catalytic converter TOYOTA TERCEL 1996 Service Repair Manual

IN-14
- INTRODUCTIONFOR ALL OF VEHICLES
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
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.
(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.
(1) Install the antenna as far as possible away from the ECU and sensors of the vehicle's electronic
system.
(2) Install the antenna feeder at least 20 cm (7.87 in.) away from the ECU and sensors of the ve-
hicle's electronic systems. For details about ECU and sensors locations, refer to the section on
the applicable component.
(3) Avoid winding the antenna feeder together with other wiring as much as possible, and also avoid
running the antenna feeder parallel with other wire harnesses.
(4) Check that the antenna and feeder are correctly adjusted.
(5) Do not install powerful mobile communications system.
4. FOR USING OBD II SCAN TOOL OR TOYOTA HAND-HELD TESTER
CAUTION:
Observe the following items for safety reasons:

Before using the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester, the OBD II scan tool's instruc-
tion book or TOYOTA hand-held tester's operator manual should be read thoroughly.

Be sure to route all cables securely when driving with the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA 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 OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held
tester, one person to drive the vehicle and the other person to operate the OBD II scan tool or
TOYOTA hand-held tester.

IN04Q-07
- INTRODUCTIONTERMS
IN-31
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
TERMS
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
AbbreviationsMeaning
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System
ACAlternating Current
ACCAccessory
ACISAcoustic Control Induction System
ACSDAutomatic Cold Start Device
A.D.D.Automatic Disconnecting Differential
A/FAir-Fuel Ratio
AHCActive Height Control Suspension
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
ALTAlternator
AMPAmplifier
ANTAntenna
APPROX.Approximately
A/TAutomatic Transmission (Transaxle)
AT FAutomatic Transmission Fluid
AUTOAutomatic
AUXAuxiliary
AV GAverage
AV SAdaptive Variable Suspension
BABrake Assist
BACSBoost Altitude Compensation System
BATBattery
BDCBottom Dead Center
B/LBi-Level
B/SBore-Stroke Ratio
BTDCBefore Top Dead Center
BVSVBimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve
Calif.California
CBCircuit Breaker
CCoCatalytic Converter For Oxidation
CDCompact Disc
CFCornering Force
CGCenter Of Gravity
CHChannel
COMB.Combination
CPECoupe
CPSCombustion Pressure Sensor
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CRSChild Restraint System
CTRCenter
C/VCheck Valve
CVControl Valve

- INTRODUCTIONTERMS
IN-37
1996 TERCEL (RM440U) HO2S
Heated Oxygen SensorHeated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
IACIdle Air ControlIdle Speed Control (ISC)
IATIntake Air TemperatureIntake or Inlet Air Temperature
ICMIgnition Control Module-
IFIIndirect Fuel InjectionIndirect Injection (IDL)
IFSInertia Fuel-Shutoff-
ISCIdle Speed Control-
KSKnock SensorKnock Sensor
MAFMass Air FlowAir Flow Meter
MAPManifold Absolute PressureManifold Pressure
Intake Vacuum
MCMixture Control
Electric Bleed Air Control Valve (EBCV)
Mixture Control Valve (MCV)
Electric Air Control Valve (EACV)
MDPManifold Differential Pressure-
MFIMultiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
MILMalfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine Lamp
MSTManifold Surface Temperature-
MVZManifold Vacuum Zone-
NVRAMNon-V olatile Random Access Memory-
O2SOxygen SensorOxygen Sensor, O2 Sensor (O2S)
OBDOn-Board DiagnosticOn-Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
OCOxidation Catalytic ConverterOxidation Catalyst Convert (OC), CCo
OPOpen LoopOpen Loop
PAIRPulsed Secondary Air InjectionAir Suction (AS)
PCMPowertrain Control Module-
PNPPark/Neutral Position-
PROMProgrammable Read Only Memory-
PSPPower Steering Pressure-
PTOXPeriodic Trap OxidizerDiesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Diesel Particulate Trap (DPT)
RAMRandom Access MemoryRandom Access Memory (RAM)
RMRelay Module-
ROMRead Only MemoryRead Only Memory (ROM)
RPMEngine SpeedEngine Speed
SCSuperchargerSupercharger
SCBSupercharger BypassE-ABV
SFISequential Multiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI), Sequential Injection
SPLSmoke Puff Limiter-
SRIService Reminder Indicator-
SRTSystem Readiness Test-
STScan Tool-
TBThrottle BodyThrottle Body
TBIThrottle Body Fuel InjectionSingle Point Injection
Central Fuel Injection (Ci)
TCTurbochargerTurbocharger
TCCTorque Converter ClutchTorque Converter

