
See page EG±503.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three±way
catalytic converter is used, but for most efficient use of the three±way catalytic converter, the air±fuel
ratio must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio.
The oxygen sensor has the characteristic whereby its output voltage changes suddenly in the vicinity
of the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio. This characteristic is used to detect the oxygen concentration in the
exhaust  gas and provide feedback to the computer for control of the air±fuel ratio.
When the air±fuel ratio becomes LEAN, the oxygen concentration in the exhaust increases and the
oxygen sensor informs the ECM of the LEAN condition (small electromotive force:  0 V).
When the air±fuel ratio is RICHER than the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio the oxygen concentration in the
exhaust  gas is reduced and the oxygen sensor informs the ECM of the RICH condition (large electro-
motive force:  1 V).
The ECm judges by the electromotive force from the oxygen sensor whether the air±fuel ratio if RICH
or LEAN and controls the injection duration accordingly. However, if malfunction of the oxygen sensor
causes an output of abnormal electromotive force, the ECM is unable to perform accurate air±fuel ratio
control.
The main heated oxygen sensor include a heater which heats the Zirconia element. The heater is con-
trolled by the ECM. When the intake air volume is low (the temperature of the exhaust has is low) current
flows to the heater to heat the sensor for accurate oxygen concentration detection.)
Diagnostic Trouble Code Detecting ConditionDTC No.Trouble Area
(1) Open or short in heater circuit of main heated
oxygen sensor for 0.5 sec. or more.
(2) Main heated oxygen sensor signal voltage is
reduced to be 0.35 V and 0.70V for 60 sec.
under condition (a) ~ (d):
(2 trip detection logic)*1
(a) Engine coolant temp.: Between 80°C
(176°F) and 95°C (203°F)
(b) Engine speed:  1,500 rpm or more
(c) Load driving (Example A/T in
overdrive (5th for M/T), A/C ON, Flat
road, 80 km/h (50 mph))
(d) Main heated oxygen sensor signal
voltage:  Alternating above and below
0.45V
Open or short in heater circuit of main heated
oxygen sensor
Main heated oxygen sensor heater
ECM
Main heated oxygen sensor circuit
Main heated oxygen sensor
DTC 21 Main Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The engine coolant temperature sensor senses the
coolant temperature. A thermistor built in the sensor
changes  its resistance value according to the coolant
temperature.  The lower the coolant temperature, the
greater the thermistor resistance value, and the high-
er the coolant temperature, the lower the thermistor
resistance value (See Fig. 1).
The engine coolant temperature sensor is connected
to the ECM (See wiring diagram). The 5 V power
source voltage in the ECM is applied to the engine
coolant  temperature  sensor from the terminal THW
via a resistor R. That is, the resistor R and the engine
coolant temperature sensor are connected in series.
When the resistance value of th engine coolant tem-
perature  sensor changes in accordance with changes
in the coolant temperature, the potential at the termi-
nal THW also changes. Based on this signal, the ECM
increases the fuel injection volume to improve drive-
ability during cold engine operation. If the ECM re-
cords the diagnostic trouble code 22, it operates the
fail safe function in which the engine coolant tempera-
ture is assumed to be 80°C (176°F).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Detecting ConditionDTC No.Trouble Area
Open or short in engine coolant temp. sensor
circuit for 0.5 sec. or moreOpen or short in engine coolant temp.
sensor circuit
Engine coolant temp. sensor
ECM
DTC 22 Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor Circuit
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(See page EG±510)
(1) Connect SST (check harness ªAº).
(See page EG±510)
(2) Turn ignition switch ON
Measure voltage between terminals THW and
E2 of engine control module connector.
Check voltage between terminals THW and E2 of engine control module
connector.
Check for intermittent problems.
(See page EG±505)
Disconnect the engine coolant temp. sensor con-
nector.
Measure resistance between terminals.
Resistance is within Acceptale Zone on chart.
Check engine coolant temp. sensor.
Replace engine coolant temp. sensor.
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine control module.
Check for open and short in harness and connector between engine control
module and engine coolant temp. sensor (See page IN±30).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: If diagnostic trouble codes º22º (engine coolant temperature sensor circuit), º24º (intake air temperature
sensor circuit) and º41º (throttle position sensor circuit) are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground)
may be open.
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DTC 24 Intake Air Temp. Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The intake air temp. sensor is built into the mass air flow meter and senses the intake air temperature. The struc-
ture of the sensor and connection to the ECM is the same as in the engine coolant temp. sensor shown on page
EG±530.
If the ECM detects the diagnostic trouble code º24º, it operates the fail safe function in which the intake air tem-
perature  is assumed to be 20°C (68°F).
 
 DTC No.
 
