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6. Engine Control System

General
The engine control system of the 1AZ-FE engine on the new RAV4 has following system.

System Outline New Previous

EFI
An L-type EFI system directly detects the intake air mass with a
Electronic Fuel f f
hot wire type mass air flow meter.
Injection
ESA Ignition timing is determined by the engine ECU based on signals
Electronic Spark from various sensors. The engine ECU corrects ignition timing f f
Advance in response to engine knocking.
D Optimally controls the throttle valve opening in accordance
with the amount of accelerator pedal effort and the condition
ETCS-i of the engine and the vehicle.
Electronic D A link-less type is used, without an accelerator cable.
Throttle Control D An accelerator pedal position sensor is provided on the f —
System-intelligent accelerator pedal.
(See page 438) D A no-contact type throttle position sensor and accelerator
pedal position sensor are used.
D Controls the fast idle and idle speed.
VVT-i
Controls the intake camshaft to an optimal valve timing in
Variable Valve f f
accordance with the engine condition.
Timing-intelligent
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor, Maintains the temperature of the air fuel ratio sensor or oxygen
Oxygen Sensor sensor at an appropriate level to increase accuracy of detection of f f
Heater Control the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas.
Air Conditioner By turning the air conditioner compressor ON or OFF in
f f
Cut-off Control*1 accordance with the engine condition, drivability is maintained.
Radiator cooling fan operation is controlled by water temperature
Cooling Fan Control
sensor signal (THW) and the condition of the air conditioner f —
System
operation.
Fuel pump operation is controlled by signal from the engine
ECU.
f f 10
Fuel Pump Control
A fuel cut control is adopted to stop the fuel pump when the
f f
airbag is deployed during front or side collision.
The engine ECU controls the purge flow of evaporative emission
Evaporative
(HC) in the charcoal canister in accordance with engine f f
Emission Control
conditions.
Prohibits fuel delivery and ignition if an attempt is made to start
f f
g
Engine the engine with an invalid ignition key.
Immobilizer*2 The ID code stored in the transponder key ECU is compared with
f —
that of the transponder tip in the ignition key.
When the engine ECU detects a malfunction, the engine ECU
f f
diagnoses and memorizes the failed section.
Diagnosis
All the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) have been made to
f —
correspond to the SAE controlled codes.
When the engine ECU detects a malfunction, the engine ECU
Fail-Safe stops or controls the engine according to the data already stored f f
in the memory.
*1: With Air Conditioner Models
*2: With Engine Immobilizer Model
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Construction
The configuration of the engine control system in the 1AZ-FE in the new RAV4 is as shown in the following
chart.
SENSOR ACTUATOR

VG
AIR FLOW METER EFI
#10
No.1 INJECTOR
THA #20
INTAKE AIR TEMP. SENSOR No.2 INJECTOR
#30
No.3 INJECTOR
THW #40
WATER TEMP. SENSOR No.4 INJECTOR

VTA
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
VTA1
IGT1 – ESA
CRANKSHAFT POSITION G22 IGT4
SENSOR IGNITION COIL with IGNITER
IGF
NE SPARK PLUG
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

ACCELERATOR PEDAL VPA1

POSITION SENSOR VPA2
ETCS-i
AF1A M
AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
(Bank 1, Sensor 1)
Engine
OX1B ECU
OXYGEN SENSOR
(Bank 1, Sensor 2) VVT-i

KNK1 OCV CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL

KNOCK SENSOR CONTROL VALVE

AC1
AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER*1

NSW FUEL PUMP CONTROL

NEUTRAL START
SWITCH*2 R, D, 2, L FC
CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY
TACH
COMBINATION METER
D Vehicle Speed Signal SPD
OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER
CONTROL
IGNITION SWITCH STA
IGSW AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
D Starting Signal HAF1A
D Ignition Signal Bank1, Sensor 1
OXYGEN SENSOR
F / PS HT1B
AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY Bank 1, Sensor 2

(Continued)
258RV38

*1: With Air Conditioner

*2: Only for Automatic Transaxle
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POWER STEERING OIL PSW EVAPORATIVE EMISSION

