Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 J
Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System Section: Engine Control
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000001FLC01QX
Title: 3UR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 Sequoia)

Cranking Holding Function Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The cranking holding control system keeps energizing the starter relay from when the ECM detects the starter signal (STSW signal) from the ignition switch until the ECM performs a judgment of "Engine started". Furthermore, the ECM outputs an accessory cut signal (ACCR signal) to the ACC cut relay during cranking to prevent flickering of the combination meter, clock, audio system, and so on.

When the ECM detects the STSW signal, the ECM outputs the starter relay drive signal (STAR signal) to the starter relay through the park/neutral position switch, and then, the engine is cranked. When the ECM receives a stable engine speed signal (NE signal), more specifically, when the NE signal reaches a predetermined value, the ECM stops outputting the STAR signal.

Also, the ECM monitors the starter relay operating conditions based on the STA terminal voltage status.



WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STARTER SIGNAL)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream ON.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / Starter Signal.

(e) Check the result when the ignition switch is turned to ON and START positions.

OK:

Ignition Switch Condition

Starter Signal

ON

OFF

START

ON

Result

Result

Proceed to

Outside standard range

A

Within standard range

B

A

2.

INSPECT ECM (STSW TERMINAL VOLTAGE)



(a) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(b) Perform the cranking operation.

(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

A27-14 (STSW) - Body ground

ON

Below 1 V

START

9 to 13 V

HINT:

DTCs related to the communication with other computers may be set due to this inspection. Clear those DTCs after the inspection.

OK

3.

INSPECT ECM (STAR TERMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE)



(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream ON.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the All Cylinders Fuel Cut.

(e) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

6 (Junction Connector) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON (shift lever in P or N)

Below 1 V

Ignition switch ON (shift lever not in P or N)

9 to 13 V

Cranking operation

9 to 13 V

HINT:

  • The junction connector is in the engine room connector holder block as the illustration above.
  • During this inspection, all connectors and relays should be connected.

OK

4.

INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY



(a) Disconnect the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Shift Lever Position

Specified Condition

2-6, 4-5

P

Below 1 Ω

1-2

R

2-9, 4-5

N

2-7

D

2-7

S

Except above terminals

All Positions

10 kΩ or higher

OK

5.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PNP SWITCH - ECM)



(a) Disconnect the PNP switch connector.

(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

D21-4 - D56-16 (STAR)

Always

Below 1 Ω

D21-4 - D56-120 (NSW)

Always

Below 1 Ω

OK

6.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PNP SWITCH - ECM - ST RELAY)



(a) Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block.

(b) Disconnect the PNP switch connector.

(c) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

D21-5 - A27-46 (STA)

Always

Below 1 Ω

D21-5 - 1 (ST relay)

Always

Below 1 Ω

2 (ST relay) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

OK

7.

INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH



(a) Remove the ignition switch.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

All terminals

LOCK

10 kΩ or higher

2 (ACC) - 4 (AM1)

ACC

Below 1 Ω

1 (IG1) - 2 (ACC) - 4 (AM1)

ON

5 (AM2) - 6 (IG2)

1 (IG1) - 3 (ST1) - 4 (AM1)

START

5 (AM2) - 6 (IG2) - 7 (ST2)

OK

8.

INSPECT PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY



(a) Disconnect the PNP switch connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Shift Lever Position

Specified Condition

2-6, 4-5

P

Below 1 Ω

1-2

R

2-9, 4-5

N

2-7

D

2-7

S

Except above terminals

All Positions

10 kΩ or higher

OK

9.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PNP SWITCH - IGNITION SWITCH AND ECM)



(a) Disconnect the ignition switch connector.

(b) Disconnect the PNP switch connector.

(c) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance :

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

H10-7 (ST2) - D21-4

Always

Below 1 Ω

D56-16 (STAR) - D21-4

Always

D56-120 (NSW) - D21-4

Always

H10-7 (ST2) or D21-4 - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

D56-16 (STAR) or D21-4 - Body ground

Always

D56-120 (NSW) or D21-4 - Body ground

Always

HINT:

The wire between the PNP switch and the ignition switch has a diode (refer to the wiring diagram). The current flowing to the PNP switch is rectified by the diode.

OK

10.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PNP SWITCH - ECM - ST RELAY)



(a) Remove the ST relay from the engine room relay block.

(b) Disconnect the PNP switch connector.

(c) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

D21-5 or A27-46 (STA) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

D21-5 or 1 (ST relay) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK