Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM000001BRF00AX
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P1441,P1444,P2440; Stuck Open in Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Switching Valve Bank 1; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

DTC

P1441

Stuck Open in Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Switching Valve Bank 1

DTC

P1444

Stuck Open in Secondary Air Injection Vacuum Switching Valve Bank 2

DTC

P2440

Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank1

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P0412 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0412; Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve "A" Circuit+ .

DTC No.

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

P1441

No. 2 air switching valve (bank 1) stuck open:

The pressure sensor detects exhaust pulsation, when both of No. 2 air switching valve OFF (and air switching valve ON).

(2 trip detection logic)

  • VSV for air injection system circuit (bank 1)
  • No. 2 air switching valve (bank 1)
  • VSV for air injection system (bank 1)
  • ECM

P1444

No. 2 air switching valve (bank 2) stuck open:

The pressure sensor detects exhaust pulsation, when both of No. 2 air switching valve OFF (and air switching valve ON).

(2 trip detection logic)

  • VSV for air injection system circuit (bank 2)
  • No. 2 air switching valve (bank 2)
  • VSV for air injection system (bank 2)
  • ECM

P2440

No. 2 air switching valve stuck open:

The pressure sensor detects exhaust pulsation when the system is not operating (both of No. 2 air switching valve OFF, and air switching valve OFF and air pump OFF).

This DTC means air switching valve and "No. 2 air switching valve bank 1 or bank 2" are stuck open.

(1 trip detection logic)

  • Air switching valve (ASV)
  • No. 2 air switching valve (Bank 1 and/or 2)
  • VSV for air injection system (bank 1 and/or 2)
  • Air injection control driver (AID)
  • Air injection control driver circuit
  • ECM

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM detects pressure change with the pressure sensor to determine malfunctioning parts in the system, and stores the DTCs. The ECM measures pressure and/or exhaust pulsation of the system at 6 points, A to F, when the air injection system is in operation or when not in operation. When the pressure is high, the ECM determines that the pump operates. When exhaust pulsation is detected, the ECM determines that the Air Switching Valve (ASV) is open. The ECM determines malfunction parts based on the measured value, and stores the DTCs.

Points A and B:

ECM detects pressure changes (decrease), and determines that the No. 2 Air Switching Valve (No. 2 ASV) is open.

Points C and F:

ECM detects pressure and exhaust pulsation, and determines the pressure pattern of the system.

Point D:

ECM operates the system, as indicated by the dashed lines, to determine which of the No. 2 ASV is malfunctioning only when pressure changes cannot be detected at point A or B.

Point E:

ECM detects exhaust pulsation to determine the condition of the system.

Pressure condition in Secondary Air Injection System (Point C and F)

Pattern 1:

Air Pump

ON

Air Switching Valve and No. 2 Air Switching Valve

Open

Pressure

1 kPa or more

Pulsation detection

Exhaust gas pulsation detected

Pattern 2:

Air Pump

OFF

Air Switching Valve and No. 2 Air Switching Valve

Open

Pressure

Less than 5 kPa

Pulsation detection

Exhaust gas pulsation detected

Pattern 3:

Air Pump

ON

Air Switching Valve and No. 2 Air Switching Valve

Closed

Pressure

1 kPa or more

Pulsation detection

Slight pulsation detected

Pattern 4:

Air Pump

OFF

Air Switching Valve and No. 2 Air Switching Valve

Closed

Pressure

Less than 5 kPa

Pulsation detection

Not detected

Judgment and decision of failure mode:

Monitor

Judgment

C

F

A

B

D

E

DTCs that may be set

Pattern 1

Pattern 1

Pressure changed

Pressure changed

-

No pulsation detected

P2444, P1441 and P1444

Pattern 1

Pattern 1

No pressure changed

Pressure changed

-

No pulsation detected

P2444 and "P1441 or P1444"

Pattern 1

Pattern 1

Pressure changed

No pressure changed

Pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P2444, P1441 and P1444

Pattern 1

Pattern 1

No pressure changed

No pressure changed

Pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P2444, P1441 and P1444

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Pressure changed

Pressure changed

-

No pulsation detected

P1441 and P1444

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

No pressure changed

Pressure changed

-

No pulsation detected

P1441 or P1444

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

Pressure changed

No pressure changed

Pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P1441 and P1444

Pattern 1

Pattern 2

No pressure changed

No pressure changed

Pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P1441 and P1444

Pattern 1

Pattern 3

Pressure changed

Pressure changed

-

No pulsation detected

P2444

Pattern 1

Pattern 3

No pressure changed

Pressure changed

-

No pulsation detected

P2444 and "P1442 or P1445"

