36 CAMRY − NEW FEATURES

J3MZ-FE ENGINE

1. General
D The 3MZ-FE engine on the ’04 Camry is a newly developed V6, 3.3-liter, 24-valve DOHC engine. It is
based on the 1MZ-FE engine of the ’03 Camry, in which the cylinder bore has been increased.
Furthermore, the VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) system, ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction
System), and the ETCS-i (Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent) have been adopted.
D This engine complies with the LEVII-ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) (California) and Tier2-Bin
5 (except California) regulations as a result of the changes made to its intake, exhaust, and fuel systems,
as well as the optimal control of these systems.

253EG01

253EG02
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" Engine Specifications A

Model ’04 Camry ’03 Camry

Engine Type 3MZ-FE 1MZ-FE
No. of Cyls. & Arrangement 6-Cylinder, V Type z
24-Valve DOHC, 24-Valve DOHC,
Valve Mechanism
Belt & Gear Drive (with VVT-i) Belt & Gear Drive (less VVT-i) 2
Combustion Chamber Pentroof Type z
Manifolds Cross-Flow z
Fuel System SFI z
Displacement cm3 (cu. in.) 3311 (202.1) 2995 (182.8)
Bore x Stroke mm (in.) 92.0 x 83.0 (3.62 x 3.27) 87.5 x 83.0 (3.44 x 3.27)
Compression Ratio 10.8 : 1 10.5 : 1
Max. Output 168 kW @ 5600 rpm 156 kW @ 5800 rpm
(SAE-NET) (225 HP @ 5600 rpm) (210 HP @ 5800 rpm)
Max. Torque 325 N⋅m @ 3600 rpm 298 N⋅m @ 4400 rpm
(SAE-NET) (240 ft lbf @ 3600 rpm) (220 ft lbf @ 4400 rpm)
Open −4_ − 56_ BTDC z
Intake
Valve Close 64_ − 4_ ABDC 60_ − 0_ ABDC
Timing Open 56_ BBDC 54_ BBDC
Exhaust
Close 4_ ATDC 2_ ATDC
Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6 z
Research Octane Number 91 or higher z
Octane Rating 87 or higher z
Engine Service Mass* (Reference)
159 (351) 157 (346)
kg (lb)
Oil Grade API SL, EC or ILSAC API SH, SJ, EC or ILSAC
LEVII-ULEV (California)
Tailpipe Emission Regulation Tier2-Bin 5 (except California), ULEV, SFTP
SFTP
Evaporative Emission Regulation LEV-II, ORVR LEV-I, ORVR
*: Weight shows the figure with the oil and engine coolant fully filled.

" Valve Timing A

: Intake Valve Opening Angle
: Exhaust Valve Opening Angle
VVT-i TDC
Operation 4_
Range

56_ 240_

64_ 56_
VVT-i
Operation
Range 4_ 241EG03
BDC
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2. Major Difference
The major difference between the new 3MZ-FE engine on the ’04 Camry and the 1MZ-FE engine on the ’03
Camry are the following:

System Features
D The shape of the areas surrounding the intake and exhaust valves has been
Cylinder Head changed.
D The water passage shape has been changed.
Engine Proper
Cylinder Block D The cylinder bore has been increased.
D The piston diameter has been increased.
Piston
D The placement position of the piston rings has been slightly raised.
D In contrast to the lead-free valve seats that are used only for the exhaust
on the 1MZ-FE engine, the 3MZ-FE uses the lead-free valve seats for both
the intake and exhaust.
Valve Mechanism D Due to the changed piston shape, the valves may come in contact with the
pistons during the installation of the timing belt, depending on the position
of the pistons. To prevent this contact, the installation procedure has been
changed.
D The TOYOTA genuine super long life coolant has been adopted.
Cooling System D The fin pitch of the radiator has been changed rom 2.25 mm (0.09 in.) to
2.5 mm (0.10 in.).
A carbon filter, which absorbs the HC that accumulates in the intake system
Intake and Exhaust System
when the engine is stopped, has been adopted in the air cleaner cap.
The segment conductor type generator has been adopted.
Charging System
(For details, see page 12 in 2AZ-FE engine section.)
The PS (Planetary reduction-Segment conductor motor) type starter has been
Starting System
adopted.
D The planar type air fuel ratio sensor has been adopted.
D The flat type knock sensor has been adopted.
Engine Control System
D The fuel pump is stopped, when the SRS airbag is deployed in a front or
side collision.
System construction and control logic have been made to comply with
Evaporative Emission System
LEV-II evaporative emission regulation.
All the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) have been made to correspond to
Diagnosis
the SAE controlled codes.
 CAMRY − NEW FEATURES 39

3. Engine Proper

Cylinder Head Cover

D Lightweight yet high-strength aluminum diecast cylinder head covers are used.
D An aluminum washer made of vibration-damping laminated aluminum sheet is used on the evenly spaced
shoulder bolts which fasten the cylinder head covers. 2
For Right Bank

For Left Bank

Rubber Aluminum
A
Cylinder
Head Cover

A
Engine Cylinder Head
Front
Gasket A − A Cross Section
243EG30

Cylinder Head Gasket

D A metal type cylinder head gasket which offers superior pressure resistance and sealing performance has
been adopted.

— Main Changes from ’03 1MZ-FE engine —

Along with the increased diameter of the cylinder bore and the change in the shape of the water passage of
the 3MZ-FE engine on the ’04 model, the shape of the cylinder head gasket has been changed.

for Right Bank

for Left Bank

Engine Front
243EG22
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Cylinder Head
D The cylinder head, which is made of aluminum, has adopted a pentroof-type combustion chamber. The
spark plug is located in the center of the combustion chamber.
D Upright, small-diameter intake ports are adopted.
D Plastic region tightening bolts are used for the cylinder head bolts for good axial tension.

— Main Changes from ’03 1MZ-FE engine —

Along with the increased diameter of the cylinder bore of the 3MZ-FE engine on the ’04 model, the area
of the combustion chamber that surrounds the valves in the cylinder head has been extended all the way to
the edge of the cylinder bore.
As a result, the intake and exhaust efficiency of the engine has been improved. Also, by optimizing the shape
of the water passage, the cooling efficiency has been improved in order to accommodate the high
compression ratio of this engine.

The shape of the areas

surrounding the valve
Water Passage increased

3MZ-FE Engine 1MZ-FE Engine

View of Back Side

241EG06
 CAMRY − NEW FEATURES 41

Cylinder Block
D The cylinder block has a bank angle of 60_, a bank offset of 36.6 mm (1.44 in.) and a bore pitch of 105.5
mm (4.15 in.), resulting in a compact block.
D Lightweight aluminum alloy is used for the cylinder block.
D A thin cast-iron liner is press-fit inside the cylinder to ensure an added reliability. This liner is thin, so
boring is not possible. 2
D A water pump swirl chamber and an inlet passage to the pump are provided in the V-bank to help make
the engine compact.
D Knock sensor bosses are provided at 2 locations in V-bank.

