check engine LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Repair Manual

If there is no pressure, check the following parts:w Fuses
w EFI main relay
w Fuel pump ECU
w Fuel pump
w Engine & ECT ECU
w Wiring connections
2. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (a) Check the battery voltage above 12 volts.
(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (±) terminal ofthe battery.
CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and negative (±) terminal
cable is disconnected from the battery.
(c) (Exc. USA Spec.) Remove the filter from the VSV (for EGR system).
(d) Remove the union bolt holding the LH deliver pipe to the
rear fuel pipe. Remove the two gaskets.
HINT:
w Put a suitable container or shop towel under the cold
start injector pipe.
w Slowly loosen the union bolt.
(e) Install the rear fuel pipe and SST (pressure gauge) to the LH delivery pipe with three new gaskets and the
union bolt.
SST 09268±45012
Torque: 39 N Vm (400 kgf Vcm, 29 ft Vlbf)
(f) Wipe off any splattered gasoline.
(g) (Exc. USA Spec.)
Reinstall the filter to the VSV.
(h) Using SST, connect terminals B and FP of the check (ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
SST 09843±18020
(i) Reconnect the cable to the negative (±) terminal of the
battery.
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(j) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(k) Measure the fuel pressure.
Fuel pressure: 265±304 kPa(2.7±3.1 kgf/cm
2, 38±44 psi)
If pressure is high, replace the fuel pressure regulator.
If pressure is low, check the following parts:w Fuel hoses and connections
w Fuel pump
w Fuel filter
w Fuel pressure regulator
(l) Remove SST from the check connector.
SST 09843±18020
(m) Start the engine.
(n) Disconnect the vacuum sensing hose from the fuel pressure regulator, and plug the hose end.
(o) Measure the fuel pressure at idling.
Fuel pressure: 265±304 kPa
(2.7±3.1 kgf/cm
2, 38±44 psi)
(p) Re connect the vacuum sensing hose to the fuel
pressure regulator.
(q) Measure the fuel pressure at idling.
Fuel pressure: 196±235 kPa
(2.0±2.4 kgf/cm
2, 28±34 psi)
If pressure is not as specified, check the vacuum sensing
hose and fuel pressure regulator.
(r) Stop the engine. Check that the fuel pressure remains147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm
2, 21 psi) or more for 5 minutes after
the engine is turned off.
If pressure is not as specified, check the fuel pump, pressure
regulator and/or injectors.
(s) After checking fuel pressure, disconnect the battery negative (±) cable and carefully remove the SST to
prevent gasoline from splashing.
SST 09268±45012
(t) Connect the rear fuel pipe to the delivery pipe with two new gaskets and the union bolt.
Torque: 39 N Vm (400 kgf Vcm, 29 ft Vlbf)
(u) (Exc. USA spec.)
Reinstall the filter to the VSV.
(v) Reconnect the cable to the negative (±) terminal of the
battery.
(w) Check for fuel leaks. (See page FI±16) FI±19
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INSTALLATION OF FUEL PUMP
(See Components on page FI±20)
1. INSTALL FUEL PUMP (a) Install a new gasket to the pump set plate.
(b) Connect the fuel hose to the fuel pump bracket, andinstall the fuel pump and bracket assembly with the
three nuts.
Torque: 5.4 N Vm (55 kgf Vcm, 48 in. Vlbf)
(b) Install the fuel pump set plate with the eight bolts.
Torque: 3.9 N Vm (40 kgf Vcm, 35 in. Vlbf)
2. INSTALL PARTITION COVER
Install the partition cover with butyl tape.
3. INSTALL SEAT BACK AND CUSHION
4. CONNECT FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR
5. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
6. INSTALL SPARE TIRE
7. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
9. START ENGINE, AND CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS
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(e) Using SST, connect terminals +B and FP of the check(ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
SST 09843±18020
(f) Reconnect the cable to the negative (±) terminal of the
battery.
(g) Turn the ignition switch ON.
NOTICE: Do not start the engine.
(h) Connect the test probes of the SST (wire) to the battery, and check that the fuel spray is as shown.
SST 09842±30055
NOTICE: Perform this check within the shortest possible
time.
3. INSPECT LEAKAGE (a) In the condition above, disconnect the test probes ofSST (wire) from the battery and check fuel leakage from
the injector.
SST 09842±30055
Fuel drop: One drop or less per minute
(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (±) terminal of the battery.
(c) Remove SST.
SST 09268±41045, 09842±30050 and 09843±18020
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(b) Push the front side of the high±tension cord cover, andconnect the front side claw groove of the upper
high±tension cord cover to the claw of the lower
high±tension cord cover.
(c) Install the upper high±tension cord cover with the two bolts.
13. INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (a) Connect the end portions of the intake air connector tothe throttle body and air cleaner hose.
(b) Tighten the two hose clamps.
(c) Install the bolt holding the intake air connector to the
cylinder head cover.
