SFI SYSTEM
Tech Tips
The standard normal voltage between each pair of the ECM terminals is shown in the table below. The appropriate conditions for checking each pair of the terminals are also indicated.
The result of checks should be compared with the standard normal voltage for that pair of terminals, displayed in the Specified Condition column.
The illustration above can be used as a reference to identify the ECM terminal locations.
| Symbol (Terminal No.) | Wiring Color | Terminal Description | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8-2 (+B) - D1-81 (E1) | B - BR | Power source of ECM | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| A8-1 (+B2) - D1-81 (E1) | P - BR | Power source of ECM | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| A8-20 (BATT) - D1-81 (E1) | V - BR | Battery (for measuring the battery voltage and for the ECM memory) | Always | 11 to 14 V |
| A8-3 (+BM) - D1-81 (E1) | BR - BR | Power source of electronic throttle control system throttle motor | Always | 11 to 14 V |
| A8-44 (MREL) - D1-81 (E1) | GR - BR | EFI MAIN relay operation signal | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| D1-96 (VCTA) - D1-97 (ETA) | B - W | Power source for throttle position sensor (specific voltage) | Idling with warm engine | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
| D1-115 (VCV1) - D1-81 (E1) | G-R - BR | Power source for camshaft position (VVT) sensor (specific voltage) | Idling with warm engine | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
| D1-114 (VCE1) - D1-81 (E1) | GR - BR | Power source for camshaft position (VVT) sensor (specific voltage) | Idling with warm engine | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
| D1-112 (VCE2) - D1-81 (E1) | Y - BR | Power source for camshaft position (VVT) sensor (specific voltage) | Idling with warm engine | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
| D1-113 (VCV2) - D1-81 (E1) | V - BR | Power source for camshaft position (VVT) sensor (specific voltage) | Idling with warm engine | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
| A8-28 (IGSW) - D1-81 (E1) | L - BR | Ignition switch signal | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| A8-7 (FC) - D1-81 (E1) | L - BR | C/OPN relay operation signal (fuel pump control) | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| A8-7 (FC) - D1-81 (E1) | L - BR | C/OPN relay operation signal (fuel pump control) | Idling with warm engine | 0 to 1.5 V |
| A8-36 (STP) - D1-81 (E1) | R - BR | Stop light switch signal | Brake pedal depressed | 7.5 to 14 V |
| A8-36 (STP) - D1-81 (E1) | R - BR | Stop light switch signal | Brake pedal released | 0 to 1.5 V |
| A8-35 (ST1-) - D1-81 (E1) | W - BR | Stop light switch signal (opposite to STP terminal) | Engine switch on (IG), brake pedal depressed | 0 to 1.5 V |
| A8-35 (ST1-) - D1-81 (E1) | W - BR | Stop light switch signal (opposite to STP terminal) | Engine switch on (IG), brake pedal released | 7.5 to 14 V |
| A8-13 (ACCR) - D1-81 (E1) | GR - BR | ACC relay control signal | Cranking | 0 to 1.5 V |
| A8-55 (VPA) - A8-59 (EPA) | V - R | Accelerator pedal position sensor signal (for engine control) | Engine switch on (IG), accelerator pedal fully released | 0.5 to 1.1 V |
| A8-55 (VPA) - A8-59 (EPA) | V - R | Accelerator pedal position sensor signal (for engine control) | Engine switch on (IG), accelerator pedal fully depressed | 2.6 to 4.5 V |
| A8-56 (VPA2) - A8-60 (EPA2) | Y - BR | Accelerator pedal position sensor signal (for sensor malfunction detection) | Engine switch on (IG), accelerator pedal fully released | 1.2 to 2.0 V |
| A8-56 (VPA2) - A8-60 (EPA2) | Y - BR | Accelerator pedal position sensor signal (for sensor malfunction detection) | Engine switch on (IG), accelerator pedal fully depressed | 3.4 to 4.8 V |
| A8-27 (TC) - D1-81 (E1) | R - BR | Terminal TC of DLC3 | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| A8-57 (VCPA) - A8-59 (EPA) | P - R | Power source of accelerator pedal position sensor (for VPA) | Engine switch on (IG) | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
