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1. Spark plugs
2. Compression pressure
Minimum: 10.0 kg/cm
2
(142 psi, 981 kPa)
at 250 rpm
3. Valve clearance
Standard:
3F±FE 1N 0.19 ± 0.29 mm
(0.007 ± 0.011 in.)
EX 0.28 ± 0.38 mm
(0.011 0.015 in.)
2VZ±FE I N 0.13 ± 0.23 mm
(0.005 ± 0.009 in.)
EX 0.27± 0.37 mm
(0.011 ± 0.015 in.)
1. Throttle position sensor
(See page FI±106, 110 or 112)
2. Injection signal circuit
(1) Injector wiring
(2) Fuel cut RPM (See page FI±135)
(3) ECU (See page FI±130)
3. Oxygen sensor(s)
(See page FI±129 or 131)
CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Connect terminals TE 1 and E 1 of the check
connector.
2. Check ignition tinning.
Standard: 10
° BTDC @ idle
CHECK SPARK PLUGS
Standard: 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
HINT: Check compression pressure and
valve clearance if necessary.
SYMPTOM ± MUFFLER EXPLOSION (AFTER FIRE)±Rich Fuel Mixture±Misfire
CHECK EFI ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT USING
VOLT/OHMMETER
(See page FI±31)
1. Cold start injector (See page FI±78 or 81)
2. Cold start injector time switch
(See page FI±124)
CHECK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
Check for output of diagnosis code.
(See page FI±22)
CHECK COLD START INJECTOR
(See page FI±78 or 81)
Fuel pressure regulator (See page FI±84 or 86)CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
(See page FI±70)
Diagnostic code(s) (See page FI±25 or 27)
Ignition timing ± Adjust
(See page IG±17 or 21)
CHECK INJECTORS
(See page FI±88 or 93)Injectors ± Leakage Malfunction
code(s)
Normal code
BAD
BAD
BADBAD
± EFI SYSTEMTroubleshootingFI±19
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CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the check
connector.
2. Check ignition timing.
Standard: 105BTDC @ idle
1. Oil filler cap
2. Oil dipstick
3. Hose connections
4. PCV hoses
5. EGR system EGR valve stays open
SYMPTOM ± ENGINE HESITATES AND/OR POOR ACCELERATION
1. Fuel pump (See page FI±68)
2. Fuel filter
3. Fuel pressure regulator
(See page FI±84 or 86)
CHECK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
Check for output of diagnosis code.
(See page FI±22) CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAKS IN AIR
INTAKE LINE
1. High±tension cords
2. Distributor
3. Ignition coil
4. igniterCHECK IGNITION SPARK
(See page IG±5 or 9)
CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
(See page FI±69)
Diagnostic code(s) (See page FI±25 or 27)
Ignition timing ± Adjust
(See page IG±17 or 21)
CHECK INJECTORS
(See page FI±88 or 93)
OK CONTINUED ON PAGE FI±21 CHECK CLUTCH AND BRAKES
1. Clutch Slips
2. Brakes ± Drag
Element ± Clean or replace
Malfunction
code(s)
Injector Clogged
CHECK AIR FI¿¿ER
Normal codeBAD
BADBAD
BADBAD BAD
± EFI SYSTEMTroubleshootingFI±20
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1. Spark plug
2. Compression pressure
Minimum: 10.0 kg/cm
2
(142 psi, 981 kPa)
at 250 rpm
3. Valve clearance
Standard:
3F±FE IN 0.19±0.29 mm
(0.007 ± 0.011 in.)
EX 0.28 ± 0.38 mm
(0.011 ± 0.015 in.)
2VZ±FE IN 0.13±0.23
(0.005 ± 0.009 in.)
EX 0.27± 0.37 mm
(0.011 ± 0.015 in.)
1. Wiring connection
2. Power to ECU
(1) Fusible link(s)
(2) Fuse(s)
(3) ER main relay (See page FI±121)
3. Air flow meter (See page FI±104)
4. Water temp. sensor (See page FI±125)
5. Air temp. sensor (See page FI±104)
6. Throttle position sensor
(See page FI±106, 110 or 112)
7. Injection signal circuit
(1) Injector wiring
(2) ECU (See page FI±130)
CHECK SPARK PLUGS
Standard: 1.1 mm (0±043 in.)