(d) Connect the following hoses: (1) Air hose to ISC valve
(2) Air hose (from PS air control valve) to intake air con- nector
14. CONNECT CONTROL CABLES TO THROTTLE BODY Connect the following cables:(1) Accelerator cable
(2) A/T throttle control cable
(3) (w/ Cruise Control System) Cruise control actuator cable
15. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY COVER Install the throttle body cover and hose clamp with the two
bolts and cap nut.
16. C O N N E C T C A B L E TO N E G AT I V E T E R M I N A L O F BATTERY
17. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±7)
18. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See page FI±16) FI±41
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(g) Install the grommet and a new O±ring to the injector.
(h) Connect SST (hose) to the injector with SST (union),and hold the injector and union with SST (clamp).
SST 09268±41045
(i) Put the injector into the graduated cylinder.
HINT: Install a suitable vinyl hose onto the injector to prevent
gasoline from splashing out.
(j) Using SST, connect terminals +B and FP of the check (ºDIAGNOSISº) connector.
SST 09843±18020
(k) Reconnect the cable to negative (±) terminal of battery.
(l) Turn the ignition switch ON.
NOTICE: Do not start the engine.
(m) Connect SST (wire) to the injector and battery for 15 seconds, and measure the injection volume with a
graduated cylinder. Test each injector two or three
times.
SST 09842±30070
Volume: 55±70 cc (3.4±4.3 cu in.) per 15 sec.
Difference between each injector:
10 cc (0.6 cu in.) or less
If the injection volume is not as specified, replace the injector.
2. INSPECT LEAKAGE (a) In the condition above, disconnect the test probes ofSST (wire) from the battery and check the fuel leakage
from the injector.
SST 09842±30070
Fuel drop: One drop or less per minute
(b) Disconnect the battery negative (±) cable.
(c) Remove SST.
SST 09268±41045 and 09843±18020
(d) Reconnect the fuel inlet hose to the fuel tube.
SST 09631±22020
Torque: 30 N Vm (310 kgf Vcm, 22 ft Vlbf)
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulerum length of 30 cm
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INSTALLATION OF FUEL PRESSURE
PULSATION DAMPER
(See Components on page FI±58)
1. INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER Using SST, install two new gaskets, the inlet hose and pulsa-
tion damper.
SST 09612±24014 (09617±24011)
Torque: 39 N Vm (400 kgf Vcm, 29 ft Vlbf)
33 N Vm (340 kgf Vcm, 24 ft Vlbf) for SST
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm
(11.81 in.)
2. INSTALL LH ENGINE WIRE COVER
(a) Connect portions A and B engine wire cover to the wirebrackets.
(b) Set the VSV (for fuel pressure control system) wire in original position.
(c) Fit portions C and D of the engine wire cover, matching them with the lower high±tension cord cover and No.3
timing belt cover.
(d) Install the engine wire cover with the two bolts.
3. INSTALL UPPER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER (a) Fit portion A of the upper high±tension cover, matching
it with the top of the lower high±tension cord cover.
(b) Push the front side of the high±tension cord cover, and connect the front side claw groove of the upper
high±tension cord cover to the claw of the lower
high±tension cord cover.
(c) Install the upper high±tension cord cover with the two bolts.
4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF BATTERY
5. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS (See page FI±16)
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ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT THROTTLE BODY(a) Remove the throttle body cover.w Remove the mounting cap nut.
w Loosen the two bolts, and remove the throttle body
cover.
(b) Check that the throttle linkage moves smoothly.
(c) Check the vacuum at each port. w Start the engine.
w Check the vacuum with your finger.
Port nameAt idlingAt 3,000 rpm
PNo vacuumVacuum
*ENo vacuumVacuum
*RNo vacuumVacuum
* Exc. USA Spec.
(d) Reinstall the throttle body cover.
3. INSPECT AND ADJUST DASH POT (DP)
A. Warm up engine Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating tempera-
ture.
B. Check idle speed
Idle speed: 700 + 50 rpm
C. Remove cap, filter and separator from DP FI±67
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D. Check and adjust DP setting speed(a) Maintain the engine at 2,500 rpm.
(b) Plug the VTV hole with your finger.
(c) Release the throttle valve.
(d) Check that the DP is set.
DP setting speed: 1,500 rpm
(e) Adjust the DP setting speed by turning the DP adjusting
screw.
(f) Repeat steps from (a) to (c), and recheck the DP setting
speed.
E. Reinstall separator, filter and cap to DP HINT: Install the filter with the coarser surface facing the at-
mospheric side (outward).
F. Check VTV operation (a) Maintain the engine at 2,500 rpm.
(b) Release the throttle valve, and check that the enginereturns to idle in a few seconds.
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Idle Speed Control (ISC) Valve
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
INSPECT ISC VALVE FOR OPERATING SOUNDCheck that there is a clicking sound immediately after stop-
ping the engine.
If the rpm operation is not as specified, check the ISC valve,
wiring and ECU.
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