| A8-58 (VCP2) - A8-60 (EPA2) | B - BR | Power source of accelerator pedal position sensor (for VPA2) | Engine switch on (IG) | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
| A8-15 (TACH) - D1-81 (E1) | B - BR | Engine speed signal (for combination meter) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 11) |
| A8-8 (SPD) - D1-81 (E1) | BE - BR | Vehicle speed signal from combination meter | Driving at 20 km/h (12 mph) | Pulse generation (see waveform 8) |
| A8-24 (W) - D1-81 (E1) | G - BR | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) operation signal | Engine switch on (IG) | Below 3.0 V |
| A8-24 (W) - D1-81 (E1) | G - BR | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) operation signal | Idling with warm engine | 11 to 14 V |
| A8-41 (CANH) - D1-81 (E1) | B - BR | CAN communication line | Engine stopped and engine switch on (IG) | Pulse generation (see waveform 12) |
| A8-49 (CANL) - D1-81 (E1) | W - BR | CAN communication line | Engine stopped and engine switch on (IG) | Pulse generation (see waveform 13) |
| D1-81 (E1) - Body ground | BR - - | Earth (ground) circuit of ECM | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| D1-45 (#10) - D1-22 (E01) D1-85 (#20) - D1-22 (E01) D1-44 (#30) - D1-22 (E01) D1-84 (#40) - D1-22 (E01) D1-43 (#50) - D1-22 E01) D1-83 (#60) - D1-22 (E01) |
Y - BR W - BR B - BR L - BR L - BR G - BR |
Fuel injector assembly operation signal | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| D1-45 (#10) - D1-22 (E01) D1-85 (#20) - D1-22 (E01) D1-44 (#30) - D1-22 (E01) D1-84 (#40) - D1-22 (E01) D1-43 (#50) - D1-22 (E01) D1-83 (#60) - D1-22 (E01) |
Y - BR W - BR B - BR L - BR L - BR G - BR |
Fuel injector assembly operation signal | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 3) |
| A8-48 (STA) - D1-81 (E1) | LG - BR | Starter relay operation signal | Cranking | 5.5 V or more |
| A8-14 (STSW) - D1-81 (E1) | V - BR | Starter relay operation signal | Cranking | 9 to 13 V |
| D1-52 (OC2+) - D1-51 (OC2-) | BR - B | Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly operation signal (Intake side) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 1) |
| D1-58 (OC1+) - D1-57 (OC1-) | W - B | Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly operation signal (Intake side) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 1) |
| D1-67 (VV2+) - D1-90 (VV2-) | W - B | Camshaft position (VVT) sensor signal (Intake side) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 5) |
| D1-69 (VV1+) - D1-92 (VV1-) | P - L-B | Camshaft position (VVT) sensor signal (Intake side) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 5) |
| D1-111 (NE-) - D1-110 (NE+) | R - G | Crankshaft position sensor signal | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 5) |
| D1-110 (NE+) - D1-111 (NE-) | G - R | Crankshaft position sensor signal | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 5) |
| D1-66 (EV2+) - D1-89 (EV2-) | R - L | Camshaft position (VVT) sensor signal (Exhaust side) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 5) |
| D1-68 (EV1+) - D1-91 (EV1-) | Y - G | Camshaft position (VVT) sensor signal (Exhaust side) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 5) |
| D1-16 (OE1+) - D1-17 (OE1-) | R - LG | Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly operation signal (Exhaust side) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 1) |
| D1-14 (OE2+) - D1-15 (OE2-) | W - B | Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly operation signal (Exhaust side) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 1) |
| D1-18 (M-) - D1-20 (ME01) | R - BR | Throttle drive motor operation signal (negative terminal) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 10) |
| D1-19 (M+) - D1-20 (ME01) | G - BR | Throttle drive motor operation signal (positive terminal) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 9) |
