuous: P0037 and P0038
Once per driving cycle: P0141
Duration1 second: P0037 and P0038
10 seconds: P0141
MIL OperationImmediate: P0037 and P0038
2 driving cycles: P0141
Sequence of Operation None
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present None
Battery voltage 10.5 to 20 V
Battery voltage 10.5 to 20 V
All of following conditions met: -
Battery voltage 10.5 V or more
Fuel cut OFF
Time after fuel cut ON to OFF 30 seconds or more