— Main Changes from ’03 1MZ-FE engine —

The diameter of the cylinder bore has been increased in the 3MZ-FE engine on the ’04 model. Along with
this increase, the thickness of the cylinder wall and the shape of the water passage have been optimized.
In addition, the shape of the area where the RH engine mount attaches has been changed.

(a) (b)
Water Passage

(a): ø92.0 mm (3.62 in.)

(b): ø87.5 mm (3.44 in.)

3MZ-FE Engine 1MZ-FE Engine

241EG07

Knock Sensor Bosses

60_

Area Where
RH Engine
Mount Attaches

36.6 mm
Water Pump Swirl Chamber
(1.44 in.)
105.5 mm
198EG38 (4.15 in.)
208EG63
View of Top Side
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Piston
D The piston is made of aluminum alloy and skirt area is made compact and lightweight.
D The piston skirt has been coated with resin to reduce the friction loss.
D Full floating type piston pins are used.

— Main Changes from ’03 1MZ-FE engine —

D Along with the increased diameter of the cylinder bore of the 3MZ-FE engine on the ’04 model, the
diameter of the piston has been also increased. Furthermore, the piston rings have been positioned slightly
higher in order to reduce the area in which unburned fuel is likely to accumulate during combustion.
D This piston is common to all cylinders. Therefore, the pistons are not shaped especially for the right or the
left bank. As a result, serviceability has been improved.

Front Mark

Resin Coating 3MZ-FE Engine 1MZ-FE Engine

241EG08

" Specifications A
Engine Type 3MZ-FE 1MZ-FE
Basic Diameter mm (in.) 92.0 (3.62) 87.5 (3.44)
Piston Pin Offset mm (in.) 1.0 (0.04) z
Height mm (in.) 55.2 (2.17) 51.2 (2.02)
Compression Height mm (in.) 31.2 (1.23) z
Material Aluminum Alloy z

Connecting Rod
D Connecting rods that have been forged for
high strength are used for weight reduction.
D An aluminum bearing with overlay is used for
the connecting rod bearings.
D Plastic region tightening bolts are used.
D Knock pins are used at the mating surfaces of Knock Pin
the bearing caps of the connecting rod to
minimize the shifting of the bearing caps
during assembly.
208EG106

Plastic Region
Tightening Bolt
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Crankshaft
D The crankshaft is made of forged steel and has 4 journals and 9 balance weights.
D All pin and journal fillets are roll-finished to maintain adequate strength.
D The crankshaft bearings for the No.1 and No.4 journals are made wider to decrease noise and vibration,
and those for the No.2 and No.3 journals are made narrower to reduce friction.
2

Roll-Finished Balance Weight

Engine
Front

No.1 Journal No.4 Journal

243EG23

Crankshaft Bearing Cap

The crankshaft bearing caps are tightened using 4 plastic-region bolts for each journal. In addition, each
cap is tightened laterally to improve its reliability.

Crankshaft Bearing Cap

Seal Washer

Plastic Region
Tightening Bolts
187EG10
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Crankshaft Pulley
Cast Iron
D The crankshaft pulley hub is made of
aluminum to reduce weight and vibration. Torsional
Damper Rubber
D The rigidity of the torsional damper rubber
has been optimized to reduce noise.
Steel
Engine
Front

Aluminum

243EG24
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4. Valve Mechanism

General
D The valves are directly opened and closed by 4 camshafts.
D The exhaust camshafts are driven by a timing belt, while the intake camshafts are driven through gears
on the exhaust camshafts. 2
D The VVT-i system, used for the intake camshaft, is adopted to realize excellent fuel economy, engine
performance and reduce exhaust emissions.
For details, see page 78 in the VVT-i system section.

Intake Valves Exhaust Camshaft

VVT-i Controller

Intake Camshafts

VVT-i Controller

Exhaust Camshaft

Exhaust Valves

211EG06
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Camshafts
D The camshafts are made of cast iron alloy.
D In conjunction with the adoption of the VVT-i system, an oil passage is provided in the intake camshaft
in order to supply engine oil to the VVT-i system.
D A VVT-i controller has been installed on the rear of the intake camshaft to vary the timing of the intake
valves.
D The intake camshafts are driven by gears on the exhaust camshafts. The scissors gear mechanism is used
on drive gear of the exhaust camshaft to control backlash and suppress gear noise.
D To detect the intake camshaft position, a timing rotor is provided in the VVT-i controller. This timing
rotor, which is secured to the intake camshaft, is used by the VVT sensor to detect the actual position of
the intake camshaft.
Scissors Gear Mechanism
VVT-i Controller
No.2 Camshaft
(Exhaust) Timing Rotor

No.1 Camshaft
(Intake)
No.3 Camshaft
Engine (Intake)
Front Scissors Gear Mechanism
No.4 Camshaft Driven Gear
(Exhaust)
243EG25

Intake and Exhaust Valve and Valve Lifter

D Narrower valve stems have been adopted to reduce the intake and exhaust resistance and for weight
reduction.
D The adjusting shim has been located directly above the valve lifter. This construction allows the adjusting
shim to be replaced without removing the camshaft, which improves the serviceability during valve
clearance adjustment.
D A cutout is provided in the valve lifter to improve the serviceability of removing the adjusting shims.
Camshaft
Adjusting Shim
Adjusting Shim

Valve Lifter
Cutout

Valve
Valve Lifter
208EG64 187EG17

Service Tip
The adjusting shims are available in 17 sizes in increments of 0.05 mm (0.002 in.), from 2.50 (0.098
in.) to 3.30 (0.130 in.).
For details, refer to the 2004 Camry Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM1063U).
 CAMRY − NEW FEATURES 47

Timing Belt
The timing belt tooth configuration has been Camshaft Timing Pulleys
designed to help to reduce noise and enable the No.2 Idler
belt to transmit power under high load factors.

2
Timing
Belt
Water Pump
Tensioner
Pulley

No.1 Idler
(Tension Adjuster)
Crankshaft Timing 198EG40
Pulley

Timing Belt Tensioner

The timing belt tensioner uses a spring and silicon oil damper, and maintains proper timing belt tension at
all times. The timing belt tensioner suppresses noise generated by the timing belt.

Belt Tensioner Rod

No.1 Idler Rod
Timing Belt
Tensioner

Return
Spring

Plunger
Spring
Idler Bracket 241EG10
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5. Lubrication System

General
D The lubrication is fully pressurized and all oil passes through an oil filter.
D A trochoid gear type oil pump is directly driven by the crankshaft.

