3UR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

Last Modified: 11-29-2007		1.6 G
Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System	Section: Engine Mechanical
Model Year: 2008	Model: Sequoia	Doc ID: RM000002BO100GX
Title: 3UR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: ENGINE: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT

2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL

3. INSPECT BATTERY

4. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily. If necessary, replace the air filter.

5. INSPECT SPARK PLUG

6. INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT

7. INSPECT V-RIBBED BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY

8. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING

(a) Warm up and stop the engine.

(1) Allow the engine to warm up to a normal operating temperature.

(b) When using the Techstream:

(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(2) Start the engine and idle it.

(3) Push the Techstream main switch on.

(4) Enter the following menus: Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / IGN Advance.

HINT:

Refer to the Techstream operator manual for further details.

Standard ignition timing:

8 to 12° BTDC at idling (transmission in neutral and A/C switch off)

(5) Disconnect the Techstream from the DLC3.

(1) Connect the tester probe of a timing light to the wire of the ignition coil connector for the No. 1 cylinder.

NOTICE:

Use a timing light that detects primary signals.

(2) Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

SST: 09843-18040

NOTICE:

Confirm the terminal numbers before connecting them. Connecting the wrong terminals can damage the engine.

Switch off all accessories and the A/C before connecting the terminals.

(3) Using the timing light, check the ignition timing.

Standard ignition timing:

8 to 12° BTDC at idling (transmission in neutral and A/C switch OFF)

(4) Remove SST from the DLC3.

(5) Check the ignition timing.

Standard ignition timing:

7 to 24° BTDC at idling (transmission in neutral and A/C switch off)

(6) Disconnect the timing light from the engine.

9. INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED

(a) Warm up and stop the engine.

(1) Allow the engine to warm up to a normal operating temperature.

(b) When using the Techstream:

(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

NOTICE:

Switch off all accessories and the A/C before connecting the Techstream.

(2) Race the engine at 2500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.

(3) Push the Techstream main switch on.

(4) Enter the following menus: Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Engine Speed.

Standard idle speed:

650 to 750 rpm (transmission in neutral and A/C switch off)

HINT:

Refer to the Techstream operator manual for further details.

If the idle speed is not as specified, check the air intake system.

(5) Disconnect the Techstream from the DLC3.

(1) Using SST, connect the tachometer probe to terminal 9 (TAC) of the DLC3.

SST: 09843-18030

NOTICE:

Confirm the terminal number before connecting the probe. Connecting the probe to the wrong terminal can damage the engine.

Switch off all accessories and the A/C before connecting the probe.

(2) Race the engine at 2500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.

(3) Check the idle speed.

Standard idle speed:

650 to 750 rpm (transmission in neutral and A/C switch off)

If the idle speed is not as specified, check the air intake system.

(4) Disconnect the tachometer from the DLC3.

10. INSPECT COMPRESSION

(a) Remove the 8 spark plugs .

(b) Check the cylinder compression pressure.

NOTICE:

Check each cylinder compression pressure in the same way.

(1) Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.

(2) Fully open the throttle.

(3) While cranking the engine, measure the compression pressure.

Standard compression pressure:

1300 kPa (13.3 kgf/cm², 189 psi)

Minimum pressure:

1000 kPa (10.2 kgf/cm², 145 psi) or more

Difference between each cylinder:

100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm², 15 psi) or less

NOTICE:

Always use a fully charged battery to obtain an engine speed of 250 rpm or more.

This measurement must be done as quickly as possible.

(4) If the cylinder compression is low in one or more cylinders, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder with low compression through its spark plug hole. Then inspect the cylinder compression pressure again.

HINT:

If adding oil helps boost the compression, it is likely that the piston rings and/or cylinder bore are worn or damaged.
If pressure stays low, a valve may be stuck or seated improperly, or there may be leakage in the gasket.

11. INSPECT CO/HC

HINT:

This check is used only to determine whether or not the idle CO/ HC complies with regulations.

(a) Start the engine.

(b) Keep the engine speed at 2500 rpm for approximately 180 seconds.

(d) Immediately check CO/HC concentration at idle and/or 2500 rpm.

HINT:

When performing the 2 mode (2500 rpm and idle) test, follow the measurement order prescribed by the applicable local regulations.

(e) If the CO/HC concentration does not comply with the regulations, troubleshoot in the order given below.

(1) Check the A/F sensor and heated oxygen sensor operation.

(2) See the table below for possible causes, and then inspect and correct the applicable causes if necessary.

Symptom

Cause

Normal

High

Rough idle

Faulty ignitions:
- Incorrect timing
- Plugs (contaminated, shorted or gaps are defective)
Incorrect valve clearance
Leaky intake and exhaust valves
Leaky cylinder

Low

High

Rough idle

(Fluctuating HC reading)

Vacuum leaks:
- PCV hose
- Intake manifold
- Throttle body
- Brake booster line
Lean mixture causing misfire

High

Rough idle

(Black smoke from exhaust)

Restricted air filter
Faulty SFI system:
- Faulty pressure regulator
- Defective ECT sensor
- Faulty ECM
- Faulty injectors
- Faulty throttle position sensor
- Faulty MAF meter