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DTC P25B3-72: Turbocharger/Supercharger Wastegate "A" Actuator Stuck Open [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P25B3-72) 
    1. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P25B3-72 and other DTCs are output A
      P25B3-72 is output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P25B3-72 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    A 

    GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2022 - 08/2023]  , or Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2023 - 10/2024]  , or Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2024 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  2

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE WASTEGATE VALVE DUTY RATIO) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Start the engine.
    • Perform the Active Test. Check that the waste gate valve is operating.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Control the Wastegate Valve Duty Ratio

      OK

      The waste gate valve is operating.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  16

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly, referring to On-vehicle Inspection for Mass Air Flow Meter.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2022 - ]

    2. Inspect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly, referring to Inspection for Mass Air Flow Meter.

      Refer to INSPECTION [10/2022 - ]

    3. Inspect the operation of the mass air flow meter sub-assembly.
      1. Start the engine.
      2. Allow the engine to idle until Coolant Temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

        Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

        Tester Display
        Coolant Temperature
      3. Read Mass Air Flow Sensor while maintaining an engine speed of 3000 rpm.

        Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

        Tester Display
        Engine Speed
        Mass Air Flow Sensor

        Standard

        GTS Display Condition Specified Condition
        Mass Air Flow Sensor Engine warmed up
        Shift lever position: P
        A/C: Off
        Engine Speed: 3000 rpm
        Between 5 gm/sec and 15 gm/sec

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT NO. 2 TURBO PRESSURE SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None.
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P25B3-72) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Start the engine and warm it up.
    • Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    • Check the DTC judgment result.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    • Input the DTC: P25B3-72.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (DTC P25B3-72 is output)
      B

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    A 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  7

  7. REPLACE ECM 

    HINT: 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  26

  8. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF NO. 2 TURBO PRESSURE SENSOR) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the No. 2 turbo pressure sensor connector.
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    • Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      B44-3 (VC) - B44-2 (E2) Ignition switch ON 4.5 to 5.5 V V
      B44-1 (PTA) - B44-2 (E2) Ignition switch ON 3.0 to 5.0 V V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  9

  9. REPLACE NO. 2 TURBO PRESSURE SENSOR 

    HINT: 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  26

  10. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (NO. 2 TURBO PRESSURE SENSOR - ECM) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the No. 2 turbo pressure sensor connector.
    • Disconnect the ECM connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      B44-3 (VC) - B27-102 (VPTA) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      B44-1 (PTA) - B27-126 (PTA) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      B44-2 (E2) - B27-125 (EPTA) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      B44-3 (VC) or B27-102 (VPTA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher kΩ
      B44-1 (PTA) or B27-126 (PTA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher kΩ

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  12

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. REPLACE ECM 

    HINT: 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  26

  12. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    1. Repair or replace the wire harness or connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  26

  13. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    • Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      B14-3 (VCC) - B14-2 (E2G) Ignition switch ON 4.8 to 5.2 V V
      B14-1 (FG) - B14-2 (E2G) Ignition switch ON 4.8 to 5.2 V V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  15

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  14

  14. INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

  15. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
    • Disconnect the ECM connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      B14-3 (VCC) - B27-73 (VCVG) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      B14-1 (FG) - B27-75 (VG) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      B14-2 (E2G) - B27-74 (E2G) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      B14-3 (VCC) or B27-73 (VCVG) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher kΩ
      B14-1 (FG) or B27-75 (VG) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher kΩ
      B14-2 (E2G) or B27-74 (E2G) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher kΩ

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [10/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  16. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE WASTEGATE VALVE DUTY RATIO) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the vacuum hose (waste gate valve actuator with bracket assembly side) of the vacuum regulating valve assembly.
    • When the waste gate valve is operated using the GTS and a vacuum gauge, check the vacuum of the vacuum regulating valve assembly.
      GTY1131271Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Vacuum Regulating Valve Assembly
      *2 Vacuum Gauge
    • Start the engine.
    • Perform the Active Test using the GTS.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Control the Wastegate Valve Duty Ratio

      OK

      GTS Operation Specified Condition
      100% Higher than 40 kPa (300 mmHg, 11.8 in. Hg)
      0% Less than 10 kPa (75 mmHg, 3.0 in. Hg)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  18

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  17

  17. REPLACE TURBOCHARGER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  26

  18. CHECK VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the vacuum hose (vacuum pump assembly side) of the vacuum regulating valve assembly.
      GTY1132955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Vacuum Regulating Valve Assembly
    • Start the engine.
    • Check whether the vacuum hose of the vacuum regulating valve assembly applies suction your finger.

      OK

      Vacuum hose applies suction to finger.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  22

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  19

  19. INSPECT VACUUM REGULATING VALVE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSPECTION [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  21

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  20

  20. REPAIR OR REPLACE VACUUM HOSE (WASTE GATE VALVE ACTUATOR WITH BRACKET ASSEMBLY - VACUUM REGULATING VALVE ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Repair or replace the vacuum hose (waste gate valve actuator with bracket assembly - vacuum regulating valve assembly)

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  26

  21. REPLACE VACUUM REGULATING VALVE ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  26

  22. INSPECT VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  24

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  23

  23. REPAIR OR REPLACE VACUUM LINE (VACUUM REGULATING VALVE ASSEMBLY - VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Repair or replace the vacuum line (vacuum regulating valve assembly - vacuum pump assembly).

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  26

  24. REPLACE VACUUM PUMP ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  25

  25. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None.
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  26

  26. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P25B3-72) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Start the engine and warm it up.
    • Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    • Check the DTC judgment result.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    • Input the DTC: P25B3-72.
      GTS Display Description
      NORMAL
      • DTC judgment completed
      • System normal
      ABNORMAL
      • DTC judgment completed
      • System abnormal
      INCOMPLETE
      • DTC judgment not completed
      • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • None.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END