Oil Pump

Oil Strainer Oil Filter

211EG07

" Oil Capacity A

liter (US qts, Imp. qts)
Dry 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
with Oil Filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
without Oil Filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)

MAIN OIL HOLE

CYLINDER HEAD CRANKSHAFT CYLINDER HEAD

(FOR LEFT BANK) JOURNAL (FOR RIGHT BANK)

BYPASS CRANKSAHFT
OIL FILTER EXHAUST INTAKE CAMSHAFT CAMSHAFT INTAKE EXHAUST
VALVE CAMSHAFT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL PINS TIMING OIL CAMSHAFT CAMSHAFT
JOURNALS JOURNALS CONTROL FILTER CONTROL FILTER JOURNALS JOURNALS

CAMSHAFT CAMSHAFT
TIMING OIL TIMING OIL
CONTROL VALVE CONTROL VALVE
RELIEF
OIL PUMP OIL JETS
VALVE
VVT-i VVT-i
CONTROLLER CONTROLLER

SCISSORS SCISSORS
OIL STRAINER GEAR MECHANISM
PISTONS GEAR MECHANISM

OIL PAN

187EG22
 CAMRY − NEW FUTURES 49

Oil Pan
D The oil pan is made up of 2 pieces. No.1 oil pan is made of aluminum alloy and No.2 oil pan is made of
steel sheet.
D No.1 oil pan is secured to the cylinder block and the transaxle housing to increase rigidity.

2
Baffle Plate

Oil Strainer

No.1 Oil Pan

No.2 Oil Pan

187EG23
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6. Cooling System
General
D The cooling system is a pressurized, forced-circulation type.
D A thermostat which has a bypass valve is located on the water pump inlet side of the cooling circuit.
D An electric cooling fan has been adopted.

— Change from ’03 1MZ-FE engine —

D The TOYOTA genuine Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) has been adapted. As a result, the maintenance
interval has been extended. (See page-34 1MZ-FE engine section.)
D The fin pitch of the radiator has been changed from 2.25 mm (0.09 in.) to 2.5 mm (0.10 in.).
Intake Manifold
Bypass Passage

Water Outlet To Heater

From Heater

From Radiator
To Radiator

Water Pump
Thermostat
208EG119

Heater
Heater Valve

Water Pump Cylinder Block Throttle Body

Thermostat

Bypass Passage

Radiator

187EG25
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Cooling Fan System

The electric cooling fan is adopted. The cooling fan controls the fan speed in 3 steps (OFF, Low, High) by
using the 2 water temperature switches in accordance with the engine coolant temperature and the operating
condition of the air conditioner and by turning the 3 fan relays ON and OFF and connecting 2 fan mortors
in a series or parallel circuit.
2
" Wiring Diagram A

CDS
RDI

IG1
Ignition Switch Relay HTR
ACC
AM1
IG1

AM1
ST1 Fan Fan Fan
No.1 No.2 No.3 Condenser
ALT
Relay Relay Relay Fan Motor

A / C ECU*1
A / C Amplifier*2
MAIN Cooling Fan
Motor A/C A/ C Magnetic
Pressure Clutch Relay
Switch

Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Coolant Temperature

Switch No.1 Switch No.2
95_C 90_C
ON ON
OFF OFF
*1: Automatic Air Conditioning 88_C 83_C
*2: Manual Air Conditioning
253EG11

" Cooling Fan Operation A

Engine Coolant No.1 OFF OFF ON

Temperature Switch No.2 OFF ON ON
A/ C OFF OFF Low High
A/ C Pressure
Low Low High
A/ C Condition Switch OFF
A/ C ON
A/ C Pressure
High High High
Switch ON
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7. Intake And Exhaust System

General
D The ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction System) is used to improve the engine performance.
D The adoption of the ETCS-i (Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent) has achieved excellent
throttle control.
D The link-less type throttle body has been adopted.
D The adoption of the air intake control system has improved engine noise reduction and performance.
D The intake air chamber is made of plastics to achieve lightweight.
D A high temperature resistant exhaust manifold with an integrated TWC (Three-Way Catalytic converter)
has been adopted.
D The ceramic type TWC has been adopted.
D 2-way exhaust control system is provided to reduce noise and back pressure in the main muffler.

— Change from ’03 1MZ-FE engine —

D A carbon filter, which absorbs the HC that accumulates in the intake system when the engine is stopped,
has been adopted in the air cleaner cap.

Throttle Body

Intake Air Chamber

Main Muffler

Exhaust Manifolds Sub Muffler

TWCs TWC

257CA03
 CAMRY − NEW FEATURES 53

Air Cleaner
D Along with the adoption of the air intake control system, the air cleaner inlet has been divided into two
areas, and an air intake control valve and an actuator have been provided in one of the areas. For details,
see page-84 3MZ-FE engine section.
D A frameless, nonwoven, full-fabric type air cleaner element has been adopted to reduce weight and to
simplify its disposal. 2
D A carbon filter, which adsorbs the HC that accumulates in the intake system when the engine is stopped,
has been adopted in the air cleaner case in order to reduce evaporative emissions.
This filter is maintenance-free.

Air Cleaner
Case
Carbon
Actuator Filter
(for Air Intake Control)

Air Cleaner Element

(Nonwoven Fabric)

Air Cleaner
Inlet

Resonator 253EG04

Throttle Body
D A DC motor with excellent response and
minimal power consumption is used for the
throttle control motor. The ECM performs the
duty ratio control of the direction and the
amperage of the current that flows to the
throttle control motor in order to regulate the
opening angle of the throttle valve.
D The link-less type throttle body has adopted
and it realizes excellent throttle control.
For details of ETCS-i control, refer to see
page-22 2AZ-FE engine section. Throttle Control Motor Throttle Position
Sensor

241EG15
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Intake Air Chamber

The intake air chamber is made of plastic to reduce weight.
The intake air chamber consists of upper and lower sections and contains an intake air control valve. This
valve is activated by ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction System) actuator and is used to alter the intake pipe
length to improve the engine performance in all speed ranges. For details of ACIS control, refer to see
page 82 3MZ-FE engine section.

Intake Air Control Valve

Actuator
(for ACIS)

241EG16

Intake Manifold
D The port diameter of the intake manifold and the port length have been optimized.
D An engine coolant passage connects the left and right banks at the rear end of the intake manifold.
D The intake manifold gaskets have a rubber coating applied to the surface, and provide superior durability.

Engine
Coolant
A Engine Passage
Coolant
Passage

A
A − A Cross Section
B
B
Rubber Coating
Intake
Port Outer Side
Side
B − B Cross Section
243EG26
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Exhaust Manifold
D A stainless steel exhaust manifold is used for improving the warm-up of TWC (Three-Way Catalytic
Converter) and for weight reduction.
D The air fuel ratio sensor has been adopted on the exhaust manifold.
D A high temperature resistant exhaust manifold with an integrated TWC (Three-Way Catalytic converter)
has been adopted. 2
D The ceramic type TWC (Three-Way Catalytic Converter) has been adopted. This TWC enables to
improve exhaust emissions by optimizing the cells density.
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor

Heat Insulators

TWC

253EG05
Left Bank

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor

Heat Insulator

TWC with Insulator

Right Bank 253EG06

Ultra Thin-Wall

TWC (Sketchy figure) 198EG06

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Exhaust Pipe

1) General
D The ceramic type TWC has been adopted. This TWC improves exhaust emissions.
D A 2-way exhaust control system is provided to reduce noise and back pressure in the main muffler.

