Diagnosis & Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Access ECM behind glove box. Turn ignition on. Using DVOM, backprobe at ECM harness connector and measure voltage between ground and terminals No. 3 (Blue wire) and No. 4 (Green wire) at ECM harness connector E8. See Figure. If both voltages are 9-14 volts, replace ECM. If either voltage is not 9-14 volts, go to next step.
- Disconnect suspect A/F sensor harness connector. One A/F sensor is located in each exhaust manifold. Measure resistance between terminal B+ (Black/Red wire) and HT (Blue wire on bank No. 1 or Green wire on bank No. 2) at A/F sensor connector (component side). Resistance should be .8-1.4 ohms at 68°F (20°C) or 1.8-3.2 ohms at 1472°F (800°C). If resistance is not as specified, replace appropriate A/F sensor. If resistance is as specified, go to next step.
- Check for faulty A/F sensor heater relay located in relay box next to battery. See RELAYS & SOLENOIDS in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article. If A/F sensor heater relay is defective, replace as necessary and retest system. If A/F sensor heater relay is okay, go to next step.
- Check for open or short in wiring between A/F sensor heater relay, A/F sensor and ECM. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Repair as necessary.