LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Repair Manual

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Diag. Code 27Sub±Oxygen Sensor Circuit (Only for
USA spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The sub±oxygen sensor is installed on the exhaust pipe. Its construction\
and operation is the same
as the main oxygen sensor on page TR±60.
Code No.
Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
(1) Open or short in heater circuit of sub± oxygen sensor for 0.5 sec. or more.
Open or short in heater circuit of sub±oxy-
gen sensor.
 Sub±oxygen sensor heater.
 ECU
27
(2) Main oxygen sensor signal is 0.45 V or
more and sub±oxygen sensor signal is
0.45 V or less under conditions (a) (c).
(2 trip detection logic) *
(a) Coolant temp.: 80 °C (176 °F)
or more.
(b) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more.
(c) Accel. pedal: Fully depressed for 2 sec. or more.
Open or short in sub±oxygen sensor cir-
cuit.
 Sub±oxygen sensor
 ECU
* : See page TR±25.
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION (Cont'd)
DIAGNOSIS CODE DETECTION DRIVING PATTERN
Purpose of the driving pattern.
(a) To simulate diag. code detecting condition after diag. code is recorded.
(b) To check that the malfunction is corrected when the repair is completed co\
nfirming that diag. code isno longer detected.

Disconnect the EFI fuse (15 A) for 10 sec. or more, with IG switch OFF\
.
Initiate test mode (Connect terminal TE2 and E1 of check connector with\
IG switch
OFF).
Start the engine and warm up with all ACC switch OFF.
After the engine is warmed up, let it drive at 50 55 mph (80 88 km/h) for\
10 min. or
more.
After driving, stop at a safe place and perform idling for 2 min. or les\
s.
After performing the idling in , perform acceleration to 60 mph (96 km/h) with the
throttle valve fully open.
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will lig\
ht up during step
.
NOTICE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, detection of t\
he malfunction will not be possible.
Malfunction: Open or Short in Sub±Oxygen Sensor
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
HINT: When other codes are output in addition to 27 at the same time, check the ci\
rcuits for othercodes first.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Check voltage between terminal HT.
Check resistance of sub±oxygen sensor
heater.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between EFI main relay and ECU.
Check and replace ECU.
Check operation of sub±oxygen sensor
heater.
Check and replace ECU.
Replace sub±oxygen sensor.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Replace sub±oxygen sensor.*
*: In this case, oxygen sensor can bedeteriorated.
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NGOK
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check voltage between terminal HT of engine (&ECT) ECU connector and body g\
round.
C
OK
P1. Connect the Check Harness A. (See page TR±34).
2. Turn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminal HT of engine (&
ECT) ECU connector and body ground.
Voltage: 10 ± 14 V
Go to step
.
2Check sub±oxygen sensor heater.
C
OK
PDisconnect sub±oxygen sensor connector.
(See page FI±78).
Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of
sub±oxygen sensor connector.
Resistance: 5.1 ± 6.3
20
°C (68°F)
Replace sub±oxygen sensor.
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OKNG
NGOK
3Check for open and short in harness and connector between EFI main relay and engine (& ECT)
ECU (See page IN±27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine (& ECT) ECU.
4Check voltage between terminal HT of engine (& ECT) ECU connector and \
body ground.
C
OK
PWarm up engine to normal operating temperature.
Measure voltage between terminal HT of engine (&
ECT) ECU connector and body ground, when engine is
idling and racing at 3,500 rpm.
Replace sub±oxygen sensor.* *: In this case, oxygen sensor can be deteriorated.
Check and replace engine (& ECT) ECU.
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Diag. Code 27, 29Sub±Oxygen Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The sub±oxygen sensor is installed on the exhaust pipe. Its construction\
and operation is the same as the main
oxygen sensor on page TR±62.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
(1) Open or short in heater circuit of sub±oxygen
sensor for 0.5 sec. or more.

Open or short in heater circuit of sub±oxygen
sensor

Sub±oxygen sensor heater.

ECU
27


29(2) Main oxygen sensor signal is 0.45 V or more and sub±oxygen sensor signal is 0.45 V or less
under sonditions (a) and (b).
(2 trip detection logic) *
(a) Coolant temp.: 80 5C (176 5F) or more.
(b) Accel. pedal: Fully depressed for 2 sec. or more.

Open or short in sub±oxygen sensor circuit.

Sub±oxygen sensor

ECU
*: See page TR±21.
HINT: Diag. code 27 is for the left bank sub±oxygen sensor circuit.
Diag. code 29 is for the right bank sub±oxygen sensor circuit.
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION (Cont'd)
DIAGNOSIS CODE DETECTION DRIVING PATTERN
Purpose of the driving pattern.
(a) To simulate diag. code detecting condition after diag. code is recorded.
(b) To check that the malfunction is corrected when the repair is completed co\
nfirming that diag. codeis no longer detected.
Malfunction: Open or Short in Sub±Oxygen Sensor

Initiate test mode (See page TR±12).
Start engine and warm up.
After engine is warmed up, let it idle for 3 min.
With the A/C ON and the transmission in D range (O/D OFF), drive at 40 ±\
60 mph (64±96
km/h) for 6 min.
After the driving in , stop the vehicle.
Once the vehicle is stopped, within the next minute apply acceleration w\
ith the throttle
fully open for 4 sec.
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will light\
up after full acceleration for 4 sec.
NOTICE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, detection of the\
malfunction will not be possible.
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
DIAGNOSTIC
CHART
HINT:
wWhen other codes are output in addition to 27 and 29 at the same time, check the ci\
rcuits for other
codes first.
w If diag. code 27 is displayed, check left bank sub±oxygen sensor circ\
uit, and if 29 is displayed,
check right bank sub±oxygen sensor circuit.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Check voltage of terminals HTL2, HTR2.
Check resistance of sub±oxygen sensor heater.
Check and repair sub±oxygen sensor heater
circuit.
Check operation of sub±oxygen sensor heater.
Check and replace ECU. Replace main oxygen sensor.
*: In this case, oxygen sensor can be deteriorated.
Replace main oxygen sensor.*
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NGOK
OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Disconnect the engine & ECT ECU connector.
C
OK
P(2) Connect the Check Harness A.(See page TR±30)
(2) Disconnect engine & ECT ECU connector.
(2) Turn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminals HTL2, HTR2 of en-
gine & ECT ECU connector and body ground.
Voltage: 10 ± 14 V
Go to step [3].
2Check sub±oxygen sensor heater.
C
OK
PDisconnect sub±oxygen sensor connector.
Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of sub±
oxygen sensor connector.
Resistance: 5.1 ± 6.3
20 C (68 F)
Replace sub±oxygen sensor.
Check and repair harness or connector between
main relay and sub±oxygen sensor, sub±oxygen
sensor and engine & ECT ECU.
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