Throttle position sensor LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

EM±2
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)CO/HC
1356 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
If the CO/HC concentration does not comply with regulations,
troubleshoot in the order given below.
(a) Check heated oxygen sensors operation.
(See page DI±44)
(b) See the table below for possible causes, and then inspect
and correct the applicable causes if necessary.
HCCOPhenomenonCauses
HighNormalRough idle1. Faulty ignitions:

Incorrect timing

Fouled, shorted or improperly gapped plugs

Open or crossed high±tension cords
2. Incorrect valve clearance
3. Leaky intake and exhaust valves
4. Leaky cylinder
HighLowRough idle
(Fluctuating HC reading)1. Vacuum leaks:

PCV hose

Intake manifold

Throttle body

Cylinder head gasket
2. Lean mixture causing misfire
HighHighRough idle
(Black smoke from exhaust)1. Restricted air filter
2. Plugged PCV valve
3. Faulty SFI systems:

Faulty pressure regulator

Faulty ECM

Faulty injector

Faulty throttle position sensor

Faulty mass air flow meter

A11128
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Connector
Throttle Control Motor Connector
Throttle Body and Intake Air Connector Assembly
Water Bypass HoseVSV Connector
for EVAP
EVAP Hose
 Gasket Air Assist Hose Engine Wire
Oil Filler Cap
No.3 Timing Belt Cover
Gasket
No.2 Timing Belt Cover
GasketThrottle
Position
Sensor
Connector
Vacuum Hose
(from Actuator for ACIS)
Water Bypass Hose
Engine Wire Protector
High±Tension
Cord w/ Clamp
No.1 Cylinder
Head Cover
Gasket
Timing Belt
x 6
Timing Belt Guide
Gasket
x 5 No.1 Timing Belt Cover
Crankshaft
Pulley
21 (210, 15)
Drive Belt Tensioner
330 (3,300, 243)
Camshaft
Timing Pulley
(VVT±i Pulley)81 (810, 60)
Straight
Screw Plug
15 (150, 11)Seal Washer
Camshaft
Timing Oil
Control Valve
Camshaft Timing
Oil Control
Valve Connector Gasket
Oil Control Valve Filter
 O±Ring
No.1 Oil PipeUnion Bolt
55 (550, 41)
Idler Pulley
Crankshaft Timing Pulley
Timing Belt Plate
Timing Belt Tensioner
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
35 (350, 26)

8.0 (80, 71 in.´lbf)
27 (270, 20)
 Non±reusable part

Precoated part
Dust Boot
Engine Wire ClampPCV Hose
Vacuum Hose
(from No.2
Vacuum Pipe)
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)TIMING BELT
EM±15
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)

EM0D2±04
A11131
(d) (g)
(f)
(e) (b)
(c)
A11130
(h)(i)
(j)
(k)
A11129
(o)
(n)
(o)
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)VALVE CLEARANCE
EM±5
1359 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
VALVE CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT
HINT:
Inspect and adjust the valve clearance when the engine is cold.
1. REMOVE ENGINE COVER
Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
3. REMOVE INTAKE AIR RESONATOR
4. REMOVE THROTTLE BODY AND INTAKE AIR
CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
(b) Disconnect the engine wire clamp from the clamp bracket
of the throttle body.
(c) Disconnect the engine wire from the clamp on the throttle
body bracket.
(d) Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor con-
nector.
(e) Disconnect the throttle control motor connector.
(f) Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
(g) Disconnect the air assist hose from the intake air connec-
tor.
(h) Disconnect the PCV hose from the intake air connector.
(i) Disconnect the VSV connector for EVAP.
(j) Disconnect the EVAP hose (from charcoal canister) from
the VSV for EVAP.
(k) Disconnect the vacuum hose (from No.2 vacuum pipe)
from the No.1 vacuum pipe.
(l) Remove the 2 nuts holding the throttle body bracket to the
cylinder head.
(m) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts holding the intake air con-
nector to the air intake chamber.
(n) Disconnect the vacuum hose (from actuator for ACIS)
from the No.1 vacuum pipe.
(o) Disconnect the 2 water bypass hoses from the throttle
body, and remove the throttle body together with the in-
take air connector and gasket.

± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)VALVE CLEARANCE
EM±9
1363 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
15. REINSTALL SPARK PLUGS
16. REINSTALL IGNITION COILS AND HIGH±TENSION
CORD SET ASSEMBLY (See page IG±9)
17. REINSTALL NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Install the gasket to the timing belt cover.
(b) Using a 5 mm hexagon wrench, install the timing belt cov-
er with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
(c) Install the oil filler cap.
18. REINSTALL THROTTLE BODY AND INTAKE AIR CON-
NECTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install a new gasket to the air intake chamber.
(b) Place the throttle body together with the intake air con-
nector on the cylinder head.
(c) Connect the vacuum hose (from actuator for ACIS) to the
No.1 vacuum pipe.
(d) Connect the 2 water bypass hoses to the throttle body.
(e) Install the 4 bolts and 2 nuts holding the intake air connec-
tor to the air intake chamber.
Torque: 28 N´m (280 kgf´cm, 21 ft´lbf)
(f) Install the 2 nuts holding the throttle body bracket to the
cylinder head.
Torque: 21 N´m (210 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
(g) Connect the air assist hose to the intake air connector.
(h) Install the PCV hose to the intake air connector.
(i) Install the EVAP hose (from charcoal canister) to the VSV
for EVAP.
(j) Install the vacuum hose (from No.2 vacuum pipe) to the
No.1 vacuum pipe.
(k) Install the throttle position sensor connector.
(l) Install the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
(m) Install the throttle control motor connector.
(n) Install the VSV connector for EVAP.
(o) Secure the engine wire with the clamp on the throttle body
bracket.
(p) Install the engine wire clamp with the clamp bracket of the
throttle body.
(q) Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body.
19. REINSTALL INTAKE AIR RESONATOR
20. REINSTALL ENGINE COVER
Install the engine cover with the 4 nuts.
21. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
22. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

DTC No.
Indicates the diagnostic trouble code.

Page or Instructions
Indicates the page where the inspection procedure
for each circuit is to be found, or gives instructions
for checking and repairs.

Detection Item
Indicates the system of the problem or
contents of the problem.
Trouble Area
Indicates the suspect area of the
problem.
Mass Air Flow Circuit MalfunctionDetection Item

Open or short in mass air flow meter circuit

Mass air flow meter

ECM DTC No.
(See page)Trouble AreaMIL* MemoryP0100
(DI±24)
P0101
(DI±28)
P0115
(DI±33)
Open or short in intake air temp. sensor
circuit

Intake air temp. sensor

ECM Intake Air Temp. Circuit
Malfunction P0110
(DI±29)

Open or short in engine coolant temp. sensor circuit

Engine coolant temp. sensor

ECM
Throttle/ Pedal Position Sensor/Switch
ºAº Circuit MalfunctionEngine Coolant Temp.
Circuit Malfunction

Open or short in throttle position sensor circuit

Throttle position sensor

ECM
DTC CHART (SAE Controlled)
HINT:
Parameters listed in the chart may not be exactly the same as your reading due to the type of instrument or other
factors.
If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check mode, check the circuit for that code listed in the table
below. For details of each code, turn to the page referred to under the ºSee pageº for the respective ºDTC No.º
in the DTC chart.
Mass Air Flow Circuit
Range/ Performance Problem
Mass air flow meter

Throttle position sensor Throttle/ Pedal Position Sensor/ Switch
ºAº Circuit Range / Performance Prob-
lem P0116
(DI±37)Engine Coolant Temp.
Circuit Range/ Performance Problem
Engine coolant temp. sensor

Cooling system
± INTRODUCTIONHOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED
SYSTEMSIN±27
27 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
4. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
The inspection procedure is shown in the table below. This table permits efficient and accurate troubleshoot-
ing using the diagnostic trouble codes displayed in the diagnostic trouble code check. Proceed with trouble-
shooting in accordance with the inspection procedure given in the diagnostic chart corresponding to the
diagnostic trouble codes displayed. The engine diagnostic trouble code chart is shown below as an example.

