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Diagnosis & Repair (Using OBD-II Scan Tool)

  1. Check EVAP VSV, vapor pressure sensor VSV and vapor pressure sensor wiring harness connectors for damaged pins, corrosion and loose wires. Repair as necessary. If connectors are okay, go to next step. For component locations, see appropriate illustration in THEORY/OPERATION article.
  2. Check all EVAP related vacuum hoses for cracks, looseness and correct routing. Repair as necessary. If vacuum hoses are okay, go to next step. For proper vacuum hose routing, see VACUUM DIAGRAMS article.
  3. Access ECM behind glove box. Connect Check Harness "A" (SST 09990-01000) to ECM. See TEST PREPARATION under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between terminals No. 41 (Blue/Red wire) and No. 65 (Brown wire) at ECM "B" connector. See Figure. If voltage is 4.5-5.5 volts, go to next step. If voltage is not 4.5-5.5 volts, replace ECM and retest.
  4. Measure voltage between terminals No. 30 (Red wire) at ECM "A" connector and No. 65 (Brown wire) at ECM "B" connector. Disconnect vacuum hose from vapor pressure sensor. Sensor is mounted on top of charcoal canister and is located in right front corner of engine compartment. Connect a vacuum pump to sensor. If voltage is 3.0-3.7 volts without vacuum applied and .5 volt or less with 1.2-19.7 in. Hg (8-135 kPa) applied, go to step 6). If voltage is not as specified, go to next step.
  5. Check for an open or short in wiring harness between vapor pressure sensor and ECM. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Repair as necessary. If wiring is okay, replace vapor pressure sensor.
  6. Disconnect EVAP VSV vacuum hoses. For VSV location, see VACUUM DIAGRAMS article. Apply air pressure to VSV port "E". See Fig 1. Air should not flow from port "F". Turn ignition on. Connect jumper wire between ground and terminal No. 51 (Green/White wire) at ECM "B" connector. See Figure. Air should flow from port "F". If VSV functions as specified, go to step 9). If VSV does not function as specified, go to next step.
    Fig 1: Identifying EVAP VSV Vacuum Ports
    G96D09634Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. Check EVAP VSV. See EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS in SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. Replace VSV as necessary. If VSV is okay, go to next step.
  8. Check for an open or short in wiring harness between EFI main relay, EVAP VSV and ECM. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Repair as necessary. If wiring is okay, replace ECM and retest.
  9. Disconnect vapor pressure sensor VSV vacuum hoses. VSV is mounted on top of EVAP charcoal canister. Apply air pressure to VSV port "E". See Fig 2. Air should flow from port "G". Turn ignition on. Connect jumper wire between ground and terminal No. 29 (Blue/Yellow wire) at ECM "A" connector. See Figure. Air should flow from port "F". If VSV does not function as specified, go to next step. If VSV functions as specified, check charcoal canister. See EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS in SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. Replace canister as necessary.
  10. Check vapor pressure sensor VSV. See EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS in SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article. Replace VSV as necessary. If VSV is okay, go to next step.
  11. Check for an open or short in wiring harness between EFI main relay, vapor pressure sensor VSV and ECM. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Repair as necessary. If wiring is okay, replace ECM and retest.
Fig 2: Identifying Vapor Pressure Sensor VSV Vacuum Ports
G96G09635Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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