PRESSUER SWITCH CONTROL

EVP1
IMO VSV (for EVAP)
TRANSPONDER KEY
AMPLIFIER*3
IMI
AIR CONDITIONER
TRC CUT-OFF CONTROL
SKID CONTROL ECU
ENG
ACMG AIR CONDITIONER
AMPLIFIER
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ELS Engine
RELAY ECU
COOLING FAN CONTROL
SEAT HEATER*4
FAN
COOLING FAN RELAY

TAILLIGHT RELAY
MREL EFI MAIN RELAY
STP
STOP LIGHT SWITCH
W CHECK ENGINE WARNING
LIGHT
SIL
DATA LINK CONNECTOR 3
TC
+B BATT
EFI MAIN RELAY BATTERY

258RV39

*3: With Engine Immobilizer

*4: With Seat Heater

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Engine Control System Diagram

Accelerator
Pedal Position
Ignition Sensor
Switch Vehicle
Combination Speed
Power Steering
Battery Oil Pressure Meter Signal
Switch

Check Engine
Warning Light

DLC3
Circuit Opening Relay

Neutral
Engine Start Switch*1
VSV
ECU
(for EVAP) Air Conditioner
Amplifier*2

Airbag Sensor
Assembly

Camshaft Position
Sensor
Charcoal Camshaft Timing
Canister Fuel Pump
Oil Control Valve

Air Flow Meter

Built-in Intake
Throttle
Air Temp. Sensor
Control
Motor DIS
Air Fuel Ratio
Sensor
Air Injector (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
Throttle
Air Cleaner Position
Sensor
Knock Sensor Oxygen Sensor
(Bank, Sensor 2)

Crankshaft Position Water Temp. Sensor

Sensor
*1: Only for Automatic Transaxle
*2: With Air Conditioner 258RV40
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Layout of Main Components

Accelerator Pedal
Air Flow Meter Position Sensor

VSV (for EVAP)

DLC3
Engine ECU
Camshaft Timing
Oil Control Valve

Ignition Coil with Igniter

Injector

Knock
Sensor

Crankshaft Position
Sensor Throttle Position
Sensor

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor

(Bank 1, Sensor 1) Camshaft Position
Oxygen Sensor
(Bank 1, Sensor 2)
10
Sensor
Water Temp. Sensor Neutral Start Switch*

258RV41

*: Only for Automatic Transaxle

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Main Components of Engine Control System

1) General
The following table compares the main components for new and previous 1AZ-FE engine.

New Previous
Components
Outline Quantity Outline Quantity
Engine ECU 32-bit CPU 1 z 1
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor with Heater Type with Heater Type
1 2
(Bank 1, Sensor 1) (Planar Type) (Cup Type)
Oxygen Sensor with Heater Type
1 z 2
(Bank 1, Sensor 2) (Cup Type)
Air Flow Meter Hot-wire Type 1 z
Crankshaft Position Sensor
Pick-up Coil Type (36-2) 1 z
(Rotor Teeth)
Camshaft pposition Sensor
Pick up Coil Type (3)
Pick-up 1 z
(Rotor Teeth)
Built-in Piezoelectric Built-in Piezoelectric
Knock Sensor Element Type 1 Element Type 1
(Flat Type) (Resonant Type)
Accelerator Pedal Position
Linear Type 1 —
Sensor
Throttle Position Sensor No-contact Type 1 Linear Type 1

2) Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Planar Type)

The planar type of air fuel ratio sensor has been adopted.
The air-fuel ratio sensor is the planar type. Compared to the conventional type, the sensor and heater
portions of the planar type are narrower overall. Because the heat of the heater acts directly on the alumina
and zirconia (of the sensor portion), it accelerates the activation of the sensor.

Zirconia Heater

Alumina

Electrode

A A Atmosphere

A – A Cross Section

Sensor and
Heater
238EG54
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3) Knock Sensor (Flat Type)

a. General
In the conventional type knock sensor (resonant type), a vibration plate which has the same resonance
point as the knocking frequency of the engine is built in and can detect the vibration in this frequency
band.
On the other hand, a flat type knock sensor (non-resonant type) has the ability to detect vibration in a
wider frequency band from about 6 kHz to 15 kHz, and has the following features.
D The engine knocking frequency will change a bit depending on the engine speed. The flat type knock
sensor can detect the vibration even when the engine knocking frequency is changed. Thus the
vibration detection ability is increased compared to the conventional type knock sensor, and a more
precise ignition timing control is possible.

