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Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts Lexus LS I

Sensor Range Charts ~116 words

INTRODUCTION

Sensor operating range information can help determine if a sensor is out of calibration. An out-of-calibration sensor may not set a trouble code, but it may cause driveability problems.

SENSOR OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

Note. All voltage tests should be performed with a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless stated otherwise in test procedure.

TerminalsOhms°F (°C)
ES250
VS & E2200-600N/A
VC & E2200-400N/A
THA & E210,000-20,0004 (-20)
THA & E24000-700032 (0)
THA & E22000-300068 (20)
THA & E2900-1300104 (40)
THA & E2400-700140 (60)
FC & E1InfinityN/A
LS400
THA & E210,000-20,0004 (-20)
THA & E24000-700032 (0)
THA & E22000-300068 (20)
THA & E2900-1300104 (40)
THA & E2400-700140 (60)

AIRFLOW METER RESISTANCE TEST

TerminalsOhmsMeasuring Plate Position Position
FC & E1InfinityFully Closed
FC & E1ZeroOther Than Closed
VS & E2200-600Fully Closed
VS & E2 (1)20-1000Fully Open
(1) Resistance will change in a wave pattern as measuring plate is opened.
(1)Resistance will change in a wave pattern as measuring plate is opened.

ES250 AIRFLOW METER MEASURING PLATE RESISTANCE TEST

TerminalsOhms°F (°C)
STA & STJ25-45Less Than 59 (15)
STA & STJ65-85More Than 86 (30)
STA & Ground25-85N/A

COLD START INJECTOR TIME SWITCH RESISTANCE TEST

TemperatureOhms
4°F (20°C)10,000-20,000
32°F (0°C)4000-7000
68°F (20°C)2000-3000
104°F (40°C)900-1300
140°F (60°C)400-700
176°F (80°C)200-400

COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE TEST

Sensor TemperatureOhms
122°F (50°C)69,400-88,500
212°F (100°C)11,890-14,370
302°F (150°C)2790-3590
(1) Measure between sensor terminals with sensor connector disconnected.
(1)Measure between sensor terminals with sensor connector disconnected.

EGR GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE TEST (1)

TerminalsOhms°F (°C)
ES250: THA & E22000-300068 (20)
LS400: THA & E2200-30068 (20)
(1) Measure resistance with ECU connector connected.
(1)Measure resistance with ECU connector connected.

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE TEST (1)

TerminalsOhms
B1 & S1 Or S310-30
B2 & S2 Or S410-30

ISC VALVE RESISTANCE TEST

Sensor TemperatureOhms
68°F (20°C)5.1-6.3
(1) Measure resistance between terminals +B and HT of oxygen sensor 4-pin connector.
(1)Measure resistance between terminals +B and HT of oxygen sensor 4-pin connector.

MAIN OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER RESISTANCE TEST (1)

TPS TerminalsConditionsOhms
ES250
VTA & E2(1) Zero300-6300
IDL & E2(1) .012" (.30 mm)2300 or less
IDL & E2(1) .028" (.71 mm)Infinity
VTA & E2Throttle Valve Fully Open350-10,300
VC & E2N/A4250-8250
LS400
VTA & E2(1) Zero200-1200
IDL & E2(1) .0157" (.40 mm)2300 or less
IDL & E2(1) .0335" (.85 mm)Infinity
VTA & E2Throttle Valve Fully Open3300-10,000
VC & E2N/A4000-9000
(1) Clearance between throttle lever and stop screw.
(1)Clearance between throttle lever and stop screw.

TPS SPECIFICATIONS RESISTANCE TEST