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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

If there is an open or short the engine coolant temperature sensor circuit, the ECM outputs DTCs (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ). Perform troubleshooting with the "SFI SYSTEM".

  1. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SIGNAL) 
    1. Operate the intelligent tester according to the steps on the display and select "DATA LIST".

      ENGINE 

      DATA LIST - ENGINE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      COOLANT TEMP Coolant temperature/Min.: -40°C (-40°F), Max.: 140°C (284°F) After warming up: 80 to 95°C (176 to 203°F) If the value is "-40°C (-40°F)" or "140°C (284°F)", sensor circuit is open or shorted

      OK: 

      Coolant temperature display on the tester is between 80°C (176°F) and 95°C (203°F) after warming up. 

    NG: GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the C6 meter connector.
    2. Using an oscilloscope, check the signal waveform of the meter.
      WAVEFORM REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Tool Setting Vehicle Condition
      C6-21 - Body ground 5V/DIV., 10 ms./DIV. Ignition switch ON
      Fig 1: Identifying C6 Combination Meter Connector Terminals
      G05541644Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      OK: 

      Refer to  Fig 1 . 

    NG: Go to step 3 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the C6 meter connector.
    2. Disconnect the E5 ECM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C6-21 - E5-14 (THWO) Below 1 Ω
      C6-21 - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      Fig 2: Identifying Combination Meter And ECM Connector Terminals
      G05541645Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: GO TO ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM