weight DAEWOO LACETTI 2004 Service Repair Manual

SECTION : 0B
GENERAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS0B–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data 0B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions and Weights 0B–6. . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Bolt Specifications 0B–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR0B–9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B–9. . . . . . . . . .
Normal Vehicle Use 0B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services 0B–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Charts 0B–10. . . . . . . . . . . .
OWNER INSPECTIONS AND SERVICES 0B–12. . . . .
Whle Operating The Vehicle 0B–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At Each Fuel Fill 0B–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
At least Monthly 0B–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
At least Twice a Year 0B–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Each Time The Oil is Changed 0B–13. . . . . . . . . . . . .
At Least Annually 0B–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0B–14. . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM
OPERATION0B–15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Repair Instructions 0B–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 0B–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle and Component Identification 0B–16. . . . . . .
Vehicle Lifting Procedures 0B–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL DATA
Performance – Manual Transaxle
Application1.4L DOHC1.6L DOHC1.8L DOHC
Maximum Speed175 km/h (108.7 mph)187 km/h (116.2 mph)194 km/h (120.5 mph)
Minimum Turning Radius5.2 m (17.1 ft)


Performance – Automatic Transaxle
Application1.4L DOHC1.6L DOHC1.8L DOHC
Maximum Speed–175 km/h (108.7 mph)184 km/h (114.3 mph)
Minimum Turning Radius–5.2 m (17.1 ft)

0B – 6IGENERAL INFORMATION
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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Vehicle Dimensions
Application1.4L DOHC1.6L DOHC1.8L DOHC
Overall Length
4 Door
5 Door H/B4,500 mm (177.2 in.)
4,295 mm (169.1 in.)






Overhang :
4 Door
Front
Rear
885 mm (34.8 in.)
1,015 mm (40.0 in.)






5 Door H/B
Front
Rear
902 mm (35.5 in.)
793 mm (31.2 in.)






Overall Width1,725 mm (67.9 in.)


Overall Height1,445 mm (56.9 in.)


Minimum Ground Clear-
ance160 mm (6.3 in.)


Wheel Base2,600 mm (102.4 in.)


Tread :
Front
Rear1,480 mm (58.3 in.)
1,480 mm (58.3 in.)






Vehicle Weights
4 Door
Application1.4L DOHC1.6L DOHC1.8L DOHC
Manual :
Curb Weight :
Standard
Optional1,175 kg (2,590 lb)
1,225 kg (2,701 lb)1,180 kg (2,601 lb)
1,230 kg (2,712 lb)1,210 kg (2,668 lb)
1,260 kg (2,778 lb)
Gross Vehicle Weight1,660 kg (3,660 lb)1,665 kg (3,671 lb)1,695 kg (3,737 lb)
Automatic :
Curb Weight :
Standard
Optional–
–1,190 kg (2,624 lb)
1,240 kg (2,734 lb)1,235 kg (2,723 lb)
1,285 kg (2,833 lb)
Gross Vehicle Weight–1,675 (3,693 lb)1,720 kg (3,792 lb)
Passenger Capacity5


Optional Weight : ABS, Sun Roof, A/C

GENERAL INFORMATION 0B – 7
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Vehicle Weights
5 Door H/B
Application1.4L DOHC1.6L DOHC1.8L DOHC
Manual :
Curb Weight :
Standard
Optional1,170 kg (2,580 lb)
1,220 kg (2,690 lb)1,175 kg (2,590 lb)
1,225 kg (2,701 lb)1,205 kg (2,657 lb)
1,255 kg (2,767 lb)
Gross Vehicle Weight1,645 kg (3,627 lb)1,650 kg (3,638 lb)1,680 kg (3,704 lb)
Automatic :
Curb Weight :
Standard
Optional–
–1,185 kg (2,612 lb)
1,235 kg (2,723 lb)1,230 kg (2,712 lb)
1,280 kg (2,822 lb)
Gross Vehicle Weight–1,660 kg (3,660 lb)1,705 kg (3,759 lb)
Passenger Capacity5


