ECU LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Repair Manual

1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE FROMBATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from
the time the ignition switch is turned to the ªLOCKº posi-
tion and the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected
from the battery.
(See page RS±2)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
(See page BO±12)
3. REMOVE FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the bolt, the nut and the sensor.
4. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
(a) Install the sensor with the arrow on the sensor facing toward the front of the vehicle.
Torque: 25 N Vm (260 kgf Vcm, 19 ft Vlbf)
NOTICE:
w Make sure the sensor is installed to the specified torque.
w If the sensor has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents
or other defects in the case, brackets or c onnector,
replace the sensor is removed, always replace the set bolt
and the nut with new one.
w The sensor set bolt and the nut have been anti±rust
treated. When the sensor is removed, always replace the
set bolt and the nut with new ones.
w After installation, shake the sensor to check that there is
no looseness.
w The front sensor is equipped with an electrical
connection check mechanism. Be sure to lock this
mechanism securely when connecting the connector. If
the connector is not securely locked, a malfunction code
will be detected by the diagnosis system.
w Check that the dimensions of the body where the front
airbag sensor is installed match those in the body
dimension drawings in the BODY section.
(The SRS may malfunction, or may not work, if the
dimensions of the sensor mount is not correct.)
5. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
6. CONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE TO BATTERY
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CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
RS049±01
NOTICE:
wDo not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various
computers unless absolutely necessary. (If the IC
terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by static
electricity.)
w Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new parts.
w Never reuse the center airbag sensor assembly involved
in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
w Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE FROM
BATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from
the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion and the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected
from the battery (See page RS±2).
2. REMOVE AND INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a torx wrench, loosen and tighten the 3 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042±00020 or locally manufac-
tured tool)
(b) Disconnect and connect the connector. NOTICE: Removal and installation of the connector is
done with the sensor assembly installed.
(c) Using a torx wrench, tighten the 3 screws. Torx wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042±00020 or locally manufac-
tured tool)
Torque: 15 N Vm (150 kgf Vcm, 11 ft Vlbf)
NOTICE:
w Make sure the sensor assembly is installed to the
specified torque.
w If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or
connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new one.
w When installing the sensor assembly, take care that the
airbag wiring does not interfere with other parts and is
not pinched between other parts.
w After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check
that there is no looseness.
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2HEAT METHOD: When the problem seems to occur when the suspect area is heate\
d.
Heat the component that is likely the cause of the mal-
function with a hair dryer or similar object. Check to see
if the malfunction will occur.
Notice:

Do not heat to more than 60 C (140 F) (Tempera-
ture limit that the component can be touched with a
hand.)

Do not apply heat directly to any part in the ECU.
3WATER SPRINKLING METHOD: When the malfunction seems to occur on a rainy day or in
a high±humidity condition.
Sprinkle water onto the vehicle and check to see if the
malfunction will occur.
Notice: Never apply water directly onto the
electronic components.
HINT:

If the vehicle is subject to water leakage, the leaked
water may contaminate the ECU. When testing a ve-
hicle with a water leakage problem, special caution
must be paid.
4OTHER: When a malfunction seems to occur when electrical load is excessive.
Turn on all electrical loads including the heater blower,
headlights, rear window defogger, etc. and check to see
if the malfunction will occur.
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OKNG
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: If SRS warning light does not light up, perform the following troublesh\
ooting:
1Check ECU±B fuse.
Go to step

