
o-4GENERAL - Technical Features
BASIC CONSTRUCTION
The 4WD vehicles are equipped with
2.OL DOHC
16-valve turbocharged engine and incorporate new
technologies such as full time 4WD of center
differential type with viscous coupling differential
limiting for excellent running stability and excellent
Steering
l Light weight and compact rack and pinion
type for high steering response
l Tilt steering mechanism to give optimum
driving position
\driving across bad roads, and $-wheel independent
suspension for comfortable riding.
Adopted on
2WD vehicles are 2.OL DOHC 16-valveengine, MacPherson strut type front suspension
and torsion axle
typ.e 3-link rear suspension.
Rear suspension
l Self-aligning double wishbone type suspen-
sion for comfortable ride
(4WD)l Torsion axle type 3 link suspension for
outstanding driving stability
(2WD)l Negative chamber for outstanding steer-
ability during high speed driving
0 Anti-lift geometry for high stability duringbraking
lIntegral torsional bar type axle beam for
optimum roll stiffness (2WD)
\Front propeller shaft (3-piece
4-joint type)
lRobro joint to absorb lengthwise and angular
change and prevent transmission of vibrations.
(4WD)
IFront suspension
The front suspension of McPherson strut type
independent suspension system
l Under steer geometry for outstanding steering
stability
l Negative offset geometry for outstanding
stabil-ity at braking
0 Offset coil springs for comfortable ride
Brakes
l Cross piping dual type proportioning valvethat keeps balanced braking power even at
failure of the hydraulic system.
l Four wheel disc brake system for high
braking power.

Knocking Control for Turbo Engine OnlyEngine coolant tern.Advance mapperarure correctton
value- Barometric pressurecorrectton
DelonaIlon
sensorI
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6FUO565Engine knocking is detected and the ignition timing
is controlled accordingly to prevent continued
knocking and to protect the engine.
When knocking is detected, the engine control unit
delays the ignition timing according to the signal
from the detonation sensor until the knocking is
eliminated (up to a maximum 12” in crank angle). In
the case of an open or short circuit of the detonationsensor harness. the timing is delayed by a fixed
angle (approximately 8” in crank angle) to prevent
knocking.Energization Time Control
While
crankinaIf knocking continues, the advance angle map value
is corrected gradually in the delay direction.
In the absence of knocking, the map value is
corrected gradually in the advance direction. In this
way, optimum ignition timing is constantly control-
led; this control is effective even when fuels of
different octane ratings are used.
This means that the engine is protected from
knocking damage even when the fuel is switched
from premium to regular or vice versa.
Synchronizedwith crank angle
sensor signalcDuring normal operation
Map value
cor-Energizatlon time
responding to- is clipped at 75% of
battery voltageignition interval
IIn order to obtain stable ignition energy, the
ener-gization time of the ignition coil primary current is
controlled as to keep current at a constant value
when the primary current is shut off.
(1) DURING NORMAL OPERATION
Basic energization time
:The increase of the ignition coil primary current
changes with the battery voltage. Therefore, the
energization time is so controlled that the primary
current at time of ignition becomes
6A. The basic
energization time is so set that it is longer when the
battery voltage is low and is shorter when the
6FUO548Energization time clip:
The new two-coil ignition system has its ignition
interval doubled when compared to the convention-
al single
coil type, allowing a longer clip time. As a
result, a long energization time is secured for
sufficient ignition energy even during high speed
operation.
(2) WHILE CRANKING
When cranking, the ignition coil is energized in
synchronization with the crank angle signal.
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9-18ENGINE- Base Engine
(1) The intake camshaft, exhaust camshaft, and the
oil pump are driven by a single timing belt.
(2) Timing belt tension varies at different engine
temperatures and ages of the belt. The autotensioner absorbs these changes in belt
ten+n,not only to prevent the noise problem
getting worse, but to improve durability as weli’l
AUTO TENSIONER
Piston -1
Check ball-4,
SpringTensioner
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LOoil seal
6ENOWThe auto tensioner applies tension to the timing belt
by causing the tensioner arm to move back and
forth in the directions shown by arrow
@I.The bottom figure shows the construction of the
aUt0 tensioner. The chambers on the right and leftof the piston
are filled with silicone oil.
Both the tensioner pulley and idler pulley are of the
ball bearing type into which grease has been
packed.