Main Muffler

Sub Muffler

TWC

Flexible Pipe

253EG07
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2) 2-Way Exhaust Control System

D A 2-way exhaust control system is used.
D At lower engine speeds, this system enable a quieter operation with control valve close in main
muffler.
D The valve opens steplessly in accordance with engine condition and this system reduce the back
pressure at higher engine speeds. 2
a. Construction
The control valve is enclosed in the main-muffler. When the exhaust gas pressure overcomes the spring
pressure, the control valve opens steplessly in accordance with the exhaust gas pressure.

b. Operation

i) When Control Valve is Closed (low engine speed)

Since the pressure in the main muffler is low, the control valve is closed. Hence exhaust gas does not
pass the bypass passage, and exhaust noise decreased by the main muffler.

ii) When Control Valve is Open (middle to high engine speed)

The valve opens more as the engine speed and the back pressure in the muffler increase. This allows
a large volume of exhaust gas to pass the bypass passage, thereby substantially decreasing the back
pressure.

Control Valve Close Control Valve Open

Exhaust Gas

Low Engine Speed Middle to High Engine Speed

208EG16
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8. Fuel System

General
D A fuel returnless system is used to reduce evaporative emissions.
D A compact fuel pump in which a fuel filter and pressure regulator are integrated in the module fuel pump
assembly has been adopted.
D A quick connector has been adopted to connect the fuel pipe with the fuel hose to improve serviceability.
D A tether has been provided on the fuel tank cap to prevent the cap from being lost, which results in
preventing the leakage of fuel or the evaporative gas.
D A compact 12-hole type injector with high atomizing performance has been adopted to improve the
atomization of fuel.

— Change from 1MZ-FE engine —

D On the ’04 Camry the construction of the evaporative emission control system has been changed in order
to comply with the LEV-II (Low Emission Vehicle-II) evaporative emission regulations.
For details, see page 25 in the 2AZ-FE engine section.

Pulsation Damper Fuel Tank Cap

Fuel Delivery
Pipe

Fuel Pump
D Pressure Regulator
Fuel Tank D Sender Gauge
D Fuel Filter

Injector

257CA04
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Fuel Returnless System

This system has been adopted to reduce the evaporative emission. As shown below, integrating the fuel
filter, pressure regulator, and fuel sender gauge with fuel pump assembly, it is possible to discontinue the
return of fuel from the engine area and prevent temperature rise inside the fuel tank.

Pulsation
Damper

Pressure Regulator

Fuel Filter

Module Fuel
Pump Assembly
Fuel Pump

Fuel Tank

208EG117

Fuel Injector
The 12-hole type injector has been adopted to
improve the atomization of fuel.

View of A

A
208EG118
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9. Ignition System

General
D A DIS (Direct Ignition System) has been adopted. The DIS improves the ignition timing accuracy,
reduces high-voltage loss, and enhances the overall reliability of the ignition system by eliminating the
distributor. The DIS in this engine is an independent ignition system which has one ignition coil (with
igniter) for each cylinder.
D Iridium-tipped spark plugs have been adopted.

Ignition Coil (with Igniter)

+B
IGT1
No.1 Cylinder
VVT VV1 IGT2
Sensors VV2 No.2 Cylinder

IGT3
No.3 Cylinder

Crankshaft IGT4
NE
Position ECM No.4 Cylinder
Sensor
IGT5
No.5 Cylinder

IGT6
Various No.6 Cylinder
Sensors
IGF

243EG17

Ignition Coil
The DIS provides 6 ignition coils, one for each cylinder. The spark plug caps, which provide contact to the
spark plugs, are integrated with an ignition coil. Also, an igniter is enclosed to simplify the system.

Spark Plug
Iridium-tipped spark plugs have been adopted to realize a 120,000 mile (192,000 km) maintenance-free
operation. By making the center electrode of iridium, the same ignition performance as the platinum-tipped
spark plug have been achieved and further improvement of durability has been realized.

" Specifications A

DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11

Iridium Tip Plug Gap 1.0 − 1.1 mm

(0.039 − 0.043 in.)
208EG70
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10. Starting System

D A compact and lightweight PS (Planetary reduction-Segment conductor motor) type starter has been
adopted on all models.
D Because the PS type starter contains an armature that uses square-shaped conductors, and its surface
functions as a commutator, it has resulted in both improving its output torque and reducing its overall
length. 2
D In place of the field coil used in the conventional type starter, the PS type starter uses two types of
permanent magnets: main magnets and interpolar magnets. The main magnets and interpolar magnets
have been efficiently arranged to increase the magnetic flux and to shorten the length of the yoke.

Surface Commutator Permanent Magnet

Armature

Brush

257CA26

" Specifications A

Starter Type ’04 Camry ’03 Camry

Rating Output 1.7 kW 1.6 kW
Rating Voltage 12 V z
Length 128 mm (5.04 in.) z
Weight 2950 g (6.50 lb) z
Rotating of Direction* Counterclockwise* z
*: Viewed from Pinion Side
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11. Engine Mount

General
A 3-point support on the front sub-frame has Torque Rod
been adopted. An active control engine mount
has been adopted on the front engine mount and
a hydraulic engine mount has been adopted on
the right and left engine mounts to realize low
noise and vibration and to achieve high levels of
both riding comfort and drivability.

Right Mount
(Hydraulic
Engine Mount)

Front Mount
(Active Control
Engine Mount) Left Mount
(Hydraulic
VSV Engine Mount)
257CA23

Active Control Engine Mount

The operating range of the active control engine mount is during idling under the engine speeds of 900 rpm
X 950 rpm.
Signals that are synchronized to the engine speed are sent by the ECM to the VSV and the engine vacuum
is utilized to vary the pressure of the intake air chamber in the active control engine mount. As a result, the
diaphragm vibrates, and using the liquid as a medium, the rubber mount vibrates.
This vibration of the engine mount acts to cancel out the engine vibration during idle, thus reducing the
vibration and noise at idle.
The engine mount’s damping force to generate vibrations is adjusted through the effects of the orifice and
the side branch.

