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Inspection of ECM (PCM) and Its Circuits

Inspection of ECM and Its Circuits

ECM and its circuits can be checked at ECM wiring couplers by measuring voltage, pulse signal and resistance.

CAUTION: ECM cannot be checked by itself. It is strictly prohibited to connect voltmeter or ohmmeter to ECM with couplers disconnected from it.

Voltage and signal Check
1. Remove ECM cover from bracket.





2. Using voltmeter (1) or oscilloscope (2), check voltage at each terminal of couplers connected.

NOTE:
- As each terminal voltage is affected by the battery voltage, confirm that it is 11 V or more when ignition switch is turned ON.
- Voltage with asterisk(*) can not be measured by voltmeter because it is pulse signal. Check it with oscilloscope if necessary.

Viewed from Harness Side:




Ter. E61-1 - E61-18:




Ter. E61-18 Cont. - E61-30:




Ter. E61-30 Cont. - E61-35:




Ter. C51-3-1 - C51-3-8:




Ter. C51-3-9 - C51-3-26:




Ter. C51-1-1 - C51-1-16:




Ter. C51-1-16 Cont. - C51-1-28:




Ter. C51-2-1 - C51-2-5:




Ter. C51-2-6 - C51-2-17:




Ter. C51-2-18 - C51-2-26:




Ter. C51-2-27 - C51-2-30:





ECM connector (Viewed from harness side)

1. Reference waveform No. 1




Throttle position signal for cruise control module at throttle fully closed

2. Reference waveform No. 2




Throttle position signal for cruise control module at throttle fully opened

3. Reference waveform No. 3




Engine revolution (ignition pulse) signal (1) at engine idling

4. Reference waveform No. 4




Engine revolution (ignition pulse) signal (1) at engine idling

5. Reference waveform No. 5




Engine coolant temperature signal for combination meter at engine idling

6. Reference waveform No. 6




CAN communication line signal at engine idling

7. Reference waveform No. 7




Knock sensor signal at engine speed 4000 r/min.

8. Reference waveform No. 8




Knock sensor signal at engine speed 4000 r/min.

9. Reference waveform No. 9




Manifold absolute pressure sensor signal (1) at engine racing

10. Reference waveform No. 10




Mass air flow sensor signal (1) at engine racing

11. Reference waveform No. 11




Heated oxygen sensor signal (Bank 1) at engine running

12. Reference waveform No. 12




Heated oxygen sensor signal (Bank 2) at engine running

13. Reference waveform No. 13




IAC valve signal

14. Reference waveform No. 14




CMP sensor signal at engine idling

15. Reference waveform No. 15




CMP sensor signal at engine idling

16. Reference waveform No. 16




VSS signal (1) at 60 km/h (38 mph) for A/T vehicle

17. Reference waveform No. 17




VSS signal (1) at 60 km/h (38 mph) for A/T vehicle

18. Reference waveform No. 18




EVAP canister purge valve signal

19. Reference waveform No. 19




Fuel injector signal at engine idling

20. Reference waveform No. 20




Fuel injector No.2 signal (4) at engine idling

21. Reference waveform No. 21




Fuel injector No.1 signal (4) at engine idling

22. Reference waveform No. 22




Heated oxygen sensor heater signal (Bank 1) at engine idling

23. Reference waveform No. 23




Heated oxygen sensor heater signal (Bank 2) at engine idling

24. Reference waveform No. 24




Intake manifold tuning vacuum solenoid valve signal (1) at engine racing

25. Reference waveform No. 25




Fuel injector No.4 signal (4) at engine idling

26. Reference waveform No. 26




Fuel injector No.3 signal (4) at engine idling

27. Reference waveform No. 27




EGR valve signal at engine racing

28. Reference waveform No. 28




CKP sensor signal (1) at engine idling

29. Reference waveform No. 29




CKP sensor signal at engine idling

30. Reference waveform No. 30




Fuel injector No.6 signal (4) at engine idling

31. Reference waveform No. 31




Fuel injector No.5 signal (4) at engine idling

32. Reference waveform No. 32




Ignition coil signal at engine idling

33. Reference waveform No. 33




Ignition coil No.6 signal (3) at engine idling

34. Reference waveform No. 34




Ignition coil No.5 signal (3) at engine idling

35. Reference waveform No. 35




Ignition coil No.4 signal (3) at engine idling

36. Reference waveform No. 36




Ignition coil No.3 signal (3) at engine idling

37. Reference waveform No. 37




Ignition coil No.2 signal (3) at engine idling

38. Reference waveform No. 38




Ignition coil No.1 signal (3) at engine idling

Resistance Check







1. Disconnect couplers (1) from ECM with ignition switch OFF.

CAUTION: Never touch terminals of ECM itself or connect voltmeter or ohmmeter (2).

2. Check resistance between each pair of terminals of disconnected couplers (1) as listed in the following table.

CAUTION:
- Be sure to connect ohmmeter (2) probe from wire harness side of coupler.
- Be sure to turn OFF ignition switch for this check.
- Resistance in table represents that when parts temperature is 20 °C (68 °F).