Pattern 1

Pattern 3

Pressure changed

No pressure changed

No pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P2444 and "P1442 or P1445"

Pattern 1

Pattern 3

No pressure changed

No pressure changed

No pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P2444, P1442 and P1444

Pattern 1

Pattern 4

Pressure changed

Pressure changed

-

No pulsation detected

Normal

Pattern 1

Pattern 4

Pressure changed

No pressure changed

Pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

Normal

Pattern 1

Pattern 4

Pressure changed

No pressure changed

No pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P1442 or P1445

Pattern 1

Pattern 4

No pressure changed

Pressure changed

-

No pulsation detected

P1442 or P1445

Pattern 1

Pattern 4

No pressure changed

No pressure changed

Pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P1442 or P1445

Pattern 1

Pattern 4

No pressure changed

No pressure changed

No pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P1442 and P1445

Pattern 2

-

No pressure changed

No pressure changed

-

-

P2445

Pattern 3

Pattern 3

No pressure changed

No pressure changed

No pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P2441, P2444, P1442 and P1445

Pattern 3

Pattern 4

No pressure changed

No pressure changed

No pulsation detected

No pulsation detected

P2441, P1442 and P1445

Pattern 4

-

No pressure changed

No pressure changed

-

-

P2445

-

-

-

-

-

Pulsation detected

P2440 and "P1441 or P1444"

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs

P1441 Air valve bank 1 open stuck

P1444 Air valve bank 2 open stuck

P1441 and P1444 Air valve bank 1 and bank 2 open stuck

P2440 Air valve open stuck

P2440 Air valve bank 1 and bank 2 open stuck

Required sensors/Components (main)

AIR valve, AIR VSV bank 1, AIR VSV bank 2

Required sensors/Components (sub)

AIR pressure sensor

Frequency of operation

Once per driving cycle

Duration

Within 30 seconds

MIL operation

2 driving cycles: P1441and P1444

Immediate: P2440

Sequence operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All:

This monitor runs whenever these DTCs are not present

  • P0010 - P0022: VVT system
  • P0031 - P0052: Front A/F sensor heater
  • P0100 - P0103: MAF sensor
  • P0110 - P0113: IAT sensor
  • P0115 - P0118: ECT sensor
  • P0120 - P0223, P2135: TP sensor
  • P0125: Closed loop
  • P0171, P0172: Fuel trim
  • P0300 - P0308: Misfire
  • P0327 - P0333: Knock sensor
  • P0335: CKP sensor
  • P0340 - P0346: VVT sensor
  • P0351 - P0358: Igniter
  • P0450 - P0453: EVAP pressure sensor
  • P0455 - P0456: EVAP system
  • P0500: VSS
  • P2196, P2198: A/F sensor (rationality)
  • P2237, P2240: A/F sensor (open)
  • P2430 - P2433: AIR pressure sensor
  • P2A00, P2A03: A/F sensor (slow response)

Case 1:

Atmospheric pressure

45 kPa (420 mmHg) or higher

Battery voltage

11.5 V or higher

Case 2:

Atmospheric pressure

45 kPa (420 mmHg) or higher

Battery voltage

11.5 V or higher

AIR pump

OFF

Time after engine start

10 seconds or more

AIR valve bank 1

OFF

AIR valve bank 2

OFF

AIR status

OFF

Engine load

0 % or more

Intake air amount

40 g/sec. or more

IAT at engine start

-15°C (5°F) or higher

ECT at engine start

Lower than 5°C (41°F)

AIR valve

ON

Engine RPM

Lower than 3,750 rpm

Case 3:

