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Inspection Procedure

NOTE:
  • If different DTCs related to different systems that have terminal E2 as the ground terminal are output simultaneously, terminal E2 may be open.
  • Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.
  1. CHECK POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SENSOR 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Push the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool main switch ON.
    4. Select the item "DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / PS SIGNAL" and read its value displayed on the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool.

      Result: 

      RESULT

      Condition Power Steering Oil Pressure Sensor
      Turning The Steering Wheel Until It Is Locked ON
      In An Idle OFF
    1. OK : CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (See  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS  ) 
    2. NG : Go to next step. 
  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the E3 and E4 ECM connector.
    2. Fig 1: Disconnecting E3 & E4 ECM Connector
      G03367200Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the P2 power steering oil pressure sensor connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard (Check for open): 

      STANDARD (CHECK FOR OPEN)

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      VOUT (P2-2) - PSP (E4-29) Below 1 Ω
      VC (P2-3) - VC (E3-18)
      GND (P2-1) - E2 (E3-28)

      Standard (Check for short): 

      STANDARD (CHECK FOR SHORT)

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      VOUT (P2-2) Or PSP (E4-29) - Body Ground 10 kΩ Or Higher
      VC (P2-3) - VC (E3-18) - Body Ground
    5. Reconnect the power steering oil pressure sensor connector.
    6. Fig 2: Connecting Power Steering Oil Pressure Sensor Connector
      G03367201Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Reconnect the ECM connector.
    1. NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 
    2. OK : REPLACE POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SENSOR