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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.
2011 Toyota Avalon BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Definition Of Terms
| Terms | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monitor Description | Description of what ECM monitors and how to detect malfunctions (monitoring purpose and its details). |
| Related DTCs | A group of diagnostic trouble codes that are output by ECM based on the same malfunction detection logic. |
| Typical Enabling Condition | Preconditions that allow ECM to detect malfunctions. With all preconditions satisfied, ECM sets DTC when monitored value(s) exceeds malfunction threshold(s). |
| Sequence of Operation | Order of monitor priority, applied if multiple sensors and components are involved in single malfunction detection process. Each sensor and component is monitored in turn and not monitored until previous detection operation is completed. |
| Required Sensors/Components | Sensors and components used by ECM to detect each malfunction. |
| Frequency of Operation | Number of times ECM checks for each malfunction during each driving cycle. "Once per driving cycle" means that ECM checks for malfunctions only once in single driving cycle. "Continuous" means that ECM checks for malfunctions whenever enabling conditions are met. |
| Duration | Minimum time for which ECM must detect continuous deviation in monitored value(s) in order to set DTC. Timing begins when Typical Enabling Conditions are met. |
| Malfunction Thresholds | Value, beyond which, ECM determines malfunctions exist and sets DTCs. |
| MIL Operation | Timing of MIL illumination after a malfunction is detected. "Immediate" means that ECM illuminates MIL as soon as a malfunction is detected. "2 driving cycle" means that ECM illuminates MIL if the same malfunction is detected twice during next sequential driving cycle. |
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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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