Optional Weight : ABS, Sun Roof, A/C

GENERAL INFORMATION 0B – 17
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VIN Plate Location
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is attached
to the top of the front panel support.
VIN Plate
1. Manufacturer ’s Name
2. Whole Vehicle Type Approval No.
3. VIN (Vehicle Identification No.)
4. GVW
5. Combination Weight (GVW + Braked Trailer
Weight)
6. Maximum Permissible Axle Weight – Front
7. Maximum Permissible Axle Weight – Rear
Engraved VIN Location
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is engraved in the
top of the bulkhead.
Engine Number Location
The engine number is stamped on the cylinder block under
the No. 4 exhaust manifold of the engine.
1.4L/1.6L DOHC Engine
1.8L DOHC Engine

1.4L/1.6L DOHC ENGINE MECHANICAL 1C1 – 77
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
CYLINDER HEAD AND GASKET
The cylinder head is made of an aluminum alloy. The cylin-
der head uses cross–flow intake and exhaust ports. A
spark plug is located in the center of each combustion
chamber. The cylinder head houses the dual camshafts.
CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft has eight integral weights which are cast
with it for balancing. Oil holes run through the center of the
crankshaft to supply oil to the connecting rods, the bear-
ings, the pistons, and the other components. The end
thrust load is taken by the thrust washers installed at the
center journal.
TIMING BELT
The timing belt coordinates the crankshaft and the dual
overhead camshafts and keeps them synchronized. The
timing belt also turns the water pump. The timing belt and
the pulleys are toothed so that there is no slippage be-
tween them. There are two idler pulleys. An automatic ten-
sioner pulley maintains the timing belt’s correct tension.
The timing belt is made of a tough reinforced rubber similar
to that used on the serpentine accessory drive belt. The
timing belt requires no lubrication.
OIL PUMP
The oil pump draws engine oil from the oil pan and feeds
it under pressure to the various parts of the engine. An oil
strainer is mounted before the inlet of the oil pump to re-
move impurities which could clog or damage the oil pump
or other engine components. When the drive gear rotates,
the driven gear rotates. This causes the space between
the gears to constantly open and narrow, pulling oil in from
the oil pan when the space opens and pumping the oil out
to the engine as it narrows.
At high engine speeds, the oil pump supplies a much high-
er amount of oil than is required for lubrication of the en-
gine. The oil pressure regulator prevents too much oil from
entering the engine lubrication passages. During normal
oil supply, a coil spring and valve keep the bypass closed,
directing all of the oil pumped to the engine. When the
amount of oil being pumped increases, the pressure be-
comes high enough to overcome the force of the spring.This opens the valve of the oil pressure regulator, allowing
the excess oil to flow through the valve and drain back to
the oil pan.
OIL PAN
The engine oil pan is mounted to the bottom of the cylinder
block. The engine oil pan houses the crankcase and is
made of cast metal.
Engine oil is pumped from the oil pan by the oil pump. After
it passes through the oil filter, it is fed through two paths
to lubricate the cylinder block and the cylinder head. In one
path, the oil is pumped through the oil passages in the
crankshaft to the connecting rods, then to the pistons and
the cylinders. It then drains back to the oil pan. In the sec-
ond path, the oil is pumped through the oil passages to the
camshaft. The oil passes through the internal passage-
ways in the camshafts to lubricate the valve assemblies
before draining back to the oil pan.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
A single four–port, rear–takedown manifold is used with
this engine. The manifold is designed to direct escaping
exhaust gases out of the combustion chambers with a
minimum of back pressure. The oxygen sensor is
mounted to the exhaust manifold.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
The intake manifold has four independent long ports and
uses inertial supercharging to improve engine torque at
low and moderate speeds. The plenum is attached to the
intake manifold.
CAMSHAFTS
This engine is a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) type,
which means there are two camshafts. One camshaft op-
erates the intake valves, and the other camshaft operates
the exhaust valves. The camshafts sit in journals on the
top of the engine in the cylinder head and are held in place
by camshaft caps. The camshaft journals of the cylinder
head are drilled to create oil passages. Engine oil travels
to the camshafts under pressure where it lubricates each
camshaft journal. The oil returns to the oil pan through
drain holes in the cylinder head. The camshaft lobes are
machined into the solid camshaft to open and close the in-
take and the exhaust valves precisely the correct amount
at the correct time. The camshaft lobes are oiled by splash
action from pressurized oil escaping from the camshaft
journals.

