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EXPLANATION FOR DRIVING PATTERNS FOR ªMISFIRE <EXHAUST QUALITY
DETERIORATION>º, ªFUEL INJECTION SYSTEMº
NBEC0033S04<Driving Pattern B>NBEC0033S0401Driving pattern B means the vehicle operation as follows:
All components and systems should be monitored at least once by the OBD system.
IThe B counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected once regardless of the driving pattern.
IThe B counter will be counted up when driving pattern B is satisfied without any malfunction.
IThe MIL will go off when the B counter reaches 3. (*2 in ªOBD SYSTEM OPERATION CHARTº)
<Driving Pattern C>NBEC0033S0402Driving pattern C means the vehicle operation as follows:
1) The following conditions should be satisfied at the same time:
Engine speed: (Engine speed in the freeze frame data)±375 rpm
Calculated load value: (Calculated load value in the freeze frame data) x (1±0.1) [%]
Engine coolant temperature (T) condition:
IWhen the freeze frame data shows lower than 70ÉC (158ÉF), ªTº should be lower than 70ÉC (158ÉF).
IWhen the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70ÉC (158ÉF), ªTº should be higher than or
equal to 70ÉC (158ÉF).
Example:
If the stored freeze frame data is as follows:
Engine speed: 850 rpm, Calculated load value: 30%, Engine coolant temperature: 80ÉC (176ÉF)
To be satisfied with driving pattern C, the vehicle should run under the following conditions:
Engine speed: 475 - 1,225 rpm, Calculated load value: 27 - 33%, Engine coolant temperature: more than 70ÉC
(158ÉF)
IThe C counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected regardless of (1).
IThe C counter will be counted up when (1) is satisfied without the same malfunction.
IThe DTC will not be displayed after C counter reaches 80.
IThe 1st trip DTC will be cleared when C counter is counted once without the same malfunction after DTC
is stored in ECM.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
OBD System Operation Chart (Cont'd)
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ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
NBEC0034S02
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
D ATA
MONI-
TORD ATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STATUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT
Crankshaft position sensor
(POS)XXXX
Crankshaft position sensor (REF) X X X
Mass air flow sensor X X X
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sorXXXXX
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) X X X X X
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear) X X X X X
Vehicle speed sensorXXXX
Throttle position sensor X X X
Fuel tank temperature sensor X X X X
EVAP control system pressure
sensorXXX
Absolute pressure sensor X X X
Intake air temperature sensor X X X
Knock sensor X
Ignition switch (start signal) X X
Closed throttle position switch X X X
Closed throttle position switch
(throttle position sensor signal)XX
Air conditioner switch X X
Park/neutral position (PNP)
switchXXX
Power steering oil pressure
switchXX
Battery voltage X X
Ambient air temperature switch X X
Load signal X X
Swirl control valve control
vacuum check switchXXX
Fuel level sensor X X X
Intake valve timing control posi-
tion sensorXXX
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CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Freeze frame data
item*1Description
FUEL SYS-B1*2IªFuel injection system statusº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
IOne mode in the following is displayed.
ªMODE 2º: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
ªMODE 3º: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enrichment)
ªMODE 4º: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
ªMODE 5º: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop FUEL SYS-B2*2
CAL/LD VALUE [%]IThe calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP [ÉC]
or [ÉF]IThe engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
S-FUEL TRIM-B1 [%]IªShort-term fuel trimº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
IThe short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel
schedule. S-FUEL TRIM-B2 [%]
L-FUEL TRIM-B1 [%]IªLong-term fuel trimº at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
IThe long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule
than short-term fuel trim. L-FUEL TRIM-B2 [%]
ENGINE SPEED
[rpm]IThe engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VHCL SPEED [km/h]
or [mph]IThe vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
ABSOL TH´P/S [% or
degree]IThe throttle valve opening angle at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]IThe base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE [ÉC]
or [ÉF]IThe intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
*1: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.