Cumulative intake air amount

172 g/sec. or more

AIR pump

OFF

AIR valve

OFF

AIR valve bank 1

OFF

AIR valve bank 2

OFF

Engine RPM

Lower than 3,750 rpm

AIR status

OFF

AIR monitor runs in accordance with the monitor sequence 1 to 5

-

Monitor Sequence 1

Idle

ON

AIR status

ON

AIR pump

ON

AIR valve

ON

Either of following conditions 1 or 2 is met

-

1. Both of the following conditions are met

-

- AIR valve bank 1

ON

- AIR valve bank 2

OFF

2. Both of the following conditions are met

-

- AIR valve bank 1

OFF

- AIR valve bank 2

ON

Monitor Sequence 2

Idle

ON

AIR valve

ON

AIR VSV bank 1

ON

AIR VSV bank 2

ON

Monitor Sequence 3

Engine RPM

Less than 3,750 rpm

AIR status

ON

AIR pump

ON

AIR valve

ON

AIR valve bank 1

ON

AIR valve bank 2

ON

Monitor Sequence 4-1

Runs when AIR pressure did not change at monitor sequence 2

Engine RPM

Less than 3,750 rpm

AIR status

OFF

AIR pump

ON

AIR valve

ON

Either of following conditions 1 or 2 is met

-

1. Both of the following conditions are met

-

- AIR valve bank 1

ON

- AIR valve bank 2

OFF

2. Both of the following conditions are met

-

- AIR valve bank 1

OFF

- AIR valve bank 2

ON

Monitor Sequence 4-2

Engine RPM

Less than 3,750 rpm

AIR status

OFF

AIR pump

OFF

AIR valve

OFF

AIR VSV bank 1

OFF

AIR VSV bank 2

OFF

Monitor Sequence 5

Engine RPM

Less than 3,750 rpm

AIR status

OFF

AIR pump

OFF

AIR valve

ON

AIR VSV bank 1

OFF

AIR VSV bank 2

OFF

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P1441 AIR valve bank 1 open stuck:

When both conditions below are met:

Condition 1 and 2

1. When one of the following conditions is met:

Condition (a), (b) or (c)

(a) When both conditions below are met:

Condition (1) and (2)

(1) When both conditions below are met (during AIR ON):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

15 kPa or more

AIR pressure

1 kPa or more

(2) When both conditions below are met (during AIR OFF):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

20 kPa or more

AIR pressure

Less than 5 kPa

(b) When both conditions below are met:

Condition (1) and (2)

(1) When both conditions below are met (during AIR ON):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

15 kPa or more

AIR pressure

1 kPa or more

(2) When both conditions below are met (during AIR OFF):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

30 kPa or more

AIR pressure

5 kPa or more

(c) When both conditions below are met:

Condition (1) and (2)

(1) When both conditions below are met (during AIR ON):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

15 kPa or more

AIR pressure

Less than 1 kPa

(2) When both conditions below are met (during AIR OFF):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

20 kPa or more

AIR pressure

Less than 5 kPa

2. When one of following conditions is met:

Condition (a), (b) or (c)

(a) When both conditions below are met:

Condition (1) or (2)

(1) AIR pressure change at monitor sequence 1

2.5 kPa or more

(2) AIR pressure change at monitor sequence 2

2.5 kPa or more

(b) AIR pressure change at monitor sequence 1 (for AIR valve bank 1)

Less than 1 kPa

(c) AIR pressure change at monitor sequence 2 (for AIR valve bank 1)

Less than 1 kPa

P1444 AIR valve bank 2 open stuck:

When both conditions below are met:

Condition 1 and 2

1. When one of the following conditions is met:

Condition (a), (b) or (c)

(a) When both conditions below are met:

Condition (1) and (2)

(1) When both conditions below are met (during AIR ON):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

15 kPa or more

AIR pressure

1 kPa or more

(2) When both conditions below are met (during AIR OFF):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

20 kPa or more

AIR pressure

Less than 5 kPa

(b) When both conditions below are met:

Condition (1) and (2)

(1) When both conditions below are met (during AIR ON):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

15 kPa or more

AIR pressure

1 kPa or more

(2) When both conditions below are met (during AIR OFF):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

30 kPa or more

AIR pressure

5 kPa or more

(c) When both conditions below are met:

Condition (1) and (2)

(1) When both conditions below are met (during AIR ON):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

15 kPa or more

AIR pressure

Less than 1 kPa

(2) When both conditions below are met (during AIR OFF):

