check fuel pressure TOYOTA CAMRY 2000 Service Owner's Manual

Check each circuit found to be a possible cause of trouble according to the results of the check in
or . The numbers in the table below show the order in which the checks should be performed.Check for open and short in harness and connector between engine control module and
main oxygen sensor, engine control module and data link connector 1 (See page
IN±31).
Does malfunction disappear when a good main oxygen sensor is
installed?Check each item found to be a possible cause of problem.
Check compression (See page EG1±23).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine control module.
Characteristics deviation in
manifold absolute pressure sensor.
Characteristics deviation
in engine coolant temp. sensor.
Replace main oxygen sensor.
*: Except California specification vehicles.Characteristics deviation
in intake air temp. sensor. Main oxygen sensor
signal continue at OV.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Faulty sensor installation.Possible Cause
Injector circuit
Valve timing
Fuel system Air leakageSee page
IG±6, 26*
YES
EG1±410
EG1±360 EG1±419
EG1±372 EG1±173
EG1±356 Misfire
EG1±36
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Check each circuit found to be a possible cause of trouble according to the results of the check in
.The numbers in the table below show the order in which the checks should be performed.
Does malfunction disappear when a good main oxygen sensor is
installed? Check each item found to be a possible cause of problem.
Check compression (See page EG1±23).
Check and replace engine control module.
Characteristics deviation
in engine coolant temp. sensor.
Characteristics deviation in
manifold absolute pressure sensor.
Replace main oxygen sensor.
Main oxygen sensor
signal continue at 5.0 V.
x: Except California specification vehicles.Characteristics deviation
in intake air temp. sensor. Main oxygen sensor
signal is normal.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Possible Cause
Injector circuit
Valve timing
Fuel system Air leakageSee page
IG±6, 26*
YES
EG1±410
EG1±360 EG1±419
EG1±372 EG1±173
EG1±356 Misfire
EG1±36
± 5S±FE ENGINECIRCUIT INSPECTIONEG1±368

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
VSV Circuit for Fuel Pressure Control (Only for California
spec.)
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between EFI main relay and ECM.Proceed to next circuit inspection
shown on matrix chart
(See page EG1±327).
Repair or replace harness or connector. Check voltage of VSV power source. Check VSV for fuel pressure control.
Check and replace ECM.Replace VSV.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
The ECM turns on a VSV (Vacuum Switching
Valve) to draw the air into the diaphragm chamber
of the pressure regulator if it detects that the tem-
perature of the engine coolant is too high during
engine starting. The air drawn into the chamber
increases the fuel pressure to prevent fuel vapor
lock at high engine temperature in order to help the
engine start when it is warm.
Fuel pressure control ends approx. 90 secs. after
the engine is started.
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Check operation of VSV when battery positive
voltage is applied and released to the VSV termi±
nals.
Battery positive voltage is applied:
The air from port E is flowing out through the
air filter.
Battery positive voltage is not applied:
The air from port E is flowing out through port
G. (1) Disconnect VSV connector.
(2) Remove VSV.
(1) Measure resistance between terminals.
(2) Measure resistance between each terminal
and the body.
(1) Resistance: 33 ± 39
at 20
C (68
F)
(2) Resistance: 1 M
or higher.
Check VSV for fuel pressure control.
Replace VSV for fuel pressure control VSV.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
G o to step
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TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with the
key or wireless remote control transmit-
ter. Be sure to wait until the indicator
light goes off or starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Stopping the alarm as described above.
5. Repeat this operation for the other
doors, trunk and hood. When testing on
the hood, also check that the system
is activated when the battery terminal
is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION

Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.

When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

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CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by your
Toyota dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzz-
er
Once the ignition key is turned to ºONº or
ºSTARTº, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light stays on and the buzzer
stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See
ºFuel gaugeº in Chapter 1±5 for instruc-
tions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
curely. (See ºFuel tank capº in Chapter
1±2 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission electrical
system.
If it comes on while you are driving in
case c, have your vehicle checked/re-
paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
(e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.(f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light onÐeven for one block.
It may ruin the engine.

