INTRODUCTION  –  HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMSIN–31
IN
ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
PROCEDURE
1. BASIC INSPECTION
(a) WHEN MEASURING RESISTANCE OF 
ELECTRONIC PARTS
(1) Unless otherwise stated, all resistance 
measurements should be made at an ambient 
temperature of 20
C (68F). Resistance 
measurements may be inaccurate if measured 
at high temperatures, i.e. immediately after the 
vehicle has been running. Measurements should 
be made after the engine has cooled down.
(b) HANDLING CONNECTORS
(1) When disconnecting a connector, first squeeze 
the mating connector housing halves tightly 
together to release the lock, and then press the 
lock claw and separate the connector.
(2) When disconnecting a connector, do not pull on 
the harnesses. Grasp the connector directly and 
separate it.
(3) Before connecting a connector, check that there 
are no deformations, damage, looseness or 
missing terminals.
(4) When connecting a connector, press firmly until 
it locks with a "click" sound.
(5) If checking a connector with a TOYOTA 
electrical tester, check the connector from the 
backside (harness side) using a mini test lead.
NOTICE:
• As a waterproof connector cannot be 
checked from the backside, check it by 
connecting a sub-harness.
• Do not damage the terminals by moving 
the inserted tester needle.
(c) CHECKING CONNECTORS
(1) Checking when a connectors is disconnected: 
Squeeze the connector together to confirm that 
they are fully connected and locked.
(2) Checking when a connector is disconnected: 
Check by pulling the wire harness lightly from 
the backside of the connector. Look for 
unlatched terminals, missing terminals, loose 
crimps or broken conductor wires. Check 
visually for corrosion, metallic or foreign matter 
and water, and bent, rusted, overheated, 
contaminated, or deformed terminals.
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2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM  –  SFI SYSTEMES–51
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FAIL-SAFE CHART
If any of the following DTCs are set, the ECM enters fail-safe 
mode to allow the vehicle to be driven temporarily.
HINT:
• *1: The vehicle can be driven slowly when the accelerator 
pedal is depressed firmly and slowly. If the accelerator 
pedal is depressed quickly, the vehicle may speed up and 
slow down erratically.
• *2: Misfire related fail-safe operations occur when catalyst 
overheat malfunctions occur.
DTCs Components Fail-Safe OperationsFail-Safe Deactivation 
Conditions
P0031, P0032, P0051 and P0052Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 
HeaterECM turns off A/F sensor heater Ignition switch off
P0037, P0038, P0057 and P0058Heated Oxygen (HO2) Sensor 
HeaterECM turns off HO2 sensor heater Ignition switch off
P0100, P0102 and P0103 Mass Air Flow (MAF) MeterECM calculates ignition timing 
according to engine speed and 
throttle valve positionPass condition detected
P0110, P0112 and P0113Intake Air Temperature (IAT) 
SensorECM estimates IAT to be 20
C 
(68
F)Pass condition detected
P0115, P0117 and P0118Engine Coolant Temperature 
(ECT) SensorECM estimates ECT to be 80
C 
(176
F)Pass condition detected
P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, 
P0220, P0222, P0223, P0604, 
P0606, P0607, P0657, P2102, 
P2103, P2111, P2112, P2118, 
P2119 and P2135Electronic Throttle Control 
System (ETCS)ECM cuts off throttle actuator 
current and throttle valve returned 
to 6.5
 throttle position by return 
spring
ECM then adjusts engine output 
by controlling fuel injection 
(intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition 
timing in accordance with 
accelerator pedal opening angle, 
to allow vehicle to continue at 
minimal speed*1Pass condition detected and then 
ignition switch turned off
P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, 
P0304, P0305 and P0306*2• Fuel injector
• Electronic Throttle Control 
System (ETCS)When misfire occurs, fuel cut is 
performed for catalyst overheat 
malfunction prevention
• During normal load and 
normal engine speed (MIL is 
blinking)
- Fuel cut is performed on 
malfunctioning cylinder
• During high load and high 
engine speed (MIL is 
blinking)
- Throttle valve opening angle 
control is performed
- All cylinder fuel cut or 
malfunction cylinder fuel cutPass condition detected and then 
ignition switch turned OFF
P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333 Knock SensorECM sets ignition timing to 
maximum retardIgnition switch off
P0351 to P0356 Igniter ECM cuts fuel Pass condition detected
P2120, P2121, P2122, P2123, 
P2125, P2127, P2128 and P2138Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) 
SensorAPP sensor has 2 sensor circuits: 
Main and Sub
If either of circuits malfunctions, 
ECM controls engine using the 
other circuit
If both of circuits malfunction, 
ECM regards accelerator pedal 
as being released. As a result, 
throttle valve is closed and engine 
idlesPass condition detected and then 
ignition switch turned off 
CO–82GR-FE COOLING  –  COOLANT
CO
(j) Bleed air from the cooling system.
(1) Warm up the engine until the thermostat opens. 
While the thermostat is open, circulate the 
coolant for several minutes.
HINT:
The thermostat open timing can be confirmed 
by squeezing the inlet radiator hose by hand, 
and checking when the engine coolant starts to 
flow inside the hose.
(2) Maintain the engine speed at 2500 to 3000 
rpm.
(3) Squeeze the inlet and outlet radiator hoses 
several times by hand to bleed air.
CAUTION:
When squeezing the radiator hoses:
• Wear protective gloves.
• Be careful as the radiator hoses are hot.
• Keep your hands away from the radiator 
fan.
NOTICE:
• Make sure that the radiator reservoir still 
has some coolant in it.
• If the coolant temperature gauge 
indicates an excessive temperature, turn 
off the engine and let it cool.
• If there is not enough coolant, the engine 
may overheat or be seriously damaged.
• If the radiator reservoir does not have 
enough coolant, perform the following: 1) 
stop the engine, 2) wait until the coolant 
has cooled down, and 3) add coolant 
until the coolant is filled to the FULL line.
(k) Stop the engine and wait until the engine coolant 
cools down.
(l) Add engine coolant to the FULL line on the radiator 
reservoir.
5. INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK (See page CO-1)
6. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See 
page EM-63)
7. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See page 
EM-63)