ECO mode LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Workshop Manual

Neutral Start Switch Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The neutral start switch goes on when the shift lever is in the N or P shif\
t position. When it goes on the terminal
NSW of the ECU is grounded to body ground via the starter relay and theft deterrent ECU\
, thus the terminal
NSW voltage becomes 0V. When the shift lever is in the D, 2, L or R position, the neutral start\
switch goes off,
so the voltage of ECU terminal NSW becomes battery voltage, the voltage of the ECU internal power source.
If the shift lever is moved from the N range to the D range, this signal\
is used for air±fuel ratio correction and
for idle speed control (estimated control), etc.
When the neutral start switch is off, code º51º is output in the test mode diagnosis. (This is not a\
bnormal.)
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
HINT: This diagnosis chart is based on premise that the engine is cranked norm\
ally. If the engine is notcranked, proceed to the matrix chart of problem symptoms on page TR±35.
Check output condition of diag. code 51.
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown
on matrix chart (See page TR±35).
Check for open in harness and connector
between neutral start switch and ECU.
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace ECU.
Check and replace ECU.
Replace neutral start switch.Check neutral start switch (See page
AT±100 ).
TR±122
±
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING Circuit Inspection
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AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR ODOR ± AC001±97 September 12, 1997
General1. Preparation of freshener solution:
Procedure (a) Invert freshener container and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
(b) Mix 3.4 fl. oz. of freshener (1 container) with 30 fl. oz. to make 1 q\
t. of solution.
2. Drying the evaporator: Dry the evaporator for 10 minutes with the following settings:
A/C: Off
. . . . . . . . . . .
Air Outlet: Foot
. . . . . .
Mode: Recirc.
. . . . . . . . . .
Blower: High
. . . . . . . .
Te m p : Max Warm
. . . . . . . . . .
3. Evaporator Treatment Preparation: (a) Ensure availability of 30±45 psi compressed air to be used with spray\
gun for application of freshener.
(b) Place a tray under the evaporator housing drain hose to collect used cle\
aning solution.
(c) Place shop cloth under the evaporator housing in the vehicle to prevent \
cleaning solution from dripping onto the floor mat.
4. Vehicle Preparation: See specific model section.
5. Evaporator treatment: (a) Set HVAC mode as follows: A/C: Off
. . . . . . . . . . .
Air Outlet: Face
. . . . . .
Mode: Fresh
. . . . . . . . . .
Blower: High
. . . . . . . .
Te m p : Max Warm
. . . . . . . . . .
Windows: Open
. . . . . .
(b) Insert spray nozzle into the filter inlet and spray the entire quantity (1 qt.) of
freshener solution into the evaporator
while moving the nozzle around to
cover the complete evaporator surface.
(c) Turn the blower OFF.
6. Reinstallation of Parts.
7. Completion of Treatment. (a) Dry the evaporator for 30 minutes with the following settings:
A/C: Off
. . . . . . . . . . .
Air Outlet: Foot
. . . . . .
Mode: Recirc.
. . . . . . . . . .
Blower: High
. . . . . . . .
Te m p : Max Warm
. . . . . . . . . .
Windows: Closed
. . . . . .
(b) If the vehicle still has alcohol smell, open windows for ventilation. Do not turn on
the AC switch until the evaporator is
completely dry as this can reduce the
effectiveness of the solution.
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CAUTION
Do not get into the vehicle during
this drying operation.
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DATE:NOVEMBER 29, 1996
TitleALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS AND A/C RETROFITPage 1 of 2
Effective January 1, 1996, the E.P.A. has officially banned the manufacture of Refrigerant 12 (Freon).
As a result, surplus supplies of R±12 will begin to dwindle over the ne\
xt several years until, eventually,
R±12 will no longer be available.
This uncertainty about the availability of R±12 has caused significant concerns for Lexus dealers when
servicing HVAC systems not using R±134a refrigerant. Similarly, the reduced availability of R±12 has
prompted demands for R±134a retrofit kits and/or alternate refrigerants. Thi\
s TSB will clarify Lexus's
current recommendations for servicing and retrofitting HVAC systems on Lexus vehicles using R±12
refrigerant.
ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS:
Previously, the E.P.A. has endorsed other alternative refrigerants. These endorsements, combin\
ed with
the uncertain future availability of R±12, have lead to a limited accept\
ance of using alternative refrigerants
when servicing or retrofitting R±12 HVAC systems. Use of these refrigerants can lead to several service
related problems, including:
Poor system performance and leak detection capabilities.
Contamination of R±12 and R±134a during refrigerant recovery and r\
ecycling.
Recently the E.P.A. released a statement clarifying that approval of alternative refrige\
rants relates only
to the toxicology, flammability, ozone depletion and global warming characteristics. The approval does
not imply acceptability of alternative refrigerants use with respect to serviceability or performance.
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A. ENDORSES THE USE OF R±134a AS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANT FOR VEHICLES USING R±12.
