VC Output Circuit
2GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: VC Output Circuit
- VC Output Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The ECM constantly uses 5 V from the battery voltages supplied to the +B (BATT) terminal to operate the microprocessor. The ECM also provides this power to the sensors through the VC output circuit.
When the VC circuit is short-circuited, the microprocessor in the ECM and sensors that are supplied power through the VC circuit are inactivated because the power is not supplied from the VC circuit. Under this condition, the system does not start up and the MIL does not illuminate even if the system malfunctions.
HINT
Under normal conditions, the MIL is illuminated for several seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the on (IG). The MIL goes off when the engine is started.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK MIL
(a) Check that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when turning the ignition switch on (IG).
OK:
MIL lights up.
NG -- CHECK CONNECTION BETWEEN TECHSTREAM AND ECM
OK -- GO TO MIL CIRCUIT Testing and Inspection
2. CHECK CONNECTION BETWEEN TECHSTREAM AND ECM
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
(c) Check the communication between the tester and ECM.
Result:
A -- GO TO MIL CIRCUIT Testing and Inspection
B -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK THROTTLE BODY (CHECK MIL ILLUMINATED)
(a) Disconnect the throttle body connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(c) Check the MIL.
Result:
(d) Reconnect the throttle body connector.
A -- REPLACE THROTTLE BODY Components
B -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD (CHECK MIL ILLUMINATED)
(a) Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(c) Check the MIL.
Result:
(d) Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
A -- REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD Components
B -- Continue to next step.
5. CHECK VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT BANK 1 (CHECK MIL ILLUMINATED)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor for intake camshaft bank 1 connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(c) Check the MIL.
Result:
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor for intake camshaft bank 1 connector.
A -- REPLACE VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT BANK 1 Components
B -- Continue to next step.
6. CHECK VVT SENSOR FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT BANK 1 (CHECK MIL ILLUMINATED)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust camshaft bank 1 connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(c) Check the MIL.
Result:
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust camshaft bank 1 connector.
A -- REPLACE VVT SENSOR FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT BANK 1 Components
B -- Continue to next step.
7. CHECK VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT BANK 2 (CHECK MIL ILLUMINATED)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor for intake camshaft bank 2 connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(c) Check the MIL.
Result:
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor for intake camshaft bank 2 connector.
A -- REPLACE VVT SENSOR FOR INTAKE CAMSHAFT BANK 2 Components
B -- Continue to next step.
8. CHECK VVT SENSOR FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT BANK 2 (CHECK MIL ILLUMINATED)
(a) Disconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust camshaft bank 2 connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(c) Check the MIL.
Result:
(d) Reconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust camshaft bank 2 connector.
A -- REPLACE VVT SENSOR FOR EXHAUST CAMSHAFT BANK 2 Components
B -- Continue to next step.
9. CHECK CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY (CHECK MIL ILLUMINATED)
(a) Disconnect the canister pump module connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
(c) Check the MIL.
Result:
(d) Reconnect the canister pump module connector.
A -- REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY Components
B -- Continue to next step.
10. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
(a) Disconnect the throttle body connector.
(b) Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
(c) Disconnect the VVT sensor for intake camshaft bank 1 connector.
(d) Disconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust camshaft bank 1 connector.
(e) Disconnect the VVT sensor for intake camshaft bank 2 connector.
(f) Disconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust camshaft bank 2 connector.
(g) Disconnect the canister pump module connector.
(h) Disconnect the ECM connectors.
(i) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for short):
Text in Illustration
(j) Reconnect the ECM connectors.
(k) Reconnect the canister pump module connector.
(l) Reconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust camshaft bank 2 connector.
(m) Reconnect the VVT sensor for intake camshaft bank 2 connector.
(n) Reconnect the VVT sensor for exhaust camshaft bank 1 connector.
(o) Reconnect the VVT sensor for intake camshaft bank 1 connector.
(p) Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
(q) Reconnect the throttle body connector.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE ECM Components