Toyota
Yaris NCP90 91 92 93
Repair Manual
1Nz-Fe Engine Control System
Sfi System
SFI SYSTEM > VC Output Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The ECM constantly generates 5 V power from the battery voltages supplied to the +B (BATT) terminal to operate the microprocessor. The ECM also provides this power to the sensors through the VC output circuit.
When the VC circuit is short-circuited, the microprocessor in the ECM and sensors that are supplied with power through the VC circuit are inactivated because the power is not supplied from the VC circuit. Under this condition, the system does not start up and the MIL does not illuminate even if the system malfunctions.
- HINT:
- Under normal conditions, the MIL is illuminated for several seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to ON. The MIL goes off when the engine is started.
WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Check that Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when turning the ignition switch to ON.
- OK:
- MIL lights up
| SYSTEM OK | |||
| NG | |
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Connect an intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and tester on.
Check the communication between the tester and ECM.
- Result:
Result Proceed To Communication is possible A Communication is not possible B
| GO TO MIL CIRCUIT (Click here) | |||
| B | |
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Disconnect the C17 throttle body connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the MIL.
- Result:
Result Proceed To MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
Reconnect the throttle body connector.
| REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY (Click here) | |||
| B | |
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Disconnect the A20 accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the MIL.
- Result:
Result Proceed To MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
| REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR (Click here) | |||
| B | |
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Disconnect the C17 throttle body connector.
Disconnect the A20 accelerator pedal position sensor connector.

Disconnect the A21 and C20 ECM connectors.
Check the resistance.
- Standard resistance (Check for short):
Tester Connections Specified Conditions VCTA (C20-67) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher VCPA (A21-57) - Body ground VCP2 (A21-58) - Body ground
Reconnect the throttle body connector.
Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
Reconnect the ECM connectors.
| REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR | |||
| OK | |
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| REPLACE ECM (Click here) | |


