6-6 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS
FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
After making sure that engine is cold, release fuel pressure as fol-
lows.
1) Place transmission gear shift lever in “Neutral” (Shift selector
lever to “P” range for A/T model), set parking brake, and
block drive wheels.
2) Remove relay box cover.
3) Disconnect fuel pump relay (1) from relay box.
4) Remove fuel filler cap to release fuel vapor pressure in fuel
tank and then reinstall it.
5) Start engine and run it till it stops for lack of fuel. Repeat
cranking engine 2-3 times for about 3 seconds each time to
dissipate fuel pressure in lines. Fuel connections are now
safe for servicing.
6) Upon completion of servicing, connect fuel pump relay (1) to
relay box and install relay box cover.
FUEL LEAKAGE CHECK PROCEDURE
After performing any service on fuel system, check to make sure
that there are no fuel leakages as follows.
1) Turn ON ignition switch for 3 seconds (to operate fuel pump)
and then turn it OFF.
Repeat this (ON and OFF) 3 or 4 times and apply fuel pres-
sure to fuel line. (till fuel pressure is felt by hand placed on
fuel feed hose.)
2) In this state, check to see that there are no fuel leakages
from any part of fuel system.
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is equipped with an engine and emission control system which are under control of ECM.
The engine and emission control system in this vehicle are controlled by ECM. ECM has an On-Board Diagnos-
tic system which detects a malfunction in this system and abnormality of those parts that influence the engine
exhaust emission. When diagnosing engine troubles, be sure to have full understanding of the outline of “On-
Board Diagnostic System” and each item in “Precaution in Diagnosing Trouble” and execute diagnosis accord-
ing to “ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE”.
There is a close relationship between the engine mechanical, engine cooling system, ignition system, exhaust
system, etc. and the engine and emission control system in their structure and operation. In case of an engine
trouble, even when the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) doesn’t turn ON, it should be diagnosed according to
this flow table.CAUTION:
This work must not be done when engine is hot. If done
so, it may cause adverse effect to catalyst.
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ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS 6-27
Engine noise
Note : Before
checking mechani-
cal noise, make sure
that :
Specified spark
plug is used.
Specified fuel is
used.Improper valve lash Valve lash in Section 6A1.
Worn valve stem and guide Valves inspection in Section 6A1.
Weak or broken valve spring Valve springs inspection in Section
6A1.
Warped or bent valve Valves inspection in Section 6A1.
Worn piston, ring and cylinder bore Pistons and cylinders inspection in Sec-
tion 6A1.
Worn rod bearing Crank pin and connecting rod bearing
inspection in Section 6A1.
Worn crank pin Crank pin and connecting rod bearing
inspection in Section 6A1.
Loose connecting rod nuts Connecting rod installation in Section
6A1.
Low oil pressure Previously outlined.
Low oil pressure Previously outlined.
Worn bearing Crankshaft and bearing inspection in
Section 6A1.
Worn crankshaft journal Crankshaft and bearing inspection in
Section 6A1.
Loose bearing cap bolts Crankshaft inspection in Section 6A1.
Excessive crankshaft thrust play Crankshaft thrust play inspection in
Section 6A1.
Overheating
Inoperative thermostat Thermostat in Section 6B.
Poor water pump performance Water pump in Section 6B.
Clogged or leaky radiator Radiator in Section 6B.
Improper engine oil grade Engine oil and oil filter change in Sec-
tion 0B.
Clogged oil filter or oil strainer Oil pressure check in Section 6A1.
Poor oil pump performance Oil pressure check in Section 6A1.
Faulty radiator fan control system Radiator fan control system in Section
6E1.
Dragging brakes Trouble diagnosis in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C.
Blown cylinder head gasket Cylinder head in Section 6A1. Condition Possible Cause Correction
6-28 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS
Poor gasoline mile-
age Leaks or loose connection of high-tension
cordHigh-tension cords in Section 6F1.
Faulty spark plug (improper gap, heavy
deposits and burned electrodes, etc.)Spark plugs in Section 6F1.
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E1.
High idle speed Refer to item “Improper engine idle
speed” previously outlined.
Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor
or MAP sensorTP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sensor
in Section 6E1.
Faulty EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E1.
Faulty fuel injector(s) Diagnostic Flow Table B-1.
Faulty ECM
Poor valve seating Valves inspection in Section 6A1.
Dragging brakes Trouble diagnosis in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C.
Thermostat out of order Thermostat in Section 6B.
Improper tire pressure Refer to Section 3F.