IN-38
- INTRODUCTIONTERMS
1996 TERCEL (RM440U) TCM
Transmission Control ModuleTransmission ECU, ECT ECU
TPThrottle PositionThrottle Position
TRTransmission Range-
TVVThermal Vacuum ValveBimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve (BVSV)
Thermostatic Vacuum Switching Valve (TVSV)
TWCThree-W ay Catalytic Converter
Three-W ay Catalytic (TWC)
Manifold Converter
CC
RO
TWC+OCThree-W ay + Oxidation Catalytic ConverterCCR + CCo
VA FVolume Air FlowAir Flow Meter
VRVoltage RegulatorVoltage Regulator
VSSVehicle Speed SensorVehicle Speed Sensor
WOTWide Open ThrottleFull Throttle
WU-OCWarm Up Oxidation Catalytic Converter-
WU-TWCWarm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter-
3GRThird Gear-
4GRFourth Gear-

DI-14
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)DTC No.
(See Page)
Detection ItemTrouble AreaMIL*Memory
P0171
(DI-49)System too Lean
(Fuel Trim)
Air intake (hose loose)
Fuel line pressure
Injector blockage
Oxygen sensor malfunction
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
Engine coolant temp. sensor

P0172
(DI-49)System too Rich
(Fuel Trim)
Fuel line pressure
Injector blockage, leak
Oxygen sensor malfunction
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
Engine coolant temp. sensor

P0300
(DI-52)Random/Multiple Cylinder
Misfire DetectedIgnition system
Injector
FlliP0301
P0302
P0303
P0304
(DI-52)Misfire Detected
- Cylinder 1
- Cylinder 2
- Cylinder 3
- Cylinder 4Fuel line pressure
Compression pressure
Valve clearance not to specification
Valve timing
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
Engine coolant temp. sensor

P0325
(DI-57)Knock Sensor 1 Circuit
MalfunctionOpen or short in knock sensor 1 circuit
Knock sensor 1 (looseness)
ECM

P0335
(DI-60)Crankshaft Position Sensor
Circuit ºAº Malfunction
Open or short in crankshaft position sensor circuit
Crankshaft position sensor
Starter
ECM

P0340
(DI-63)Camshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Malfunction
Open or short in camshaft position sensor circuit
Camshaft position sensor
Starter
ECM

P0420
(DI-73)Catalyst System Efficiency
Below ThresholdThree-way catalytic converter
Open or short in (heated) oxygen sensor circuit
(Heated) oxygen sensor

P0500
(DI-76)Vehicle Speed Sensor
Malfunction
Open or short in vehicle speed sensor circuit
Vehicle speed sensor
Speedometer cable
ECM

P0505
(DI-78)Idle Control System
Malfunction
IAC valve is stuck or closed
Open or short in IAC valve circuit
Open or short in AC1 switch circuit
Air intake (hose loose)