*2: Regarding R50 model, ª-B1º indicates right bank and ª-B2º indicates left bank.
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CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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DATA MONITOR MODE=NBEC0034S06
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]qqIIndicates the engine speed computed
from the REF signal (120É signal) of the
crankshaft position sensor (REF).
CKPS´RPM (POS)
[rpm]qIIndicates the engine speed computed
from the POS signal (1É signal) of the
crankshaft position sensor (POS).IAccuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
IIf the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal value
may be indicated.
POS COUNTqIIndicates the number of signal plate
(Flywheel/Drive Plate) cogs (tooth) dur-
ing one revolution of the engine.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]qqIThe signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor is displayed.IWhen the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ÉC] or [ÉF]qqIThe engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the
engine coolant temperature sensor) is
displayed.IWhen the engine coolant temperature
sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM
enters fail-safe mode. The engine cool-
ant temperature determined by the
ECM is displayed.
HO2S1 (B1) [V]qq
IThe signal voltage of the front heated
oxygen sensor is displayed.
HO2S1 (B2) [V]qq
HO2S2 (B1) [V]qq
IThe signal voltage of the rear heated
oxygen sensor is displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) [V]qq
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]qIDisplay of front heated oxygen sensor
signal during air-fuel ratio feedback
control:
RICH ... means the mixture became
ªrichº, and control is being affected
toward a leaner mixture.
LEAN ... means the mixture became
ªleanº, and control is being affected
toward a rich mixture.IAfter turning ON the ignition switch,
ªRICHº is displayed until air-fuel mixture
ratio feedback control begins.
IWhen the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the
clamping is displayed continuously. HO2S1 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]q
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]qIDisplay of rear heated oxygen sensor
signal:
RICH ... means the amount of oxygen
after three way catalyst is relatively
small.
LEAN ... means the amount of oxygen
after three way catalyst is relatively
large.IWhen the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]q
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]qqIThe vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is dis-
played.
BATTERY VOLT [V]qqIThe power supply voltage of ECM is
displayed.
THRTL POS SEN [V]qqIThe throttle position sensor signal volt-
age is displayed.
FUEL T/TMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]IThe fuel temperature judged from the
tank fuel temperature sensor signal
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Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]q
IIndicates the mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
IThis data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control. A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]q
NOTE:
IAny monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
IRegarding R50 model, ªB1º indicates bank 1 and ªB2º indicates bank 2.
ACTIVE TEST MODENBEC0034S07
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJECTIONIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
IChange the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IHarness and connector
IFuel injectors
IHeated oxygen sensor
IGNITION TIMINGIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
ITiming light: Set
IRetard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IAdjust initial ignition timing
IACV-AAC/V
OPENINGIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
IChange the IACV-AAC valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening percent.IHarness and connector
IIACV-AAC valve
POWER BAL-
ANCEIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
IA/C switch ªOFFº
IShift lever ªNº
ICut off each injector signal one
at a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.IHarness and connector
ICompression
IInjectors
IPower transistor
ISpark plugs
IIgnition coils
ENG COOLANT
TEMPIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
IChange the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IHarness and connector
IEngine coolant temperature sen-
sor
IFuel injectors
FUEL PUMP
RELAYIIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
ITurn the fuel pump relay ªONº
and ªOFFº using CONSULT-II
and listen to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.IHarness and connector
IFuel pump relay
VIAS SOL VALVEIIgnition switch: ON
ITurn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with CONSULT-II and lis-
ten for operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.IHarness and connector
ISolenoid valve
SWIRL CONT
S O L VA LV EIIgnition switch: ON
ITurn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with CONSULT-II and lis-
ten for operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.IHarness and connector
ISolenoid valve
PURG VOL
CONT/VIEngine: After warming up, run
engine at 1,500 rpm.