: Resonance Characteristic of Conventional Type

: Resonance Characteristic of Flat Type

(V)
A

A: Detection Band of
Voltage Conventional Type
B: Detection Band of
Flat Type
B

Frequency (Hz)

214CE04

Characteristic of Knock Sensor 10

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b. Construction
D The flat type knock sensor is installed on the engine through the stud bolt installed on the cylinder
block. For this reason, a hole for the stud bolt is running through in the center of the sensor.
D Inside of the sensor, a steel weight is located on the upper portion and a piezoelectric element is
located under the weight through the insulator.
D The open/short circuit detection resistor is integrated.

Open Circuit
Steel Weight Detection Resistor
Piezoelectric
Element
Insulator
Vibration Plate

Piezoelectric
Element
214CE01 214CE02

Flat Type Knock Sensor Conventional Type Knock Sensor

(Non-Resonant Type) (Resonant Type)

c. Operation
The knocking vibration is transmitted to the
steel weight and its inertia applies pressure Steel Weight
to the piezoelectric element. The action
generates electromotive force.
Inertia

Piezoelectric
Element

214CE08
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d. Open/Short Circuit Detection Resistor

During the ignition is ON, the open/short circuit detection resistor in the knock sensor and the resistor
in the engine ECU keep the voltage at the terminal KNK1 of engine constant.
An IC (Integrated Circuit) in the engine ECU is always monitoring the voltage of the terminal KNK1.
If the open/short circuit occurs between the knock sensor and the engine ECU, the voltage of the
terminal KNK1 will change and the engine ECU detects the open/short circuit and stores DTC
(Diagnostic Trouble Code).

Engine ECU

5V
Knock Sensor
KNK1

IC
200 kΩ
EKNK

Piezoelectric Open/ Short Circuit

Element Detection Resistor 214CE06

Service Tip
D In accordance with the adoption of open/short circuit detection resistor, the inspection
method for the sensor has been changed. For details, refer to the 1AZ-FE engine Repair
Manual Supplement (Pub. No. RM1079E).
D To prevent the water accumulation in the connector, make sure to install the flat type knock
sensor in the position as shown in the following illustration.
10

10_
10_

Knock Sensor

251EG12
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4) Accelerator pedal position sensor

This sensor converts the accelerator pedal depressed angles into electric signals with two different
characteristics and outputs them to the engine ECU. One is the VPA1 signal that linearly outputs the
voltage along the entire range of the accelerator pedal depressed angle. The other is the VPA2 signal that
outputs on offset voltage.

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

Open Close 5V

VPA2
Output
Close Open Voltage VPA1

0
EP2 VPA2 VCP2 EP1 VPA1 VCP1
Fully Fully
Open
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Accelerator Pedal Depressed Angle 251EG13
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5) Throttle position sensor (no-contact type)

The throttle position sensor is mounted on the throttle body, to detect the opening angle of the throttle
valve, the throttle position sensor converts the magnetic flux density that changes when the magnetic
yoke (located on the same axis as the throttle shaft) rotates around the Hall IC into electric signals to
operate the throttle control motor.
Throttle Body
Throttle Position
Sensor Portion

View from A
Magnet
Hall IC
(for Throttle
Position Sensor)

Magnet

251EG14
Cross Section

Throttle Position Sensor V 10

5
Magnet VTA2
4
VTA1 3
Output
Hall E Voltage 2
IC Engine VTA1
1
Hall VC ECU
IC 0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
VTA2
Throttle Throttle
Valve Valve
Magnet Fully Close Fully Open

Throttle Valve Opening Angle

230LX12 238EG79

Service Tip
The inspection method differs from the conventional throttle position sensor because this sensor
uses a Hall IC. For details, refer to the 1AZ-FE engine Repair Manual Supplement (Pub. No.
RM1079E).
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ETCS-i (Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent)

D The ETCS-i is used, providing excellent throttle control in all the operating ranges.
D In the conventional throttle body, the throttle valve opening in determined invariably by the amount of
the accelerator pedal effort. In contrast, the ETCS-i uses the engine ECU to calculate the optimal throttle
valve opening that is appropriate for the respective driving condition and uses a throttle control motor
to control the opening.
D The linear type accelerator pedal position sensor has been adopted.
D No-contact type throttle position sensor has been adopted.
D The ETCS-i controls the ISC (Idle Speed Control) system, the TRC (Traction Control) and the VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) system.
D In case of an abnormal condition, this system transfers to the limp mode.