1.8L DOHC ENGINE MECHANICAL 1C2 – 75
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
CYLINDER HEAD AND GASKET
The cylinder head is made of an aluminum alloy. The cylin-
der head uses cross–flow intake and exhaust ports. A
spark plug is located in the center of each combustion
chamber. The cylinder head houses the dual camshafts.
CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft has eight integral weights which are cast
with it for balancing. Oil holes run through the center of the
crankshaft to supply oil to the connecting rods, the bear-
ings, the pistons, and the other components. The end
thrust load is taken by the thrust washers installed at the
center journal.
TIMING BELT
The timing belt coordinates the crankshaft and the dual
overhead camshafts and keeps them synchronized. The
timing belt also turns the coolant pump. The timing belt
and the pulleys are toothed so that there is no slippage be-
tween them. There are two idler pulleys. An automatic ten-
sioner pulley maintains the timing belt’s correct tension.
The timing belt is made of a tough reinforced rubber similar
to that used on the serpentine drive belt. The timing belt
requires no lubrication.
OIL PUMP
The oil pump draws engine oil from the oil pan and feeds
it under pressure to the various parts of the engine. An oil
strainer is mounted before the inlet of the oil pump to re-
move impurities which could clog or damage the oil pump
or other engine components. When the crankshaft ro-
tates, the oil pump driven gear rotates. This causes the
space between the gears to constantly open and narrow,
pulling oil in from the oil pan when the space opens and
pumping the oil out to the engine as it narrows.
At high engine speeds, the oil pump supplies a much high-
er amount of oil than required for lubrication of the engine.
The oil pressure regulator prevents too much oil from en-
tering the engine lubrication passages. During normal oil
supply, a coil spring and valve keep the bypass closed, di-
recting all of the oil pumped to the engine. When the
amount of oil being pumped increases, the pressure be-
comes high enough to overcome the force of the spring.This opens the valve of the oil pressure regulator, allowing
the excess oil to flow through the valve and drain back to
the oil pan.
OIL PAN
The engine oil pan is mounted to the bottom of the cylinder
block. The engine oil pan houses the crankcase and is
made of cast aluminum.
Engine oil is pumped from the oil pan by the oil pump. After
it passes through the oil filter, it is fed through two paths
to lubricate the cylinder block and cylinder head. In one
path, the oil is pumped through oil passages in the crank-
shaft to the connecting rods, then to the pistons and cylin-
ders. It then drains back to the oil pan. In the second path,
the oil is pumped through passages to the camshaft. The
oil passes through the internal passageways in the cam-
shafts to lubricate the valve assemblies before draining
back to the oil pan.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
A single four–port, rear–takedown manifold is used with
this engine. The manifold is designed to direct escaping
exhaust gases out of the combustion chambers with a
minimum of back pressure. The oxygen sensor is
mounted to the exhaust manifold.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
The intake manifold has four independent long ports and
utilizes an inertial supercharging effect to improve engine
torque at low and moderate speeds.
CAMSHAFTS
This engine is a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) type,
which means there are two camshafts. One camshaft op-
erates the intake valves, and the other camshaft operates
the exhaust valves. The camshafts sit in journals on the
top of the engine (in the cylinder head) and are held in
place by camshaft caps. The camshaft journals of the cyl-
inder head are drilled for oil passages. Engine oil travels
to the camshafts under pressure where it lubricates each
camshaft journal. The oil returns to the oil pan through
drain holes in the cylinder head. The camshaft lobes are
machined into the solid camshaft to precisely open and
close the intake and the exhaust valves the correct
amount at the correct time. The camshaft lobes are oiled
by splash action from pressurized oil escaping from the
camshaft journals.