| D1-21 (E02) - Body ground | W-B - - | Earth (ground) circuit of ECM | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| D1-22 (E01) - Body ground | BR - - | Earth (ground) circuit of ECM | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| D1-40 (IGT1) - D1-81 (E1) D1-39 (IGT2) - D1-81 (E1) D1-38 (IGT3) - D1-81 (E1) D1-37 (IGT4) - D1-81 (E1) D1-36 (IGT5) - D1-81 (E1) D1-35 (IGT6) - D1-81 (E1) |
W - BR G-R - BR G - BR LG - BR P - BR V - BR |
Ignition coil assembly (ignition signal) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 6) |
| D1-41 (GE01) - D1-81 (E1) | BR - BR | Shielded earth (ground) circuit of throttle drive motor | Always | Below 1 V |
| D1-88 (OX1B) - D1-65 (EX1B) D1-87 (OX2B) - D1-64 (EX2B) |
W - GR B - B-W |
Heated oxygen sensor signal | Engine speed is maintained at 2500 rpm for 2 minutes after sensor is warmed up | Pulse generation (see waveform 2) |
| D1-99 (VTA2) - D1-97 (ETA) | GR - W | Throttle position sensor signal (for sensor malfunction detection) | Engine switch on (IG), accelerator pedal fully released | 2.1 to 3.1 V |
| D1-99 (VTA2) - D1-97 (ETA) | GR - W | Throttle position sensor signal (for sensor malfunction detection) | Engine switch on (IG), accelerator pedal fully depressed | 4.5 to 5.0 V |
| D1-98 (VTA1) - D1-97 (ETA) | Y - W | Throttle position sensor signal (for engine control) | Engine switch on (IG), throttle valve fully closed | 0.5 to 1.2 V |
| D1-98 (VTA1) - D1-97 (ETA) | Y - W | Throttle position sensor signal (for engine control) | Engine switch on (IG), throttle valve fully open | 3.2 to 4.8 V |
| D1-79 (THW) - D1-78 (ETHW) | L - BR | Engine coolant temperature sensor signal | Idling, engine coolant temperature 60 to 120°C (140 to 248°F) | 0.2 to 1.0 V |
| D1-71 (THA) - D1-74 (ETHA) | P - G-R | Intake air temperature sensor signal | Idling, intake air temperature 0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F) | 0.5 to 3.4 V |
| D1-106 (IGF1) - D1-81 (E1) | Y - BR | Ignition coil assembly (ignition confirmation signal) | Engine switch on (IG) | 4.5 to 5.0 V |
| D1-106 (IGF1) - D1-81 (E1) | Y - BR | Ignition coil assembly (ignition confirmation signal) | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 6) |
| D1-73 (E2G) - D1-81 (E1) | LG - BR | Earth (ground) circuit of sensor for mass air flow meter sub-assembly | Always | Below 1 V |
| D1-72 (VG) - D1-73 (E2G) | GR - LG | Mass air flow meter signal | Idling, shift lever in P or N, A/C switch off | 0 to 3.0 V |
| D1-107 (ACIS) - D1-81 (E1) | R - BR | VSV for ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction System) operation signal | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| D1-108 (PRG) - D1-81 (E1) | L - BR | Purge VSV for EVAP system operation signal | Engine switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| D1-108 (PRG) - D1-81 (E1) | L - BR | Purge VSV for EVAP system operation signal | Idling with warm engine | Pulse generation (see waveform 7) |
| D1-109 (HA2A) - D1-46 (E05) | B - BR | Air fuel ratio sensor heater operation signal | Idling | Pulse generation (see waveform 16) |
| D1-86 (HA1A) - D1-23 (E04) | G - W-B | Air fuel ratio sensor heater operation signal | Idling | Pulse generation (see waveform 16) |
| D1-20 (ME01) - D1-81 (E1) | BR - BR | Earth (ground) circuit of ECM | Always | Below 1 V |
| D1-104 (E03) - D1-81 (E1) | BR - BR | Earth (ground) circuit of ECM | Always | Below 1 V |
| D1-47 (HT2B) - D1-81 (E1) D1-48 (HT1B) - D1-81 (E1) |
Y - BR LG - BR |
Heated oxygen sensor heater operation signal | Idling | Pulse generation (see waveform 16) |
| D1-46 (E05) - D1-81 (E1) | BR - BR | Earth (ground) circuit of ECM | Always | Below 1 V |
| D1-23 (E04) - D1-81 (E1) | W-B - BR | Earth (ground) circuit of ECM | Always | Below 1 V |
| D1-62 (NSW) - D1-81 (E1) | L-B - BR | Park/Neutral position switch assembly signal | Engine switch on (IG), shift lever in P or N | Below 3.0 V |
| D1-62 (NSW) - D1-81 (E1) | L-B - BR | Park/Neutral position switch assembly signal | Engine switch on (IG), shift lever in any position other than P or N | 11 to 14 V |
| D1-118 (KNK2) - D1-117 (EKN2) | B - W | Knock control sensor signal | Engine speed is maintained at 4000 rpm after engine is warmed up | Pulse generation (see waveform 4) |
