Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Using An Oscilloscope (Reference)
Cooling fan controlĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
- 1 R (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingĀ
- 5 V/DIV (Y), 20 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionĀ
- Idle after warm up
APP sensor No. 2 signalĀ
Accelerator pedal releasedĀ
Accelerator pedal depressedĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
- 1AO (+)-body ground (-)
Oscilloscope settingĀ
- 2.5 V/DIV (Y), 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Vehicle conditionĀ
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Purge controlĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
1 BA (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
10 V/DIV (Y), 20 ms/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
Idle after warm upĀ
A/F sensor heater controlĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
2A (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
5 V/DIV (Y), 200 ms/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
Idle (immediately after starting the engine)Ā
HO2S heater controlĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
2B (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
5 V/DIV (Y), 1 s/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
Idle (immediately after starting the engine)Ā
OCV control signalĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
2E (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
2 V/DIV (Y), 0.8 ms/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
Idle after warm upĀ
IGT1, IGT2, IGT3, IGT4 controlĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
IGT1 (ignition coil No. 1): 2G (+)-body ground (-)Ā
IGT2(ignition coil No. 2): 2K (+)-body ground (-)Ā
IGT3(ignition coil No. 3): 2L (+)-body ground (-)Ā
IGT4(ignition coil No. 4): 2H (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
1 V/DIV (Y), 50 ms/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
- Idle after warm up
CMP signalĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
2S (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
1 V/DIV (Y), 25 ms/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
Idle after warm upĀ
CKP signalĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
2W (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
1 V/DIV (Y), 5 ms/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
Idle after warm upĀ
Generator field coil controlĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
2AA (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
0.5 V/DIV (Y), 2 ms/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
Idle after warm upĀ
Generator output voltageĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
2AF (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
2 V/DIV (Y), 2 ms/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
Idle after warm upĀ
Fuel injection (#1, #2, #3, #4) controlĀ
PCM terminalsĀ
Fuel Injection No. 1: 2BB (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Fuel Injection No. 2: 2BC (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Fuel Injection No. 3: 2BD (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Fuel Injection No. 4: 2AZ (+)-body ground (-)Ā
Oscilloscope settingĀ
10 V/DIV (Y), 25 ms/DIV (X), DC rangeĀ
Vehicle conditionĀ
Idle after warm upĀ
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- ⢠You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- ⢠Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- ⢠The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- ⢠You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- ⢠You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.