
GDI -Troubleshooting
Inspection procedure 13
Hesitation, sag, stumble, poor acceleration or surge
Probable cause
The cause is probably a malfunction of the ignition system, electronic-controlled throttle
valve system, compression pressure, etc.DMalfunction of the ignition system
DMalfunction of the air/fuel ratio control system
DMalfunction of the electronic-controlled throttle valve
system
DImproper compression pressure
DAir stuck in the air intake system
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
OK
Check ignition timing. (Refer to GROUP 11A - Engine Adjustment.)NGCheck that the crankanglesensor andtiming beltcover are properly
installed.
OK
NG
Check the acceleratorpedal positionswitch. (Refer to P.13A-100,
Inspection procedure 28.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
13 Intake air temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the intake air temperature sensor. (Refer to P.13A-21, code
No. P0110.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
25 Barometric pressure sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the barometric pressure sensor. (Refer to P.13A-19, code
No. P0105.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesensor. (Refer to P.13A-22,
code No. P0115.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
79 Throttle position sensor (1st channel) (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the throttle valve position feedback system. (Refer to
P.13A-65, code No. P1221.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
11 Oxygen sensor (front)
OK:
0 - 400 mV and 600 - 1,000 mV alternates when the
engine is idling(wait for four minutes after theengine
started).NGMeasure fuel high-pressure between the fuel pump (highpressure)
and injector. (Refer to P.13A-224.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
11 Oxygen sensor (front)
OK:
600 - 1,000 mV when theengine is suddenlyracedNGCheck the oxygen sensor (front) system. (Refer to P.13A-28, code
No. P0130.)
OK
Check that air is sucked in the air intake system.
DBroken intake manifold gasket
DDamaged vacuum hose
DDamaged air intake hose
OK
MUT-
IIData list
68 EGR valve (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the EGR valve. (Refer to P.13A-60, code No. P0403.)
OK
MUT-
IIActuator test
08 Purge control solenoid valve (Refer to P.13A-110.)NGCheck the purge control solenoid valve. (Refer to P.13A-62, code
No. P0443.)
OK
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OK
MUT-
IIData list
59 Oxygen sensor (rear) (Refer to P.13A-78.)
DTransmission: 2nd gear
DDriving with throttle widelyopen
OK:
600 - 1,000 mVNGCheck the oxygen sensor (rear) system. (Refer to P.13A-31, code
No. P0136.)
MUT-
IIData list
26 Acceleratorpedal positionswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)
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GDI -Troubleshooting
From the previouspage
OK
Measure high fuelpressure between the fuelpump (highpressure)
and injector. (Refer to P.13A-224.)NG
Repair
OK
Check ignition coil spark for each cylinder.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Install a new sparkplug to the removed ignitioncoil.
(3) Disconnect the injector intermediate connector.
Caution
Never touch the connector terminal as approx. 100 V is
applied to the injector, or you are seriously injured.
(4) Earth the sparkplug electrodesecurely.
(5) Check that the sparkplug igniteswhen theengine iscranked.NGReplace the ignition coil.
OK
Check all the following items:
DSparkplug
DEGR system
DCompression pressure
DClogged fuel filter, fuel lineNGCheck trouble symptom.
Replace the injector.
OK
Inspection procedure 14
The feeling of impact when accelerating
Probable cause
The cause is probably an ignition leakbeing generated in linewith an increase in
the sparkplug request voltage during acceleration.DMalfunction of the ignition system
NGReplace the ignition coil.
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
MUT-
IIData list
79 Throttle position sensor (1st channel) (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the throttle valve position feedback system. (Refer to
P.13A-65, code No. P1221.)
OK
Check ignition coil spark for each cylinder.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Install a new sparkplug to the removed ignitioncoil.
(3) Disconnect the injector intermediate connector.
Caution
Never touch the connector terminal as approx. 100 V is
applied to the injector, or you are seriously injured.
(4) Earth the sparkplug electrodesecurely.
(5) Check that the sparkplug igniteswhen theengine iscranked.OKCheck all the following items:
DSparkplug
DIgnition current leak
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GDI -Troubleshooting
Inspection procedure 15
The feeling of impact when decelerating
Probable cause
The cause is probably insufficient intake air due to a faulty electronic-controlled throttle
valve system.DMalfunction of the electronic-controlled throttle valve
system
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
MUT-
IIData list
79 Throttle position sensor (1st channel) (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the throttle valve position feedback system. (Refer to
P.13A-65, code No. P1221.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
26 Acceleratorpedal positionswitch (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the acceleratorpedal positionswitch system. (Refer to
P.13A-100, Inspection procedure 28.)
OK
Clean around the throttle valve. (Refer to P.13A-220.)
