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On Board Diagnosis Logic ..................................
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295
P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ...........................296
Description .......................................................... ..296
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................296
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................296
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................296
P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ..............297
Description .......................................................... ..297
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................297
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................297
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................297
P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE .........298
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. ..298
Overall Function Check .........................................298
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................299
Main 13 Causes of Overheating ............................300
P1225 TP SENSOR ..........................................302
Component Description ....................................... ..302
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................302
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................302
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................302
P1226 TP SENSOR ..........................................304
Component Description ....................................... ..304
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................304
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................304
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................304
P1421 COLD START CONTROL .....................306
Description .......................................................... ..306
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................306
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................306
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................306
P1550 BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ...........308
Component Description ....................................... ..308
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................308
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................308
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................308
Component Inspection ..........................................310
P1551, P1552 BATTERY CURRENT SEN-
SOR ..................................................................
312
Component Description ....................................... ..312
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................312
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................312
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................312
Component Inspection ..........................................314
P1553 BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ...........316
Component Description ....................................... ..316
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................316
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................316
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................316
Component Inspection ..........................................318
P1554 BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ...........320
Component Description ....................................... ..320
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................320
Overall Function Check .........................................320
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................321
Component Inspection ...........................................322
P1564 ICC STEERING SWITCH .....................324
Component Description .........................................324
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................324
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................324
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................324
Component Inspection ...........................................326
P1564 ASCD STEERING SWITCH .................328
Component Description .........................................328
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................328
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................328
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................328
Component Inspection ...........................................330
P1568 ICC FUNCTION ....................................332
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................332
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................332
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................332
P1572 ICC BRAKE SWITCH ..........................333
Component Description .........................................333
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................333
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................333
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................334
Component Inspection ...........................................337
P1572 ASCD BRAKE SWITCH ......................339
Component Description .........................................339
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................339
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................339
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................340
Component Inspection ...........................................343
P1574 ICC VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR .........344
Component Description .........................................344
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................344
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................344
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................344
P1574 ASCD VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR .....346
Component Description .........................................346
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................346
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................346
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................346
P1805 BRAKE SWITCH .................................348
Description .............................................................348
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................348
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................348
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................348
Component Inspection ...........................................350
P2100, P2103 THROTTLE CONTROL MO-
TOR RELAY ....................................................
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Component Description .........................................351
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DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................351
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................351
P2101 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL
FUNCTION .......................................................
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Description ........................................................... ..354
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................354
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................354
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................354
Component Inspection ...........................................357
P2118 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR ..........358
Component Description ....................................... ..358
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................358
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................358
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................358
Component Inspection ...........................................359
P2119 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL
ACTUATOR .....................................................
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Component Description ....................................... ..360
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................360
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................360
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................361
P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR ..........................362
Component Description ....................................... ..362
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................362
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................362
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................362
Component Inspection ...........................................364
P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR ..........................365
Component Description ....................................... ..365
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................365
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................365
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................365
Component Inspection ...........................................368
P2135 TP SENSOR .........................................369
Component Description ....................................... ..369
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................369
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................369
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................369
Component Inspection ...........................................372
P2138 APP SENSOR ......................................373
Component Description ....................................... ..373
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................373
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................373
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................374
Component Inspection ...........................................376
P2A00, P2A03 A/F SENSOR 1 .......................377
Component Description ....................................... ..377
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................377
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................377
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................378
ASCD BRAKE SWITCH ................................. .383
Component Description ....................................... .383
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................383
Component Inspection ..........................................386
ASCD INDICATOR ...........................................387
Component Description ....................................... .387
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................387
COOLING FAN .................................................388
Diagnosis Procedure ............................................ .388
Component Inspection ..........................................388
ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNAL ..........................390
Description ........................................................... .390
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................390
FUEL INJECTOR ..............................................392
Component Description ....................................... .392
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................392
Component Inspection ..........................................394
FUEL PUMP .....................................................395
Description ........................................................... .395
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................395
Component Inspection ..........................................398
ICC BRAKE SWITCH ..................................... ..399
Component Description ....................................... .399
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................399
Component Inspection ..........................................402
IGNITION SIGNAL ............................................404
Component Description ....................................... .404
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................404
Component Inspection ..........................................407
ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOV-
ERY (ORVR) .....................................................
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System Description .............................................. .409
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................409
Component Inspection ..........................................411
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION .........414
Description ........................................................... .414
Component Inspection ..........................................414
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ...........416
Component Description ....................................... .416
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................416
ECU DIAGNOSIS ......................................419
ECM ................................................................ ..419
CONSULT-lll Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .................................................................... .
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ECM Harness Connector Terminal Layout ...........422
ECM Terminal and Reference Value ....................422
Wiring Diagram - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - .432
Fail-Safe Chart ......................................................453
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ...............................455
DTC Index .............................................................456
Emission-related Diagnostic Information ..............460
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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) ................................................................. ..
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PRECAUTION ............................................480
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..480
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ..
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On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System of Engine and
A/T .........................................................................
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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) ............... ...........................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
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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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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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There are many operating conditions that lead to the malfunction of
engine components. A good grasp of such conditions can make trou-
bleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a incident. It is
important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a cus-
tomer complaint.
Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one on the next page in order
to organize all the information for troubleshooting.
Some conditions may cause the MIL to come on steady or blink and
DTC to be detected. Examples:
 Vehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the engine to misfire.
 Fuel filler cap was left off or incorrectly screwed on, allowing fuel to
evaporate into the atmosphere.
Worksheet Sample
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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)
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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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± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
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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