Low Compression Previously outlined
Excessive engine
oil consumption Blown cylinder head gasket Cylinder head in Section 6A1.
Leaky camshaft oil seals Camshaft in Section 6A1.
Sticky piston ring Piston cleaning in Section 6A1.
Worn piston and cylinder Pistons and cylinders inspection in Sec-
tion 6A1.
Worn piston ring groove and ring Pistons inspection in Section 6A1.
Improper location of piston ring gap Pistons assembly in Section 6A1.
Worn or damaged valve stem seal Valves removal and installation in Sec-
tion 6A1.
Worn valve stem Valves inspection in Section 6A1.
Engine hesitates
(Momentary lack of
response as accel-
erator is depressed.
Can occur at all
vehicle speeds.
Usually most severe
when first trying to
make vehicle move,
as from a stop sign.)Spark plug faulty or plug gap out of adjust-
mentSpark plugs in Section 6F1.
Leaky high-tension cord High-tension cords in Section 6F1.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3.
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in section 6E1.
Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor
or MAP sensorTP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sensor
in Section 6E1.
Faulty fuel injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1.
Faulty ECM
Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” section.
Low compression Previously outlined.
Surge
(Engine power vari-
ation under steady
throttle or cruise.
Feels like vehicle
speeds up and
down with no
change in accelera-
tor pedal.)Leaky or loosely connected high-tension cord High-tension cords in Section 6F1.
Faulty spark plug (excess carbon deposits,
improper gap, and burned electrodes, etc.)Spark plugs in Section 6F1.
Variable fuel pressure Diagnostic Flow Table B-3.
Kinky or damaged fuel hose and lines
Faulty fuel pump (clogged fuel filter)
Malfunctioning EGR valve EGR system in Section 6E1.
Poor performance of MAP sensor MAP sensor in Section 6E1.
Faulty fuel injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1.
Faulty ECM Condition Possible Cause Correction
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS 6-29
Excessive detona-
tion
(Engine makes con-
tinuously sharp
metallic knocks that
change with throttle
opening. Sounds
like pop corn pop-
ping.)Faulty spark plug Spark plugs in Section 6F1.
Loose connection of high-tension cord High-tension cords in Section 6F1.
Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” section.
Clogged fuel filter (faulty fuel pump) or fuel
linesDiagnostic Flow Table B-1 or B-2.
Air inhaling from intake manifold or throttle
body gasket
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E1.
Poor performance of knock sensor, ECT sen-
sor or MAP sensorKnock sensor in Section 6, ECT sensor
or MAP sensor in Section 6E1.
Faulty fuel injector(s) Diagnostic Flow Table B-1.
Faulty ECM
Excessive combustion chamber deposits Piston and cylinder head cleaning in
Section 6A1.
Engine has no
powerFaulty spark plug Spark plugs in Section 6F1.
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor Ignition coil in Section 6F1.
Leaks, loose connection or disconnection of
high-tension cordHigh-tension cords in Section 6F1.
Faulty knock sensor Knock sensor malfunction in this sec-
tion.
Clogged fuel hose or pipe Diagnostic Flow Table B-3.
Malfunctioning fuel pump Diagnostic Flow Table B-2.
Air inhaling from intake manifold gasket or
throttle body gasket
Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” section.
Engine has no
powerMalfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system inspection in Section 6E1.
Maladjusted accelerator cable play Accelerator cable play in Section 6E1.
Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor
or MAP sensorTP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sensor
in Section 6E1.
Faulty fuel injector(s) Diagnostic Flow Table B-1.
Faulty ECM
Dragging brakes Trouble diagnosis in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C.
Low compression Previously outlined. Condition Possible Cause Correction
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS 6-31
SCAN TOOL DATA
As the data values given below are standard values estimated on the basis of values obtained from the normally
operating vehicles by using a scan tool, use them as reference values. Even when the vehicle is in good condi-
tion, there may be cases where the checked value does not fall within each specified data range. Therefore,
judgment as abnormal should not be made by checking with these data alone.
Also, conditions in the below table that can be checked by the scan tool are those detected by ECM and output
from ECM as commands and there may be cases where the engine or actuator is not operating (in the condi-
tion) as indicated by the scan tool. Be sure to use the timing light to check the ignition timing.
NOTE:
With the generic scan tool, only star (
✱) marked data in the table below can be read.
The triangle (
∆) marked data in the table below can not be read for vehicle without immobilizer indi-
cator lamp.