2Preparation.
P1. Disconnect battery negative (±) terminal cable, and
wait at least 90 seconds.
2. Remove steering wheel pad (See page RS±19).
3. Disconnect connectors of front passenger airbag assembly (See page RS±32).
Caution: Store the steering wheel pad with the
surface facing upward.
3Check connection of center airbag sensor assembly connector.
Repair.
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YESNO
YESNO
4Check SRS warning light circuit.
C
OK
P1. Disconnect center airbag sensor assembly.
2. Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery.
3. Turn ignition switch ACC or ON.
Measure voltage LA terminal of harness side connector
of center airbag sensor assembly.
Voltage: Battery positive voltage.
Repair SRS warning light circuit.
5Does SRS warning light come on?
C
OK
P1. Disconnect negative (±) terminal cable from bat-tery.
2. Connect center airbag sensor assembly.
3. Connect negative (±) terminal cable to battery.
4. Turn ignition switch ACC or ON.
Check operation of SRS warning light.
SRS warning light comes on.
Check terminal LA of center airbag sensor assembly and
electrical connection check mechanism. If normal, re-
place center airbag sensor assembly.
From the results of the above inspection, the malfunctioning part can now be\
considered normal. To
make sure of this, use the simulation method to check.
6Is new ECU±B fuse burnt out again?
Using simulation method, reproduce malfunction symp-
toms (See page RS±65).
Check harness between ECU±B fuse and SRS warning light, and ECU±B fuse a\
nd center airbag sensor
assembly.
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4. REMOVE SUSPENSION SUPPORT AND COIL SPRING
(a) Install a bolt and 2 nuts to the bracket at the lower portion ofthe shock absorber shell and secure it in a vise.
(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring. SST 09727±30020
NOTICE: Do not use an impact wrench.
It will damage the SST.
(c) Remove the suspension support nut.
(d) Remove the suspension support, coil spring and insulator.
(e) R e m o v e t h e i n s u l a t o r a n d s p r i n g b u m p e r f r o m t h e suspension support.
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ECU Power Source Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
When the ignition switch is turned on, battery voltage
is applied to the terminal IG SW of the ECU, and the
main relay control circuit in the ECU sends a signal to
the terminal M±REL of the ECU, switching on the
main relay. This signal causes current to flow to the
coil, closing the contacts of the main relay and supply-
ing power to the terminals +B and +B1 of the ECU.
If the ignition switch is turned off, the ECU continues
to switch on the main relay for a maximum of 2 se-
conds for the initial setting of the ISC valve.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
See next page for the DIAGNOSTIC CHART.
WIRING DIAGRAM
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
DIAGNOSTIC
CHART
Check for short in all the harness and
components connected to IGN fuse.
Check voltage of terminal M±REL.
Check for open in harness and connector
between battery and ECU.
Check and replace ECU.
Replace ignition switch.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between terminal M REL and body
ground.
Replace EFT main relay.
Check voltage of terminal IGSW.
Check IGN fuse.
Check continuity between terminals E1 and
body ground.
Check voltage of ECU power source.
Proceed to next circuit inspection
shown on matrix chart (See page
TR±35
).
Check ignition switch.
Check EFT fuse.
Check EFT main relay.
Check and repair or harness or connector
between EFI fuse and battery.
Check for short in all the harness and
components connected to EFI fuse.
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OKNG
NGOK
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check voltage between terminals + B, + B1 and E1 of engine & ECT ECU connecto\
r.
C
OK
P(2) Connect the Check Harness A.(See page TR±30)
(2) Turn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminals + B, + B1 and E1
of engine & ECT ECU connector.
Voltage: 10 ± 14 V
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart
2Check for open in harness and connector between terminals E1 of engine &\
ECT ECU and body
ground (See page IN±27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
3Check voltage between terminal IG SW of engine & ECT ECU connector and b\
ody ground.
C
OK
PTurn ignition switch on.
Measure voltage between terminal IG SW of engine &
ECT ECU connector and body ground.
Voltage: 10 ± 14 V
Go to step 6.
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OKNG
OKNG
4Check IGN Fuse.
C
OK
PRemove IGN fuse from J/B No.1.
Check continuity of IGN fuse.
Continuity.
Check for short in all the harness and components con-
nected to IGN fuse (See attached wiring diagram).
5Check ignition switch.
C
OK
PRemove under cover and finish panel.
Check continuity between terminals.
continuity
Replace ignition switch.
Check and repair harness and connector between
battery and ignition switch, ignition switch and en-
gine & ECT ECU.
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