Diagnosis & Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Access ECM behind glove box. See Figure. Turn ignition on. Using DVOM, backprobe at ECM harness connector E8 and measure voltage between ground and terminals No. 4 (Black/Red wire) and No. 5 (Black wire). See Figure. If either voltage is not 9-14 volts, go to next step. If both voltages are 9-14 volts, replace ECM.
- Disconnect suspect A/F sensor harness connector. Measure resistance between terminal B+ (Red/White wire) and HT (Black/Red wire on bank No. 1; Black wire on bank No. 2) at A/F sensor connector (component side). See Figure. Resistance should be 1.8-3.4 ohms at 68°F (20°C) and 5.0-7.5 ohms at 932°F (500°C). If resistance is as specified, go to next step. If resistance is not as specified, replace appropriate A/F sensor.
- Check A/F heater relay. A/F heater relay may also be referred to as A/F sensor relay or A/F relay. See A/F HEATER RELAY under MODULES, MOTORS, RELAYS & SOLENOIDS in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - V6 & V8 article. If A/F heater relay is defective, replace A/F heater relay. If A/F heater relay is okay, repair open or short in wiring between A/F heater relay and A/F sensor, and/or between A/F sensor and ECM. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article.