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1TEP INSPECTION
ACTION
7 Connect diagnosis connector terminals F/P and Yes
Go to next step
GND with jumper wire and check for correct fuel
line pressure with ignition switch ON w page F-122
No Low pressure
Check fuel line pressure while pinching Fuel line pressure:
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm*, 38-46 psi) fuel return hose
c3 If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator w page F-129
+ If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check fuel line for clog-
ging between fuel pump and
pressure regulator
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure High pressure w page F-126
Check if fuel return hose is clogged or
restricted
INSTALL CLAMPS c3 If OK, replace pressure regulator w page F-130 c3 If not OK, repair or replace hose
8
Try known good ECU and check if condition
Yes Replace ECU w page F-149
improves w page F-149 No
Change fuel to another brand
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7 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT HARD TO START - AFTER WARM-UP
*Engine cranks at normal speed but requires excessive cranking time before starting after running and hot
DESCRIP- soaked
TION *Battery in normal condition
*Engine starts normally when cold
*Engine runs normally at idle [If idle condition not OK, refer to “Rough idle” (Nos. 8-12)] [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
3 Air/Fuel mixture too rich
@ Vapor lock l Fuel injection control malfunction
*Fuel pressure not held in fuel line after engine stopped l Injector fuel leakage
*High RVP (winter) fuel used in warm weather
l Pressure regulator control system malfunction [BP] w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
W: SELF TEST c3 If OK, replace ECU w page F-149 * If not OK, check wiring between CT- page F-134
Fuel line pressure: More than 147 kPa
(1.5 kg/cm*, 21 psi) for 5 min. w page F-130
+ If OK, replace pressure regulator CT- page F-130
c3 If not OK, check fuel pump hold w page F-125
If fuel pump is OK, check injectors
for fuel leakage (3 page F-132
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DAMAGE AND
DETERIORATION
r;f> If OK, replace injector
=D If not OK, check for cause w page F-131
u page Bl-10
82-l 0
Fuel line pressure:
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm2, 38-48 psi) fuel line pressure while pinching
* If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator L-Y page F-129
~3 If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check for clogging be-
tween fuel pump and pressure
maximum pressure
CT page F-126
airflow meter moves smoot
_, .’
No Go to next step
I1
Check for correct engine compression
Yes Go to next step
CI page 81-10
82-l 0
Engine compression (Minimum):
l BP SOHC
834 kPa (8.5 kg/cm*, 121 psi)300 rpm
l BP DOHC
883 kPa (9.0 kg/cm*, 128 psi)-300 rpm
l B6 No Check for cause
CT page 81-10
82-l 0
932 kPa (9.5 kg/cm*, 135 psi)-300 rpm
I2 Connect System Selector to diagnosis connector
Yes Try known good ECU and check if con-
and set Test Switch to “SELF TEST” and check
dition improves
CT page F-149
for correct ignition timing at idle after warm-up
CT page F-79
Ignition timing (BTDC)
BP DOHC : Q”-ll”
BP SOHC : 4O-6O
B6
: 6”--8* No Adjust ignition timing
a- page F-79
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Fuel line pressure:
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm’, 36-46 psi)
(Vacuum hose to pressure regulator Ine pressure while pinching
d If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator w page F-129
* If fuel line pressure gradually in-
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure w page F-126
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : go-1 1 o l BP SOHC : 4”-6O
Resistance: 12-l 60
eck wiring between ECU
Engine compression (Minimum):
l BP SOHC :
634 kPa (6.5 kg/cm2, 121 psi)900 rpm
check distributor cap and
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TEP INSPECTION
ACTION
7 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases w page F-129 when accelerating quickly Fuel line pressure:
c3 If decreases, check fuel line and fil- 265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm’, 38-46 psi) ter for clogging (Vacuum hose to pressure regulator dis- *
If no decrease, go to next step connected)
INSTALL CLAMPS No Low pressure
Check fuel line pressure while pinching
fuel return hose
+ If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator w page F-129
+ If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check for clogging be-
tween fuel pump and pressure
regulator
If not clogged, check fuel pump .*
maximum pressure w page F-126
8 Connect System Selector to diagnosis connector Yes Check if ignition timing advances when
and set Test Switch to “SELF TEST” and check accelerating
for correct ignition timing at idle after warm-up w page F-79
c3 If advances, go to next step
c3 If not advance, replace ECU w page F-149
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : go-1 1 o l BP SOHC : 4’-8’
l B6 : 6O--8O No Adjust w page F-79
9
Check if air duct and air hoses are correctly Yes Go to next step
installed w page F-109
No
Repair
10 Check if exhaust system is restricted Yes Repair or replace w page F-136
No SOHC
Go to Step 12 DOHC
Go to next step
11 Check if variable inertia control system (VICS) is
