oxygen sensor LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Repair Manual

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.
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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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NGOK
3Check voltage between terminals HTL2, HTR2 of engine & ECT ECU connector and \
body
ground.
C
OK
Hint
P(2) Connect engine & ECT ECU connector.
(2) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
Measure voltage between terminals HTL2, HTR2 of en-
gine & ECT ECU connector and body ground, when en-
gine is idling and racing at 4,000 rpm.
In the 4,000 rpm racing check , continue engine racing
at 4,000 prm for approx. 20 seconds or more.
Replace sub±oxygen sensor.**: In this case, oxygen sensor can be deteriorated.
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
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If a malfunction code is displayed during the diagnostic code check in tes\
t mode, check the circuit for that code
listed in the table below (Proceed to the page given for that circuit).
Tro ble Area
ºCHECKº EngineWarning Light *
Memory*See Page
Trouble AreaNormal
ModeTest
Mode
±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
w Open or short in engine speed sensor, No. 1, No. 2
cam position sensor circuit.
w Engine speed sensor
w No. 1, No. 2 cam position sensor
w Starter
w ECU
ONN.A.TR±48
w Open or short in engine speed sensor circuit.w Oen or short in engine s eed sensor circuit.
w Engine speed sensor
ONN.A. Engine s eed sensor
w ECU
ONN.A.
w Open or short in engine speed sensor circuit.g
w Mechanical system malfunction (skipping teeth of
ti itiming
wbelt belt stretched)N.A.ONTR 52wbelt, belt stretched)
wEngine speed sensor
TR±52
w Engine s eed sensor
w ECU
w Mechanical system malfunction (skipping teeth ofw Mechanical system malfunction (ski ing teeth of
wtiming belt, belt stretched)ONNAwtiming belt, belt stretched)
w No. 1, No. 2 cam position sensorONN.A. No. 1, No. 2 cam osition sensor
w ECU
w Open or short in IGF1 circuit from igniter No.
1±ECU.
w Igniter No. 1
w ECU
ONN.A.TR±54
w Open or short in IGF2 circuit from igniter No.
2±ECU.
w Igniter No. 2
w ECU
ONN.A.TR±54
w ECUONN.A.XTR±61
w Open or short in heater circuit of main oxygen sen-
sor.
w Main oxygen sensor heaterONN.A.w Main oxygen sensor heater
w ECU
TR±62
w Main oxygen sensor circuit
w
Main oxygen sensorONONw Main oxygen sensor
*1, 2: See page TR±20.
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ºCHECKº Engine
Tro ble Area
CHECK Engine
Warning Light *
Memory*See PageTrouble AreaNormal
ModeTest
ModeMemory* See Page
w Open or short in water temp. sensor circuit.
w Water temp. sensor
w ECU
ONONTR±68
w Open or short in intake air tempsensor circuitOFFw Open or short in intake air temp. sensor circuit.
w Intake air tempsensor
OFF
ONTR 72w Intake air temp. sensor
ECUON*3
ONTR±72
w ECUON*3
w Open or short in main oxygen sensor circuit.w Oen or short in main oxygen sensor circuit.
w Main oxygen sensor
Main oxygen sensor
w Ignition systemgy
w Water temp. sensor
w Open or short in injector circuit.w Oen or short in injector circuit.
w Fuel line pressure
(injector blockage)w Fuel line ressure (injector blockage)
w Air flow meter (air intake)ONONTR±74 Air flow meter (air intake)
w Engine ground bolt loose

gg
w Foreign object caught in valve
w Fuel line pressure (injector leak, blockage)w Fuel line ressure (injector leak, blockage)
w Mechanical system malfunction Mechanical system malfunction
w(skipping teeth of timing belt)(g g)
w Ignition system
w Open or short in heater circuit of sub±oxygen sen-
sor.
w Sub±oxygen sensor heaterONN.A.w Sub±oxygen sensor heater.
w ECU
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w Open or short in sub±oxygen sensor circuit.
TR 82
w Oen or short in sub oxygen sensor circuit.
w Sub±oxygen sensor
ONON Sub oxygen sensor
w ECU
w Same as (1) of Code No. 21ONN.A.
TR 62w Same as (2) of Code No. 21ONONTR±62
w Same as (1) of Code No. 27ONN.A.
TR 82w Same as (2) of Code No. 27ONONTR±82
*1, 2, 3: See page TR±20.
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Diag. Code 21, 28Main Oxygen Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of th\
e exhaust gas, a three±way catalyst
is used, but for most efficient use of the three±way catalyst, the air±fuel ratio must be \
precisely controlled so
that it is always close to the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio.
The oxygen sensor has the characteristic whereby its output voltage changes\
suddenly in the vicinity of the stoi-
chiometric air±fuel ratio. This characteristic is used to detect the oxygen con\
centration in the exhaust gas and
provide feedback to the computer for control of the air±fuel ratio.
When the air±fuel ratio becomes LEAN, the oxygen concentration in the exh\
aust increases and the oxygen sen-
sor informs the ECU of the LEAN condition (small electromotive force: 0 V)\
.
When the air±fuel ratio is RICHER than the stoichiometric air±fuel rat\
io the oxygen concentration in the exhaust
gas is reduced and the oxygen sensor informs the ECU of the RICH condition \
(large electromotive force: 1V).
The ECU judges by the electromotive force from the oxygen sensor whether th\
e air±fuel ratio is RICH or LEAN
and controls the injection time accordingly. However, if malfunction of the oxygen sensor causes output of ab-
normal electromotive force, the ECU is unable to perform accurate air±fuel \
ratio control.
DTC No.DTC Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
21.
28
(1) Main oxygen sensor signal voltage is reduced to tbetween 0.35 V and 0.70 V for 60 sec. under
conditions (a)
(d). (2 trip detection logic)*
(a) Coolant temp.: Between 805C (176 5F) and
95 5C (203 5F).
(b) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more
(c) Load driving (EX. ECT in 4th (5th for M/T) speed, A/C ON, Flat road, 50 mph
(80km/h)).
(d) Main oxygen sensor signal voltage: Alternating above and below 0.45 V.

Main oxygen sensor circuit

Main oxygen sensor
(2) Main oxygen sensor signal voltage exceeds
0.70 V for 3 sec. or more during fuel cut.
*: See page TR±25..
HINT: Diag. trouble code 21 is for the front side main oxygen sensor circuit.\
Diag. trouble code 28 is for the rear side main 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. 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 or TDCL with IG
switch OFF).
Start the engine and warm up with all ACC switch OFF.
After the engine is warmed up, let it idle for 3 min.
After performing the idling in , perform gradual acceleration with in th\
e range 1,300
1,700 rpm (centered around 1,500 rpm) with the A/C switch ON and D range fo\
r A/T
(5th for M/T).
(Take care that the engine speed does not fall below 1,200 rpm when shifting.\
Gradu-
ally depress the accelerator pedal and kept it. Steady so that engine br\
aking does not
occur).
Maintain the vehicle speed at 40±50 mph (64±80 km/h).
Keep the vehicle running for 1±2 min. after starting acceleration.
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will light\
up after approx. 60 sec. from the start of acceleration.
NOTICE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, detection of t\
he malfunction will not be possible.
Malfunction: Main Oxygen Sensor Deterioration
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
Are there any other codes (Besides 21 or
28) being output?
Replace oxygen sensor.
Go to relevant diag. code chart.
HINT: If diag. code 21 is output, replace the front side main oxygen sensor.If diag. code 28 is output, replace the rear side main oxygen sensor.
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