Inspection procedure 16
Knocking
Probable cause
The cause is probably incorrect detonation control or improper heat range of the
spark plugs.DMalfunction of the detonation sensor
DImproper heat range of the spark plugs
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
Does knocking occur when the vehicle is driven with the detonation
sensor disconnected?
(At this time, use the MUT-IIto check whether the ignitiontiming
is retarded from when the detonation sensor connector is con-
nected.)NoCheck the detonation sensor system. (Refer to P.13A-56, code
No. P0325.)
Ye s
Check all the following items:
DSparkplug
DForeign material (such as water or kerosine) entered the fuel
lines
Inspection procedure 17
Run-on (dieseling)
Probable cause
The cause is probably fuel leak from injector(s)DMalfunction of the injector
Replace the injector.
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GDI -Troubleshooting
Inspection procedure 18
Too high CO and HC concentration when idling
Probable cause
The cause is probably an incorrect air/fuel ratioDMalfunction of air/fuel ratio control system
DDeterioration of the catalyst
MUT-
IISelf-Diag code
Is a diagnosis code displayed?Ye s(Refer to P.13A-15, INSPECTION CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS
CODES.)
No
Check ignition timing. (Refer to GROUP 11A - Engine Adjustment.)NGCheck that the crankanglesensor andtiming beltcover are properly
installed.
OK
MUT-
IIData list
21 Engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck theengine coolant temperaturesensor. (Refer to P.13A-22,
code No. P0115.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
13 Intake air temperature sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the intake air temperature sensor. (Refer to P.13A-21, code
No. P0110.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
25 Barometric pressure sensor (Refer to P.13A-105.)NGCheck the barometric pressure sensor. (Refer to P.13A-19, code
No. P0105.)
OK
NG
Check the oxygen sensor (front) system. (Refer to P.13A-31, code
No. P0130.)
OK
MUT-
IIData list
11 Oxygen sensor (front)
OK:
0 - 400 mV and 600 - 1,000 mV alternates when the
engine is idling(wait for four minutes after theengine
started).OKReplace the oxygen sensor (front).
Check trouble symptom.
NGNG
Measure fuel high-pressure between the fuel pump (highpressure)
and injector. (Refer to P.13A-224.)NG
Repair
OK
Check ignition coil spark for each cylinder.
(1) Remove the ignition coil.
(2) Install a new sparkplug to the removed ignitioncoil.
(3) Disconnect the injector intermediate connector.
Caution
Never touch the connector terminal as approx. 100 V is applied to the injector, or you are seriously injured.
(4) Earth the sparkplug electrodesecurely.
(5) Check that the sparkplug igniteswhen theengine iscranked.
NG
Replace the ignition coil.
OK
Check all the following items:
DSparkplug
DEGR system
DCompression pressure
DClogged fuel filter or line
OK
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OK
MUT-
IIData list
59 Oxygen sensor (rear) (Refer to P.13A-78.)
DTransmission: 2nd gear
DDriving with throttle widelyopen
OK:
600 - 1,000 mVNGCheck the oxygen sensor (rear) system. (Refer to P.13A-31, code
No. P0136.)
MUT-
IIData list
11 Oxygen sensor (front)
OK:
600 - 1,000 mV when theengine is suddenlyraced
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GDI -Troubleshooting
Inspection procedure 33
Small lamp switch system
Probable cause
The engine-ECU determines whether the small lampswitch is on or off.
According to that information, the engine-ECU controls
alternator output current when the vehicle is started.DImproper connector contact,opencircuit or
short-circuited harness wire in thetaillampcircuit
DMalfunction of the engine-ECU
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.
OK
Check the following connector:
D-118NG
Repair
Measure at the engine-ECU connector D-118.
DDisconnect the connector, and measure at the harness
side.
DVoltage between 88 and earth
(Lighting switch: ON)
OK:
System voltageNGCheck thetaillampcircuit. (Refer to ELECTRICAL WIRING.)
Inspection procedure 34
Injector driver system
Probable cause
The engine-ECU drives the injector by the drive signal.DMalfunction of the injector driver
DImproper connector contact,opencircuit or
short-circuited harness wire
DMalfunction of the engine-ECU
OK
Check the harness wire between the injector driver and engine-ECU.
NG
Replace the engine-ECU.
OK
Check the trouble symptoms.Transient malfunction
(Refer to GROUP 00 - Points to Note for Intermittent
Malfunctions.) OK
Use a analyzer to measure the signal waveform at the engine-ECU
connectors D-116 and D-118.
DEngine: idling
DVoltage between 96 and earth, and between 1 and earth
OK:
A normal waveform should be displayed as described
on P.13A-118 (INSPECTION PROCEDURE USING
AN ANALYZER).NGReplace the injector driver.
NGCheck the following connectors:
B-121, D-116Repair
NG
Repair
OK
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