Intake Air Chamber

Main Liquid
Chamber
Vacuum
Tank

Engine Diaphragm

VSV ECM Air

Chamber

Active Control Side Branch 161ES46 Rubber 211EG31

Engine Mount
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12. Engine Control System

General
The engine control system of the 3MZ-FE engine on the ’04 Camry has following system.
’04 ’03
System Outline
3MZ-FE 1MZ-FE 2
SFI
Sequential Multiport
An L-type EFI system directly detects the intake air mass with
Fuel Injection f f
a hot wire type mass air flow meter.
(See page 72 in 3MZ-FE
engine section.)
ESA Ignition timing is determined by the ECM based on signals
Electronic Spark from various sensors. The ECM corrects ignition timing in f f
Advance response to engine knocking.
D Optimally controls the throttle valve opening in accordance
ETCS-i with the amount of accelerator pedal effort and the condition
Electronic of the engine and the vehicle.
Throttle Control D A link-less type is used, without an accelerator cable.
f f
System-intelligent D An accelerator pedal position sensor is provided on the
(See page 73 in 3MZ-FE accelerator pedal.
engine section.) D A no-contact type throttle position sensor and accelerator
pedal position sensor are used.
VVT-i
Variable Valve
Controls the intake camshaft to an optimal valve timing in
Timing-intelligent f f
accordance with the engine condition.
(See page 78 in 3MZ-FE
engine section.)
ACIS
Acoustic Control The intake air passages are switched according to the engine
f f
Induction System speed and throttle valve opening angle to provide high
(2-Stage) (3-Stage)
(See page 82 in 3MZ-FE performance in all speed ranges.
engine section.)
Air Intake Control The intake air duct is divided into two areas, and the ECM
System controls the air intake control valve and the actuator that are
f f
(See page 85 in 3MZ-FE provided in one of the areas to reduce the amount of engine
engine section.) noise.
Fuel Pump Control Fuel pump operation is controlled by signal from the ECM. f f
(See page 24 in 2AZ-FE A fuel cut control is adopted to stop the fuel pump when the
engine section.) f —
airbag is deployed during front or side collision.
Active Control
Engine Mount The damping characteristic of the front engine mount is
f f
(See page 62 in 3MZ-FE controlled variably to reduce idling vibration.
engine section.)
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor,
Oxygen Sensor Maintains the temperature of the air fuel ratio sensor or oxygen
Heater Control sensor at an appropriate level to increase accuracy of detection f f
(See page 35 in 1MZ-FE of the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas.
engine section.)
By turning the air conditioner compressor ON or OFF in
Air Conditioning
accordance with the engine condition, drivability is f f
Cut-off Control
maintained.
(Continued)
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’04 ’03
System Outline
3MZ-FE 1MZ-FE
The ECM controls the purge flow of evaporative emission
(HC) in the charcoal canister in accordance with engine f f
Evaporative conditions.
Emission Control* A pressure gauge is attached to the service port, which is
(See page 25 in 2AZ-FE provided between the charcoal canister and the VSV (for purge f f
engine section.) valve), in order to detect an evaporative emission leakage.
System construction and control logic have been made to
f —
comply with LEV-II evaporative emission regulation.
Prohibits fuel delivery and ignition if an attempt is made to start
f f
Engine the engine with an invalid ignition key.
Immobilizer The ID code stored in the transponder key ECU is compared
f —
with that of the transponder tip in the ignition key.
When the ECM detects a malfunction, the ECM diagnoses and
Diagnosis f f
memorizes the failed section.
(See page 86 in 3MZ-FE
All the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) have been made to
engine section.) f f
correspond to the SAE controlled codes.
Fail-Safe When the ECM detects a malfunction, the ECM stops or
(See page 86 in 3MZ-FE controls the engine according to the data already stored in the f f
engine section) memory.
*: The Evaporative Emission Control system for 2AZ-FE engine has been chenged from the LEV-I (Low
Emission Vehicle-I) evaporative emission regulation to the LEV-II (Low Emission Vehicle-II)
evaporative emission regulation. (California specification 2AZ-FE engine has not changed from the ’03
Camry.)
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Construction
The configuration of the engine control system in the 3MZ-FE engine on the ’04 Camry is as shown in the
following chart.
SENSORS ACTUATORS
VG
MASS AIR FLOW METER
#10
SFI
2
THA NO. 1 INJECTOR
INTAKE AIR TEMP. SENSOR #20
NO. 2 INJECTOR
#30
THW NO. 3 INJECTOR
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP. SENSOR #40
NO. 4 INJECTOR
#50
NE NO. 5 INJECTOR
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR #60
NO. 6 INJECTOR
VVT Sensor (Bank 1, Bank 2) ESA
VV1+ IGF1
D Camshaft Position Signal VV2+ IGNITION COIL with IGNITER
IGT1 X
VTA1, 2 IGT6 SPARK PLUGS
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

A1A+ ETCS-i
AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR M
(Bank 1, Sensor 1) THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR

AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR A2A+ AIR INTAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

(Bank 2, Sensor 1) AICV
VSV
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR OX1B
ECM ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT
(Bank 1, Sensor 2) ACM
VSV
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR OX2B
(Bank 2, Sensor 2) ACIS
ACIS
VSV
KNK 1
KNOCK SENSORS
KNK 2 FUEL PUMP CONTROL
FC
IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY
STA
D Starting Signal
D Ignition Signal IGSW AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
HEATER CONTROL
HA1A AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
NSW HEATER (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
D Neutral Start Signal HA2A AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
HEATER (Bank 2, Sensor 1)
POWER STEERING OIL PSW MREL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
PRESSURE SWITCH HEATER RELAY

PTNK EFI MAIN RELAY

VAPOR PRESSURE SENSOR
OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER CONTROL
VPA, VPA2,
EPA, EPA2, HT1B HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
HEATER (Bank 1, Sensor 2)
STP HT2B HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
STOP LIGHT SWITCH HEATER (Bank 2, Sensor 2)

(Continued)
253EG14
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IMO
VVT-i
TRANSPONDER KEY ECU IMI
OC1 CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL
CONTROL VALVE (Bank 1)
CCS
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH OC2 CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL
CONTROL VALVE (Bank 2)
ELS
TAIL RELAY
AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL
ELS2
DEF RELAY ACMG AIR CONDITIONING
MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY
NEO, TRC
SKID CONTROL ECU
ENG
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION
SIL, TC CONTROL
DATA LINK CONNECTOR 3
WFSE
CCV VSV
F / PS (FOR CANISTER CLOSED VALVE)
AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY ECM

LCKI PRG VSV

A/ C LOCK SENSOR (FOR PURGE VALVE)

HP
A/ C PRESSURE SWITCH COOLING FAN CONTROL

CF
FAN RELAYS
D A/ C THERMISTOR*1 THE
D HEATER CONTROL TACH
SWITCH*2
SPD COMBINATION METER
ACLD,
A / CS, W MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
D A/ C ECU*1
D A/C AMPLIFIER*2 LAMP

+B, +B2 BATT

EFI MAIN RELAY BATTERY

*1: with Automatic Air Conditioning

*2: with Manual Air Conditioning

253EG15
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Engine Control System Diagram

