engine overheat TOYOTA AVENSIS 1999 Supplement

IN–16
– INTRODUCTIONFOR ALL OF VEHICLES
2. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
CAUTION:
If large amount of unburned gasoline flows into the converter, it may overheat and create a fire haz-
ard. To prevent this, observe the following precautions and explain them to your customer.
(a) Use only unleaded gasoline.
(b) Avoid prolonged idling.
Avoid running the engine at idle speed for more than 20 minutes.
(c) Avoid spark jump test.
(1) Perform spark jump test only when absolutely necessary. Perform this test as rapidly as possible.
(2) While testing, never race the engine.
(d) Avoid prolonged engine compression measurement.
Engine compression tests must be done as rapidly as possible.
(e) Do not run engine when fuel tank is nearly empty.
This may cause the engine to misfire and create an extra load on the converter.
(f) Avoid coasting with ignition turned off and prolonged braking.
(g) Do not dispose of used catalyst along with parts contaminated with gasoline or oil.
3. IF VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
For vehicles with mobile communication systems such as two–way radios and cellular telephones, observe
the following precautions.
(a) Install the antenna as far as possible away from the ECU and sensors of the vehicle’s electronic sys-
tem.
(b) Install the antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 in.) away from the ECU and sensors of the vehicle’s
electronic systems. For details about ECU and sensors locations, refer to the section on the applicable
component.
(c) Do not wind the antenna feeder together with the other wiring as much as possible, also avoid running
the antenna feeder parallel with other wire harnesses.
(d) Check that the antenna and feeder are correctly adjusted.
(e) Do not install powerful mobile communications system.
4. FOR USING HAND–HELD TESTER
CAUTION:
Observe the following items for safety reasons:
Before using the hand–held tester, the hand–held tester’s operator manual should be read thor-
oughly.
Be sure to route all cables securely when driving with the hand–held tester connected to the
vehicle. (i.e. Keep cables away from feet, pedals, steering wheel and shift lever.)
Two persons are required when test driving with the hand–held tester, one person to drive the
vehicle and the other person to operate the hand–held tester.

AC29V–02



I12508
DTC Check Harness
Current DisplayControl PanelPast Record DTC Display
In Normal
In Malfuction
”Heating”
Symbol
Memory Clear Button
DTC Calling ButtonDTC Calling Button
Connector BConnector A
– AIR CONDITIONINGCOMBUSTION TYPE POWER HEATER
AC–9
COMBUSTION TYPE POWER HEATER
ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION
NOTICE:

If the glow plug breaks, the ECU detects the breakage and stops the automatic operation, so
the burner heater does not activate. (For other failures, similarly activated.)

The cause of failures (such as voltage malfunction, overheating malfunction, short–circuit or
breakage of functional componects, etc.) and how to remedy are shown by connecting the DTC
tester and reading the DTC.
1. OPERATION
(a) Connect the DTC tester between the connector A (Vehicle harness) of DTC check harness and con-
nector B (Power heater harness).
(b) Start the engine.
(c) Pressing the DTC calling button displays a 3–digit number DTC.