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(c) Check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 8±125 BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral range)
If the ignition timing is not as specified, check that following
conditions are normal: w Throttle valve fully closed
w Continuity between terminals IDL1 and E2 of the
throttle position sensor (See page FI±73)
w Valve timing (See page EM±51)
(e) Remove the SST from the check connector.
SST 09843±18020
17. DISCONNECT TACHOMETER AND TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE
18. INSTALL UPPER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER (See step 10 on pages IG±18 and 19)
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The ECU contains a built±in self±diagnosis system by which
troubles with the engine signal network are detected and a
ºCHECKº engine warning light on the instrument panel lights up.
By analyzing various signals as shown in the later table (See page
TR±14) the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) detects system malfunc-
tions relating to the sensors or actuators.
In the normal mode, the self±diagnosis system monitors 22 (USA
specification vehicles with TRAC control) or 21 (USA (except for
California) and Canadian specification vehicles with TRAC con-
trol) items, indicated by code No. as shown in TR±14. A ºCHECKº
engine warning light informs the driver that a malfunction has been
detected. The light goes off automatically when the malfunction
has been repaired. But the diagnostic code(s) remains stored in
the ECU memory (except for code Nos. 16 and 53). The ECU
stores the code(s) until it is cleared by removing the EFI fuse with
the ignition switch off.
The diagnostic code can be read by the number of blinks of the
ºCHECKº engine warning light when TE1 and E1 terminals on the
TDCL or check connector are connected. When 2 or more codes
are indicated, the lowest number (code) will appear first.
In the test mode, 15 (USA specification vehicles with TRAC con-
trol) or 14 (USA (except for California) and Canadian specification
vehicles with TRAC control) items, indicated by code No. as
shown in TR±14 are monitored. If a malfunction is detected in any
one of the systems indicated by code Nos. 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26,
27, 28, 29, 35, 41, 42, 47, 71 and 78 (USA specification vehicles)
or 13, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 35, 41, 42, 47 and 78 (USA
(except for California) and Canadian specification vehicles) the
ECU lights the ºCHECKº engine warning light to warn the techni-
cian that malfunction has been detected. In this case, TE2 and E1
terminals on the TDCL should be connected as shown later. (See
page TR±12 ).
In the test mode, even if the malfunction is corrected, the malfunc-
tion code is stored in the ECU memory even when the ignition
switch is off (except code Nos. 43 and 51). This also applies in the
normal mode. The diagnostic mode (normal or test) and the output
of the ºCHECKº engine warning light can be selected by connect-
ing the TE1, TE2 and E1 terminals on the check connector or
TDCL, as shown later.
A test mode function has been added to the functions of the self±
diagnosis system of the normal mode for the purpose of detecting
malfunctions such as poor contact, which are difficult to detect in
the normal mode. This function fills up the selfdiagnosis system.
The test mode can be implemented by the technician following the
appropriate procedures of check terminal connection and opera-
tion described later. (See page TR±12)
TR±10
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Diagnosis Inspection (Normal Mode)
ºCHECKº ENGINE WARNING LIGHT
CHECK
1. The ºCHECKº engine warning light will come on when theignition switch is turned ON and the engine is not running.
HINT: If the ºCHECKº engine warning light does not light up,
proceed to troubleshooting of the combination meter (See
page
BE±146).
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.
DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch on.
2. Using SST, connect terminals between TE1 and E1 of TDCLor check connector.
SST 09843±18020
3. Read the diagnostic code from ºCHECKº engine warning light.
HINT: If a diagnostic code is not output, check the TE1 termi-
nal circuit (See page TR±146).
As an example, the blinking patterns for codes;normal, 12
and 31 are as shown on the illustration.
4. Check the details of the malfunction using the diagnostic
code table on page TR±14.
5. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TE1 and E1, and turn off the display.
HINT: In the event of 2 or more malfunction codes, indication
will begin from the smaller numbered code and continue in
order to the larger.
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Diagnosis Inspection (Test Mode)
Compared to the normal mode, the test mode has high sensing
ability to detect malfunctions.
It can also detect malfunctions in the starter signal circuit, the IDL
contact signal of the throttle position sensor, air conditioner signal
and neutral start switch signal.
Furthermore, the same diagnostic items which are detected in the
normal mode can also be detected in the test mode.
DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHECK
1. Initial conditions.(a) Battery voltage 11 V or more.
(b) Throttle valve fully closed (throttle position sensor IDLpoints closed).
(c) Transmission in neutral position.
(d) Air conditioner switched off.
2. Turn ignition switch off.
3. Using SST, connect terminals TE2 and E1 of TDCL. SST 09843±18020
4. Turn ignition switch on. HINT:
wTo confirm that the test mode is operating, check that the
ºCHECKº engine warning light flashes when the ignition
switch is turned to ON.
w If the ºCHECKº engine warning light does not flash,
proceed to tro ubleshooting of the TE2 terminal circuit on
page TR±146 .
5. Start the engine.
6. Simulate the conditions of the malfunction described by the customer.
7. After the road test, using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1
of TDCL or check connector.
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8. Read the diagnostic code on ºCHECKº engine warning light on the combination meter (See page TR±11).
9. After completing the check, disconnect terminals TE1, TE2 and E1, and turn off the display.
HINT:
wThe test mode will not start if terminals TE2 and E1 are
connected after the ignition switch is turned on.
w When the engine is not cranked, diag. codes º43º
(Starter signal) output, but this is not abnormal.
w When the automatic transmission shift lever is in the ºDº,
º2º, ºLº or ºRº shift position, or when the air conditioner
is on or when the accelerator pedal is depressed, code
º51º (Switch condition signal) is output, but this is not
abnormal.
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DIAGNOSTIC CODE CLEARANCE
1. After repair of the trouble areas, the diagnostic code retainedin the ECU memory must be cleared out by removing the EFI
fuse (30A) from R/B No. 2 for 10 seconds or more, with the
ignition switch OFF.
HINT:
wCancellation can also be done by removing the battery
negative (±) terminal, but in this case, other memory
systems (clock, etc.) will also be cancelled out.
w If it is necessary to work on engine components
requiring removal 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.
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If a malfunction code is displayed during the diagnostic code check in tes\
t mode, check the circuit for that code
listed in the table below (Proceed to the page given for that circuit).
Tro ble Area
ºCHECKº EngineWarning Light *
Memory*See Page
Trouble AreaNormal
ModeTest
Mode
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w Open or short in engine speed sensor, No. 1, No. 2
cam position sensor circuit.
w Engine speed sensor
w No. 1, No. 2 cam position sensor
w Starter
w ECU
ONN.A.TR±48
w Open or short in engine speed sensor circuit.w Oen or short in engine s eed sensor circuit.
w Engine speed sensor
ONN.A. Engine s eed sensor
w ECU
ONN.A.
w Open or short in engine speed sensor circuit.g
w Mechanical system malfunction (skipping teeth of
ti itiming
wbelt belt stretched)N.A.ONTR 52wbelt, belt stretched)
wEngine speed sensor
TR±52
w Engine s eed sensor
w ECU
w Mechanical system malfunction (skipping teeth ofw Mechanical system malfunction (ski ing teeth of
wtiming belt, belt stretched)ONNAwtiming belt, belt stretched)
w No. 1, No. 2 cam position sensorONN.A. No. 1, No. 2 cam osition sensor
w ECU
w Open or short in IGF1 circuit from igniter No.
1±ECU.
w Igniter No. 1
w ECU
ONN.A.TR±54
w Open or short in IGF2 circuit from igniter No.
2±ECU.
w Igniter No. 2
w ECU
ONN.A.TR±54
w ECUONN.A.XTR±61
w Open or short in heater circuit of main oxygen sen-
sor.
w Main oxygen sensor heaterONN.A.w Main oxygen sensor heater
w ECU
TR±62
w Main oxygen sensor circuit
w
Main oxygen sensorONONw Main oxygen sensor
*1, 2: See page TR±20.
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ºCHECKº Engine
Tro ble Area
CHECK Engine
Warning Light *
Memory*See PageTrouble AreaNormal
ModeTest
ModeMemory* See Page
w Open or short in water temp. sensor circuit.
w Water temp. sensor
w ECU
ONONTR±68
w Open or short in intake air tempsensor circuitOFFw Open or short in intake air temp. sensor circuit.
w Intake air tempsensor
OFF
ONTR 72w Intake air temp. sensor
ECUON*3
ONTR±72
w ECUON*3
w Open or short in main oxygen sensor circuit.w Oen or short in main oxygen sensor circuit.
w Main oxygen sensor
Main oxygen sensor
w Ignition systemgy
w Water temp. sensor
w Open or short in injector circuit.w Oen or short in injector circuit.
w Fuel line pressure
(injector blockage)w Fuel line ressure (injector blockage)
w Air flow meter (air intake)ONONTR±74 Air flow meter (air intake)
w Engine ground bolt loose