Park / Neutral Position Switch*1
Ignition
Switch Combination Meter
Circuit EFI Electronic Controlled
Opening Transmission Solenoid Valve*1
Vapor Relay
Main
Relay
2
Pressure
Sensor
MIL Air
Conditioning DLC3
ECU*2
Accelerator Pedal
Battery Stop Light Switch Position Sensor
Fuel Pump
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Heater Relay

ECM

Pulsation Canister Closed Valve

Damper

VSV (for ACIS)

Air Filter

Charcoal Vacuum
Throttle Canister Tank
Position Actuator
Intake Air Sensor Purge VSV
Temp.
Sensor

Throttle Control
Motor
Camshaft Timing Oil
VSV Mass Air Control Valve
(for Air Flow Meter Injector
Intake
Control VVT Sensor
Valve) Engine Coolant
Temp. Sensor
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Ignition Coil Air Fuel
with Igniter Ratio Sensor
(Bank 1, Sensor 1) (Bank 2, Sensor 1)

Knock
Sensor

TWC
Crankshaft
Heated Oxygen Sensor Position Sensor Heated Oxygen Sensor
(Bank 1, Sensor 2) (Bank 2, Sensor 2)
241EG26

*1: with Automatic Transaxle

*2: with Automatic Air Conditioning
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Layout of Main Components

Combination Meter Charcoal Canister
Mass Air Flow Meter VSV
VSV ECM (for Canister
(for Air Intake Closed Valve)
Control Valve)

DLC3

Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor
Air Fuel
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Ratio Sensor
Heated Oxygen Sensor
(Bank 1, Sensor 1) (Bank 2, Sensor 1)
(Bank 2, Sensor 2)
Heated Oxygen Sensor
(Bank 1, Sensor 2)
Knock Sensor
Engine Coolant (Bank 2)
Purge VSV Temp. Sensor
VSV
(for ACIS) Throttle Position
Sensor

Ignition Coil
with Igniter Camshaft Timing
Oil Control Valve
(Bank 2)

VVT Sensor
(Bank 2)
Injector

Camshaft Timing
Oil Control Valve
Knock Sensor (Bank 1)
(Bank 1)
Crankshaft Position
Sensor
VVT Sensor 257CA05
(Bank 1)
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Main Components of Engine Control System

1) General
The following table compares the main components.

’04 3MZ-FE ’03 1MZ-FE

Components
Outline Quantity Outline Quantity
2
ECM 32-bit CPU 1 z
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor
with Heater Type with Heater Type
(Bank 1, Sensor 1) 2 2
(Planar Type) (Conventional Type)
(Bank 2, Sensor 1)
Oxygen Sensor
with Heater Type
(Bank 1, Sensor 2) 2 z
(Conventional Type)
(Bank 2, Sensor 2)
Mass Air Flow Meter Hot-wire Type 1 z
Crankshaft Position Sensor Pick-up Coil Type
1 z
(Rotor Teeth) (36-2)
VVT Sensor LH, RH Pick-up Coil Type
2 z
(Rotor Teeth) (3)
Built-in Piezoelectric Type
Knock Sensor 1, 2 2 Built-in Piezoelectric Type
(Flat Type)
Accelerator Pedal Position Linear Type
1 —
Sensor (Mounted on Accelerator Pedal)
Throttle Position Sensor No-contact Type 1 z
Injector 12-Hole Type 6 z

2) Air Fuel Ratio Sensor

For details, see page 35 in the 2AZ-FE engine section.

3) Mass Air Flow Meter

D This mass air flow meter, which is a plug-in type, allows a portion of the intake air to flow through
the detection area. By directly measuring the mass and the flow rate of the intake air, the detection
precision has been improved and the intake air resistance has been reduced.
D This mass air flow meter has a built-in intake air temperature sensor.

Temperature Sensing
Element

Intake Air
Temp.
Sensor

Air Flow
Platinum Hot-wire
Element
199EG35
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4) Crankshaft Position Sensor

The timing rotor of the crankshaft consists of 34 teeth, with 2 teeth missing. The crankshaft position
sensor outputs the crankshaft rotation signals every 10_, and the missing teeth are used to determine the
top-dead-center.

NE Timing Rotor (720_ CA)

Engine
Front

10_ CA

2 Teeth
Timing Rotor Crankshaft Missing
Position Sensor
208EG40

5) VVT Sensor

The VVT sensors are mounted on the right and left banks of the cylinder heads. To detect the camshaft
position, these sensors pick up the protrusion of the timing rotor that is secured to the camshaft in front
of the VVT controller. In addition, each sensor generates 3 pulses for every 2 revolutions of the
crankshaft.

Timing Rotor

G Timing Rotor (720_ CA)

240_ CA 240_ CA 240_ CA

VVT Sensor

Left Bank
257CA20

6) Knock Sensor (Flat Type)

For details, see page 21 in the 2AZ-FE engine section.

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7) Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

This sensor converts the accelerator pedal depressed angles into electric signals with two differing
characteristics and outputs them to the ECM. One is the VPA signal that linearly outputs the voltage along
the entire range of the accelerator pedal depressed angle. The other is the VPA2 signal that outputs on
offset voltage.
2
Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor

EPA2 VPA2 EPA VCP2 VPA VCPA

V
5

Output VPA2
Voltage
VPA

0 Close Open
208EG27

8) Throttle Position Sensor

For details, see page-22 in 2AZ-FE engine section.
Throttle Body
Throttle Position
Sensor Portion

View from A

Magnet

Hall IC
(for Throttle Position Sensor)

Magnet

Cross Section 241EG28

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SFI (Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection) System

D An L-type SFI system directly detects the intake air mass with a hot wire type mass air flow meter.
D An independent injection system (in which fuel is injected once into each cylinder for each two
revolution of the crankshaft) has been adopted.
D There are two types of fuel injection:
− One is synchronous injection in which corrections based on the signals from the sensors are added to
the basic injection duration so that injection occurs always at the same timing.
− The other is non-synchronous injection in which injection is effected by detecting the requests from
the signals of the sensors regardless of the crankshaft angle.
Furthermore, to protect the engine and improve fuel economy, the system effects fuel cutoff in which
the injection of fuel is stopped temporarily in accordance with the driving conditions.
D This system performs group injection when the engine coolant temperature is extremely low and the
engine is operating at a low speed.

Synchronous Injection Ignition Non-Synchronous Injection

#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6

0_ 120_ 240_ 360_ 480_ 600_ 720_

Crankshaft Angle
238EG70

Independent Injection
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ETCS-i (Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent)

1) General
D The ETCS-i is used, providing excellent throttle control in all the operating ranges.
In the new 3MZ-FE engine, the accelerator cable has been discontinued, and an accelerator position
sensor has been provided on the accelerator pedal. 2
D In the conventional throttle body, the throttle valve opening 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 that is appropriate for the respective driving condition and uses a throttle control motor to
control the opening.
D The ETCS-i controls the IAC (Idle Air Control) system, the cruise control system, the TRAC (Traction
Control), and the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system.
D In case of an abnormal condition, this system transfers to the limp mode.