When checking the data with the engine running at idle or racing, be sure to shift M/T gear to the
neutral gear position and A/T gear to the “Park” position and pull the parking brake fully. Also, if
nothing or “no load” is indicated, turn OFF A/C, all electric loads, P/S and all the other necessary
switches.
SCAN TOOL DATA VEHICLE CONDITION NORMAL CONDITION/
REFERENCE VALUES
✱FUEL SYSTEM B1
(FUEL SYSTEM STATUS)At specified idle speed after warming up CLOSED (closed loop)
✱CALC LOAD
(CALCULATED LOAD
VALUE)At specified idle speed with no load after
warming up3 – 9%
At 2500 r/min with no load after warming up 12 – 17%
✱COOLANT TEMP.
(ENGINE COOLANT
TEMP.)At specified idle speed after warming up 80 – 100°C, 176 – 212°F
✱SHORT FT B1
(SHORT TERM FUEL
TRIM)At specified idle speed after warming up– 20 – +20%
✱LONG FT B1
(LONG TERM FUEL TRIM)At specified idle speed after warming up– 15 – +15%
✱MAP
(INTAKE MANIFOLD
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE)At specified idle speed with no load after
warming up30 – 37 kPa,
220 – 280 mmHg
✱ENGINE SPEED At idling with no load after warming up Desired idle speed
±50 r/min
✱VEHICLE SPEED At stop 0 km/h, 0 MPH
✱IGNITION ADVANCE
(IGNITION TIMING
ADVANCE FOR NO.1 CYL-
INDER)At specified idle speed with no load after
warming up6 – 16° BTDC
✱INTAKE AIR TEMP. At specified idle speed after warming up Ambient temp. :
+15°C (59°F)
–5°C (23°F)
✱MAF
(MASS AIR FLOW RATE)At specified idle speed with no load after
warming up1 – 4 gm/sec
At 2500 r/min with no load after warming up 4 – 9 gm/sec
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS 6-33
SCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS :
FUEL SYSTEM (FUEL SYSTEM STATUS)
Air/fuel ratio feedback loop status displayed as either open or closed loop. Open indicates that ECM ignores
feedback from the exhaust oxygen sensor.
Closed indicates final injection duration is corrected for oxygen sensor feedback.
CALC LOAD (CALCULATED LOAD VALUE, %)
Engine load displayed as a percentage of maximum possible load. Value is calculated mathematically using the
formula : actual (current) intake air volume ÷ maximum possible intake air volume x 100%.
COOLANT TEMP. (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE, °C, °F)
It is detected by engine coolant temp. sensor
SHORT FT B1 (SHORT TERM FUEL TRIM, %)
Short term fuel trim value represents short term corrections to the air/fuel mixture computation. A value of 0 indi-
cates no correction, a value greater than 0 means an enrichment correction, and a value less than 0 implies an
enleanment correction.
LONG FT B1 (LONG TERM FUEL TRIM, %)
Long term fuel trim Value represents long term corrections to the air/fuel mixture computation. A value of 0 indi-
cates no correction, a value greater than 0 means an enrichment correction, and a value less than 0 implies an
enleanment correction.
MAP (INTAKE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE, kPa, inHg)
It is detected by manifold absolute pressure sensor and used (among other things) to compute engine load.
ENGINE SPEED (rpm)
It is computed by reference pulses from crankshaft position sensor.
VEHICLE SPEED (km/h, MPH)
It is computed based on pulse signals from vehicle speed sensor.PNP SIGNAL (PARK/NEU-
TRAL POSITION SIGNAL)
A/T onlyIgnition switch
ONSelector lever in “P” or “N”
positionP/N Range
Selector lever in “R”, “D”,
“2” or “L” positionD Range
EGR VALVE At specified idle speed after warming up 0%
∆FUEL TANK LEVEL–0 – 100%
BAROMETRIC PRESS–Display the barometric pres-
sure
FUEL PUMP Within 3 seconds after ignition switch ON or
engine runningON
Engine stop at ignition switch ON. OFF
BRAKE SW Ignition switch
ONBrake pedal is depressing ON
Brake pedal is releasing OFF
BLOWER FAN Ignition switch
ONBlower fan switch ON ON
Blower fan switch OFF OFF
A/C MAG CLUTCH Ignition switch
ONA/C switch ON ON
A/C switch OFF OFF SCAN TOOL DATA VEHICLE CONDITION NORMAL CONDITION/
REFERENCE VALUES
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS 6-73
6) Repeat above steps 5) 4 times.