" System Diagram A

Throttle Valve Throttle Position Sensor

Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor Throttle
Control
Motor

Skid
Air Flow
Engine ECU Control
Meter
ECU

Ignition Fuel
Coil Injector

208EG44
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1) Construction

Throttle Body
Throttle Position
Sensor Portion

View from A

Magnet
Hall IC
(for Throttle
Position Sensor)

Magnet

Throttle Control Motor

251EG14
Cross Section

a. Throttle Position Sensor

The throttle position sensor is mounted on the throttle body, to detect the opening angle of the throttle
valve. For details, refer to Main Components of Engine Control System section on page 437. 10
b. Throttle Control Motor
A DC motor with excellent response and minimal power consumption is used for the throttle control
motor. The engine ECU performs the duty ratio control of the direction and the amperage of the current
that flows to the throttle control motor in order to regulate the opening of the throttle valve.

2) Operation

a. General
The engine ECU drives the throttle control motor by determining the target throttle valve opening in
accordance with the respective operating condition.
1) Non-Linear Control
2) Idle Speed Control
3) TRC Throttle Control
4) VSC Coordination Control
5) Cruise Control
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b. Non-Linear Control
Controls the throttle to an optimal throttle valve opening that is appropriate for the driving condition
such as the amount of the accelerator pedal effort and the engine speed in order to realize excellent
throttle control and comfort in all operating ranges.

" Control Examples During Acceleration and Decelaration A

: With Control
: Without Control

"
Vehicle’s
Longitudinal G
0

"
Throttle Valve
Opening Angle
0

"
Ignition Timing
0
Time !
150EG37

c. Idle Speed Control

The engine ECU controls the throttle valve in order to constantly maintain an ideal idle speed.

d. TRC Throttle Control

As part of the TRC system, the throttle valve is closed by a demand signal from the skid control ECU
if an excessive amount of slippage is created at a driving wheel, thus facilitating the vehicle in providing
excellent stability and driving force.

e. VSC Coordination Control

In order to bring the effectiveness of the VSC system control into full play, the throttle valve opening
angle is controlled by effecting a coordination control with the skid control ECU.

f. Cruise Control
An engine ECU with an integrated cruise control ECU directly actuates the throttle valve for operation
of the cruise control.
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3) Fail-Safe of Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

D The accelerator pedal position sensor comprises two (main and sub) sensor circuits. If a malfunction
occurs in either one of the sensor circuits, the engine ECU detects the abnormal signal voltage
difference between these two sensor circuit and switches to the limp mode. In the limp mode, the
remaining circuit is used to calculate the accelerator pedal opening, in order to operate the vehicle
under limp mode control.

Engine ECU

Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor Open

Main
Sub Main
Sub
Throttle
Throttle Throttle Valve Return Control
Position Spring Motor
Sensor

Accelerator Pedal Throttle Body 199EG45

D If both circuits malfunction, the engine ECU detects the abnormal signal voltage from these two sensor
circuits and discontinues the throttle control. At this time, the vehicle can be driven within its idling
range.
10

Engine ECU

Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor Close

Main
Sub Main
Sub
Throttle
Throttle Throttle Valve Control
Return
Position Motor
Spring
Sensor

Accelerator Pedal Throttle Body 199EG46

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4) Fail-Safe of Throttle Position Sensor

D The throttle position sensor comprises two (main and sub) sensor circuits. If a malfunction occurs in
either one of the sensor circuits, the engine ECU detects the abnormal signal voltage difference
between these two sensor circuits, cuts off the current to the throttle control motor, and switches to
the limp mode. Then, the force of the return spring causes the throttle valve to return and stay at the
prescribed opening. At this time, the vehicle can be driven in the limp mode while the engine output
is regulated through the control of the fuel injection and ignition timing in accordance with the
accelerator opening.
D The same control as above is effected if the engine ECU detects a malfunction in the throttle control
motor system.

