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Hand-held tester:

  1. Connect hand-held tester, and read the voltage for accelerator pedal position sensor data. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand-held tester main switch ON.
    3. Enter the following menu: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ETCS / ACCEL POS #1 and ACCEL POS #2.

    CHECK: 

    Read the voltage for the accelerator pedal position sensor data.

    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Positions
    G02921572Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION VOLTAGE CHECK

    Accelerator pedal ACCEL POS #1 ACCEL POS #2
    Released 0.5 to 1.1 V 1.2 to 2.0 V
    Depressed 2.6 to 4.5 V 3.4 to 5.3 V
    1. OK: Replace ECM (See  INSPECTION  ). 
    2. NG: Go to next step. 
  2. Check for open and short in harness and connector between accelerator pedal position sensor and ECM. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Disconnect the A37 accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
    2. Disconnect the E4 ECM connector.

    CHECK: 

    Measure the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Wire Harness Side Connectors (1 Of 2)
    G02921573Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Wire Harness Side Connectors (2 Of 2)
    G02921574Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    Standard (Check for open): 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    VPA (A37-6) - VPA (E4-22) Below 1 Ω
    EPA (A37-5) - EPA (E4-28) Below 1 Ω
    VCPA (A37-4) - VCPA (E4-26) Below 1 Ω
    VPA2 (A37-3) - VPA2 (E4-23) Below 1 Ω
    EPA2 (A37-2) - EPA2 (E4-29) Below 1 Ω
    VCP2 (A37-1) - VCP2 (E4-27) Below 1 Ω

    Standard (Check for short): 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    VPA (A37-6) or VPA (E4-22) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    EPA (A37-5) or EPA (E4-28) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    VCPA (A37-4) or VCPA (E4-26) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    VPA2 (A37-3) or VPA2 (E4-23) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    EPA2 (A37-2) or EPA2 (E4-29) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    VCP2 (A37-1) or VCP2 (E4-27) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
    1. NG: Repair or replace harness or connector. 
    2. OK: Replace accelerator pedal assembly.