1D – 18IENGINE COOLING
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The cooling system maintains the engine temperature at
an efficient level during all engine operating conditions.
When the engine is cold, the cooling system cools the en-
gine slowly or not at all. This slow cooling of the engine al-
lows the engine to warm up quickly.
The cooling system includes a radiator and recovery sub-
system, cooling fans, a thermostat and housing, a coolant
pump, and a coolant pump drive belt. The timing belt
drives the coolant pump.
All components must function properly in order for the
cooling system to operate. The coolant pump draws the
coolant from the radiator. The coolant then circulates
through water jackets in the engine block, the intake man-
ifold, and the cylinder head. When the coolant reaches the
operating temperature of the thermostat, the thermostat
opens. The coolant then goes back to the radiator where
it cools.
This system directs some coolant through the hoses to the
heater core. This provides for heating and defrosting. The
surge tank is connected to the radiator to recover the cool-
ant displaced by expansion from the high temperatures.
The surge tank maintains the correct coolant level.
The cooling system for this vehicle has no radiator cap or
filler neck. The coolant is added to the cooling system
through the surge tank.
RADIATOR
This vehicle has a lightweight tube–and–fin aluminum ra-
diator. Plastic tanks are mounted on the right and the left
sides of the radiator core.
On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles, the
transaxle fluid cooler lines run through the left radiator
tank. A radiator drain cock is on this radiator.
To drain the cooling system, open the drain cock.
SURGE TANK
The surge tank is a transparent plastic reservoir, similar to
the windshield washer reservoir.
The surge tank is connected to the radiator by a hose and
to the engine cooling system by another hose. As the ve-
hicle is driven, the engine coolant heats and expands. The
portion of the engine coolant displaced by this expansion
flows from the radiator and the engine into the surge tank.
The air trapped in the radiator and the engine is degassed
into the surge tank.When the engine stops, the engine coolant cools and con-
tracts. The displaced engine coolant is then drawn back
into the radiator and the engine. This keeps the radiator
filled with the coolant to the desired level at all times and
increases the cooling efficiency.
Maintain the coolant level between the MIN and the MAX
marks on the surge tank when the system is cold.
WATER PUMP
The belt–driven centrifugal water pump consists of an im-
peller, a drive shaft, and a belt pulley. The water pump is
mounted on the front of the transverse–mounted engine,
and is driven by the timing belt.
The impeller is supported by a completely sealed bearing.
The water pump is serviced as an assembly and, there-
fore, cannot be disassembled.
THERMOSTAT
A wax pellet–type thermostat controls the flow of the en-
gine coolant through the engine cooling system. The ther-
mostat is mounted in the thermostat housing to the front
of the cylinder head.
The thermostat stops the flow of the engine coolant from
the engine to the radiator in order to provide faster warm–
up, and to regulate the coolant temperature. The thermo-
stat remains closed while the engine coolant is cold, pre-
venting circulation of the engine coolant through the
radiator. At this point, the engine coolant is allowed to cir-
culate only throughout the heater core to warm it quickly
and evenly.
As the engine warms, the thermostat opens. This allows
the engine coolant to flow through the radiator, where the
heat is dissipated through the radiator. This opening and
closing of the thermostat permits enough engine coolant
to enter the radiator to keep the engine within proper en-
gine temperature operating limits.
The wax pellet in the thermostat is hermetically sealed in
a metal case. The wax element of the thermostat expands
when it is heated and contracts when it is cooled.
As the vehicle is driven and the engine warms, the engine
coolant temperature increases. When the engine coolant
reaches a specified temperature, the wax pellet element
in the thermostat expands and exerts pressure against the
metal case, forcing the valve open. This allows the engine
coolant to flow through the engine cooling system and cool
the engine.
As the wax pellet cools, the contraction allows a spring to
close the valve.
The thermostat begins to open at 87°C (189°F) and is fully
open at 102°C (216°F). The thermostat closes at 86°C
(187°F).

