SFI SYSTEM VC Output Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The ECM constantly generates a 5 V power source voltage from the battery voltage supplied to the +B (BATT) terminal to operate the microprocessor. The ECM also provides this power source voltage to the sensors through the VC output circuit.

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When the VC circuit is short-circuited, the microprocessor in the ECM and the sensors that are supplied with power through the VC circuit are inactivated because 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.

Tech Tips

Under normal conditions, the MIL is illuminated when the ignition switch is turned to ON. The MIL goes off when the engine is started.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK MIL


    1. Check that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when the ignition switch is turned to ON.

      OK
      MIL lights up.

    NG

    CHECK COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM Click here

    OK

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here

  2. CHECK COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Check the communication between the tester and ECM.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Communication is not possible A
      Communication is possible B

    B

    GO TO MIL CIRCUIT Click here

    A

  3. CHECK MIL (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the throttle with motor body assembly connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Check the MIL.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      MIL does not illuminate A
      MIL illuminates B

    B

    REPLACE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  4. CHECK MIL (ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor assembly connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Check the MIL.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      MIL does not illuminate A
      MIL illuminates B

    B

    REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR


    1. Disconnect the throttle with motor body assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor assembly connector.

    3. Disconnect the ECM connectors.

    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E83-67 (VCTA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A74-57 (VCPA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      A74-58 (VCP2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

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