 Diagnostic Trouble Code Detecting Condition
 
Trouble Area
 
 
 
 
24
 
 
 
 
Open or short in intake air temp. sensor circuit
for 0.5 sec. or more
 
Open or short in intake air temp. sensor
Circuit
Intake air temp. sensor
ECM
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(See page EG±510)
(1) Connect SST (check harness ªAº).
(See page EG±510)
SST 09990±01000
(2) Turn ignition switch ON
Measure voltage between terminals THW and E2
of engine control module connector.
Check voltage between terminals THA and E2 of engine control module
connector.
Check for intermittent problems.
(See page EG±505)
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
Measure resistance between terminals 3 and 4
of mass air flow meter connector.
Resistance is within Acceptable Zone on chart.
Check intake air temp. sensor.
Check for open and short in harness and connector between engine
control module and intake air temp. sensor (See page IN±30)
Replace intake air temp. sensor (Replace
mass air flow meter).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine control module.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:  If diagnostic trouble codes º22º (engine coolant temperature sensor circuit), º24º (intake air temperature
sensor circuit) and º41º (throttle position sensor circuit) are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground)
may be open.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
wIf diagnostic trouble code 41 is displayed, check throttle position sensor circuit. If diagnostic trouble code
47 is displayed, check sub±throttle position sensor circuit.
wIf diagnostic trouble code º22º (engine coolant temperature sensor circuit), º24º (intake air temperature
sensor circuit) and º41º (throttle position sensor circuit) are output simultaneously. E2 (sensor ground) may
be open.
(See page EG±505)
(See page EG±510)
(See page EG±292)
Check voltage between terminals VTA1, 2, IDL1, 2 and E2 of engine control
module connector.
The voltage should increase steadily in proportion
to the throttle valve opening angle.
(1) Connect SST (check harness ªAº).
(See page EG±510)
SST 09990±01000
(2) Turn ignition switch ON.
(3) For throttle position sensor, disconnect the vacuum
hose from the throttle body, then apply vacuum to
the throttle opener.
(See page EG±292)
(4) For sub±throttle position sensor, remove intake air
duct and disconnect sub±throttle valve step motor
connector.
Measure voltage between terminals VTA1, 2, IDL1,
2 and E2 of engine control module connector when
the (sub±) throttle valve is opened gradually from
the closed condition.
Check for intermittent problems.
(See page 
EG±505)
Throttle Valve
Terminal
 Fully Closed
 Fully Open
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See page EG±503.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The EGR system is designed to recirculate the exhaust gas, controlled according to the driving condi-
tions back into the intake air±fuel mixture. It helps to slow down combustion in the cylinder and thus
lower the combustion temperature which, in turn, reduces the amount of NO
x emission. The amount
of EGR is regulated by the EGR vacuum modulator according to the engine load.
If even one of the following conditions is fulfilled,
the VSV is turned ON by a signal from the ECM.
This resists in atmospheric air acting on the EGR
valve, closing the EGR valve and shutting off the
exhaust  gas (EGR cut±OFF).
 Engine coolant temp. below 50°C (122°F)
 During deceleration (throttle valve closed)
 Light engine load (amount of intake air very
small)
 Engine speed over 4,800 rpm
 Manifold absolute pressure more than 120 kPa
(1.2 kgf/cm
2, 17.4 psi)
DTC No.Diagnostic Trouble Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
No No.1 knock sensor signal to ECM for 4
crank revolutions with engine speed between
2,050 rpm and 5,950 rpm
Open EGR gas temp. sensor circuit
Short in VSV circuit for EGR
EGR hose disconnected, valve stuck
Clogged EGR gas passage
ECM
EGR gas temp. and intake air temp. are
60°C(140°F) or less for A/T, 55°C (131°F) or
less for M/T for 1 ~ 4 min. under conditions (a)
and (b):
(2 trip detection logic)*
(a) Engine coolant temp.:  60°C (140°F) or
more
(b) EGR operation possible (Example A/T in
3rd speed (5th for M/T), A/C ON, 96 km/h
(60 mph), Flat road)
Purpose of the driving pattern.
(a) To simulate diagnostic trouble code detecting condition after diagnostic trouble code is recorded.
(b) To check that the malfunction is corrected when the repair is completed by confirming that diagnos±
tic trouble code is no longer detected.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DETECTION DRIVING PATTERN
DTC 71 EGR System Malfunction
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VSV Circuit for Fuel Pressure Control
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The ECM turns on a VSV (Vacuum Switching
Valve) to draw air into the diaphragm chamber
of the pressure regulator if it detects that the
temperature  of the engine coolant is too high
during engine starting.
The air drawn into the chamber increases the
fuel pressure to prevent fuel vapor lock at high
engine  temperature in order to help the en-
gine start when it is warm.
Fuel pressure control ends approx. 120 sec.
after the engine is started.
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