MPI ± General Information13A-3
MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION (MPI)13100010265
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Multipoint Fuel Injection System consists
of sensors which detect the engine conditions,
the engine-ECU which controls the system
based on signals from these sensors, and
actuators which operate under the control of
the engine-ECU. The engine-ECU carries outactivities such as fuel injection control, idle
speed control and ignition timing control. In
addition, the engine-ECU is equipped with
several diagnosis modes which simplify
troubleshooting when a problem develops.
FUEL INJECTION CONTROL
The injector drive times and injector timing are
controlled so that the optimum air/fuel mixture
is supplied to the engine to correspond to the
continually-changing engine operation condi-
tions.
A single injector is mounted at the intake port
of each cylinder. Fuel is sent under pressure
from the fuel tank by the fuel pump, with the
pressure being regulated by the fuel pressure
regulator. The fuel thus regulated is distributed
to each of the injectors.
Fuel injection is normally carried out once for
each 2-cylinder group for every two rotationsof the crankshaft. This is called group fuel
injection. The engine-ECU provides a richer
air/fuel mixture by carrying out ªopen-loopº
control when the engine is cold or operating
under high load conditions in order to maintain
engine performance. In addition, when the
engine is warm or operating under normal
conditions, the engine-ECU controls the air/fuel
mixture by using the oxygen sensor signal to
carry out ªclosed-loopº control in order to obtain
the theoretical air/fuel mixture ratio that
provides the maximum cleaning performance
from the three way catalyst.
IDLE AIR CONTROL
The idle speed is kept at the optimum speed
by controlling the amount of air that bypasses
the throttle valve in accordance with changes
in idling conditions and engine load during
idling. The engine-ECU drives the idle speed
control (ISC) motor to keep the engine running
at the pre-set idle target speed in accordance
with the engine coolant temperature and airconditioner load. In addition, when the air
conditioner switch is turned off and on while
the engine is idling, the ISC motor operates
to adjust the throttle valve bypass air amount
in accordance with the engine load conditions
in order to avoid fluctuations in the engine
speed.
IGNITION TIMING CONTROL
The power transistor located in the ignition
primary circuit turns ON and OFF to control
the primary current flow to the ignition coil. This
controls the ignition timing in order to provide
the optimum ignition timing with respect to theengine operating conditions. The ignition timing
is determined by the engine-ECU from the
engine speed, intake air volume, engine coolant
temperature and atmospheric pressure.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
When an abnormality is detected in one
of the sensors or actuators related to
emission control, the engine warning lamp
(check engine lamp) illuminates as a
warning to the driver.
When an abnormality is detected in one
of the sensors or actuators, a diagnosiscode corresponding to the abnormality is
output.
The RAM data inside the ENGINE-ECU
that is related to the sensors and actuators
can be read by means of the MUT-II. In
addition, the actuators can be force-driven
under certain circumstances.
MPI ± General Information13A-4
OTHER CONTROL FUNCTIONS
1. Fuel Pump Control
Turns the fuel pump relay ON so that current
is supplied to the fuel pump while the engine
is cranking or running.
2. A/C Relay Control
Turns the compressor clutch of the A/C
ON and OFF.3. Purge Control Solenoid Valve Control
Refer to GROUP 17.
