Description
The throttle actuator is operated by the ecm, and opens and closes the throttle valve using gears. The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position (tp) sensor, which is mounted on the throttle body. The tp sensor provides feedback to the ecm in order that it can control the throttle actuator, and therefore the throttle valve, appropriately in response to driver inputs.
Hint:
This etcs (electronic throttle control system) does not use a throttle cable.
Monitor description
The ecm determines that there is a malfunction in the etcs when the throttle valve remains at a fixed angle despite a high drive current from the ecm. The ecm illuminates the mil and sets a dtc.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a dtc is set when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed and released quickly (to fully open and close the throttle valve) after the engine is next started.
Monitor strategy
Typical enabling conditions
Typical malfunction thresholds
Fail-safe
When either of these dtcs, or other dtcs relating to etcs (electronic throttle control system) malfunctions, are set, the ecm enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ecm cuts the current to the throttle actuator off, and the throttle valve is returned to a 6° throttle angle by the return spring. The ecm then adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition timing, in accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle, to allow the vehicle to continue at a minimal speed. If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and gently, the vehicle can be driven slowly.
Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is then turned off.
Wiring diagram
Refer to dtc p2102 (see page es-266).
Inspection procedure
Hint:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
Hint:
If any dtcs other than p2111 or p2112 are output, troubleshoot those dtcs first.
Ok: throttle valve is not contaminated with foreign objects and moves smoothly.
Front fog light circuit
Description
The main body ecu controls the front fog light relay (marking: fr fog) when a
signal is received from
the headlight dimmer switch.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
Perform active test by intelligent tester
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
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Downhill assist control system
The downhill assist control
system helps to prevent
excessive speed on steep
downhill slopes.
The system will operate
when the vehicle is traveling
under 15 mph (25 km/h) with
the accelerator and brake
pedals released.
WARNING
â– When using downhill assist
control system
Do not rely overmuch on the ...
Replacement
discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system
Start up the engine.
Turn the a/c switch on.
Operate the cooler compressor with an engine
speed of approximately 1,000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes
to circulate the refrigerant and collect the
compressor oil remaining in each component int ...