HINT: Check compression pressure and
valve clearance if necessary.
CHECK EFI ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT USING
VOLT/OHMMETER
(See page FI±31) OK CONTINUED FROM PAGE FI±20
BAD
± EFI SYSTEMTroubleshootingFI±21
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The ECU contains a built±in, self±diagnosis system which de-
tects troubles within the engine signal network and then flashed
a
warning on the ºCHECKº engine warning light on the instrument
panel flashes.
By analyzing various signals shown in the tables (See pages FI±
25 or 27) the ECU detects system malfunctions which are re-
lated to the various operating parameter sensors or actuator.
The ECU
stores the failure code associated with the detected failure until
the diagnosis system is cleared by removing the EFI fuse with
the ignition switch OFF.
A ºCHECKº engine warning light on the instrument panel informs
the driver that a malfunction has been detected.
The light goes oft automatically when the malfunction has been
cleared.
OUTPUT OF DIAGNOSTIC CODES
To obtain an output of diagnostic codes, proceed as follow:
1. Initial conditions
(a) Battery voltage 11 V or more
(b) Throttle valve fully closed (throttle position sensor IDL
points closed)
(e) Transmission in neutral position
(d) Accessories switched OFF
(e) Engine at normal operating temperature
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Do not start the engine.
3. Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the check con-
nector.
SST 09843±18020
ºCHECKº ENGINE WARNING LIGHT
CHECK
1. The ºCHECKº engine warning light will come on when the igni-
tion switch is placed at ON and the engine is not
running.
2. When the engine is started, the ºCHECKº engine warning light
should go off.
If the light remains on, the diagnosis system has detected a
malfunction or abnormality in the system.
± EFI SYSTEMDiagnosis SystemFI±22
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(b) Malfunction Code Indication
wIn the event of a malfunction, the light will blink every 0.5
seconds. The first number of blinks will equal the first
digit of a 2±digit diagnostic code and, after a 1.5 second
pause, the 2nd number of blinks will equal the 2nd. If
there are two or more codes, there will be a 2.5 second
pause between each.
wAfter all the codes have been signalled there will be a
4.5 second pause and they will all be repeated as long
as the terminals TE1 and E1 of the check connector are
shorted.
HINT: In the event of a number of trouble codes, indica-
tion will begin from the smaller value and continue in
order to the larger. Diagnostic Codes (See page FI±25 or 27)
(a) Normal System Operation (no malfunction)
wThe tight will alternately blink ON and OFF 2 times per
second. 4. Read the diagnostic code as indicated by the number of
flashes of the ºCHECKº engine warning light.
5. After the diagnostic check, remove the SST.
SST 09843±18020
± EFI SYSTEMDiagnosis SystemFI±23
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CANCELLING DIAGNOSTIC CODE
1. After repair of the trouble area, the diagnostic code retained
in memory by the ECU must be cancelled out by removing
the EFI fuse (15 A) for 10 seconds or more, depending on
ambient temperature (the lower the temperature, the longer
the fuse must be left out) with the ignition switch OFF.
HINT:
wCancellation can also be done by removing the battery nega-
tive (±) terminal, but in this case, other memory
systems (clock, etc.) will also be cancelled out.
wIf the diagnostic code is not cancelled out, it will be retained
by the ECU and appear along with a new code in the event
of future trouble.
wIf it is necessary to work engine components requiring re-
moval of the battery terminal, a check must first be
made to see if a diagnostic code has been recorded.
2. After cancellation, road test the vehicle to check that a normal
code is now read on the ºCHECKº engine warning
light.
If the same diagnostic code appears, it indicates that the
trouble area has not been repaired thoroughly.
DIAGNOSIS INDICATION
1. (2VZ±FE)
Including ºnormalº, the ECU is programmed with the follow-
ing 16 (Ex. CALIF.) or 18 (CALIF.) diagnostic codes.
2. When 2 or more codes are indicated, the lowest number
(code) will appear first.
However, no other code will appear along with code No.11.
3. All detected diagnostic codes, except code No.51, will be
retained in memory by the ECU from the time of detection
until cancelled out.