ENGINE CONTROLS 1F – 501
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0506
IDLE SPEED RPM LOWER THAN DESIRED IDLE SPEED
Circuit Description
The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the air enter-
ing into the engine with an Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve. To
increase the idle rpm, the ECM commands the pintle in-
side the IAC valve away from the throttle body seat. This
allows more air to bypass through the throttle blade. To de-
crease the rpm the ECM commands the pintle towards the
throttle body seat. This reduces the amount of air bypass-
ing the throttle blade. A scan tool will read the IAC valve
pintle position in counts. The higher the counts, the more
air that is allowed to bypass the throttle blade. This Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (DTC) determines if a low idle condi-
tion exists as defined as 100 rpm below the desired idle
rpm.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
S No intrusive tests are active.
S DTC(s) P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113,
P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0131, P0132,
P0133, P0135, P0141, P1133, P1134, P0171,
P01167, P1171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203,
P0204, P0300, P0336, P0337, P0341, P0342,
P0351, P0352, P0402, P0404, P1404, P0405,
P0406, P0443, and P0502 are not set.
S Engine is running more than 60 seconds.
S Barometric Pressure (BARO) is greater than 72
kPa (10.4 psi).
S Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is greater than
60°C (140°F).
S Ignition voltage is between 11 and 16 volts.
S Manifold Absolute Pressure is less than 60 kPa (8.7
psi).
S IAC valve is controlled fully opened.
S All of the above must be met for greater than 5 sec-
onds.Action Taken When the DTC Sets
S The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate
after three consecutive ignition cycle with a fail.
S The ECM will record operating conditions at the
time the diagnostic fails. This information will be
stored in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records
buffers.
S A history DTC is stored.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
S The MIL will turn off after four consecutive ignition
cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault.
S A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm–
up cycles without a fault.
S DTC(s) can be cleared by using the scan tool.
S Disconnecting the ECM battery feed for more than
10 seconds.
Diagnostic Aids
Inspect the IAC valve electrical connection for proper mat-
ing.
Inspect the wiring harness for damage.
Inspect the throttle stop screw for signs of tampering.
Inspect the throttle linkage for signs of binding or exces-
sive wear.
A slow or unstable idle may be caused by one of the follow-
ing conditions:
S Fuel system too rich or too lean.
S Foreign material in the throttle body bore or in the
air induction system.
S A leaking or restricted intake manifold.
S Excessive engine overloading. Check for seized
pulleys, pumps, or motors on the accessory drive.
S Overweight engine oil.

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S Fuel system too rich or too lean.
S Foreign material in the throttle body bore or in the
air induction system.
S A leaking or restricted intake manifold.
S Excessive engine overloading. Check for seized
pulleys, pumps, or motors on the accessory drive.
S Overweight engine oil.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diag-
nostic Table.
1. The On–Board Diagnostic (EOBD) System Check
prompts the technician to complete some basic
checks and store the freeze frame and failure re-
cords data on the scan tool if applicable. This
creates an electronic copy of the data taken when
the malfunction occurred. The information is then
stored on the scan tool for later reference.
2. A normally operating IAC system will be able to be
extended and retracted by a scan tool and change
the engine idle rpm. Valve movement is verified by
an engine rpm change.
3. If the scan tool was able to command the IAC valve
smoothly, a malfunction may still exist internally
within the IAC valve. This can be checked by
checking the IAC valves internal resistance.5. The IAC circuits always have ground or voltage sig-
nals on them in pairs. If the test light illuminates on
more or less than 2 terminals, 1 of the circuits is
shorted to voltage or open.
6. The IAC circuits always have ground or voltage sig-
nals on them in pairs. If the test light illuminates on
more or less than 2 terminals, 1 of the circuits is
shorted to ground or open
8. The IAC circuits are constantly switched between
ground and voltage so the test light should blink on
all circuits when connected to ground.
10. Any circuitry, that is suspected as causing the inter-
mittent complaint, should be thoroughly checked for
backed–out terminals, improper mating, broken
locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals,
poor terminal– to–wiring connections or physical
damage to the wiring harness.
12. A test light that remains ON constantly indicates
that the circuit is shorted to voltage.
14. The replacement ECM must be reprogrammed.
Refer to the latest Techline procedure for ECM re-
programming.
16. If no malfunctions have been found at this point and
no additional DTCs were set, refer to ”Diagnostic
Aids” in this section for additional checks and infor-
mation for additional checks and information.
DTC P0507 – Idle Speed RPM Higher Than Desired Idle Speed
StepActionValue(s)YesNo
1Perform an On–Board Diagnostic (EOBD) System
Check.
Was the check performed? –Go to Step 2Go to
”On–Board
Diagnostic Sys-
tem Check”
21. Install a scan tool to the Data Link Connector
(DLC).
2. Operate the engine to idle speed.
3. Transmission in park or neutral and the parking
brake set.
4. A/C is Off.
5. Using scan tool, command the Idle Air Control
(IAC) valve up and down between the specified
value.
Does the rpm change smoothly when he command-
ed by the scan tool?900–1200 rpmGo to Step 3Go to Step 5
31. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the IAC valve connector.
3. Measure the resistance between terminal D
and C of the IAC valve.
4. Measure the resistance between terminal B
and A of the IAC valve.
Is the resistance within the specified value?40–80 WGo to Step 4Go to Step 13
41. Measure the resistance between terminal C
and B of the IAC valve.
2. Measure the resistance between terminal D
and A of the IAC valve.
Is the resistance equal to the specified value?–Go to Step 15Go to Step 13

