Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
Initialization
1. ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
NOTICE:
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not
occupied before performing the operation.
HINT:
Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivity check if
any of the following conditions occur.
The occupant classification ECU is replaced.
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DTC check / clear
1. CHECK DTC
Connect the intelligent tester to the Controller Area
Network Vehicle Interface Module (CAN VIM). Then
connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Turn the tester ON.
Enter the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/
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Check for open circuit
(a) For an open circuit in the wire harness in Fig. 1, the resistance or
voltage, as described below.
(b) Check the resistance.
Check the resistance
Standard resistance (Fig. 2)
HINT:
Measure the resistance while lightly shaking the
wire harness vertically and horizontally. I ...