Injectors Engine ECU Ignition Coil

Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor Open

Main
Sub Main
Sub
Throttle
Throttle Valve Return Control
Spring Motor

Accelerator Pedal Throttle Body 199EG47

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Cooling Fan Control

The cooling fan system, on the models for Europe and the G. C. C. countries, which was controlled by the
water temperature switch, has been changed to engine ECU control.
D A cooling fan system in which the engine ECU controls the cooling fan speed in accordance with the
signals from the water temperature sensor, etc. has been newly adopted. As a result, the water temperature
switch of the previous model has been discontinued in order to simplify the system.
D The engine ECU controls the cooling fan speeds in accordance with the water temperature and the
operating conditions of the A/C compressor and A/C pressure switch. This control is accomplished by
operating the 2 fan motors in 2 stages through low speed (series connection) and high speed (parallel
connection).

" Wiring Diagram A

CDS

RDI

Ignition Switch
AM1 ACC GAUGE
IGI
AM1
STI 3
Fan Fan 4 Fan Condenser
No.1 No.2 No.3 Fan
ALT Relay Relay 5 Relay Motor

1.52 MPa (15.50 kgf / cm2)

ON

MAIN OFF
1.23 MPa (13.46 kgf / cm2)

Radiator
Fan
Pressure
Switch Water Temp.
10
Sensor
Motor
95.5_C (203.9_F)
High

FAN Engine ECU ACMG THW

Low
94.0_C (201.2_F)
258RV42

" Cooling Fan Operation A

A/C Relay Operation Cooling Fan

A/C Water Coolingg Fan
Pressure Motor
Compressor Temperature No.1 No.2 No.3 Operation
Switch Connection
OFF Low OFF 3 to 4 OFF OFF OFF
OFF
OFF High ON 3 to 5 ON Parallel High
OFF Low OFF 3 to 4 ON Series Low
ON Low ON 3 to 5 ON Parallel High
ON
OFF High ON 3 to 5 ON Parallel High
ON High ON 3 to 5 ON Parallel High
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Purge VSV
Purge flow rate of the models for Europe has been changed from 40 liters per minute to 60 liters per minute.

Diagnosis
The ETCS-i has been adopted and some of the DTCs have been further divided into smaller detection areas
than in the past. As a result, multiple DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) have been added.
The items that appear in the chart below indicate the DTCs that have been newly added.
For details, refer to the 1AZ-FE engine Repair Manual Supplement (Pub. No. RM1079E).
As a result of the adoption of the SAE controlled codes, the DTCs have been changed as described below.

" Diagnostic Trouble Code A

DTC DTC
Detection Item Detection Item
No. No.
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “A”
P0010 Camshaft Position “A” Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) P0123
Circuit High Input
Camshaft position “A” – Timing Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “B”
P0011 P0220
Over-Advanced or System performance (Bank 1) Circuit
Camshaft Position “A” – Timing Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “B”
P0012 P0222
Over-Retarded (Bank 1) Circuit Low Input
Camshaft Position – Camshaft Position Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “B”
P0016 P0223
Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) Circuit High Input
Oxygen Sensor Heater Control Circuit Low Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input
P0031 P0327
(Bank 1 Sensor 1) * (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
Oxygen Sensor Heater Control Circuit High Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input
P0032 P0328
(Bank 1 Sensor 1) * (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
Oxygen Sensor Heater Control Circuit Low Crankshaft Position Sensor “A”
P0037 P0339
(Bank 1 Sensor 2) Circuit Intermittent
Oxygen Sensor Heater Control Circuit High Camshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit
P0038 P0341
(Bank 1 Sensor 2) Range / performance (Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
P0102 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input P0351 Ignition Coil “A” Primary / Secondary Circuit
P0103 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input P0352 Ignition Coil “B” Primary / Secondary Circuit
P0112 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Low Input P0353 Ignition Coil “C” Primary / Secondary Circuit
P0113 Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input P0354 Ignition Coil “D” Primary / Secondary Circuit
Evaporative Emission Control System
P0117 Water Temperature Circuit low Input P0443
Purge Control Valve Circuit
P0118 Water Temperature Circuit High Input P0504 Brake Switch “A” / “B” correlation
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “A”
P0122 P0560 System Voltage
Circuit Low Input
Internal Control Module Random Access Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch
P0604 P2125
Memory (RAM) Error “E” Circuit
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch
P0606 ECU / PCM Processor P2127
“E” Circuit Low Input
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch
P0607 Control Module Performance P2128
“E” Circuit High Input
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch
P0617 Starter Relay Circuit High P2135
“A” / “B” Voltage Correlation

