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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001HIGHLANDER 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSO/D CANCEL SIGNAL CIRCUIT
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
O/D Cancel Signal Circuit
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION O/D Cancel Signal Circuit
O/D Cancel Signal Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
While driving uphill with cruise control activated, in order to minimize gear shifting and provide smooth cruising overdrive may be prohibited temporarily under some condition.
The cruise control ECU sends O/D cut signals to the ECM as necessary and the ECM cancels overdrive shifting until these signals are discontinued.



INSPECTION PROCEDURE
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
While driving uphill with cruise control activated, in order to minimize gear shifting and provide smooth cruising overdrive may be prohibited temporarily under some condition.
The cruise control ECU sends O/D cut signals to the ECM as necessary and the ECM cancels overdrive shifting until these signals are discontinued.
Wiring Diagram:
Step 1:
Steps 2 - 3:
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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