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MIL lights up

P19660 FI17210A00855
Atmosphere
Housing
Platinum Electrode
Solid Electrolyte
(Zirconia Element)
Platinum Electrode
Coating (Ceramic)
Exhaust Gas
CoverIdeal Air-Fuel Mixture
Output Voltage
Richer - Air Fuel Ratio - Leaner
DI-38
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DTC P0125 Insufficient Coolant Temp. for Closed Loop
Fuel Control
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three-way cata-
lytic converter is used, but for the most efficient use of the three-way catalytic converter, the air-fuel ratio
must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio.
The heated oxygen sensor has the characteristic whereby its output voltage changes suddenly in the vicinity
of the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio. This characteristic is used to detect the oxygen concentration in the ex-
haust 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 exhaust increases and the oxygen
sensor informs the ECM of the LEAN condition (small electromotive force: 0 V).
When the air-fuel ratio is RICHER than the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio the oxygen concentration in the ex-
haust gas is reduced and the oxygen sensor informs the ECM of the RICH condition (large electromotive
force: 1 V).
The ECM judges by the electromotive force from the oxygen sensor whether the air-fuel ratio is RICH or
LEAN and controls the injection time accordingly. However, if malfunction of the oxygen sensor causes out-
put of abnormal electromotive force, the ECM is unable to perform accurate air-fuel ratio control.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0125
After the engine is warmed up, oxygen sensor output does
not indicate RICH even once when conditions (a), (b) and
(c) continue for at least 1.5 minutes:
(a) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more
(b) Vehicle speed: 40 - 100 km/h (25 - 62 mph)
(c) Throttle valve does not fully closed

Open or short in oxygen sensor circuit

Oxygen sensor
HINT:
After confirming DTC P0125, use the OBD II scan tool or TOYOTA hand-held tester to confirm voltage output
of the heated oxygen sensor from the CURRENT DATA. If voltage output of the heated oxygen sensor is
0 V, heated oxygen sensor circuit may be open or short.
DI1EA-08

FI7081
Waveform of Oxygen Sensor
before CatalystNormal CatalystWaveform of Oxygen
Sensor after Catalyst
- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI-73
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
DTC P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ECM compares the waveform of the oxygen sensor located before the catalyst with the waveform of
the oxygen sensor located after the catalyst to determine whether or not catalyst performance has deterio-
rated.
Air-fuel ratio feedback compensation keeps the waveform of the oxygen sensor before the catalyst repeat-
edly changing back and forth from rich to lean.
If the catalyst is functioning normally, the waveform of the oxygen sensor after the catalyst switches back
and forth between rich and lean much more slowly than the waveform of the oxygen sensor before the cata-
lyst.
But when both waveforms change at a similar rate, it indicates that catalyst performance has deteriorated.
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
P0420
After the engine and the catalyst are warmed up, and while
vehicle is driven within the set vehicle and engine speed
range, the waveforms of the oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 1)
and heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) have the same
amplitude (2 trip detection logic)

Three-way catalytic converter

Open or short in (heated) oxygen sensor circuit

(Heated) oxygen sensor
DI1EE-18

- DIAGNOSTICSENGINE
DI-75
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
NG Repair or replace.
OK
Replace three-way catalytic converter.

EC079-03
- EMISSION CONTROLEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
EC-1
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
PURPOSE
The emission control systems are installed to reduce the amount of HC, CO and NOx exhausted from the
engine ((3) and (4)), to prevent the atmospheric release of blow-by gas-containing HC (1) and evaporated
fuel containing HC being released from the fuel tank (2).
The function of each system is shown in the following table.
SystemAbbreviationFunction
(1) Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(2) Evaporative Emission Control
(3) Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(3) Three-Way Catalytic Converter
(4) Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection *PCV
EVAP
TWC
SFIReduces HC
Reduces evaporated HC
Reduces NOx
Reduces HC, CO and NOx
Injects a precisely timed, optimum amout of fuel for reduced exhaust
emissions
Remark: * For inspection and repair of the SFI system, refer to the SFI section this manual.

EC07B-04
EC-10- EMISSION CONTROLTHREE-W AY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (TWC)
SYSTEM
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
THREE-W AY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (TWC) SYSTEM
INSPECTION
1. CHECK CONNECTION FOR LOOSENESS OR DAMAGE
2. CHECK CLAMPS FOR WEAKNESS, CRACKS OR DAMAGE
3. CHECK FOR DENTS OR DAMAGE
If any part of the protector is damaged or dented to the extent that it touches the TWC, repair or replace it.
4. CHECK HEAT INSULATOR FOR DAMAGE
5. CHECK FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN TWC AND HEAT INSULATOR