| D1-95 (KNK1) - D1-94 (EKNK) | R - G | Knock control sensor signal | Engine speed is maintained at 4000 rpm after engine is warmed up | Pulse generation (see waveform 4) |
| D1-93 (A1A+) - D1-81 (E1) | W - BR | Air fuel ratio sensor | Engine switch on (IG) | 3.3 V* |
| D1-116 (A1A-) - D1-81 (E1) | BR - BR | Air fuel ratio sensor | Engine switch on (IG) | 3.0 V* |
| D1-120 (A2A+) - D1-81 (E1) | L - BR | Air fuel ratio sensor | Engine switch on (IG) | 3.3 V* |
| D1-119 (A2A-) - D1-81 (E1) | Y - BR | Air fuel ratio sensor | Engine switch on (IG) | 3.0 V* |
| D1-87 (OX2B) - D1-64 (EX2B) D1-88 (OX1B) - D1-65 (EX1B) |
B - B-W W - GR |
Heated oxygen sensor signal | With engine speed at 2500 rpm for 2 minutes after sensor is warmed up | Pulse generation (see waveform 2) |
| D1-24 (P) - D1-81 (E1) | V - BR | P shift position switch signal | Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in P | 11 to 14 V |
| Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in any position other than P | 0 to 1.5 V | |||
| D1-25 (R) - D1-81 (E1) | R - BR | R shift position switch signal | Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in R | 11 to 14 V |
| Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in any position other than R | 0 to 1.5 V | |||
| D1-27 (N) - D1-81 (E1) | L-B - BR | N shift position switch signal | Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in N | 11 to 14 V |
| Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in any position other than N | 0 to 1.5 V | |||
| D1-26 (D) - D1-81 (E1) | L - BR | D shift position switch signal | Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in D | 11 to 14 V |
| Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in any position other than D | 0 to 1.5 V | |||
| A8-25 (S) - D1-81 (E1) | BR - BR | S shift position switch signal | Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in S | 11 to 14 V |
| Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in any position other than S | 0 to 1.5 V | |||
| A8-51 (SFTD) - D1-81 (E1) | GR - BR | Down shift switch signal | Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in S | 11 to 14 V |
| Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in S, the "-" range (down shift) selected | 0 to 1.5 V | |||
| A8-16 (SFTU) - D1-81 (E1) | P - BR | Up shift switch signal | Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in S | 11 to 14 V |
| Engine switch on (IG) and shift lever in S, the "+" range (up shift) selected | 0 to 1.5 V | |||
| D1-80 (VCIB) - D1-101 (EIB) | LG - P | Battery current sensor | Engine switch on (IG) | 4.5 to 5.5 V |
| D1-100 (IB) - D1-101 (EIB) | R - P | Battery current sensor | Engine switch on (IG) | 0.5 to 4.5 V |
| D1-103 (THB) - D1-101 (EIB) | G-R - P | Battery current sensor | Engine switch on (IG) | 0.5 to 4.5 V |
| D1-63 (STAR) - D1-81 (E1) | G-R - BR | Park/neutral position switch signal | Engine switch on (IG), shift lever in any position other than P or N | 11 to 14 V |
| D1-63 (STAR) - D1-81 (E1) | G-R - BR | Park/neutral position switch signal | Cranking, shift lever in P or N | 0 to 3.0 V |
| D1-59 (FPR) - D1-81 (E1) | W - BR | Fuel pump control | Cranking | 11 to 14 V |
| D1-59 (FPR) - D1-81 (E1) | W - BR | Fuel pump control | Idling | 11 to 14 V |
| D1-2 (CAN+) - D1-81 (E1) | B - BR | CAN communication line | Engine stopped and engine switch on (IG) | Pulse generation (see waveform 14) |
| D1-1 (CAN-) - D1-81 (E1) | W - BR | CAN communication line | Engine stopped and engine switch on (IG) | Pulse generation (see waveform 15) |
| A8-48 (STA) - D1-81 (E1) | LG - BR | Starter signal | Cranking | 11 to 14 V |
*: The ECM terminal voltage is constant regardless of the output voltage from the sensor.
WAVEFORM 1
Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly operation signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between OC1+ and OC1- , OC2+ and OC2- , OE1+ and OE1- , or OE2+ and OE2- |
| Tester Range | 5 V/DIV, 1 msec./DIV |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
Tech Tips
The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine speed increases.
