2005 Scion xB AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Troubleshoot each trouble symptom in accordance with TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CHART  .

TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CHART

MIL remains illuminated Start inspection from step  1
MIL not illuminated Start inspection from step  3
  1. CHECK WHETHER MIL TURNS OFF 
    1. Connect hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the tester or scan tool ON
    4. Check whether any DTCs have been stored (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR ). Note them down if necessary.
    5. Clear DTCs (see DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).
    6. Check if the MIL turns off.

    Standard: MIL should turn off. 

    1. OK: REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC (See  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ) 
    2. NG: Go to next step 
  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT IN WIRE HARNESS) 
    1. Disconnect the E3 ECM connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check that MIL is not illuminated.

      Standard: MIL is not illuminated 

    4. Reconnect the ECM connector.
      Fig 1: Checking Harness And Connector (Check For Shor In Wire Harness)
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    1. OK: REPLACE ECM (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
    2. NG: CHECK AND REPAIR HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM) 
  3. CHECK THAT MIL IS ILLUMINATED 
    1. Check if the MIL is illuminated when the ignition switch is turned to ON.

    Standard: MIL should be illuminated. 

    1. OK: SYSTEM OK 
    2. NG: Go to next step. 
  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSY (MIL CIRCUIT) 
    1. See the combination meter troubleshooting procedure (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
    1. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE BULB OR COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    2. OK: CHECK AND REPAIR HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMBINATION METER - ECM) 
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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.