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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check output condition of diag. code 43.
C
OK
P
OK
C
Setting the test mode.
(2) Turn ignition switch OFF.
(2) Connect terminals TE2 and E1 of TDCL.
(2) Turn ignition switch ON.(Don't start the engine)
(2) Connect terminals TE1 and E1 of TDCL.
Check if code ª43º is output by the ªCHECKº engine
warning light.
Code ª43º is output.
Start the engine.
Check if the code ª43º disapears.
Code ª43º is not output.
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on maxtric
chart (See page TR±35).
2Check for open in harness and connectors between engine & ECT ECU and st\
arter relay
(See page IN±27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
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Diag. Code 52,53,55Knock Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Knock sensors are fitted one each to the right bank and left bank of the cylinder block to detect\
engine knocking.
This sensor contains a piezoelectric element which generates a voltage when \
it becomes deformed, which oc-
curs when the cylinder block vibrates due to knocking. If engine knocking occurs, ignition timing is retarded to
suppress it.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
52No No. 1 knock sensor signal to ECU for 3 crank revolu-
tions with engine speed between 1,600 rpm 5,200 rpm. Open or short in No. 1 knock sensor circuit.
No. 1 knock sensor (looseness)
ECU
53Engine control computer (for knock control) malfunc-
tion at engine speed between 650 rpm and 5,200 rpm.ECU
55No No. 2 knock sensor signal to ECU for 3 crank revolu-
tions with engine speed between 1,600 rpm 5,200 rpm.Open or short in No. 2 knock sensor circuit.
No. 2 knock sensor (looseness)
ECU
If the ECU detects the above diagnosis conditions, it operates the fail sa\
fe function in which the corrective retard
angle value is set to the maximum value. TR±102
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION (Cont'd)
DIAGNOSIS CODE DETECTION DRIVING PATTERN
Purpose of the driving pattern.
(a) To simulate diag. code detecting condition after diag. code is recorded.
(b) To check that the malfunction is corrected when the repair is completed c\
onfirming that diag. code is nolonger detected.
Malfunction: Open or Short in Knock Sensor
Start engine and warm up.
After engine is warmed up, let it idle for 3 min.
With the A/C ON, perform quick racing (5,000 rpm) three times.
(Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal and suddenly release it.)
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the ºCHECKº engine warning light will lig\
ht up when sudden racing is performed.
NOTICE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, detection of t\
he malfunction will
not be possible.
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DIAGNOSTIC CHART
HINT: If diag. code 52 is displayed, check No. 1 knock sensor (for left bank)\
circuit.If diag. code 55 is displayed, check No. 2 knock sensor (for right bank\
) circuit.
If diag. code 53 is displayed, replace engine & ECT ECU.
Does malfunction disappear when a good knock
sensor is installed? Repair or replace harness or
connector.
Replace knock sensor.
Check no continuity of knock sensor circuit.
Check knock sensor.
Check for open and short in harness and
connector between knock sensor and ECU.
Replace knock sensor.
Check and replace ECU.
WIRING DIAGRAM
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Check continuity between terminals KNK1, KNK2 of engine & ECT ECU connector and body
ground.
C
OK
P(2) Connect the Check Harness A.(See page TR±30)
(2) Disconnect the engine & ECT ECU connector.
Measure resistance between terminals KNK1, KNK2 of
engine & ECT ECU connector and body ground.
Resistance: 1 M or higher
Go to step 3.
2Check knock sensor.
C
OK
PDisconnect knock sensor connector.
Measure resistance between the knock sensor terminal
and body.
Resistance: 1 M or higher
Replace knock sensor (See page FI±108).
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Check for open and short in harness and connectors between engine & ECT ECU a\
nd knock
sensor (See page IN±27)
Repair or replace harness or connector.
4Does malfunction disappear when a good knock sensor is installed?
Replace knock sensor (See page FI±108).
Check and replace engine & ECT ECU.
Reference | INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE
w With the engine racing (4,000 rpm) measure
between terminals KNK1, KNK2 of engine & ECT
ECU and body ground.
HINT: The correct waveform appears as shown in the Illustration on the left.
w Spread the time on the horizontal axis, and confirm
that period of the wave is 151 sec.
(Normal mode vibration frequency of knock sensor:
6.6 KHz).
HINT: If normal mode vibration frequency is not 6.6 KHz, the sensor is malfunctioning.
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Diag. Code 71
EGR System Malfunction (Only for
USA spec.)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
If even one of the following conditions is ful-
filled, the VSV is turned ON by a signal from
the ECU. This results in atmospheric air act-
ing on the EGR valve, closing the EGR valve
and shutting off the exhaust gas (EGR cut±
OFF).
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Coolant temp. below 505C (122 5F)
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During deceleration (throttle valve closed)
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Light engine load (amount of intake air very
small).
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Engine speed over 5,200 rpm. The EGR system is designed to recirculate the exhaust gas properly controll\
ed according to the driv-
ing condition back into the intake air±fuel mixture. It helps to slow dow\
n combustion in the cylinder
and thus lower the combustion temperature which, in turn, reduces the amoun\
t of NOx emission. The
amount of EGR is regulated by the EGR vacuum modulator according to the engine\
load.
Code No.Diagnostic Code Detecting ConditionTrouble Area
EGR t i 70
5C (158 5F) b l f 1 4
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Open in EGR
gas temp. sensor circuit.EGR gas temp. is 70 5C (158 5F) or below for 1 4
min. under conditions (a) and (b).
(2 trip detection logic)*
Oen in EGR gas tem. sensor circuit.
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Short in VSV circuit for EGR.
71
(2 trip detection logic)*
(a) Coolant temp.: 63 5C (145 5F) or more.
(b) EGR operationpossible (EX ECT in 3rd speed
Short in VSV circuit for EGR.
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EGR hose disconnected, valve stuck.
(b) EGR operation possible (EX. ECT in 3rd speed
(5th for M/T), A/C ON, 60 mph (96 km/h), Flat
road)
EGR hose disconnected, valve stuck.
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Clogged EGR gas passage.
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ECU
*: See page TR±25.
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