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A rough road sensor, or G sensor, works together with the
misfire detection system. The G sensor produces a volt-
age that varies along with the intensity of road vibrations.
When the ECM detects a rough road, the misfire detection
system is temporarily disabled.
Misfire Counters
Whenever a cylinder misfires, the misfire diagnostic
counts the misfire and notes the crankshaft position at the
time the misfire occurred. These ”misfire counters” are ba-
sically a file on each engine cylinder. A current and a histo-
ry misfire counter are maintained for each cylinder. The
misfire current counters (Misfire Cur #1–4) indicate the
number of firing events out of the last 200 cylinder firing
events which were misfires. The misfire current counter
will display real time data without a misfire Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) stored. The misfire history counters
(Misfire Hist #1–4) indicate the total number of cylinder fir-
ing events which were misfires. The misfire history count-
ers will display 0 until the misfire iagnostic has failed and
a DTC P0300 is set. Once the misfire DTC P0300 is set,
the misfire history counters will be updated every 200 cyl-
inder firing events. A misfire counter is maintained for each
cylinder.
If the misfire diagnostic reports a failure, the diagnostic
executive reviews all of the misfire counters before report-
ing a DTC. This way, the diagnostic executive reports the
most current information.
When crankshaft rotation is erratic, a misfire condition will
be detected. Because of this erratic condition, the data
that is collected by the diagnostic can sometimes incor-
rectly identify which cylinder is misfiring.
Use diagnostic equipment to monitor misfire counter data
on On–Board Diagnostic (EOBD) compliant vehicles.
Knowing which specific cylinder(s) misfired can lead to the
root cause, even when dealing with amultiple cylinder mis-
fire. Using the information in the misfire counters, identify
which cylinders are misfiring. If the counters indicate cylin-
ders numbers 1 and 4 misfired, look for a circuit or compo-
nent common to both cylinders number 1 and 4.
The misfire diagnostic may indicate a fault due to a tempo-
rary fault not necessarily caused by a vehicle emission
system malfunction. Examples include the following
items:
S Contaminated fuel.S Low fuel.
S Fuel–fouled spark plugs.
S Basic engine fault.
Fuel Trim System Monitor Diagnostic
Operation
This system monitors the averages of short–term and
long–term fuel trim values. If these fuel trim values stay at
their limits for a calibrated period of time, a malfunction is
indicated. The fuel trim diagnostic compares the averages
of short–term fuel trim values and long–term fuel trim val-
ues to rich and lean thresholds. If either value is within the
thresholds, a pass is recorded. If both values are outside
their thresholds, a rich or lean DTC will be recorded.
The fuel trim system diagnostic also conducts an intrusive
test. This test determines if a rich condition is being
caused by excessive fuel vapor from the Evaporative
(EVAP) Emission canister. In order to meet EOBD require-
ments, the control module uses weighted fuel trim cells to
determine the need to set a fuel trim DTC. A fuel trim DTC
can only be set if fuel trim counts in the weighted fuel trim
cells exceed specifications. This means that the vehicle
could have a fuel trim problem which is causing a problem
under certain conditions (i.e., engine idle high due to a
small vacuum leak or rough idle due to a large vacuum
leak) while it operates fine at other times. No fuel trim DTC
would set (although an engine idle speed DTC or HO2S2
DTC may set). Use a scan tool to observe fuel trim counts
while the problem is occurring.
A fuel trim DTC may be triggered by a number of vehicle
faults. Make use of all information available (other DTCs
stored, rich or lean condition, etc.) when diagnosing a fuel
trim fault.
Fuel Trim Cell Diagnostic Weights
No fuel trim DTC will set regardless of the fuel trim counts
in cell 0 unless the fuel trim counts in the weighted cells are
also outside specifications. This means that the vehicle
could have a fuel trim problem which is causing a problem
under certain conditions (i.e. engine idle high due to a
small vacuum leak or rough due to a large vacuum leak)
while it operates fine at other times. No fuel trim DTC
would set (although an engine idle speed DTC or HO2S2
DTC may set). Use a scan tool to observe fuel trim counts
while the problem is occurring.