IN±42
± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U) HO2S
Heated Oxygen SensorHeated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
IACIdle Air ControlIdle Speed Control (ISC)
IATIntake Air TemperatureIntake or Inlet Air Temperature
ICMIgnition Control Module±
IFIIndirect Fuel InjectionIndirect Injection (IDL)
IFSInertia Fuel±Shutoff±
ISCIdle Speed Control±
KSKnock SensorKnock Sensor
MAFMass Air FlowAir Flow Meter
MAPManifold Absolute PressureManifold Pressure
Intake Vacuum
MCMixture Control
Electric Bleed Air Control Valve (EBCV)
Mixture Control Valve (MCV)
Electric Air Control Valve (EACV)
MDPManifold Differential Pressure±
MFIMultiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
MILMalfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine Lamp
MSTManifold Surface Temperature±
MVZManifold Vacuum Zone±
NVRAMNon±Volatile Random Access Memory±
O2SOxygen SensorOxygen Sensor, O2 Sensor (O2S)
OBDOn±Board DiagnosticOn±Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
OCOxidation Catalytic ConverterOxidation Catalyst Convert (OC), CCo
OPOpen LoopOpen Loop
PAIRPulsed Secondary Air InjectionAir Suction (AS)
PCMPowertrain Control Module±
PNPPark/Neutral Position±
PROMProgrammable Read Only Memory±
PSPPower Steering Pressure±
PTOXPeriodic Trap OxidizerDiesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Diesel Particulate Trap (DPT)
RAMRandom Access MemoryRandom Access Memory (RAM)
RMRelay Module±
ROMRead Only MemoryRead Only Memory (ROM)
RPMEngine SpeedEngine Speed
SCSuperchargerSupercharger
SCBSupercharger BypassE±ABV
SFISequential Multiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI), Sequential Injection
SPLSmoke Puff Limiter±
SRIService Reminder Indicator±
SRTSystem Readiness Test±
STScan Tool±
TBThrottle BodyThrottle Body
TBIThrottle Body Fuel InjectionSingle Point Injection
Central Fuel Injection (Ci)
TCTurbochargerTurbocharger
TCCTorque Converter ClutchTorque Converter

± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
IN±43
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U) TCM
Transmission Control ModuleTransmission ECU, ECT ECU
TPThrottle PositionThrottle Position
TRTransmission Range±
TVVThermal Vacuum ValveBimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve (BVSV)
Thermostatic Vacuum Switching Valve (TVSV)
TWCThree±Way Catalytic Converter
Three±Way Catalytic (TWC)
Manifold Converter
CC
RO
TWC+OCThree±Way + Oxidation Catalytic ConverterCCR + CCo
VA FVolume Air FlowAir Flow Meter
VRVoltage RegulatorVoltage Regulator
VSSVehicle Speed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor
WOTWide Open ThrottleFull Throttle
WU±OCWarm Up Oxidation Catalytic Converter±
WU±TWCWarm Up Three±Way Catalytic Converter±
3GRThird Gear±
4GRFourth Gear±