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Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the ºCOLDº
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the ºHOTº range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III to bring the level within the range.
To remove the filler cap, turn it counter-
clockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turn
it clockwise. After replacing the filler
cap,visually check the steering box case,
vane pump and hose connections for
leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Checking tire pressure
Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire
size and the vehicle capacity weight are
given in Part 8. They are also on the tire
pressure label as shown.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
don't forget the spare!
Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe to
drive.Low tire pressure results in excessive
wear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-
my, and the possibility of blowouts from
overheated tires. Also, low tire pressure
can cause poor sealing of the tire bead.
If the tire pressure is excessively low,
there is the possibility of wheel deforma-
tion and/or tire separation.
High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,
handling problems,excessive wear at the
center of the tire tread, and a greater
possibility of tire damage from road haz-
ards.
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
The following instructions for checking
tire pressure should be observed:

The pressure should be checked only
when the tires are cold. If your ve-
hicle has been parked for at least 3
hours and has not been driven for
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you
will get an accurate cold tire pressure
reading.

Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of a tire can be mis-
leading. Besides, tire pressures that
are even just a few pounds off can
degrade handling and ride.

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FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the
engine, and plays a major role in main-
taining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con-
sume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.

Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-
ton moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated when
the vehicle is decelerating sucks some
of this oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil as well as some part of the oil
film left on the cylinder wall is burned
by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.

Oil is also used to lubricate the stems
of the intake valves. Some of this oil
is sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and is
burned along with the fuel. High tem-
perature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.
The amount of engine oil consumed de-
pends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high±speed driv-
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
When judging the amount of oil con-
sumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to judge
the true level accurately.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This
is because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an express way, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds.
IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in prop-
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-
gine oil at the optimum level so that oil
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it
is essential that the oil level be checked
regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil
level be checked every time you refuel
the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,
see ºChecking the engine oil levelº in
Chapter 7±2.
Facts about engine oil
consumption

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GENERAL 1999 FEATURES
159EG07
VSV
(for EVAP)Service Port
Intake Air ChamberCharcoal
CanisterFuel Tank3
ENGINE
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
A service port for inspecting the evaporative emission control system has been provided between the charcoal
canister and the VSV for EVAP.
The evaporative emission control system can be inspected by connecting a pressure gauge to the service port
and performing a vacuum or a pressure test.
Refer to the repair manual for the respective model for details on the check method.

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NEW FEATURES Ð 5S-FNE ENGINE13
FUEL SYSTEM
1. General
The compressed gas [maximum pressure approximately 250 kg/cm2 (3600 psi, 24.8 MPa) @215C (705F)]
from the CNG fuel tank located in the rear section of the vehicle is routed via a fuel filter to the engine
compartment. The pressure of the fuel is then reduced to 8 kg/cm
2 (114 psi, 785 kPa).
A pressure regulator and injectors designed exclusively for CNG application have been adopted.
A fuel pressure sensor and a fuel temperature sensor that are used for the correction of the fuel injection
volume are located on the delivery pipe.
The fuel tank, pressure regulator, and the delivery pipe are provided with shutoff valves that shut off
the fuel when the ignition switch is turned OFF.
In addition, these valves shut off the fuel when the engine stalls, the SRS airbag is deployed, or the
pressure in the main pipe becomes abnormally low.
A fuel temperature sensor for the fuel gauge is mounted on the tank valve assembly, and a fuel pressure
sensor is mounted immediately upstream of the pressure regulator.

Fuel System Diagram 
167CN12
Discharge
Valve
Fuel
Pressure
SensorFuel Temp.
SensorFuel
Pressure
RegulatorFuel Shutoff ValveFuel TankFuel Shutoff Valve
Relief Valve
Inlet Check
Valve
Fuel Temp.
Sensor
Coupler
Tank Valve Assembly
Vent Tube Manual
Shutoff
Valve Fuel
Filter
Fuel
Pressure
Sensor
Fuel Shutoff Valve Injectors
Delivery Pipe