14-30SELF-DIAGNOSISFUEL SYSTEM- Engine Control Unit
There are 16 diagnosis items, as listed below; the
diagnosis results are stored in computer memory.The diagnosis memory is maintained by backup
The stored results can be ready by connecting apower from the battery (not by way of the ignition
circuit tester or voltmeter to the diagnosis
connec-switch) so that it will not be lost even if the ignition
switch is turned OFF.
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DiagnosisOutput pattern
codeEl
None
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Diagnosis items
Faulty computer in the engine control unitMalfunction of the air/fuel ratio control system
Open or short circuit in the oxygen sensor circuit
Open or short circuit in the air flow sensor circuit
Open or short circuit in the intake air temperature sensor
circuit
Open or short circuit in the throttle position sensor circuit
Open or short circuit in the engine coolant temperature sensor
circuit
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No voltage change of the crank angle sensor signal
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No voltage change of the TDC sensor signal
24uu-uvinnnnNo voltage change of the vehicle speed sensor signal
Q25uuuuuunnnnnOpen or short circuit in the barometric pressure sensor
2 31I-~-~---~ nOpen circuit in the detonation sensor circuit
@ 41uuul nOpen circuit in the injection circuit
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Malfunction of the control relayOpen or short circuit in the fuel pump drive circuit
z 43UUULnlulMalfunction of the
EGR system
Open or short circuit in the EGR temperature sensor circuit
%4u u u uvinnOpen circuit in either of ignition coil circuit
0nNormal (with none of above faults)
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14-42
FUEL SYSTEM- Fuel Injection Control
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“C (“F)162401HIGH ALTITUDE COMPENSATION
A change in barometric pressure, which may be caused by
change in altitude, alters the intake air density, resulting in an
improper air-fuel ratio. To compensate this deviation, the
amount of fuel injected is controlled; i.e., the amount of fuel
injected is decreased to compensate for the lower intake air
density caused by the decreased barometric pressure, or the
higher altitude.
CONTROL FOR FUEL ENRICHMENT DURING ACCELERA-
TIONDuring acceleration at low and middle loads, fuel supply rate is
increased to improve acceleration performance.
FUEL DECREASE CONTROL DURING DECELERATION
During deceleration, fuel supply rate is decreased to improve
fuel economy.
BATTERY VOLTAGE COMPENSATION
As described earlier in “INJECTOR”, the needle valve of the
injector is pulled to the fully open position when current flow-
through the solenoid coil. This means that there is a time I;
between the time when the current starts flowing and when
the needle valve starts opening. This time lag is called the dead
time.
The dead time varies with different battery conditions:: the
lower the battery voltage, the longer the dead time.
Since the injector activation duration depends on the intake air
volume and other factors, a longer dead time means a shorter
activation duration, or a smaller amount of fuel injected. This
results in an improper air-fuel ratio. At such times, the solenoid
coil is energized for a longer period of time depending on the
current battery voltage to correct the valve opening time, thus
ensuring that the optimum amount of fuel is injected.
Fuel Injection Control at Starting
When the engine is cranked, the map value preset according to
the engine coolant temperature is used as the basic injector
activation duration, to which the high altitude compensation is
applied..

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14-44FUEL SYSTEM- Idle Speed Control
IDLE SPEED CONTROL
RlUU*I,GENERAL DESCRIPTION
If the load changes while idling, the idle speed
control servo is activated according to the preset
control logic to control the air flow that bypasses thethrottle valve, thus maintaining the optimum idle
speed.Fast idle air valve
Idle speed
control servo
Cooiar
To intakemanifoldFrom air
cleanerSpeed
adjustrng screwInhibitor switch
Coolant temperature sensorThrottle position sensor
Crank angle sensorVehicle speed sensor
Air conditioner switch
Barometric pressure sensor
Power steering oil
pressure switch
Intake air te.mperature sensorIdle position switchIgnition timing adjustment
terminalSelfdiagnosisIdata trans-
mission switching terminal
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Input signal reading
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Target speed dataIdle speed control---cIdle speed
feedback controlservo position- Target position data
control
Idle speed controlIdle speed control
servo dnve pulse-Drive pulse setting
Drive pulse setting-servo drive pulse
setting data

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14-46FUEL SYSTEM- Idle Speed Control
The rotor rotates in either direction by angular step increments
corresponding to the number of pulses coming from the en
?control unit, causing the pintle to extend or retract. As
pintle retracts or extends, the gap it forms between the
sea:changes, controlling the bypass air flow. The relationship
between the pintle extension or retraction movement and
bypass air flow rate is as shown at the left.
Number of pulse
7F UW(Control relay
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unit
Battery power is supplied first to the control relay,
then to the idle speed control servo coil, then to theservo activation signal to turn the power transistor
engine control unit.on and thus forms the coil grounding circuit. As the
The engine control unit uses the idle speed controlcoils are sequentially energized, the magnet rotor of
the idle speed control servo is caused to rotate.

FUEL SYSTEM -Idle Speed Control14-49
Servo ControlServo control includes feedback control and position
ontrol. In feedback control, the engine control uniti;onstantly calculates the actual idle speed, and if
the
value differs from the target idle speed, the unit
drives the stepper motor to adjust actual speed to
Feedback ControlWhile the engine runs at idle speed, the stepper
motor is activated to keep the engine speed at the
preset target idle speed by controlling the bypass air
volume.
The target idle speed that is optimum for each
operating condition (including air conditioner switch
ON/OFF) has been preset. This engine speed
feedback control is provided under stabilized idling
conditions and not when any of the following
conditions occur.
l When the vehicle is moving at 2.5 km/h (1.6
mph) or more.the target value. In position control, the idle speed
control
is adjusted to the target position to cope
with air conditioner and other load changes. Position
control is also performed when cranking the engine
and decelerating.
lWhen the idle switch is turned from OFF to ON,
and while the idle switch is in the OFF position.
lWhen the air conditioner switch is turned from
ON to OFF, or vice versa.
l When power steering oil pressure switch is
turned from ON to OFF, or vice versa.
l When the ignition switch is turned from ST to
IG, or vice versa.
l While the dash pot control is in operation.
lWhen the inhibitor switch is switched from “N”
range to “D” range or vice versa.
If-1Air conditioner switch
Idle speed
control servo
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Servo Drive Steps
(1) If there is a difference between the target and actual idle
speeds, the servo is activated the number of angular steps
corresponding to the difference, thereby extending or
.retracting the pintle to control the amount of bypass air, and
adjusts the actual idle speed to the target value.
Difference between the target
and actual idle speed fpm6FUO699I
Time sec.
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6FUO76!The sewo drive steps during idle speed feedback Control
van/ as shown at the left.