IChange the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening percent.IHarness and connector
ISolenoid valve
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DTC Inspection Priority ChartNBEC0039If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following prior-
ity chart.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1IP0100 Mass air flow sensor
IP0110 Intake air temperature sensor
IP0115 P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor
IP0120 Throttle position sensor
IP0180 Fuel tank temperature sensor
IP0325 Knock sensor
IP0335 P1336 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
IP0340 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
IP0460 P0461 P0464 P1464 Fuel level sensor
IP0500 Vehicle speed sensor
IP0605 ECM
IP1320 Ignition signal
IP1335 Crankshaft position sensor (REF)
IP1605 A/T diagnosis communication line
IP1706 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch
2IP0105 Absolute pressure sensor
IP0130-P0134, P0150-P0154 Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
IP0135 P0155 Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater (front)
IP0137-P0140, P0157-P0160 Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)
IP0141 P0161 Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear) heater
IP0217 Coolant overtemperature enrichment protection
IP0443 P1444 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
IP0446 P1446 P1448 EVAP canister vent control valve
IP0450 EVAP control system pressure sensor
IP0510 Closed throttle position switch
IP0705-P0755 P1705 P1760 A/T related sensors, solenoid valves and switches
IP 1111Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
IP1140 Intake valve timing control position sensor
IP1165 Swirl control valve control vacuum check switch
IP1441 EVAP control system (VERY SMALL LEAK)
IP1447 EVAP control system purge flow monitoring
IP1490 P1491 Vacuum cut valve bypass valve
3IP0171 P0172 P0174 P0175 Fuel injection system function
IP0306 - P0300 Misfire
IP0420 P0430 Three way catalyst function
IP0440 P1440 EVAP control system (SMALL LEAK)
IP0455 EVAP control system (GROSS LEAK)
IP0505 IACV-AAC valve
IP0600 A/T communication line
IP0731-P0734 P0744 A/T function
IP1110 Intake valve timing control
IP1130 Swirl control valve control solenoid valve
IP1148 P1168 Closed loop control
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DTC Inspection Priority Chart
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Fail-safe Chart=NBEC0040The ECM enters fail-safe mode, if any of the following malfunctions is detected due to the open or short cir-
cuit. When the ECM enters the fail-safe mode, the MIL illuminates.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0100 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0115 Engine coolant temperature
sensor circuitEngine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time after
turning ignition switch ªONº or ªSTARTº.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or Start40ÉC (104ÉF)
More than approx. 4 minutes
after ignition ON or Start80ÉC (176ÉF)
Except as shown above40 - 80ÉC (104 - 176ÉF)
(Depends on the time)
P0120 Throttle position sensor cir-
cuitThrottle position will be determined based on the injected fuel amount and the
engine speed.
Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
P1335 Crankshaft position sensor
(REF) circuitCompression TDC signal (120É signal) is controlled by camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) signal and crankshaft position sensor (POS) signal. Ignition timing will be
delayed 0É to 2É.
Unable to
access ECMECMECM fail-safe activating condition
The computing function of the ECM was judged to be malfunctioning.
When the fail-safe system activates (i.e., if the ECM detects a malfunction condi-
tion in the CPU of ECM), the MIL on the instrument panel lights to warn the driver.
However it is not possible to access ECM and DTC cannot be confirmed.
Engine control with fail-safe
When ECM fail-safe is operating, fuel injection, ignition timing, fuel pump operation,
IACV-AAC valve operation and cooling fan operation are controlled under certain
limitations.
ECM fail-safe operation
Engine speedEngine speed will not rise more than 3,000
rpm
Fuel injection Simultaneous multiport fuel injection system
Ignition timing Ignition timing is fixed at the preset valve
Fuel pumpFuel pump relay is ªONº when engine is running
and ªOFFº when engine stalls
IACV-AAC valve Full open
Replace ECM, if ECM fail-safe condition is confirmed.