WAVEFORM 2
Heated oxygen sensor signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between OX1B and EX1B, or OX2B and EX2B |
| Tester Range | 0.2 V/DIV., 200 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Engine speed is maintained at 2500 rpm for 2 minutes after sensor is warmed up |
Tech Tips
In the Data List, item O2S B1S2 shows the ECM values from the heated oxygen sensor.
WAVEFORM 3
Fuel injector assembly operation signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between #10 (to #60) and E01 |
| Tester Range | 30 V/DIV., 20 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
Tech Tips
The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine rpm increases.
WAVEFORM 4
Knock control sensor signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between KNK1 and EKNK, or KNK2 and EKN2 |
| Tester Range | 0.01 to 10 V/DIV., 0.01 to 10 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Engine speed is maintained at 4000 rpm after engine is warmed up |
Tech Tips
The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine speed increases.
The waveforms and amplitudes displayed differ slightly depending on the vehicle.
WAVEFORM 5
Camshaft position (VVT) sensor, crankshaft position sensor signal
| ECM Terminal Name | (a) Between VV1+ and VV1- or EV1+ and EV1- (b) Between VV2+ and VV2- or EV2+ and EV2- (c) Between NE+ and NE- |
| Tester Range | 5 V/DIV., 20 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
Tech Tips
The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine speed increases.
WAVEFORM 6
Ignition, ignition confirmation signal
| ECM Terminal Name | (1) Between IGT (1 to 6) and E1 (2) Between IGF1 and E1 |
| Tester Range | 2 V/DIV., 20 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
Tech Tips
The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine speed increases.
WAVEFORM 7
Purge VSV for EVAP system operation signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between PRG and E1 |
| Tester Range | 10 V/DIV., 50 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
Tech Tips
If the waveform is not similar to that shown in the illustration, check the waveform again after idling for 10 minutes or more.
WAVEFORM 8
Vehicle speed signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between SPD and E1 |
| Tester Range | 2 V/DIV., 20 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Driving at 20 km/h (12 mph) |
Tech Tips
The wavelength becomes shorter as the vehicle speed increases.
Depending on the vehicle, the output waveform voltage may rise to 12 V if influenced by optionally installed systems.
WAVEFORM 9
Throttle drive motor operation signal (positive terminal)
| ECM Terminal Name | Between M+ and ME01 |
| Tester Range | 5 V/DIV., 1 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
Tech Tips
The duty ratio varies depending on the throttle actuator operation.
WAVEFORM 10
Throttle drive motor operation signal (negative terminal)
| ECM Terminal Name | Between M- and ME01 |
| Tester Range | 5 V/DIV., 1 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
Tech Tips
The duty ratio varies depending on the throttle actuator operation.
WAVEFORM 11
Engine speed signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between TACH and E1 |
| Tester Range | 5 V/DIV., 10 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
Tech Tips
The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine speed increases.
WAVEFORM 12
CAN communication signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between CANH and E1 |
| Tester Range | 1 V/DIV., 10 μsec./DIV. |
| Condition | Engine stopped and engine switch on (IG) |
Tech Tips
The waveform varies depending on the CAN communication signal.
WAVEFORM 13
CAN communication signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between CANL and E1 |
| Tester Range | 1 V/DIV., 10 μsec./DIV. |
| Condition | Engine stopped and engine switch on (IG) |
Tech Tips
The waveform varies depending on the CAN communication signal.
WAVEFORM 14
CAN communication signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between CAN+ and E1 |
| Tester Range | 1 V/DIV., 10 μsec./DIV. |
| Condition | Engine stopped and engine switch on (IG) |
Tech Tips
The waveform varies depending on the CAN communication signal.
WAVEFORM 15
CAN communication signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between CAN- and E1 |
| Tester Range | 1 V/DIV., 10 μsec./DIV. |
| Condition | Engine stopped and engine switch on (IG) |
Tech Tips
The waveform varies depending on the CAN communication signal.
WAVEFORM 16
Air fuel ratio sensor heater operation signal
| ECM Terminal Name | Between HA1A and E04, HA2A and E05, HT1B and E03 or HT2B and E03 |
| Tester Range | 5 V/DIV., 10 msec./DIV. |
| Condition | Idling with warm engine |
Tech Tips
The wavelength becomes shorter as the engine speed increases.