R±12 AVAILABILITY:
It is estimated that existing R±12 supplies will meet market demand i\
n 1996. Beyond that, Lexus will
supply R±12 to it's dealers from a strategic reserve. These strategic reserves are alloca\
ted specifically
for distribution to Lexus dealers for repair of their customers' R±12 H\
VAC systems. TMS projects these
reserves may meet dealer demand through early 1998. After that, we believe R±12 will no longer be re\
adi-
ly available and dealers will begin to retrofit customer vehicles with R\
±134a.
REF: HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
NO:AC007±96
MODEL:ALL MODELS
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ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS AND A/C RETROFITPage 2 of 2
RETROFIT ISSUES:
Lexus has completed development of retrofit parts for all later model Le\
xus vehicles using R±12 refrigerant.
These parts will be produced in harmony with market demand, based on R±12 \
availability.
The parts necessary for a typical retrofit will generally include:Receiver Dryer
O±Rings
Fittings
Labels
Oil
A TSIB outlining retrofit procedures will be released when the retrofit \
kits become available.
For additional information, contact the Environmental Assistance Network\
Hotline at 1±800±542±3914.
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ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANTSPage 1 of 1
Beginning with the Montreal Protocol signed in April 1988, auto manufacturers wor\
ld±wide
committed to phase±out the use of ozone damaging Refrigerant R±12,\
also known as Freon.
All automobile manufacturers are re±designing new production vehicles\
to use non-ozone depleting
R±134a which is the only
universally approved replacement refrigerant for R±12.
All 1994 and newer Lexus use R±134a.
Several independent companies have begun marketing alternative refrigerants whi\
ch they claim can
replace R±12 when servicing vehicles in the dealership. These R±12 repla\
cements commonly
referred to as blends or hydrocarbon based refrigerants, have the potent\
ial to cause damage to
Lexus AC systems and in some cases can cause personal injury to the serv\
ice technician or the
end±user. Lexus strongly discourages the use of these refrigerants in Lexus vehicl\
es.
Furthermore, dealer technicians should be cautious of vehicles that may be labeled o\
r otherwise
identified to contain such refrigerants. Servicing these vehicles can contaminate your AC
refrigerant recovery equipment causing refrigerant stored in the recovery machine to be rendered
unusable. Also, if the contaminated refrigerant equipment is then used on subseq\
uent repairs, the
dealer may unknowingly contaminate other owner's vehicles.
For all Lexus models and years that are designed to operate on R±12, \
continue to service with
R±12 as long as it is available which is expected to be two or more years. When research is
complete and R±12 becomes difficult to acquire, Lexus will provide parts and procedures to properly
retrofit an R±12 vehicle to non±ozone depleting R±134a.
HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING
AC94±001
MARCH 25, 1994
ALL MODELS
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DATE:NOVEMBER 29, 1996
TitleALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS AND A/C RETROFITPage 1 of 2
Effective January 1, 1996, the E.P.A. has officially banned the manufacture of Refrigerant 12 (Freon).
As a result, surplus supplies of R±12 will begin to dwindle over the ne\
xt several years until, eventually,
R±12 will no longer be available.
This uncertainty about the availability of R±12 has caused significant concerns for Lexus dealers when
servicing HVAC systems not using R±134a refrigerant. Similarly, the reduced availability of R±12 has
prompted demands for R±134a retrofit kits and/or alternate refrigerants. Thi\
s TSB will clarify Lexus's
current recommendations for servicing and retrofitting HVAC systems on Lexus vehicles using R±12
refrigerant.
ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS:
Previously, the E.P.A. has endorsed other alternative refrigerants. These endorsements, combin\
ed with
the uncertain future availability of R±12, have lead to a limited accept\
ance of using alternative refrigerants
when servicing or retrofitting R±12 HVAC systems. Use of these refrigerants can lead to several service
related problems, including:
Poor system performance and leak detection capabilities.
Contamination of R±12 and R±134a during refrigerant recovery and r\
ecycling.
Recently the E.P.A. released a statement clarifying that approval of alternative refrige\
rants relates only
to the toxicology, flammability, ozone depletion and global warming characteristics. The approval does
not imply acceptability of alternative refrigerants use with respect to serviceability or performance.
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A. ENDORSES THE USE OF R±134a AS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANT FOR VEHICLES USING R±12.
R±12 AVAILABILITY:
It is estimated that existing R±12 supplies will meet market demand i\
n 1996. Beyond that, Lexus will
supply R±12 to it's dealers from a strategic reserve. These strategic reserves are alloca\
ted specifically
for distribution to Lexus dealers for repair of their customers' R±12 H\
VAC systems. TMS projects these
reserves may meet dealer demand through early 1998. After that, we believe R±12 will no longer be re\
adi-