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Fail-safe Chart
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SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Engine
controlCrankshaft position sensor (REF)
circuit
22EC-510
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
circuitEC-334, 517
Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) circuit3EC-342
Mass air flow sensor circuit 1
122
222 2EC-150
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
circuit
3EC-192
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor circuit1 3 3 EC-169, 187
Throttle position sensor circuit 2 2 EC-174
Incorrect throttle position sensor
adjustment3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 EC-101
Vehicle speed sensor circuit 2 3 3
3EC-417
Knock sensor circuit 2 EC-328
ECM 2233333 3 33EC-444, 117
Start signal circuit 2 EC-621
Park/Neutral position switch circuit 3 3
333 EC-604
Power steering oil pressure switch
circuit2 EC-634
Electrical load signal circuitEC-644
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
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SYMPTOM
Reference
section
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Engine Cylinder head
55555 5 5 5
EM section Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 6 6 64 Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve
mechanismTiming chain
55555 5 5 5 Camshaft
Intake valve
3
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
5555555 5 FEsection
Three way catalyst
Lubrication Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery
55555 5 5 5MA, EM, LC
section
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oilLC section
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 5 5 45 Thermostat 5
Water pump
Water gallery
Coolant level (low)/Contaminated
coolantMA section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
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MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
VENT CONT/VIIgnition switch: ON OFF
HO2S1 HTR (B1)
HO2S1 HTR (B2)IEngine speed: Below 3,600 rpm ON
IEngine speed: Above 3,600 rpm OFF
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
HO2S2 HTR (B2)IIgnition switch: ON (Engine stopped)
IEngine speed: Above 3,200 rpmOFF
IEngine speed: Below 3,200 rpm [After driving for 2 minutes at a speed
of 70 km/h (43 MPH) or more]ON
VC/V BYPASS/V Ignition switch: ON OFF
CAL/LD VALUEIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 14.0 - 33.0%
2,500 rpm 12.0 - 25.0%
ABSOL TH´P/SIEngine: After warming up Throttle valve: fully closed 0.0%
IEngine: After warming up
IIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Throttle valve: fully opened Approx. 80%
MASS AIRFLOWIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 2.0 - 6.0 g´m/s
2,500 rpm 7.0 - 20.0 g´m/s
ABSOL PRES/SEIIgnition switch: ON Approx. 4.4V
SWRL CONT S/VIEngine speed: IdleEngine coolant temperature is
between 15ÉC (59ÉF) to 50ÉC
(122ÉF).ON
Engine coolant temperature is above
55ÉC (131ÉF).OFF
SWL CON VC SWIEngine speed: Idle
IEngine coolant temperature is between 15ÉC (59ÉF) to 50ÉC (122ÉF).OFF
IEngine speed: Idle
IEngine coolant temperature is above 55ÉC (131ÉF).ON
INT/V TIM (B1)
INT/V TIM (B2)IEngine: After warming up
IShift lever ªNº
IQuickly depressed accelerator
pedal
INo-loadIdle 0É CA
2,000 rpm Approximately 12 - 18É CA
INT/V SOL (B1)
INT/V SOL (B2)IEngine: After warming up
IShift lever ªNº
IQuickly depressed accelerator
pedal
INo-loadIdle 0%
2,000 rpm Approximately 40%
Major Sensor Reference Graph in Data Monitor
Mode
NBEC0043The following are the major sensor reference graphs in ªDATA MONITORº mode.
THRTL POS SEN, ABSOL TH´P/S, CLSD THL POSNBEC0043S01Below is the data for ªTHRTL POS SENº, ªABSOL TH´P/Sº and ªCLSD THL POSº when depressing the accel-
erator pedal with the ignition switch ªONº.
The signal of ªTHRTL POS SENº and ªABSOL TH´P/Sº should rise gradually without any intermittent drop or
rise after ªCLSD THL POSº is changed from ªONº to ªOFFº.
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CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode (Cont'd)
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