" System Diagram A

Throttle Valve

Throttle Position Sensor

Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor Throttle
Control
Motor

Skid
Mass Air ECM Control
Flow Meter
ECU

Ignition Fuel
Coil Injector

208EG44
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2) Construction
Throttle Body

Throttle Position
Sensor Portion

Reduction
Gears

View from A

Magnet

Hall IC
(for Throttle Position Sensor)

Throttle Valve Magnet

Throttle Control
Motor

241EG28

Cross Section

a. Throttle Position Sensor

The throttle position sensor is mounted on the throttle body, to detect the opening angle of the throttle
valve. For details, refer to Main Components of Engine Control System section on page 23.

b. Throttle Control Motor

A DC motor with excellent response and minimal power consumption is used for the throttle control
motor. The ECM performs the duty ratio control of the direction and the amperage of the current that
flows to the throttle control motor in order to regulate the opening of the throttle valve.

3) Operation

a. General
The ECM drives the throttle control motor by determining the target throttle valve opening in
accordance with the respective operating condition.
D Non-Linear Control
D Idle Speed Control
D TRAC Throttle Control
D VSC Coordination Control
D Cruise Control
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b. Non-Linear Control
Controls the throttle to an optimal throttle valve opening that is appropriate for the driving condition
such as the amount of the accelerator pedal effort and the engine speed in order to realize excellent
throttle control and comfort in all operating ranges.

" Control Examples During Acceleration and Deceleration A 2

: With Control
: Without Control

"
Vehicle’s
Longitudinal G
0

"
Throttle Valve
Opening Angle
0
"
Ignition Timing
0
Time !
150EG37

c. Idle Speed Control

The ECM controls the throttle valve in order to constantly maintain an ideal idle speed.

d. TRAC Throttle Control

As part of the TRAC system, the throttle valve is closed by a demand signal from the skid control ECU
if an excessive amount of slippage is created at a driving wheel, thus facilitating the vehicle in ensuring
stability and driving force.

e. VSC Coordination Control

In order to bring the effectiveness of the VSC system control into full play, the throttle valve opening
angle is controlled by effecting a coordination control with the skid control ECU.

f. 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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4) Fail-Safe of Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

D The accelerator pedal position sensor comprises two (main, sub) sensor circuits. If a malfunction
occurs in either one of the sensor circuits, the ECM detects the abnormal signal voltage difference
between these two sensor circuit and switches to the limp mode. In the limp mode, the remaining
circuit is used to calculate the accelerator pedal opening, in order to operate the vehicle under limp
mode control.

ECM

Accelerator Pedal
Position Sensor Open

Main
Sub Main
Sub
Throttle
Throttle Throttle Valve Return Control
Position
Spring Motor
Sensor

Accelerator Pedal Throttle Body

199EG45

D If both circuits malfunction, the ECM detects the abnormal signal voltage from these two sensor
circuits and discontinues the throttle control. At this time, the vehicle can be driven within its idling
range.

ECM

Accelerator Pedal Close

Position Sensor

Main Main
Sub
Sub
Throttle
Throttle Throttle Valve Control
Position Return Motor
Sensor Spring

Accelerator Pedal Throttle Body

199EG46
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5) Fail-Safe of Throttle Position Sensor

D The throttle position sensor comprises two (main, sub) sensor circuits. If a malfunction occurs in either
one of the sensor circuits, the ECM detects the abnormal signal voltage difference between these two
sensor circuits, cuts off the current to the throttle control motor, and switches to the limp mode. Then,
the force of the return spring causes the throttle valve to return and stay at the prescribed opening. At
this time, the vehicle can be driven in the limp mode while the engine output is regulated through the 2
control of the fuel injection and ignition timing in accordance with the accelerator opening.
D The same control as above is effected if the ECM detects a malfunction in the throttle control motor
system.

Injectors ECM Ignition Coil

Accelerator Pedal
Open
Position Sensor

Main Main
Sub
Sub
Throttle
Throttle Valve Return Control
Spring Motor

Accelerator Pedal Throttle Body

199EG47
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VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) System

1) General
D The VVT-i system is designed to control the intake camshaft within a range of 60_ (of Crankshaft
Angle) to provide valve timing that is optimally suited to the engine condition. This improves torque
in all the speed ranges as well as increasing fuel economy, and reducing exhaust emissions.

Throttle Position Sensor

Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve
VVT Sensor

Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve

VVT Sensor

Engine Coolant
Temp. Sensor
ECM

Crankshaft Position Sensor Mass Air

Flow Meter

253EG16

D Using the engine speed, intake air volume, throttle position and engine coolant temperature, 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 the crankshaft
position sensor to detect the actual valve timing, thus providing feedback control to achieve the target
valve timing.

ECM

Crankshaft Position Sensor Camshaft Timing

Target Valve Timing
Oil Control Valve
Mass Air Flow Meter Duty-cycle
Control
Throttle Position Sensor Feedback

Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor Correction

VVT Sensors Actual Valve Timing

Vehicle Speed Signal

221EG16
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2) Effectiveness of the VVT-i System

Operation State Objective Effect

TDC
Latest Timing

Eliminating overlap to
D Stabilized idling rpm
During Idling EX IN reduce blow back to the
D Better fuel economy 2
intake side

BDC 241EG36

to Retard Side

Decreasing overlap to
At Light Load EX IN eliminate blow back to the Ensured engine stability
intake side.

241EG37

to Advance Side
Increasing overlap to
D Better fuel economy
increase
At Medium Load EX IN D Improved emission
internal EGR to reduce
control
pumping loss
241EG38

TDC

In Low to Medium Advancing the intake valve

Improved torque in low to
Speed Range with EX IN close timing for volumetric
medium speed range
Heavy Load efficiency improvement
to Advance Side
BDC 241EG39

In High Speed Retarding the intake valve

EX IN
Range with Heavy close timing for volumetric Improved output
Load efficiency improvement

to Retard Side 241EG40

Latest Timing
Eliminating overlap to
prevent
At Low blow back to the intake side D Stabilized fast idle rpm
EX IN
Temperatures leads to the lean burning D Better fuel economy
condition, and stabilizes the
241EG36 idling speed at fast idle
Latest Timing

D Upon Starting Eliminating overlap to

D Stopping the EX IN minimize blow back to Improved startability
Engine the intake side

241EG36
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3) Construction

a. VVT-i Controller
This controller consists of the housing driven from the exhaust camshaft and the vane coupled with 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.