ly available and dealers will begin to retrofit customer vehicles with R\
±134a.
REF: HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
NO:AC007±96
MODEL:ALL MODELS
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ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS AND A/C RETROFITPage 2 of 2
RETROFIT ISSUES:
Lexus has completed development of retrofit parts for all later model Le\
xus vehicles using R±12 refrigerant.
These parts will be produced in harmony with market demand, based on R±12 \
availability.
The parts necessary for a typical retrofit will generally include:Receiver Dryer
O±Rings
Fittings
Labels
Oil
A TSIB outlining retrofit procedures will be released when the retrofit \
kits become available.
For additional information, contact the Environmental Assistance Network\
Hotline at 1±800±542±3914.
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:System Title
: Indicates a Relay Block. No shading is used and only
the Relay Block No. is shown to distinguish it from the
J/B.
Example: Indicates Relay Block No. 1.
: Indicates the connector to be connected to a part (the
numeral indicates the pin No.)
Explanation of pin use.
The pins shown are only for the highest grade, or only
include those in the specification.
: Connector Color
Connectors not indicated are milky white in color.
: ( ) is used to indicate different wiring and connector,
etc. when the vehicle model, engine type, or
specification is different.
: Indicates related system.
: Indicates the wiring harness and wiring harness
connector. The wiring harness with male terminal is
shown with arrows ( ).
Outside numerals are pin numbers.
The first letter of the code for each wiring harness and
wiring harness connector(s) indicates the component's
location, e.g., ªEº for the Engine Compartment, ªIº for the
Instrument Panel and Surrounding area, and ªBº for the
Body and Surrounding area.
When more than one code has the first and second
letters in comm on, followed by numbers (e.g., IH1, IH2),
this indicates the same type of wiring harness and
wiring harness connector.
: Represents a part (all parts are shown in sky blue). The
code is the same as the code used in parts position.
: Junction Block (The number in the circle is the J/B No.
and the connector code is shown beside it). Junction
Blocks are shaded to clearly separate them from other
parts (different j unction blocks are shaded differently for
further clarification).
3B indicates
that it is inside
Junction Block
No. 3.
Example: :
Indicates the wiring color.
Wire colors are indicated by an alphabetical code.
B = Black L = Blue R = Red
BR = Brown LG = Light Green V = Violet
G = Green O = Orange W = White
GR = Gray P = Pink Y = Yellow
The first letter indicates the basic wire color and the
second letter indicates the color of the stripe.
Example: L ± Y
(Blue) (Yellow)
:Indicates a wiring Splice Point (Codes are ªEº for the
Engine Room, ªIº for the Instrument Panel, and ªBº for
the Body).
Example:
The Location of Splice Point I 5 is indicated by the
shaded section.
: Page No.
: Indicates a shielded cable.
:Indicates a ground point.
The first letter of the code for each ground point(s)
indicates the component's location, e.g., ªEº for the
Engine Compartment, ªIº for the Instrument Panel and
Surrounding area, and ªBº for the Body and
Surrounding area.
: Indicates the pin number of the connector.
The numbering system is different for female and male
connectors.
Example: Numbered in order from upper left to
lower right Numbered in order
from upper right to
lower left
:
When 2 parts both use one connector in common, the
parts connector name used in the wire routing section
is shown in square brackets [ ].
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Junction Block (the number in the circle is the
J/B No. and connector code is shown beside
it). Junction Blocks are shaded to clearly
separate them from other parts (different
junction blocks are shaded differently for fur-
ther clarification.).
Example:
Indicates related system.
Indicates the wiring harness and wiring har-
ness connector. The wiring harness with male
terminal is shown with arrows
Outside numerals are pin numbers.
is used to indicate different wiring and
connector, etc. when the vehicle model, engine
type, or specification is different.
Indicates a shielder cable.
Indicates and located on ground point.
The same code occuring on the next page
indicates that the wire harness is continuous.
System Title
Indicates the wiring color.
Wire colors are indicated by an alphabetical
code.
B = Black L = Blue R = Red
BR = Brown LG = Light Green V = Violet
G = Green O = Orange W = White
GR = Gray P = Pink Y = Yellow
The first letter indicates the basic wire color and the
second letter indicates the color of the stripe.
Indicates the connector to be connected to a
part (the numeral indicates the pin No.)
The position of the parts. is the same as shown
in the wiring diagram and wire routing.
Indicates the pin number of the connector.
The numbering system is different for female
and male connectors.
The numbering system for the overall wiring
diagram is the same as above.
Indicates a Relay Block. No Shading is used
and only the Relay Block No. is shown to distin-
guish it from the J/B.
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SRS AIRBAG
NOTICE: When inspecting or repairing the SRS AIRBAG, perform the operation in accord\
ance with the
following precautionary instructions and the procedure and precautions in the Repair Manual for the applicable
model year.

