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.
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - SERVICE DATA SPECIFICATION
| Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly | OCV OFF | Standard | Normal engine speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCV ON | Rough idle or engine stalled | |||
| Throttle body | Throttle POS value | Standard | 60 % or more | |
| Resistance | 1 (M-) - 2 (M+) | Standard | 0.3 to 100 Ω at 20°C(68°F) | |
| Accelerator pedal position sensor (ACCEL POS#1) | Voltage | Accelerator pedal released | Standard | 0.5 to 1.1 V |
| Accelerator pedal depress | 2.5 to 4.5 V | |||
| Accelerator pedal position sensor (ACCEL POS#2) | Voltage | Accelerator pedal released | Standard | 1.2 to 2.0 V |
| Accelerator pedal depress | 3.4 to 5.0 V | |||
| Camshaft timing oil control valve assembly | Resistance | 1 (+B) - 2 (GND) | Standard | 6.9 to 7.9 Ω at 20°C (68°F) |
| Mass air flow meter | Standard | 0.72 g/sec | ||
| Engine coolant temperature sensor | Resistance | 1 (E2) - 2 (THW) | Standard | 2.32 to 2.59 kΩ at 20°C (68°F) |
| 0.310 to 0.326 kΩ at 80°C (176°F) | ||||
| Knock sensor | Resistance | 1 (Ground) - 2 (Out put) | 120 to 180 kΩ at 20°C(68°F) | |
| Circuit opening relay | Resistance | 3-5 | Standard | 10 kΩ or higher |
| Below 1 Ω | ||||
| 1-2 | Below 1 Ω (Apply battery voltage to terminals 1 and 2) | |||
| EFI relay | Resistance | 3-5 | Standard | 10 kΩ or higher |
| Below 1 Ω (Apply battery voltage to terminals 1 and 2) | ||||
| Crankshaft position sensor | Resistance | 1 -2 | Standard | 1, 850 to 2, 450 Ω at 20°C (68°F) |
| Fuel pump relay | Resistance | 1-2 | Standard | Below 1 Ω |
| 3-4 | Below 1 Ω | |||
| 3-5 | 10 kΩ or higher | |||
| 3-4 | 10 kΩ or higher (Battery voltage applied to terminal 1 and 2) | |||
| 3-5 | Below 1 Ω (Battery voltage applied to terminal 1 and 2) | |||
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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