ETCS-i (Electronic Throttle Control System-Intelligent) : General
ETCS-i (Electronic Throttle Control System-Intelligent) : General
ETCS-i (Electronic Throttle Control System-Intelligent) : General
General
The ETCS-i is used, providing excellent throttle control in all the operating ranges. In the 2AZ-FE
engine, the accelerator cable has been discontinued, and an accelerator pedal position sensor has been
provided on the accelerator pedal.
In the conventional throttle body, the throttle valve opening angle is determined by the amount of the
accelerator pedal effort. In contrast, the ETCS-i uses the ECM to calculate the optimal throttle valve
opening angle that is appropriate for the respective driving condition and uses a throttle control motor
to control the opening angle.
The ETCS-i controls the ISC (Idle Speed Control) system, the TRAC (Traction Control), VSC (Vehicle
Stability Control) system and cruise control system.
In case of an abnormal condition, this system switches to the limp mode.
System Diagram
Throttle Valve
Throttle Position
Sensor
Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor Throttle
Control
Motor
CAN (V Bus)
Mass Air
Flow Meter
Skid
ECM Control
ECU
Cruise
Control
Switch
Ignition Fuel
Coil Injector
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Construction
Throttle Body
Throttle Position
Sensor Portion
Reduction
Gears
View from A
Magnetic Yoke
Hall IC
Throttle Valve
Throttle Control
Motor
01NEG44Y
Cross Section
Operation
1) General
The ECM drives the throttle control motor by determining the target throttle valve opening angle in
accordance with the respective operating condition.
Non-linear Control
Idle Speed Control
TRAC Throttle Control
VSC Coordination Control
Cruise Control
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: With Control
: Without Control
Vehicle’s
Longitudinal G
0
Throttle Valve
Opening Angle
0
Accelerator Pedal
Depressed Angle
0
Time
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6) Cruise Control
An ECM with an integrated cruise control ECU directly actuates the throttle valve for operation of the
cruise control.
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ECM
Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor Open
If both circuits have malfunctions, the ECM detects the abnormal signal voltage from these two sensor
circuits and stops the throttle control. At this time, the vehicle can be driven within its idling range.
ECM
Main
Sub Main
Sub
Throttle
Throttle Throttle Valve Return Control
Position Spring Motor
Sensor
Main
Sub Main
Sub
Throttle
Throttle Throttle Valve Return Control
Position Spring Motor
Sensor
General
The VVT-i system is designed to control the intake camshaft within a range of 40 (of Crankshaft Angle)
to provide valve timing that is optimally suited to the engine condition. This realizes proper torque in
all the speed ranges as well as realizing excellent fuel economy, and reducing exhaust emissions.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Sensor
Throttle Position
Sensor
ECM
DR011EG25
Using the engine speed signal, vehicle speed signal, and the signals from mass air flow meter, throttle
position sensor and engine coolant temperature sensor, the ECM can calculate optimal valve timing for
each driving condition and controls the camshaft timing oil control valve. In addition, the ECM uses
signals from the camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensor to detect the actual valve timing,
thus providing feedback control to achieve the target valve timing.
ECM
Minimizing overlap to
During Idling Stabilized idle speed
EX IN reduce blowback to
At Light Load Better fuel economy
the intake side
185EG48
BDC
To Advance Side
Increasing overlap
Better fuel economy
increases internal
At Medium Load EX IN Improved emission
EGR, reducing
control
pumping loss
185EG49
185EG48
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Construction
1) VVT-i Controller
This controller consists of the housing driven by the timing chain and the vane fixed on the intake
camshaft.
The oil pressure sent from the advance or retard side path at the intake camshaft causes rotation in the
VVT-i controller vane circumferential direction to vary the intake valve timing continuously.
When the engine is stopped, the intake camshaft will be in the most retarded state to ensure startability.
When hydraulic pressure is not applied to the VVT-i controller immediately after the engine has been
started, the lock pin locks the movement of the VVT-i controller to prevent a knocking noise.
Lock Pin
Housing Intake Camshaft
Oil Pressure
Lock Pin
Sleeve
Spring
Operation
1) Advance
When the camshaft timing oil control valve is operated as illustrated below by the advance signals from
the ECM, the resultant oil pressure is applied to the advance side vane chamber to rotate the camshaft
in the advance direction.
Vane
ECM
2) Retard
When the camshaft timing oil control valve is operated as illustrated below by the retard signals from
the ECM, the resultant oil pressure is applied to the retard side vane chamber to rotate the camshaft in
the retard direction.
Vane
ECM
Oil Pressure
Rotation Direction
Drain IN
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3) Hold
After reaching the target timing, the valve timing is held by keeping the camshaft timing oil control valve
in the neutral position unless the traveling state changes.
This adjusts the valve timing at the desired target position and prevents the engine oil from running out
when it is unnecessary.
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Wiring Diagram
Air FANL
Conditioning Cooling Fan
Amplifier Motor No. 2
Cooling Fan
ECM Relay No. 2
Engine Coolant
Temperature Sensor
Vehicle Speed Signal
FANH
Engine Speed Signal
Cooling Fan
Motor No. 1
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Air FANL
Conditioning Cooling Fan
Amplifier Motor No. 2
Cooling Fan
Engine Coolant ECM Relay No. 2
Temperature Sensor
Vehicle Speed Signal
FANH
Engine Speed Signal
Cooling Fan
: CAN Motor No. 1
08SEG30Y
High Speed (Parallel Connection)
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Circuit
Front Airbag Opening
Airbag
Sensor ECM Relay
Sensor
(RH and LH)
Fuel
Pump
Motor
Curtain Shield Side Airbag
Airbag Sensor Sensor
(RH and LH) (RH or LH)
: CAN
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General
The basic construction and operation of this system are the same as the 2ZR-FE engine. For details, see page
EG-56.
Front
Purge VSV
Fuel Tank
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11. Diagnosis
When the ECM detects a malfunction, the ECM makes a diagnosis and memorizes the failed section.
Furthermore, the MIL in the combination meter illuminates or blinks to inform the driver.
The ECM will also store the DTCs of the malfunctions. The DTCs can be accessed by the use of the
Techstream.
For details, refer to the 2009 Corolla Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM08M0U).
Service Tip
To clear the DTC that is stored in the ECM, use a Techstream or disconnect the battery terminal or
remove the EFI fuse for 1 minute or longer.
12. Fail-safe
When a malfunction is detected at any of the sensors, there is a possibility of an engine or other malfunction
occurring if the ECM were to continue to control the engine control system in the normal way. To prevent
such a problem, the fail-safe function of the ECM either relies on the data stored in memory to allow the
engine control system to continue operating, or stops the engine if a hazard is anticipated. For details, refer
to the 2009 Corolla Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM08M0U).
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