Yes Go to next step
OK w page F-118
No
Repair or replace
12 Try known good ECU and check if condition
improves w page F-149
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TEP INSPECTION ACTION
6 Check if throttle linkage is correctly installed and Yes Go to next step
operates freely
w page F-l 14
No Correct, clean, or replace as required
any binding or damaged linkage, and
adjust cable deflection at throttle body CT page F-l 12
7 Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Yes Go to next step
Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 intig) -
No
Check for air leakage of intake air sys-
tem components
8 Check if air cleaner element is clean Yes Go to next step
w page F-79
No Replace air cleaner element
9 Connect System Selector to diagnosis connector Yes Check if ignition timing advances when
and set Test Switch to “SELF TEST” and check accelerating
for correct ignition timing at idle after warm-up
w page F-79 c3 If advances, go to next step
c3 If not advance, replace ECU [II page F-149
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : Q”-1 1 o l BP SOHC : 4O-6’
’ B6 : 6O-8O
No Adjust CT+ page F-79
10 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases
w page F-129 when accelerating quickly
Fuel line pressure: c3 If decreases, check for fuel pump
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm*, 38-46 psi) maximum pressure w page F-126
(Vacuum hose to pressure regulator dis- If OK, check fuel line and filter for
connected) clogging CI,’ page F-122
+ If no decrease, go to next step
-
No Low pressure
Check fuel line pressure by pinching
fuel return hose
cti If fuel line pressure quickly In-
creases, check pressure regulator CT page F-129
ti If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check for clogging be-
tween fuel pump and pressure
regulator
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure cr page F-126
-
High pressure
Check if fuel return line is clogged
Q If OK, replace pressure regulator C-Y- page F-130
+ If not OK, replace
--_I. 1”1-~~-~~
11 Check if exhaust system is restricted Yes Repair or replace
C-T- page F-136
No Go to next step
12 Try known good ECU and check if condition
improves
CT page F-149
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ITEP
INSPECTION ACTION
6 Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Yes Go to next step
Intake manifold vacuum:
More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg) No Check for air leakage of intake air sys-
tem components
7 Check if air cleaner element is clean Yes Go to next step
w page F-79
No Replace air cleaner element
8 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases
CT= page F-129 when accelerating quickly
Fuel line pressure: c3 If decreases, check fuel pump
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm’, 38-46 psi) maximum pressure w page F-126
(Vacuum hose to pressure regulator dis- If OK, check fuel line and filter for
connected) clogging
ti If not decrease, go to next step
No Low pressure
INSTALL CLAMPS Check fuel line pressure while pinching
fuel return hose
9 If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator w page F-129
c3 If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check for clogging be-
tween fuel pump and pressure
regulator
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure w page F-126
High pressure
Check if fuel return line is clogged
c3 If OK, replace pressure regulator CT page F-130
d If not OK, replace
9 Check if airflow meter is OK
Yes Go to next step
w page F-188
I. Check if measurin late moves smoothly
II. Check resistance No Repair or replace
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iTEP INSPECTION ACTION
5 Connect System Selector to diagnosis connector Yes
and set Test Switch to “SELF TEST” and check Check if ignition timing advances when
for correct ignition timing at idle after warm-up accelerating w page F-79
* If advances, go to next step
r3 If not advance, check ECU terminal Ignition timing (BTDC)
voltages l BP DOHC : go--ll” w page F-150 l BP SOHC : 4O-6O
. B6 : 6O-6O
No
Adjust w page F-79
6
Check if ECU terminal voltages are OK
Yes Go to next step w page F-150
No
Check for cause ~7 page F-151
7
Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle
Yes Go to next step Intake manifold vacuum:
More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg) No
Check for air leakage of intake air sys-
tem components
8 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle
Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases w page F-129
when accelerating quickly Fuel line pressure:
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm’, 39-46 psi)
(Vacuum hose to pressure regulator dls-
connected)
d If decreases, check fuel pump
maximum pressure (3‘ page F-126
If OK, check fuel line and filter for
clogging
* If not decrease, go to next step
No Low pressure
Check for fuel line pressure while pinch-
ing fuel return hose
c3 If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator w page F-129
+ If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check for clogging be-
tween fuel pump and pressure
regulator
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure w page F-126
High pressure
Check if fuel line is clogged
* If OK, replace pressure regulator w page F-130
c3 If not OK, replace
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