TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2001 Service Repair Manual

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:

If DTCs that are related to different systems are output simultaneously while terminal E2 is used as
a ground terminal, terminal E2 may have an open circuit.

Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records
the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can
help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel
ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
1 READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL (ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE)
(a) Connect the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
(b) Turn ON the ignition switch. Push the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool main switch ON.
(c) On the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool, enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED
OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / COOLANT TEMP. Read the values.
Temperature: Same value as the actual engine coolant temperature.
Result:
Temperature DisplayedProceed to
-40°C (-40°F)A
140°C (284°F) or moreB
OK (same as present temperature)C
HINT:

If there is an open circuit, the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool indicates -40°C (-40°F).

If there is a short circuit, the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool indicates 140°C (284°F) or more.
B Go to step 4
C CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
(See page 05-9)
A

Y
75743
A66104A85509
E2
ECT SensorECM
THW
E2
Wire Harness Side
E2
ECT Sensor
Y
A75742
A76903A85507
ECM
THW
E2
E7
ECM THW
E2E2
ECT Sensor
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2 READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL (CHECK FOR
OPEN IN WIRE HARNESS)
(a) Disconnect the E2 ECT sensor connector.
(b) Connect terminals 1 and 2 of the E2 ECT sensor wire har-
ness side connector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(d) On the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool, enter the
following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II /
DATA LIST / ALL / COOLANT TEMP. Read the values.
OK:
Temperature value: 1405C (2845F) or more
OK CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION AT SENSOR. IF
OK, REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP.
SENSOR
NG
3 READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL (CHECK FOR
OPEN IN ECM)
(a) Disconnect the E2 ECT sensor connector.
(b) Connect terminals THW and E2 of the E7 ECM connector.
HINT:
Before checking, do a visual and contact pressure check for the
ECM connector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(d) On the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool, enter the
following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II /
DATA LIST / ALL / COOLANT TEMP. Read the values.
OK:
Temperature value: 1405C (2845F) or more
OK REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND
CONNECTOR
NG

A75766
E2
ECT SensorECM
THW
E2
Y
A75744
A81699A85508
ECM
THW
E2
E7
ECM E2
ECT Sensor
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CONFIRM GOOD CONNECTION AT ECM. IF OK, REPLACE ECM (See page 10-9)
4 READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL (CHECK FOR
SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS)
(a) Disconnect the E2 ECT sensor connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) On the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool, enter the
following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II /
DATA LIST / ALL / COOLANT TEMP. Read the values.
OK:
Temperature value: -405C (-405F)
OK REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
NG
5 READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER OR OBD II SCAN TOOL (CHECK FOR
SHORT IN ECM)
(a) Disconnect the E7 ECM connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) On the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool, enter the
following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II /
DATA LIST / ALL / COOLANT TEMP. Read the values.
OK:
Temperature value: -405C (-405F)
OK REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND
CONNECTOR
NG
REPLACE ECM (See page 10-9)

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DTC P0116 ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. CIRCUIT
RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P0115 on page 05-95.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0116
ECT is between 35°C (95°F) and 60°C (140°F) when engine
is started, and conditions (a) and (b) are met:
(a) Vehicle has accelerated and decelerated
(b) ECT remains within 3°C (5.4°F) of initial engine coolant
temperature
(2 trip detection logic)

Cooling system

ECT sensor
ECT is more than 60°C (140°F) when engine is started and
vehicle has accelerated and decelerated