-

Cumulative pressure pulsation

20 kPa or more

AIR pressure

Less than 5 kPa

2. When one of following conditions is met:

Condition (a), (b) or (c)

(a) When both conditions below are met:

Condition (1) or (2)

(1) AIR pressure change at monitor sequence 1

2.5 kPa or more

(2) AIR pressure change at monitor sequence 2

2.5 kPa or more

(b) AIR pressure change at monitor sequence 1 (for AIR valve bank 2)

Less than 1 kPa

(c) AIR pressure change at monitor sequence 2 (for AIR valve bank 2)

Less than 1 kPa

P1441 and P1444 AIR valve bank 1 and bank 2 open stuck:

Cumulative pressure pulsation

100 kPa or more

P2440 AIR valve open stuck:

When both of conditions are met (during AIR ON):

Condition 1 and 2

1. Cumulative pressure pulsation

15 kPa or more

2. AIR pressure

Less than 1 kPa

Cumulative pressure pulsation during monitor sequence 4-2

20 kPa or more

P2440 AIR valve bank 1 and bank 2 open stuck:

Cumulative pressure pulsation

100 kPa or more

MONITOR RESULT

Refer to CHECKING MONITOR STATUS 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: CHECKING MONITOR STATUS .

Monitor ID

Test ID

Scaling

Unit

Description

$71

$E1

Multiply by 0.01

g/sec.

AIR amount for AIR insufficient

$71

$E2

Multiply by 0.01

kPa

Averaged AIR pressure for AIR pump stuck ON

$71

$E3

Multiply by 0.01

kPa

Averaged AIR pressure for AIR pump stuck OFF

$71

$E4

Multiply by 0.01

kPa

AIR pressure pulse for AIR valve and AIR VSV stuck open

$71

$E5

Multiply by 0.01

kPa

AIR pressure pulse for AIR valve and AIR VSV stuck close

$71

$E6

Multiply by 0.01

kPa

AIR pressure difference for AIR valve

$71

$E7

Multiply by 0.01

kPa

AIR pressure difference for AIR VSV bank 1

$71

$E8

Multiply by 0.01

kPa

AIR pressure difference for AIR VSV bank 2

$71

$E9

Multiply by 0.01

kPa

AIR pressure pulse for AIR VSV stuck open bank 1 and bank 2

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P0412 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM: SFI SYSTEM: P0412; Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve "A" Circuit+ .

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM DTCS)

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.

(c) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.

(d) Read DTCs.

Display (DTC Output)

Proceed To

"P1441 and/or P1444" and P2440

A

P1441 and/or P1444

B

"P1441 and/or P1444 and/or P2440" and other DTCs

C

HINT:

If any DTCs other than P1441, P1444 or P2440 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

B

GO TO STEP 7

C

GO TO DTC CHART

A

2.

CHECK AIR SWITCHING VALVE (OPERATION)

(a) Remove the intake manifold 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: REMOVAL+ .

(b) Remove the Air Switching Valve (ASV).

(c) Blow air into port A and check that air is not discharged from port B.

OK:

Not discharged

(d) Apply battery positive voltage across the terminals.

(e) Blow air into port A and check that air is discharged from port B.

OK:

Discharged

NG

REPLACE AIR SWITCHING VALVE

OK

3.

CHECK AIR SWITCHING VALVE (VOLTAGE)

(a) Remove the intake manifold 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; 2UZ-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: CYLINDER HEAD: REMOVAL+ .

(b) Disconnect the A59 ASV connector.

(c) Turn the ignition switch ON.

(d) Measure the voltage between terminal 1 of the air switching valve connector and body ground.

Standard voltage:

Tester Connection

Specified Condition

A59-1 - Body ground

Below 1.0 V

(e) Reconnect the ASV connector.

NG

GO TO STEP 4

OK

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

4.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR INJECTION CONTROL DRIVER - AIR SWITCHING VALVE)

(a) Check the harness and connector 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS: ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE .

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

5.

CHECK AIR INJECTION CONTROL DRIVER (VOLTAGE)

(a) Disconnect the A56 Air Injection Control Driver (AID) connector.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.

(c) Measure the voltage between terminal 3 (SIV) of the AID connector and body ground.

Standard voltage:

Tester Connection

Specified Condition

A56-3 (SIV) - Body ground

10 V or more

(d) Reconnect the AID connector.