4. EGR Control Solenoid Valve Control
Refer to GROUP 17.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsSpecifications
Throttle bodyThrottle bore mm54
Throttle position sensorVariable resistor type
Idle speed control servoStepper motor type
(Stepper motor type by-pass air control system with the air
volume limiter)
Idle position switchRotary contact type, within throttle position sensor
Engine-ECUIdentification model No.E2T64271 <4G63 - Vehicles without immobilizer system>
E2T64277 <4G63 - Vehicles with immobilizer system>
E2T64272 <4G64 - Vehicles without immobilizer system>
E2T64276 <4G64 - Vehicles with immobilizer system>
SensorsAir flow sensorKarman vortex type
Barometric pressure sensorSemiconductor type
Intake air temperature sensorThermistor type
Engine coolant temperature sensorThermistor type
Oxygen sensorZirconia type
Vehicle speed sensorMagnetic resistive element type
Top dead centre sensorHall element type
Crank angle sensorHall element type
Power steering fluid pressure switchContact switch type
ActuatorsControl relay typeContact switch type
Fuel pump relay typeContact switch type
Injector type and numberElectromagnetic type, 4
Injector identification markCDH275
EGR control solenoid valveDuty cycle type solenoid valve
Purge control solenoid valveON/OFF type solenoid valve
Fuel pressure
regulatorRegulator pressure kPa328
MPI ± Service Specifications/Sealant13A-6
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS13100030216
ItemsSpecifications
Basic idle speed r/min750+50
Idle speed when A/C is ON r/min900 at neutral position
Throttle position sensor adjusting voltage mV400 ± 1,000
Throttle position sensor resistance kW3.5 ± 6.5
Idle speed control servo coil resistance W28 ± 33 (at 20C)
Intake air temperature sensor
resistance kW
20C2.3 ± 3.0
resistance kW
80C0.30 ± 0.42
Engine coolant temperature
sensor resistance kW
20C2.1 ± 2.7
sensor resistance kW
80C0.26 ± 0.36
Oxygen sensor output voltage V0.6 ± 1.0
Fuel pressure kPaVacuum hose disconnection324 ± 343 at curb idle
Vacuum hose connectionApprox. 265 at curb idle
Injector coil resistance W13 ± 16 (at 20C)
SEALANT13100050038
ItemSpecified sealantRemark
Engine coolant temperature sensor
threaded portion3M Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or equivalentDrying sealant
MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-10
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION REFERENCE TABLE13100910190
When the main sensor malfunctions are detected by the diagnosis function, the vehicle is controlled
by means of the pre-set control logic to maintain safe conditions for driving.
Malfunctioning itemControl contents during malfunction
Air flow sensor1. Uses the throttle position sensor signal and engine speed signal (crank angle sensor
signal) to take reading of the basic injector drive time and basic ignition timing from
the pre-set mapping.
2. Fixes the ISC servo in the appointed position so idle control is not performed.
Intake air temperature
sensorControls as if the intake air temperature is 25C.
Throttle position
sensor (TPS)No increase in fuel injection amount during acceleration due to the throttle position sensor
signal.
Engine coolant
temperature sensorControls as if the engine coolant temperature is 80C.
Top dead centre
sensorInjects fuel to all cylinders simultaneously.
(However, after the ignition switch is turned to ON, the No. 1 cylinder top dead centre is not
detected at all.)
Barometric pressure
sensorControls as if the barometric pressure is 101 kPa.
Oxygen sensorAir/fuel ratio feedback control (closed loop control) is not performed.
INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS CODES13100870214
Code No.Diagnosis itemReference page
11Oxygen sensor system13A-11
12Air flow sensor system13A-12
13Intake air temperature sensor system13A-12
14Throttle position sensor system13A-13
21Engine coolant temperature sensor system13A-14
22Crank angle sensor system13A-15
23Top dead centre sensor system13A-16
24Vehicle speed sensor system13A-17
25Barometric pressure sensor system13A-18
36*Ignition timing adjustment signal system13A-19
41Injector system13A-19
54Immobilizer system13A-20
NOTE
*: Malfunction code No. 36 is not memorized.
MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-26
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5
No initial combustion (starting impossible)
Probable cause
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that a spark plug is defective,
or that the supply of fuel to the combustion chamber is defective.
In addition, foreign materials (water, kerosene, etc.) may be mixed with the fuel.Malfunction of the ignition system
Malfunction of the fuel pump system
Malfunction of the injectors
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Malfunction of the immobilizer system
Foreign materials in fuel
Check battery voltage when cranking.
OK:8 V or higherNGCheck the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Battery.)
OK
Is immobilizer-ECU diagnosis code displayed?
(Refer to GROUP 54 ± Ignition Key and Immobilizer.)
No
MUT-II: Inspection of no initial combustion.
(Refer to P.13A-47, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 34.)
OK
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking?NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Ignition system: Inspection of no initial combustion.
(Refer to P.13A-47, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 35.)
OK
Check the following items.
Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle service.)
Check if the injectors are clogged.
Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
Check the compression pressure.
Check the immobilizer system. (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Ignition Key and Immobilizer.)
MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-27
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 6
Initial combustion but no complete combustion
(starting impossible)
Probable cause
In such cases as the above, the cause is probably that the spark plugs are generating
sparks but the sparks are weak, or the initial mixture for starting is not appropriate.Malfunction of the ignition system
Malfunction of the injector system
Foreign materials in fuel
Poor compression
Malfunction of the engine-ECU
Check battery voltage when cranking.
OK:8 V or higherNGCheck the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Battery.)
OK
MUT-II: Check if uncompleted combustion occurs.
(Refer to P.13A-48, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 36.)
OK
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking?NGCheck the injector system, (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Is starting good if the engine is cranked with the accelerator pedal
slightly depressed?Ye sCheck ISC servo for op-
eration sound.
(Refer to P.13A-90.)NGCheck the ISC servo sys-
tem. (Refer to P.13A-45,
INSPECTION PROCE-
DURE 31.)
OK
Clean the throttle valve area. (Refer to P.13A-78.)
Check and adjust the fixed SAS. (Refer to P.13A-79.)
No
Check the ignition timing when cranking.
OK:Approx. 5BTDCNGCheck that the distributor is installed properly.
OK
Check the following items.
Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle Service.)
Check if the injectors are clogged.
Check the compression pressure. (Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)
Check fuel lines for clogging.
Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-28
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7
In takes too long time to start. (Incorrect starting)
Probable cause
In cases such as the above, the cause is probably that the spark is weak and ignition
is difficult, the initial mixture for starting is not appropriate, or sufficient compression
pressure is not being obtained.Malfunction of the ignition system
Malfunction of the injector system
Inappropriate gasoline use
Poor compression
Check battery voltage when cranking
OK:8 V or higherNGCheck the battery. (Refer to GROUP 54 ± Battery.)
OK
MUT-II: Check if uncomplete combustion occurs.
(Refer to P.13A-48, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 36.)
OK
Can any sound be heard from the injectors when cranking?NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
Check the ignition timing when cranking.
OK:Approx. 5BTDCNGCheck that the distributor is installed properly.
OK
Check the following items.
Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle Service.)
Check if the injectors are clogged.
Check the compression pressure. (Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)
Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.
MPI ± Troubleshooting13A-29
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8
Unstable idling (Rough idling, hunting)
Probable cause
In cases as the above, the cause is probably that the ignition system, air/fuel mixture,
idle speed control (ISC) or compression pressure is defective.
Because the range of possible causes is broad, inspection is narrowed down to simple
items.Malfunction of the ignition system
Malfunction of air-fuel ratio control system
Malfunction of the ISC system
Malfunction of the purge control solenoid valve system
Malfunction of the EGR solenoid valve system
Poor compression
Drawing air into exhaust system
Were the battery terminals disconnected?Ye sAfter warming-up, let the engine run at idling for 10 minutes.
No
MUT-II Self-Diag code
Are diagnosis codes displayed?Ye sRefer to P.13A-10, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.
No
Does idling speed fluctuate excessively?Ye sCheck if hunting occurs.
(Refer to P.13A-48, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 37.)
No
Check the ISC servo for operation sound. (Refer to P.13A-90.)NGCheck the ISC servo system.
(Refer to P.13A-45, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 31.)
OK
Check the injector for operation sound.NGCheck the injector system. (Refer to P.13A-19, INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS CODE 41.)
OK
MUT-II: Check if idling speed is unstable.
(Refer to P.13A-49, INSPECTION PROCEDURE 38.)
OK
Check the ignition timing.
(Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)NGCheck that the distributor is installed properly.
OK
Check the following items.
Check the ignition coil, spark plugs, spark plug cables. (Refer to GROUP 16 ± On-vehicle Service.)
Check the purge control system. (Refer to GROUP 17 ± Emission Control System.)
Check the EGR control system. (Refer to GROUP 17 ± Emission Control System.)
Check the compression pressure. (Refer to GROUP 11 ± On-vehicle Service.)
Check if foreign materials (water, alcohol, etc.) got into fuel.