SS0FK±01
±
SS±11
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SFI (2JZ±GE)
SERVICE DATA
Fuel pressure
regulatorFuel pressure301 ± 347 kPa (3.1 ± 3.5 kgf/cm2, 44 ± 50 psi)
Fuel pumpResistance at 20°C (68°F)0.2 ± 3.0 W
InjectorResistance at 20°C (68°F)
Injection volume
Difference between each cylinder
Fuel leakage13.4 ± 14.2 W
60 ± 73 cm3 (3.7 ± 4.5 cu in.) per 15 sec.
13 cm3 (0.8 cu in.) or less
1 drop or less per 12 minutes
MAF meterResistance (THA ± E2) at ±20°C (±4°F)
at 20°C (68°F)
at 60°C (140°F)13.6 ± 18.4kW
2.21 ± 2.69 kW
0.493 ± 0.667 kW
Throttle bodyThrottle body fully closed angle3.5°
Throttle control
motorMotor (M+ ± M±) at 20°C (68°F)
Clutch (CL+ ± CL±) at 20°C (68°F)0.3 ± 100 W
4.2 ± 5.2 W
Throttle position
sensorResistance (VC ± E2) at 20°C (68°F)
Throttle valve opening percentage STD1.2 ± 3.2 kW
15.6 ± 1.2 %
Accelerator pedal
position sensorResistance (VC ± E2) at 20°C (68°F)
Accelerator pedal position voltage STD1.2 ± 3.2 kW
0.3 ± 0.9 V
Camshaft timing
oil control valveResistance at 20°C (68°F)5.5 ± 12 W
VSV for EVAPResistance at 20°C (68°F)33 ± 39 W
VSV for acoustic
control induction
system (ACIS)Resistance at 20°C (68°F)38.5 ± 44.5 W
VSV for vapor
pressure sensorResistance at 20°C (68°F)33 ± 39 W
ECT sensorResistance at ±20°C (±4°F)
0°C (32°F)
20°C (68°F)
40°C (104°F)
60°C (140°F)
80°C (176°F)10 ± 20 kW
4 ± 7 kW
2 ± 3 kW
0.9 ± 1.3 kW
0.4 ± 0.7 kW
0.2 ± 0.4 kW
Vapor pressure
sensorPower sorce voltage4.5 ± 5.5 V
Heated oxygen
sensorHeater coil resistance at 20°C (68°F)11 ± 16 W
Fuel cut rpmFuel return rpm1,000 rpm

SS0FL±05
SS±12
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Fuel line for union bolt
for flare nut (for using SST)29
38 (30)300
387 (310)22
28 (22)
Fuel tank vent tube set plate x Fuel tank3.53631 in.´lbf
Fuel inlet hose x Body9.09080 in.´lbf
Delivery pipe x Intake manifold2121015
Fuel pressure pulsation damper x Fuel pipe support32.532524
Fuel inlet pipe x Intake manifold9.09080 in.´lbf
No.2 vacuum pipe x Intake manifold2121015
Fuel sender gauge x Fuel tank1.51513 in.´lbf
Fuel tank band x Body3940031
MAF meter x Air cleaner10.71098
Throttle body bracket x Throttle body2121015
Throttle body bracket x Cylinder head2121015
Throttle position sensor x Throttle body1.717.515 in.´lbf
Throttle control motor x Throttle body3.737.533 in.´lbf
Throttle control motor cover x Throttle body1.717.515 in.´lbf
Accelerator pedal position sensor x Throttle body3.737.533 in.´lbf
Camshaft timing oil control valve x No.3 camshaft bearing cap8.08071 in.´lbf
No.3 timing belt cover x Cylinder head cover8.08071 in.´lbf
Intake air connector x Air intake chamber2828021
Air intake chamber x Intake manifold2828021
Vacuum control valve set x Intake manifold2121015
ECT sensor x Cylinder head19.620014
Knock sensor x Cylinder block4445033
PS pump rear stay x Manifold stay39.240029
PS pump rear stay x PS pump bracket39.240029
Heated oxygen sensor x Exhaust manifold4545033
Heated oxygen sensor x Front exhaust pipe4545033

SS0FP±01
SS±18
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TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Part tightenedN´mkgf´cmft´lbf
Spark plug x Cylinder head1818013
Throttle body x Intake air connector2121015
Throttle body bracket x Cylinder head2121015
Throttle body bracket x Throttle body2121015
Throttle body gasket x Intake air connector2121015
Ignition coils and high±tension cord set assembly x Cylinder head8.08071 in.´lbf
PS pump rear stay x Manifold stay39.240029
PS pump rear stay x PS pump bracket39.240029
Camshaft position sensor x Cylinder head9.09080 in.´lbf
Crankshaft position sensor x Oil pump9.09080 in.´lbf