2008 Toyota Camry

2008 TRANSMISSION U660E Automatic Transaxle - Camry

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

1. DESCRIPTION
a. When troubleshooting On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) vehicles, the vehicle must be connected to
Techstream. Various data output from the vehicle's TCM can be read then.
b. OBD fl regulations require that the vehicle's onboard computer illuminate the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel when the computer detects a malfunction in:
1. The emission control system/components
2. The power train control components (which affect vehicle emissions)
3. The computer

In addition, the applicable Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) prescribed by SAE J2012 are
recorded in the TCM memory.

If the malfunction does not reoccur in 3 consecutive trips, the MIL turns off automatically
but the DTCs remain recorded in the TCM memory.

Fig. 15: Identifying Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

c. To check DTCs, connect Techstream to the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. The
Techstream displays DTCs, the freeze frame data and a variety of the engine data.

The DTCs and freeze frame data can be erased with Techstream (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

2. NORMAL MODE AND CHECK MODE

a. The diagnosis system operates in "normal mode" during normal vehicle use. In normal mode, "2
trip detection logic" is used to ensure accurate detection of malfunctions. "Check mode" is also
available to technicians as an option. In check mode, "1 trip detection logic" is used for simulating
malfunction symptoms and increasing the system's ability to detect malfunctions, including
intermittent malfunctions.
3. TRIP DETECTION LOGIC
a. When a malfunction is first detected, the malfunction is temporarily stored in the TCM memory
(1st trip). If the ignition switch is turned off and then on (IG) again, and the same malfunction is
detected again, the MIL will illuminate.
4. FREEZE FRAME DATA
a. The TCM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a
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DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the
vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air/fuel
ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
b. The Techstream displays freeze frame data recorded at five different points: 1) 3 points before the
DTC is set, 2) once when the DTC is set, and 3) once after the DTC is set. The data can be used to
simulate the vehicle's condition around the time of the malfunction. The data may be helpful in
determining the cause of a malfunction. It may also be helpful in determining whether a DTC is
being caused by a temporary malfunction.

Fig. 16: Identifying Freeze Frame Data

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5. DLC3 (Data Link Connector 3)

a. The vehicle's TCM uses the ISO 15765-4 for communication protocol. The terminal arrangement of
the DLC3 complies with SAE J1962 and matches the ISO 15765-4 format.

HINT:

Connect the cable of Techstream to the DLC3, turn the ignition switch on (IG) and attempt to use
Techstream. If the screen displays a communication error message, a problem exists in the vehicle
side or the tester side.

If the communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the DLC3
on the original vehicle.

If the communication is still impossible when the tester is connected to another vehicle, the
problem is probably in the tester itself. Consult the Service Department listed in the tester's
instruction manual.

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Fig. 17: Identifying DLC3 Connector Terminals

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Terminals of DLC 3

DLC 3 CONNECTOR TERMINALS REFERENCE

Terminal Reference
Symbol Name Result Condition
No. Terminal
During
7 SIL Bus "+" line 5 - Signal ground Pulse generation
transmission
4 CG Chassis ground Body ground Below 1 ohms Always
5 SG Signal ground Body ground Below 1 ohms Always
16 BAT Battery positive Body ground 11 to 14 V Always
6 CANH CAN bus line CANL 54 to 69 ohms IG switch OFF(1)
HIGH-level CAN 6 Kohms or
6 CANH
bus line
Battery positive
higher IG switch OFF(1)
HIGH-level CAN 200 ohms or
6 CANH
bus line
CG
higher IG switch OFF(1)
LOW-level CAN 6 Kohms or
14 CANL
bus line
Battery positive
higher IG switch OFF(1)
LOW-level CAN 200 ohms or
14 CANL
bus line
CG
higher IG switch OFF(1)
(1) Before measuring the resistance, leave the vehicle as is for at least 1 minute and do not operate
the ignition switch, any other switches or the doors.

6. CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE

Battery voltage: 11 to 14 V

a. If the voltage is below 11V, replace or recharge the battery before proceeding.
7. CHECK MIL
a. Check that the MIL illuminates when turning the ignition switch on (IG).

If the MIL does not illuminate, there is a problem in the MIL circuit (See MIL CIRCUIT ).

b. When the engine is started, the MIL should turn off.

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