Malfunction symptoms of the airbag system are difficult to confirm, so the diagnostic codes become the most
important source of information when troubleshooting.
When troubleshooting the airbag system, always inspect the diagnostic codes before disconnecting the
battery.

Work must be started after 30 seconds or longer from the time the Ignition SW is set to the ªLOCKº position
and the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
(The airbag system is equipped with a back±up power source so that if work is started within 30 seconds of
disconnecting the negative (±) terminal cable of the battery, the airbag may be deployed.)
When the negative (±) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, memory of the clock and audio systems
will be cancelled. So before starting work, make a record of the contents memorized by each me\
mory system.
Then when work is finished, reset the clock and audio system as before.
When the vehicle has tilt and telescopic steering, power seat, outside r\
ear view mirror and power shoulder
belt anchorage, which are all equipped with memory function, it is not possible to make a record of the memory
contents. So when the operation is finished, it will be necessary to explain this\
fact to the customer, and
request the customer to adjust the features and reset the memory.
To avoid erasing the memory of each memory system, never use a back±up \
power supply from outside the
vehicle.

When removing the steering wheel pad or handling a new steering wheel pad, keep the pad upper surfa\
ce
facing upward. Also, lock the lock lever of the twin lock type connector\
at the rear of the pad and take care
not to damage the connector.
(Storing the pad with its metallic surface up may lead to a serious accident if \
the airbag inflates for some
reason).

Store the steering wheel pad where the ambient temperature remains below\
93 °C (200 °F), without high
humidity and away from electrical noise.

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing airbag parts\
, replace them with new parts.

Never disassemble or repair the steering wheel pad, center airbag sensor asse\
mbly or front airbag sensors.

Before repairing the body, remove the airbag sensors if during repair shocks are likely to be app\
lied to the
sensors due to vibration of the body or direct tapping with tools or oth\
er parts.

Do not reuse a steering wheel pad or front airbag sensors.
After evaluating whether the center airbag sensor assembly is damaged or not, decide whether or not to reuse
it. (See the Repair Manual for the method for evaluating the center airbag\
sensor assembly.)

When troubleshooting the airbag system, use a high±impedance (Min. 1\
0k W/V) tester.

The vehicle wiring harness exclusively for the airbag system is distinguish\
ed by corrugated yellow tubing, as
are the connectors.

Do not measure the resistance of the airbag squib.
(It is possible this will deploy the airbag and is very dangerous.)

If the wire harness used in the airbag system is damaged, replace the wh\
ole wire harness assembly.
When the connector to the airbag front sensors can be repaired alone (when \
there is no damage to the wire
harness), use the repair wire specially designed for the purpose.
(Refer to the Repair Manual for the applicable Model year for details o\
f the replacement method.)

INFORMATION LABELS (NOTICES) are attached to the periphery of the airbag componen\
ts. Follow the
instructions on the notices.
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