(Continued)
*: Although the title(DTC description) says “oxygen sensor”, this DTC is related to the “air fuel ratio sensor”.
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DTC DTC
Detection Item Detection Item
No. No.
Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch
P0657 Actuator Supply Voltage Circuit / Open P2138
“D” / “E” Voltage Correlation
Oxygen Sensor Signal Stuck Lean
P2102 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low P2195
(Bank 1 Sensor 1) *
Oxygen Sensor Signal Stuck Rich
P2103 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High P2196
(Bank 1 Sensor 1) *
Oxygen Sensor Pumping current
P2111 Throttle Actuator Control System – Stuck Open P2237
Circuit / Open (for A / F sensor) (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Oxygen Sensor Pumping current
P2112 Throttle Actuator Control System – Stuck Closed P2238
Circuit / Low (for A / F sensor) (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Oxygen Sensor Pumping current
P2118 P2239
Range / Performance Circuit / High (for A / F sensor) (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Oxygen Sensor Reference Ground
P2119 P2251
Range / Performance Circuit / Open (for A / F sensor) (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “D” Oxygen Sensor Reference Ground
P2120 P2252
Circuit Circuit Low (for A / F sensor) (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “D” Oxygen Sensor Reference Ground
P2121 P2253
Circuit Range / Performance Circuit High (for A / F sensor) (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “D” Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Circuit Slow Response
P2122 P2A00
Circuit Low Input (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “D” Engine Immobilizer System
P2123 B2799
Circuit High Input Malfunction

*: Although the title (DTC description) says “oxygen sensor”, this DTC is related to the “air fuel ratio sensor”.

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Fail-Safe
When the engine ECU detects a malfunction, the engine ECU stops or controls the engine according to the
data already stored in the memory.

" Fail-Safe Control List A

Location on Malfunction Description Control

In case of a single malfunction, the engine could operate poorly or the
catalyst could overheat if the engine continues to be controlled with the
Air Flow Meter signals from the sensors.
Therefore, the engine ECU effects control by using the values in the
engine ECU or stops the engine.
In a case of a signal malfunction, the engine ECU calculates the
accelerator pedal opening angle that is limited by the dual system sensor
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor value and continues effecting throttle valve control. If both system
(For details, see page 436)
malfunction, the engine ECU considers that the accelerator pedal is
fully closed.
In a case of signal malfunction, the engine ECU cuts off the current to
the throttle control motor. The throttle valve returns to the prescribed
Throttle Position Sensor opening by the force of the return spring. The engine ECU then adjusts
(For details, see page 437) the engine output by controlling the fuel injection and ignition timing
in accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle to enable the
vehicle to continue driving.
In a case of signal malfunction, the use of the values from the sensors
will make the air-fuel ratio become too rich or too lean, which could
Water Temp. Sensor causes the engine to stall or to run poorly during cold operation.
and
Intake Air Temp. Sensor Therefore, the engine ECU fixes the air-fuel ratio to the stoichiometric
ratio and uses the constant values of 80_C water temperature and 20_C
intake air temperature to perform the calculation.
In a case of signal malfunction in the knock sensor or in the knocking
signal system (open or short circuit), the engine could become damaged
if the timing is advanced despite the presence of knocking. Therefore,
Knock Sensor
if a malfunction is detected in the knock sensor system, the engine ECU
turns the timing retard correction of the knock sensor into the maximum
retard value.
In a case of signal malfunction in the ignition system, such as an open
circuit in the ignition coil, the catalyst could become overheated due to
engine misfire. Therefore, if the (IGf) ignition signal is not input twice
Ignition Coil (with Igniter)
or more in a row, the engine ECU determines that a malfunction
occurred in the ignition system and stops only the injection of fuel into
the cylinder with the malfunction.
In case of a signal malfunction (open or short circuit) or a mechanical
Camshaft Position Sensor
malfunction, the engine ECU stops the VVT-i control.