NG

GO TO STEP 6

OK

REPLACE AIR INJECTION CONTROL DRIVER

6.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR INJECTION CONTROL DRIVER - ECM)

(a) Check the harness and connector 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS: ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE .

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

REPLACE ECM

7.

CHECK NO. 2 AIR SWITCHING VALVE (OPERATION)

(a) Start the engine and warm it up.

(b) Turn the ignition switch OFF.

(c) Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.

(d) Start the engine and push the the intelligent tester main switch ON.

(e) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / AIR INJ CHECK / MANUAL / OPERATION 5 and 6.

HINT:

OPERATION 5: AP: ON; EASV: OPEN; ASV1: OPEN; ASV2: CLOSE

OPERATION 6: AP: ON; EASV: OPEN; ASV1: CLOSE; ASV2: OPEN

NOTICE:

  • This test only allows technicians to operate the AI system for 5 seconds. Furthermore, the test can be performed 4 times a trip. If the test is repeated, intervals of at least 30 seconds are required between tests.

    While the AI system operation using the the intelligent tester is prohibited, the tester displays the prohibition (WAIT or ERROR). If ERROR (AI STATUS NG) is displayed on the tester, stop the engine for 10 minutes and then try again.

  • When performing the AIR INJ CHECK operation after the battery cable has been reconnected, wait for 7 minutes with the ignition switch turned ON or the engine running.
  • Turn the ignition switch OFF when the AIR INJ CHECK operation finishes.

(f) Read values of the A/F BANK1 and BANK2 on the the intelligent tester.

Air switching valve No. 2 operation

Air fuel ratio

Open

18 or more

Closed

Approximately 14.5

HINT:

  • When the No. 2 ASV operates normally, the A/F value is 18 or more when the valve is open, and approximately 14.5 when the valve is closed.
  • Perform the following procedures only on the bank of which the valve is not closed.
NEXT

8.

CHECK VSV (FOR AIR INJECTION SYSTEM)

(a) Turn the ignition switch OFF.

(b) Disconnect the vacuum hose from the VSV for air injection system.

(c) Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.

(d) Start the engine and turn the tester ON.

(e) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / AIR INJ CHECK / MANUAL / OPERATION 1.

(f) At this time, check that no negative pressure generates at port A of the VSV.

HINT:

OPERATION 1: AP: OFF; EASV: CLOSE; ASV1: CLOSE; ASV2: CLOSE

NOTICE:

  • This test only allows technicians to operate the AI system for 5 seconds. Furthermore, the test can be performed 4 times a trip. If the test is repeated, intervals of at least 30 seconds are required between tests.

    While the AI system operation using the the intelligent tester is prohibited, the tester displays the prohibition (WAIT or ERROR). If ERROR (AI STATUS NG) is displayed on the tester, stop the engine for 10 minutes and then try again.

  • When performing the AIR INJ CHECK operation after the battery cable has been reconnected, wait for 7 minutes with the ignition switch turned ON or the engine running.
  • Turn the ignition switch to OFF when the AIR INJ CHECK operation finishes.

OK:

No negative pressure is generated.

(g) Reconnect the vacuum hose.

NG

GO TO STEP 10

OK

9.

CHECK NO. 2 AIR SWITCHING VALVE (OPERATION)

(a) Remove the No. 2 air switching valve.

(b) Blow air into port B and check that air is not discharged from port C.

OK:

Not discharged from port C

(c) Apply vacuum 30 kPa (225 mmHg) to port A, blow air into port B and check that air is discharged from port C.

OK:

Discharged from port C

NG

REPLACE NO. 2 AIR SWITCHING VALVE

OK

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS

10.

CHECK VSV (FOR AIR INJECTION SYSTEM)

(a) Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses.

(b) Disconnect the VSV for air injection sytem connector.

(c) Blow air into port B and check that air does not flow from port A.

OK:

Air does not flow from port A

(d) Apply battery positive voltage across the terminals. Then blow air into port B and check that air flows from port A.

OK:

Air flows from port A

NG

REPLACE VSV

OK

11.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - VSV FOR AIR INJECTION SYSTEM)

(a) Check harness and connector 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]; INTRODUCTION: HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS: ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE .

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

REPLACE ECM