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w Foreign object caught in valve
w Fuel line pressure (injector leak, blockage)w Fuel line ressure (injector leak, blockage)
w Mechanical system malfunction Mechanical system malfunction
w(skipping teeth of timing belt)(g g)
w Ignition system
w Open or short in heater circuit of sub±oxygen sen-
sor.
w Sub±oxygen sensor heaterONN.A.w Sub±oxygen sensor heater.
w ECU
TR±82
w Open or short in sub±oxygen sensor circuit.
TR 82
w Oen or short in sub oxygen sensor circuit.
w Sub±oxygen sensor
ONON Sub oxygen sensor
w ECU
w Same as (1) of Code No. 21ONN.A.
TR 62w Same as (2) of Code No. 21ONONTR±62
w Same as (1) of Code No. 27ONN.A.
TR 82w Same as (2) of Code No. 27ONONTR±82
*1, 2, 3: See page TR±20.
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Trouble Area
ºCHECKº
Engine Warning
Light *

Memory* See PageTrouble Area
Normal
ModeTest
Mode
MemorySee Page
w Open or short in air flow meter circuit.
w Air flow meter
w ECU
ONN.A.TR±88
wECUONONTR±92
wOpen or short in throttle position sensor circuit.
wThrottle position sensorONONTR±94Throttle osition sensor
w ECU
wNo. 1 speed sensor
w Combination meter
w Open or short in No. 1 speed sensor circuit.
w ECU
ONONTR±98
wOpen or short in starter signal circuit.
w Open or short in ignition switch or main relay circuit.
w ECU
N.A.OFFXTR±100
wOpen or short in sub±throttle position sensor circuit.
wSub±throttle position sensorOFFONTR±94Sub throttle osition sensor
wECU
wOpen or short in No. 1 knock sensor circuit.wOen or short in No. 1 knock sensor circuit.
w No. 1 knock sensor (looseness)
ONN.A.No. 1 knock sensor (looseness)
wECU

w ECUONN.A.XTR±102
w Open or short in No. 2 knock sensor circuit.w Oen or short in No. 2 knock sensor circuit.
w No. 2 knock sensor (looseness)
ONN.A. No. 2 knock sensor (looseness)
w ECU

*1, 2: See page TR±20.
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