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OBD II Scan Tool (Excluding Hand-Held Tester):

  1. Check voltage between terminals VPA and EPA, VPA2 and EPA2 of ECM connector. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Turn the ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Measure the voltage between the specified terminals of the E9 ECM connector.

    OK: 

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION AND TESTER CONNECTION

    Accelerator Pedal Position Tester Connection Tester Connection
    VPA (E9-22) - EPA (E9-28) VPA2 (E9-23) -EPA2 (E9-29)
    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
    Fig 1: Identifying E9 ECM Connector
    G03069931Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: Replace ECM (See  ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)  ). 
    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. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Disconnect the A14 accelerator pedal position sensor connector.

    CHECK: 

    Measure the voltage between the specified terminals of the E9 ECM connector.

    OK: 

    TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

    Tester Connection Specified Condition
    VCPA (E9-26) - EPA (E9-28) 4.5 to 5.5 V
    VCP2 (E9-27) - EPA2 (E9-29) 4.5 to 5.5 V
    Fig 2: Disconnecting A14 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Connector
    G03069932Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: Replace ECM (See  ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)  ). 
    2. OK: Replace accelerator pedal assembly.