ECT sensor records a temperature variation is within 1°C
(1.8°F) successively 6 times
(6 trip detection logic)
ECT sensor
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is used to monitor the engine coolant temperature. The ECT
sensor has a thermistor that varies its resistance depending on the temperature of the engine coolant. When
the coolant temperature is low, the resistance in the thermistor increases. When the temperature is high, the
resistance drops. The variations in resistance are reflected in the voltage output from the sensor. The ECM
monitors the sensor voltage and uses this value to calculate the engine coolant temperature. When the sen-
sor output voltage deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a fault in the ECT
sensor and sets a DTC.
Examples:
1) Upon starting the engine, the ECT is between 35C (95F) and 60C (140F). If, after driving for 250 se-
conds, the ECT still remains within 3C (5.4F) of the starting temperature, a DTC will be set (2 trip detection
logic).
2) Upon starting the engine, the ECT is over 60C (140F). If, after driving for 250 seconds, the ECT still
remains within 1C (1.8F) of the starting temperature, a DTC will be set (6 trip detection logic).
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCsP0116: ECT sensor stuck
P0116: ECT sensor stuck at high
Required sensors / components (Main)ECT sensor
Required sensors / components (Related)CKP sensor, IAT sensor, MAF meter
Frequency of operationContinuous
Duration250 sec. or more
MIL operation2 driving cycles: ECT sensor stuck
6 driving cycles: ECT sensor stuck at high
Sequence of operationNone
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TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
The monitor will run whenever this DTC is not presentSee page 05-16
ECT Sensor Stuck at Low ECT:
Cumulative idle off period250 sec. or more
Speed increase by 30 km/h (18.6 mph) or more10 times or more
ECT35 to 60C (95 to 140F)
IAT-6.7C (20F) or more
ECT Sensor Stuck at High ECT:
ECT60C (140F) or more
IAT-6.7C (20F) or more
ºStop and goº*1Once or more
ºSteady driving and stop*2Once or more
*1 Vehicle is stopped for 20 seconds or more and accelerated to more than 43.5 mph (70 km/h) within 40
seconds.
*
2 Vehicle is driven by 40.4 mph (65 km/h) or more for 30 seconds or more and the vehicle speed reaches
43.5 mph (70 km/h). The vehicle is decelerated from 40.4 mph (65 km/h) to 1.86 mph (3 km/h) or less within
35 seconds and stopped for 10 seconds.
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
ECT Sensor Stuck at Low ECT:
ECT changeLess than 3C (5.4F)
ECT sensor Stuck at High ECT:
ECT change1C (1.8F) or less
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
ECTVaries with actual ECT (Engine coolant temperature)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:

If DTCs P0115, P0116, P0117, P0118 and P0125 are output simultaneously, the ECT sensor circuit
may be open or shorted. Perform the troubleshooting of DTC P0115, P0117 or P0118 first.

Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records
the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can
help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel
ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

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DTC P0120 THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION
SENSOR/SWITCH ºAº CIRCUIT
DTC P0122 THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION
SENSOR/SWITCH ºAº CIRCUIT LOW INPUT
DTC P0123 THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION
SENSOR/SWITCH ºAº CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT
DTC P0220 THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION
SENSOR/SWITCH ºBº CIRCUIT
DTC P0223 THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION
SENSOR/SWITCH ºBº CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT
DTC P2135 THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION
SENSOR/SWITCH ºAº/ºBº VOLTAGE
CORRELATION
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A19755A19802
Throttle Position Sensor ECM
Magnet
Magnet
IC No. 2 IC No. 1
VC
VTA1
E2 VTA2Throttle Position Sensor Output Voltage (V)
Fail-safe Angle
*1
Usable Range
Throttle Valve Opening Angle (deg.)84 6.5
0 5
2.58
2.25
0.95
0.69
Throttle Valve Fully Opened
(Throttle Position expressed as percentage
(VTA1) 64 to 96 %)
Fail-safe Angle 6.5°
(Throttle Position expressed as percentage
(VTA1) about 16 %) Throttle Valve Fully Closed
(Throttle Position expressed as percentage
(VTA1) 10 to 24 %)
*
1:
VTA1 VTA2
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
HINT:

This Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) does not use a throttle cable.

This throttle position sensor is a non-contact type.
The throttle position sensor is mounted on the throttle body and it detects the opening angle of the throttle
valve. This sensor is electronically controlled and uses Hall-effect elements, so that accurate control and
reliability can be obtained. The throttle position sensor has 2 sensor elements/signal outputs: VTA1 and
VTA2. VTA1 is used to detect the throttle opening angle and VTA2 is used to detect malfunctions in VTA1.
Voltage applied to VTA1 and VTA2 change between 0 V and 5 V in proportion to the opening angle of the
throttle valve. There are several checks that the ECM performs to confirm proper operation of the throttle
position sensor and VTA1.
The ECM judges the current opening angle of the throttle valve from these signals input from terminals VTA1
and VTA2, and the ECM controls the throttle motor to make the throttle valve angle properly in response to
driver inputs.

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DTC Detection Condition
Condition (a) of DTC P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222 or P0223 continues
for 2 seconds
(open or short in the throttle position sensor circuit)Trouble Area
P0120
Detection conditions for DTCs P0122 and P0123 are not satis-
fied but condition (a) is satisfied
(a) VTA1 is 0.2 V or less or VTA1 is 4.8 V or more
Throttle position sensor

ECM
P0122(a) VTA1 is 0.2 V or less

Throttle position sensor

Short in VTA1 circuit

Open in VC circuit

ECM
P0123(a) VTA1 is 4.8 V or more

Throttle position sensor

Open in VTA1 circuit

Open in E2 circuit

Short in VC and VTA1 circuits

ECM
P0220
Detection conditions for DTCs P0222 and P0223 are not satis-
fied but condition (a) is satisfied
(a) VTA2 is 0.5 V or less or VTA2 is 4.8 V or more and
VTA1 is 0.2 V or more and VTA1 is 1.8 V or less

