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Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts: Other Lexus SC I

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DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS (PICKUP COILS)

ApplicationOhms
Cold (1)
Between Terminals G1 & "G-"125-200
Between Terminals G2 & "G-"125-200
Between Terminals NE & "G-"155-250
Hot (2)
Between Terminals G1 & "G-"160-235
Between Terminals G2 & "G-"160-235
Between Terminals NE & "G-"190-290
(1) Sensor temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C). (2) Sensor temperature of 123-212°F (51-100°C).
(1)Sensor temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C).
(2)Sensor temperature of 123-212°F (51-100°C).

DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Temperature °F (°C)(1) Ohms
4° (-20)10,000-20,000
32 (0)4000-7000
68 (20)2000-3000
104 (40)900-1300
140 (60)400-700
176 (80)200-400
(1) Measure resistance between sensor terminals.
(1)Measure resistance between sensor terminals.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR RESISTANCE

EGR GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Temperature °F (°C)(1) Ohms
122 (50)64,000-97,000
212 (100)11,000-16,000
302 (150)2000-4000
(1) Measure resistance between sensor terminals.
(1)Measure resistance between sensor terminals.

EGR GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Note. Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor is part of volume Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor.

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Ambient Temperature °F (°C)(1) Ohms
4° (-20)10,000-20,000
32 (0)4000-7000
68 (20)2000-3000
104 (40)900-1300
140 (60)400-700
176 (80)200-400
(1) Measure resistance between terminals THA and E2 of MAF sensor.
(1)Measure resistance between terminals THA and E2 of MAF sensor.

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR RESISTANCE

IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE

ApplicationOhms
Cold (2)15-25
Hot (3)20-30
(1) Measure resistance between terminal B1 and terminals S1 and S3. Also, measure resistance between terminal B2 and terminals S2 and S4. (2) IAC valve temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C). (3) IAC valve temperature of 123-212°F (51-100°C).
(1)Measure resistance between terminal B1 and terminals S1 and S3. Also, measure resistance between terminal B2 and terminals S2 and S4.
(2)IAC valve temperature of 14-122°F (-10-50°C).
(3)IAC valve temperature of 123-212°F (51-100°C).

IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE RESISTANCE (1)

KNOCK SENSOR

Measure Resistance BetweenOhms
KS Terminal & Sensor BodyInfinity (No Continuity)
(1) Replace sensor if continuity exists.
(1)Replace sensor if continuity exists.

KNOCK SENSOR (KS) RESISTANCE (1)

OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER

ApplicationOhms @ 68°F (20°C)
Oxygen Sensor Heater11-16
(1) Measure resistance between terminals +B and HT of oxygen sensor 4-pin connector. (Scheme 1)
(1)Measure resistance between terminals +B and HT of oxygen sensor 4-pin connector. (Scheme 1)

OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER RESISTANCE (1)

Scheme 1

Scheme 1

SUB-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Throttle Plate PositionSub-TP Sensor PositionOhms
Throttle Fully ClosedVTA2 & E2340-6300
.012" (.35 mm) (1)IDL2 & E2500 Or Less
.020" (.50 mm) (1)IDL2 & E2Infinite (Open)
Throttle Fully OpenVTA2 & E22400-11,200
All PositionsVC & E23100-7200
(1) Remove sub-throttle actuator from throttle body. Insert feeler gauge between sub-throttle valve stop screw and gear.
(1)Remove sub-throttle actuator from throttle body. Insert feeler gauge between sub-throttle valve stop screw and gear.

SUB-TP SENSOR RESISTANCE

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Application & Throttle Plate Position (1)TP Sensor TerminalsResistance Ohms
Throttle Fully ClosedVTA1 & E2340-6300
.016" (.40 mm) (2)IDL1 & E2500 Or Less
* (3)IDL1 & E2Infinite (Open)
Throttle Fully OpenVTA1 & E22400-11,200
All PositionsVC & E23100-7200
(1) Disconnect vacuum hose from throttle opener. Apply vacuum to throttle opener to allow throttle to fully seat. (2) Insert feeler gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. (3) Insert a .024" (.60 mm) feeler gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
(1)Disconnect vacuum hose from throttle opener. Apply vacuum to throttle opener to allow throttle to fully seat.
(2)Insert feeler gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.
(3)Insert a .024" (.60 mm) feeler gauge between throttle lever and throttle stop screw.

TP SENSOR RESISTANCE