7) Increase vehicle speed to about 50 mph (80 km/h) in 3rd gear or 2 range.
8) Release accelerator pedal and with engine brake applied, keep vehicle coasting (fuel cut condition) for
10sec. or more.
9) Stop vehicle (don’t turn ignition switch OFF) and run engine at idle for 2 min.
After this step 9), if “Oxygen Sensor Monitoring TEST COMPLETED” is displayed in “READINESS TESTS”
mode and DTC is not displayed in “DTC” mode, confirmation test is completed.
If “TEST NOT COMPLTD” is still being displayed, proceed to next step 10).
10) Drive vehicle under usual driving condition for 10 min. (or vehicle is at a stop and run engine at idle for 10
min. or longer)
11) Stop vehicle (don’t turn ignition switch OFF). Confirm test results according to “Test Result Confirmation
Flow Table” in “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” of DTC P0420.
INSPECTION
Usual driving : Driving at 30 – 40 mph, 50 – 60 km/h including short stop according to traffic signal. (under driving condition other than high-load, high-engine
speed, rapid accelerating and decelerating)
Step Action Yes No
1Was “ENGINE DIAG. FLOW TABLE” per-
formed?Go to Step 2. Go to “ENGINE DIAG.
FLOW TABLE”.
2 Check Exhaust System for leakage, loose con-
nection and damage.
Is it good condition?Go to Step 3. Repair or replace.
3 Check HO2S-2 and Its Circuit.
Was HO2S-2 output voltage indicated on scan
tool in step 3) of DTC confirmation test less
than 1.275 V?Go to Step 4.“BRN”, “YEL” or “ORN”
circuit short to power sup-
ply circuit or HO2S-2 mal-
function.
4 Check Short Term Fuel Trim.
Did short term fuel trim very within – 20 – + 20%
range in step 3) of DTC confirmation test?Check “BRN”, “YEL” or
“ORN” wire for open and
short, and connection for
poor connection. If wire
and connection are OK,
replace HO2S-2.Check fuel system. Go to
DTC P0171/P0172 Diag.
Flow Table.
6-94 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS
DTC P0400 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FLOW MALFUNCTION
WIRING DIAGRAM / CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
Clear DTC with ignition switch ON, check vehicle and environmental condition for :
–Altitude (barometric pressure) : 2400 m, 8000 ft or less (560 mmHg, 75 kPa or more)
–Ambient temp. : –10°C, 14°F or higher
–Intake air temp. : 70°C, 122°F or lower
2) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature (70 – 110°C, 158 – 230°F) and run it at idle for
5 min.
3) Increase vehicle speed to 50 – 55 mph, 80 – 88 km/h in 5th gear or in “D” range.
4) Hold throttle valve at that opening position for 2 min. or longer.
5) Increase engine speed to 4000 r/min. in 3rd gear or in “2” range.
6) Release accelerator pedal and with engine brake applied, keep vehicle coasting (fuel cut condition) till
engine speed reaches 1500 r/min.
1. EGR valve [A] : Case of TYPE A is shown (See NOTE) [B] : Case of TYPE B is shown (See NOTE)
C42 (31P) C41 (24P) G02 (17P)1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 28 27 29 30 315 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11 12
9 10 11 13 12 14 15 16
16 171 2
7 8
13 14 3 4
9 10
15 17 188
19 20 21 22 23 24
+BECM
C42-18
C42-29
C42-28 C42-17
C42-1
GRY
GRN/ORN
WHT/RED
C42-3 BRN/YEL
BLK/ORN
BLK/ORN BLK/RED1
3
1 2
4
6 5
+BECM
C41-2
C41-9
C41-17 C41-8
C42-1
GRN
GRN/ORN
WHT/RED
C42-3 BRN/YEL
BLK/ORN
BLK/ORN BLK/RED1
3
1 2
4
6 5
[A][B]
NOTE:
For TYPE A and TYPE B, refer to NOTE in “ECM VOLTAGE VALUES TABLE” for applicable model.
DTC DETECTING CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE
While running at specified vehicle speed after engine warm-up
During deceleration (engine speed high with closed throttle position
ON) in which fuel cut is involved, difference in intake manifold abso-
lute pressure between when EGR valve is opened at specified value
and when it is closed is larger or smaller than specified value.
✱2 driving cycle detection logic, monitoring once/1 drivingEGR valve or its circuit
EGR passage
ECM
WARNING:
When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic acci-
dent and be very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
Road test should be carried out with 2 persons, a driver and a tester, on a level road.