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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..... .......................475
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS .. ..475
Symptom Matrix Chart ........................................ ..475
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION ...............479
Fuel Cut Control (at No Load and High Engine
Speed) ................................................................. ..
479
PRECAUTION ............................................480
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..480
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ..
480
On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System of Engine and
A/T .........................................................................
480
Precaution .............................................................481
PREPARATION .........................................484
PREPARATION .............................................. ..484
Special Service Tool ........................................... ..484
Commercial Service Tool ......................................485
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................487
FUEL PRESSURE .......................................... ..487
Fuel Pressure Check ........................................... ..487
EVAP LEAK CHECK ........................................489
How to Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage .................... ..489
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................491
EVAP CANISTER ............................................491
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..491
Component Inspection ...........................................491
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ..............492
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (LH) ..492
Intake Valve Timing Cont rol Solenoid Valve (RH) ..492
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (LH) ..493
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (RH) ..493
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................493
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ...........................................
495
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
495
Fuel Pressure ...................................................... ..495
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing ..............................495
Calculated Load Value ..........................................495
Mass Air Flow Sensor ............................................495
Intake Air Temperature Sensor .............................495
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ....................495
A/F Sensor 1 Heater ..............................................495
Heated Oxygen sensor 2 Heater ...........................496
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) ........................496
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................496
Throttle Control Motor ............................................496
Fuel Injector ...........................................................496
Fuel Pump .............................................................496
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BASIC INSPECTION
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Trouble Diagnosis IntroductionINFOID:0000000003771293
INTRODUCTION
The engine has an ECM to control major systems such as fuel con-
trol, ignition control, idle air control system, etc. The ECM accepts
input signals from sensors and instantly drives actuators. It is essen-
tial that both input and output signals are proper and stable. At the
same time, it is important that there are no malfunctions such as vac-
uum leaks, fouled spark plugs, or
other malfunctions with the engine.
It is much more difficult to diagnose an incident that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent incidents are
caused by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this case,
careful checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the replace-
ment of good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the incidents. A road
test with CONSULT-III (or GST) or a circuit tester connected should
be performed. Follow the Work Flow on "WORK FLOW" .
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with a
customer who approaches with a dr iveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such incidents, especially
intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and under
what conditions they occur. A Di agnostic Worksheet like the example
on "Worksheet Sample" should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking fo r conventional malfunctions first.
This will help troubleshoot driveability malfunctions on an electroni-
cally controlled engine vehicle.
WORK FLOW
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Basic InspectionINFOID:0000000003771294
1.INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that ma y indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for
scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
- Harness connectors for improper connections
- Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
- Hoses and ducts for leaks
- Air cleaner clogging
- Gasket
3. Confirm that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
- Headlamp switch is OFF.
- Air conditioner switch is OFF.
- Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
- Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points the middle of gauge.
Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
6. Make sure that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-III or GST.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-III
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
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2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no
load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
3. Read idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition
Timing Check" .
Without CONSULT-III
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no load, then run engine at idle speed for about
1 minute.
3. Check idle speed.
Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RE LEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-18, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning"
.
>> GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CL OSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-18, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning"
.
>> GO TO 6.
6.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-18, "Idle Air Volume Learning"
.
Is Idle Air Volume Lear ning carried out successfully?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 7 .
No >> 1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. 2. GO TO 4.
7.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Read idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
Without CONSULT-III
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650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
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1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 8.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-202
.
 Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-198
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> 1. Repair or replace. 2. GO TO 4.
9.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM f unction. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but
this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of IVIS (NAT S) system and registration of all IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to
SEC-11, "System Diagram"
.
>> GO TO 4.
10.CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light. Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 19.
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 .PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-18, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning"
.
>> GO TO 12.
12.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-18, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning"
.
>> GO TO 13.
13.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-18, "Idle Air Volume Learning"
.
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 14.
No >> 1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. 650
± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
15 ± 5 ° BTDC (in P or N position)
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2. GO TO 4.
14.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Read idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
Without CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 15.
NG >> GO TO 17.
15.CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light. Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 19.
NG >> GO TO 16.
16.CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-45, "Removal and Installation"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 17.
NG >> 1. Repair the timing chain installation. 2. GO TO 4.
17.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-202
.
 Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-198
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 18.
NG >> 1. Repair or replace. 2. GO TO 4.
18.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM f unction. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but
this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of IVIS (NATS) system and regist ration of all IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to
SEC-11, "System Diagram"
.
>> GO TO 4.
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650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
15 ± 5 ° BTDC (in P or N position)
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With CONSULT-III
1. Check the VIN of the vehicle and note it. Refer to
GI-20, "Model Variation".
2. Turn ignition switch ON and engine stopped.
3. Select “VIN REGISTRATION ” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
4. Follow the instruction of CONSULT-III display.
Accelerator Pedal Released Position LearningINFOID:0000000003771298
DESCRIPTION
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is an operati on to learn the fully released position of the accel-
erator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal positi on sensor output signal. It must be performed each time
harness connector of accelerator pedal pos ition sensor or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Throttle Valve Closed Position LearningINFOID:0000000003771299
DESCRIPTION
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is an operation to l earn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by
monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal . It must be performed each time harness connector of
electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds. Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
Idle Air Volume LearningINFOID:0000000003771300
DESCRIPTION
Idle Air Volume Learning is an operation to learn the idle air volume that keeps each engine within the specific
range. It must be performed under any of the following conditions:
 Each time electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.
 Idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PREPARATION
Before performing Idle Air Volume Learning, make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are missed for even a moment.
 Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
 Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 100 °C (158 - 212 °F)
 Select lever: P or N
 Electric load switch: OFF (Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, if the parking brake is applied before the engine is
start the headlamp will not be illuminated.
 Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
 Vehicle speed: Stopped
 Transmission: Warmed-up
- With CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SE 1” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “A/T” system indi-
cates less than 0.9V.
- Without CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
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With CONSULT-III
1. Perform
EC-18, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
2. Perform EC-18, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning"
.
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Check that all items listed under the topic PREP ARATION (previously mentioned) are in good order.
5. Select “IDLE AIR VOL LEA RN” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
6. Touch “START” and wait 20 seconds.
7. Make sure that “CMPLT” is displayed on CONSULT-III screen. If “CMPLT” is not displayed, Idle Air Vol-
ume Learning will not be carried out successfully. In this case, find the cause of the incident by referring to
the DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE below.
8. Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.
Without CONSULT-III
NOTE:
It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.
 It is impossible to switch the di agnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has
a malfunction.
1. Perform EC-18, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning"
.
2. Perform EC-18, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning"
.
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Check that all items listed under the topic PREP ARATION (previously mentioned) are in good order.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
6. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully releas ed, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
7. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.
a. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
b. Fully release the accelerator pedal.
8. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL stops
blinking and turned ON.
9. Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL turned ON.
10. Start engine and let it idle.
11. Wait 20 seconds.
12. Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Idle speed 650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
Ignition timing 15 ± 5 ° BTDC (in P or N position)
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13. If idle speed and ignition timing are not within the specification, Idle Air Volume Learning will not be carried
out successfully. In this case, find the cause of the incident by referring to the DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE below.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
If idle air volume learning cannot be performed successfully, proceed as follows:
1. Check that throttle val ve is fully closed.
2. Check PCV valve operation.
3. Check that downstream of throttl e valve is free from air leakage.
4. When the above three items check out OK, engine component parts and their installation condi-
tion are questionable. Check and elim inate the cause of the incident.
It is useful to perform EC-74
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5. If any of the following conditions occur after th e engine has started, eliminate the cause of the
incident and perform Idle Air Vo lume Learning all over again:
 Engine stalls.
 Erroneous idle.
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Idle speed 650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
Ignition timing 15 ± 5 ° BTDC (in P or N position)
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IntroductionINFOID:0000000003771313
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system, which detects
malfunctions related to engine sensors or actua-
tors. The ECM also records various emis sion-related diagnostic information including:
The above information can be checked using procedures listed in the table below.
× : Applicable —: Not applicable
*: When DTC and 1st trip DTC simultaneously appear on the display, they cannot be clearly distinguished from each other.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel lights up when the same malfunction is detected
in two consecutive trips (Two trip detection logic) , or when the ECM enters fail-safe mode. (Refer to EC-453,
"Fail-Safe Chart".)
Two Trip Detection LogicINFOID:0000000003771314
When a malfunction is detected for the first time, 1st tr ip DTC and 1st trip Freeze Frame data are stored in the
ECM memory. The MIL will not light up at this stage. <1st trip>
If the same malfunction is detected again during the next drive, the DTC and Freeze Frame data are stored in
the ECM memory, and the MIL lights up. The MIL lights up at the same time when the DTC is stored. <2nd
trip> The “trip” in the “Two Trip Detection Logic” m eans a driving mode in which self-diagnosis is performed
during vehicle operation. Specific on board diagnostic item s will cause the ECM to light up or blink the MIL,
and store DTC and Freeze Frame data, even in the 1st trip, as shown below.
× : Applicable —: Not applicable
When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM c annot warn the driver by lighting up MIL when there is
malfunction on engine control system.
Emission-related diagnostic information Diagnostic service
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Service $03 of SAE J1979
Freeze Frame data Service $02 of SAE J1979
System Readiness Test (SRT) code Service $01 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Diagnostic Trou ble Code (1st Trip DTC) Service $07 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Freeze Frame data
Test values and Test limi ts Service $06 of SAE J1979
Calibration ID Servic e $09 of SAE J1979
DTC 1st trip DTCFreeze
Frame data 1st trip Freeze
Frame data SRT code SRT status Test value
CONSULT-III ×× × × × × —
GST ×× × —×××
ECM ××*— — — ×—
Items MIL DTC 1st trip DTC
1st trip 2nd trip 1st trip
displaying 2nd trip
displaying 1st trip
displaying 2nd trip
display- ing
Blinking Lighting
up Blinking Lighting
up
Misfire (Possible three way catalyst
damage) — DTC: P0300 - P0308 is
being detected ×
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Misfire (Possible three way catalyst
damage) — DTC: P0300 - P0308 is
being detected ——
×—— ×——
One trip detection diagnoses (Re-
fer to EC-456, "DTC Index"
.) —
×—— ×———
Except above — — — ×— ×× —
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