Housing Vane Seal

Lock Pin (Fixed on Driven Gear)
Exhaust Camshaft Housing
VVT-i Controller
Side

Vane
Side
Hydraulic
Pressure

Intake Camshaft
Exhaust Camshaft
Vane Portion
Driven Gear (Fixed on Intake Camshaft)
157EG24 170EG05

b. Camshaft Timing Oil Control Valve

This camshaft timing oil control valve controls the spool valve position in accordance with the duty-
cycle control from the ECM. This allows hydraulic pressure to be applied to the VVT-i controller
advance or retard side. When the engine is stopped, the camshaft timing oil control valve is in the most
retarded state.

Oil Pressure

Drain Drain
Sleeve

Spring

Coil Plunger
Spool Valve
To VVT-i Controller To VVT-i Controller
(Advance Side) (Retard Side)
253EG17
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4) Operation

a. Advance
When the camshaft timing oil control valve is positioned as illustrated below by the advance signals
from the ECM, the resultant oil pressure is applied to the vane chamber of advance side to rotate the
camshaft in the timing advance direction. 2
VVT-i Controller Housing

Rotating
Direction
ECM

Oil Pressure
Vane (Fixed on intake camshaft)
187EG35

b. Retard
When the camshaft timing oil control valve is positioned as illustrated below by the retard signals from
the ECM, the resultant oil pressure is applied to the vane chamber of retard side to rotate the camshaft
in the timing retard direction.

ECM

Rotating Oil Pressure

Direction 187EG36

c. 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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ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction System)

1) General
The ACIS is realized by using a bulkhead to divide the intake manifold into 2 stages, with an intake air
control valve in the bulkhead being opened and closed to vary the effective length of the intake manifold
in accordance with the engine speed and throttle valve opening angle. This increases the power output
in all ranges from low to high speed.

" System Diagram A

Intake Air Control Valve

Actuator

VSV

To Intake Air Chamber

Engine Speed
ECM
Throttle Opening Angle
Vacuum Tank

208EG45
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2) Construction

a. Intake Air Control Valve

The intake air control valve, which is Intake Air Control Valve
provided in the intake air chamber, open and
close to change the effective length of the
intake manifold in two stages.
2

Actuator

241EG16

b. VSV (Vacuum Switching Valve)

Controls the vacuum that is applied to the
actuator by way of the signal (ACIS) that is To Actuator
From Vacuum Tank
output by the ECM.

Atmosphere

208EG47

c. Vacuum Tank
Equipped with an internal check valve, the vacuum tank stores the vacuum that is applied to the actuator
in order to maintain the intake air control valve fully closed even during low-vacuum conditions.
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3) Operation

a. When the Intake Control Valve Closes (VSV ON)

The ECM activates the VSV to match the longer pulsation cycle so that the negative pressure acts on
the diaphragm chamber of the actuator. This closes the control valve. As a result, the effective length
of the intake manifold is lengthened and the intake efficiency in the low-to-medium speed range is
improved due to the dynamic effect of the intake air, thereby increasing the power output.

Open
VSV ON
Throttle
Valve

Close

: Effective Intake Manifold Length Low High

Engine Speed

257CA18

b. When the Intake Control Valve Open (VSV OFF)

The ECM deactivates the VSV to match the shorter pulsation cycle so that atmospheric air is led into
the diaphragm chamber of the actuator and opens the control valve. When the control valve is open,
the effective length of the intake air chamber is shortened and peak intake efficiency is shifted to the
high engine speed range, thus providing greater output at high engine speeds.

Open
Throttle
Valve

Close
VSV OFF

: Effective Intake Manifold Length Low High

Engine Speed
: Effective Intake Air Chamber

257CA19
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Air Intake Control System

1) General
The air cleaner inlet is divided into two areas, and an air intake control valve and an actuator have been
provided in one of the areas.
As a result, a reduction in intake noise in the low-speed range and an increase in the power output in the
high-speed range have been realized.
2

" Layout of Components A

VSV
Actuator

Air Intake
Control Valve

253EG08

2) Operation
D When the engine is operating in the low- to mid-speed range, this control operates the air intake control
valve to close one side of the air cleaner inlet. As a result, the intake area has been minimized and the
intake noise has been reduced.
D When the engine is operating in the high-speed range, this control operates the air intake control valve
to open both sides of the air cleaner inlet. As a result, the intake area has been maximized and the intake
efficiency has been improved.

Vacuum Tank

VSV Open
Open
Throttle
Opening
Air Cleaner Angle
Element
Close
Low High
Air Intake Engine Speed
Control Valve
Air Intake Control Valve Condition
208EG51
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Fuel Pump Control System

For details, see page 24 in the 2AZ-FE engine section.
Diagnosis
D When the ECM detects a malfunction, the ECM makes a diagnosis and memorizes the failed section.
Furthermore, the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) in the combination meter illuminates or blinks to
inform the driver.
D The ECM will also store the DTCs of the malfunctions.
D The DTCs can be accessed the use of the hand-held tester.
D To comply with the OBD-II regulations, all the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) have been made to
correspond to the SAE controlled codes. Some of the DTCs have been further divided into smaller
detection areas than in the past, and new DTCs have been assigned to them.
For details, refer to the 2004 Camry Repair Manual (Pub. No. RM1063U).
Service Tip
To clear the DTC that is stored in the ECM, use a hand-held tester or disconnect the battery terminal
or remove the EFI fuse for 1 minute or longer.

Fail-Safe
When the ECM detects a malfunction, the ECM stops or controls the engine according to the data already
stored in the memory.
" Fail-Safe Chart A
DTC No. Fail-Safe Operation Fail-Safe Deactivation Conditions
P0031, P0032,
P0037, P0038, The heater circuit in which an abnormality is
Ignition switch OFF.
P0051, P0052, detected is turned off.
P0057, P0058
P0100, P0102, Ignition timing is calculated from an engine
Return to normal condition.
P0103 speed and a throttle angle.
P0110, P0112,
Intake air temp. is fixed at 20_C (68_F). Return to normal condition.
P0113
P0115, P0117,
Engine coolant temp. is fixed at 80_C (176_F). Return to normal condition.
P0118
P0120, P0122,
P0123, P0220, Return to normal condition and
Fuel cut intermittently when idle.
P0222, P0223, ignition switch OFF.
P2135
Return to normal condition and
P0121 Fuel cut intermittently when idle.
ignition switch OFF.
P0325, P0327,
P0328, P0330, Max. timing retardation. Ignition switch OFF.
P0332, P0333
P0351, P0352,
P0353, P0354, Fuel cut. Return to normal condition.
P0355, P0356
Return to normal condition and
P2102, P2103 Fuel cut intermittently when idle.
ignition switch OFF.
Return to normal condition and
P2111, P2112 Fuel cut intermittently when idle.
ignition switch OFF.
Return to normal condition and
P2119 Fuel cut intermittently when idle.
ignition switch OFF.