4. Once the malfunction is cleared, the ºCHECKº engine warn-
ing light on the instrument panel will go oft but the diagnos-
tic code(s) remain stored in ECU memory (except for code
No.51).
± EFI SYSTEMDiagnosis SystemFI±24
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wInjector circuit
wInjector
wOxygen sensor circuit
Oxygen sensor
wECU
wFuel line pressure
wAir flow meter
wWater temp. sensor
wIgnition system During air±fuel ratio feedback
correction, voltage output from the
main oxygen sensor does exceed a
set valve on the lean side and the
rich side continuously for a certain
period.
When air±fuel ratio feedback
compensation valve or adaptive
control value continues at the upper
(lean) or (rich) limit renewed for a
certain period of time.
wInjector circuit
wInjector
wFuel line pressure
Cold start injector
wAir flow meter
wWater temp. sensor
wECU
Open circuit in VC signal or short
circuit between VC and
E2 when idle contacts are closed.wIgnition circuit (+B, IGT,
IGF)
wIgniter
wECU
Open or short circuit i n sub±
oxygen sensor signal (OX2)wIntake air temp. sensor
circuit
wIntake air temp. sensor
wECU No NE signal to ECU when the
engine speed is above 1,000
rpm. This appears when none of the other
codes (11 thru 71) are identified.
No NE or G signal to ECU
within several seconds after engine
is cracked.
wMain oxygen sensor cir-
cuit
wMain oxygen sensor
wECU wDistributor circuit
wDistributor
wStarter signal circuit
wECU
wWater temp. sensor cir-
cuit
wWater temp. sensor
wECU
wSub±oxygen sensor cir-
cuit
wSub±oxygen sensor
wECU
DIAGNOSTIC CODES (3S±FE)
wAir flow meter circuit
wAir flow meter
wECU Open or short circuit in water temp.
sensor signal (TH1^).
Open or short circuit in intake air
temp. sensor signal (THA)
Open circuit in E2 or short circuit
between VC and VS.No IGF signal to ECU 4±5
times in succession.wDistributor circuit
wDistributor
wECU
Intake air
Temp. Sensor
Signal Number of
Check engine
blinks
Air±fuel ratio
Lean
Malfunction
Air±fuel ratio
Rich
MalfunctionMain oxygen
Sensor Signal
Water temp.
Sensor Signal
Sub±oxygen
Sensor Signal
Air flow
Meter SignalAir flow meter
Signal
Same as 31, above.
*CALIF. only Ignition
SignalRPM Signal
RPM SignalTrouble area
DiagnosisSee
page System Code
No.
Normal
FI±42
FI±39FI±48
FI±39F±48FI±41IG±4
FI±44
± EFI SYSTEMDiagnosis SystemFI±25
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(w/o ECT)
IDL and PSW signals being output
simultaneously for several seconds.
(w/ ECT)
Open or short circuit in throttle posi-
tion sensor signal (VTA).
wEGR system (EGR valve,
EGR hose etc. )
wEGR gas temp. sensor circuit
wEGR gas temp. sensor
wBVSV for EG R
wBVSV for EGR circuit
wECU
wA/C switch circuit
wA/C amplifier
wThrottle position sensor circuit
wThrottle position sensor
wAccelerator pedal and cable No SPD signal for several seconds
when engine speed is between
2,500 ± 5,500 rpm and coolant
temp. is below
80°C (176°F) except when racing
the engine.
DIAGNOSTIC CODES (3S±FE) (Cont'd)
A/C signal or no IDL signal to
ECU, when engine is idling with
check Terminals TE1 and
E1 connected.wThrottle position sensor circuit
wThrottle position sensor
wECU
wVehicle speed sensor cir-
cuit
wVehicle speed sensor
wECU
EGR gas temp. below predeter-
mined level for during
EGR control.No STA signal to ECU when ve-
hicle stopped and engine running
over 800 rpm.wIG switch circuit
wIG switch
wECU Number of
Check engine
blinks
Throttle
Position
Sensor Signal
Switch
Condition
Signal Vehicle Speed
Sensor Signal
EGR
Malfunction Starter Signal
*CALIF. only Trouble area
FI±36
or
FI±37 DiagnosisSee
page Code
No.System
FI±49FI±43
± EFI SYSTEMDiagnosis SystemFI±26