Throttle position sensor

ECM
P0222(a) VTA2 is 0.5 V or less

Throttle position sensor

Short in VTA2 circuit

Open in VC circuit

ECM
P0223(a) VTA2 is 4.8 V or more and
VTA1 is 0.2 V or more and VTA1 is 1.8 V or less

Throttle position sensor

Open in VTA2 circuit

Open in E2 circuit

Short in VC and VTA2 circuits

ECM
P2135
Condition (a) continues for 0.5 seconds or more, or
condition (b) continues for 0.4 seconds or more:
(a) Difference between VTA1 and VTA2 is 0.02 V or less
(b) VTA1 is 0.2 V or less and VTA2 is 0.5 V or less
Short in VTA1 and VTA2 circuits

Throttle position sensor

ECM
HINT:

After confirming DTCs, use the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to confirm the throttle valve
opening percentage and closed throttle position switch condition.

ºTHROTTLE POSº is the VTA1 signal. ºTHROTTLE POS #2º is the VTA2 signal.
Reference (Normal condition):
Tester displayAccelerator pedal releasedAccelerator pedal fully depressed
THROTTLE POS10 to 24 %64 to 96 %
THROTTLE POS #22.1 to 3.1 V4.5 to 5.5 V

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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the throttle position sensor to monitor the throttle valve opening angle.
(a) There is a specific voltage difference between VTA1 and VTA2 for each throttle opening angle.

If the difference between VTA1 and VTA2 deviates from the specified range, the ECM interprets this
as a fault and will set a DTC.
(b) VTA1 and VTA2 have each specific voltage operating range.

If VTA1 or VTA2 is out of the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a fault and will set
a DTC.
(c) VTA1 and VTA2 should never be close to the same voltage levels.

If the difference between VTA1 and VTA2 is within 0.02 V, the ECM interprets this as a short circuit
in the throttle position sensor system and will set a DTC.
FAIL-SAFE
If the Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) has a malfunction, the ECM cuts off current to the throttle
control motor. The throttle control valve returns to a predetermined opening angle (approximately 16) by
the force of the return spring. The ECM then adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (inter-
mittent fuel-cut) and ignition timing in accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle to enable the
vehicle to continue at a minimal speed.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and slowly, the vehicle can be driven slowly.
If a ºpassº condition is detected and then the ignition switch is turned OFF, the fail-safe operation will stop
and the system will return to normal condition.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs
P0120: TP sensor 1 range check (Chattering)
P0122: TP sensor 1 range check (Low voltage)
P0123: TP sensor 1 range check (High voltage)
P0220: TP sensor 2 range check (Chattering)
P0222: TP sensor 2 range check (Low voltage)
P0223: TP sensor 2 range check (High voltage)
P2135: TP sensor range check (Correlation)
Required sensors/components (Main)TP (Throttle position) sensor
Required sensors/components (Related)-
Frequency of operationContinuous
Duration
Accelerator pedal ON: 2 seconds
Accelerator pedal OFF: 10 seconds
0.5 seconds or 0.4 seconds (P2135)
MIL operationImmediate
Sequence of operationNone
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
The monitor will run whenever these DTCs are not presentSee page 05-16
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0120:
VTA1 voltage0.2 V or less or 4.8 V or more
P0122:
VTA1 voltage0.2 V or less
P0123:
VTA1 voltage4.8 V or more
P0220:
VTA2 voltage0.5 V or less or 4.8 V or more
P0222:

A90295
T13
Throttle Position Sensor ECM
5
VTA1
E2 VTA2VC
VTA1
E2 VTA2VC5 V
E7
4
3E7
E7
E7 2831 21 18
Y
B-R
BR 6B-W
BRBR
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5 Short
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0.5 V or less
P0223:
VTA2 voltage when the VTA1 is 0.2 to 1.8 V4.8 V or more
P2135:
Either of the following condition(s) is met:Condition A or B
Condition A-
Difference between VTA1 and VTA2 voltages0.02 V or less
Condition B-
VTA1 voltage0.2 V or less
VTA2 voltage0.5 V or less
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
VTA1 voltage0.6 to 3.96 V
VTA2 voltage2.25 to 4.8 V
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:

If DTCs that are related to different systems are output simultaneously while terminal E2 is used as
a ground terminal, terminal E2 may have an open circuit.

Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records
the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can
help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel
ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.