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
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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 6-81
DTC P0300 RANDOM MISFIRE DETECTED (MISFIRE DETECTED AT 2 OR
MORE CYLINDERS)
DTC P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED
DTC P0302 CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DETECTED
DTC P0303 CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE DETECTED
DTC P0304 CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE DETECTED
WIRING DIAGRAM
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
ECM monitors crankshaft revolution speed and engine speed via the crankshaft position sensor and cylinder No.
via the camshaft position sensor. Then it calculates the change in the crankshaft revolution speed and from how
many times such change occurred in every 200 or 1000 engine revolutions, it detects occurrence of misfire.
When ECM detects a misfire (misfire rate per 200 revolutions) which can cause overheat and damage to the
three way catalytic converter, it makes the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) flash as long as misfire occurs at
that rate.
After that, however, when the misfire rate drops, MIL remains ON until it has been judged as normal 3 times
under the same driving conditions.
Also, when ECM detects a misfire (misfire rate per 1000 revolutions) which will not cause damage to three way
catalytic converter but can cause exhaust emission to be deteriorated, it makes MIL light according to the 2 driv-
ing cycle detection logic.
1. Ignition coil No. 1
2. Ignition coil No. 2
3. CKP sensor
4. CMP sensor
5. Fuel injector
C42-20
C42-19
ECM
IG1
5V
5V
GRN/YEL
BLK/WHT
GRN/WHT
IG1 2
+B
C42-9
C42-21
C42-8
C42-23 C42-31 BLU/YEL
BLU/WHT
BLU/RED
BLU/ORN
YEL/BLK
5V
C42-11
RED/YEL
5V
BLK/RED
3
45
5
1
6-82 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1) Turn ignition switch OFF.
2) Clear DTC with ignition switch ON.
3) 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, 158°F or lower
–Engine coolant temp. : – 10 – 110°C, 14 – 230°F
4) Start engine and keep it at idle for 2 min. or more.
5) Check DTC in “DTC” mode and pending DTC in “ON BOARD TEST” or “PENDING DTC” mode.
6) If DTC is not detected at idle, consult usual driving based on information obtained in “Customer complaint
analysis” and “Freeze frame data check”.
INSPECTION
DTC DETECTING CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine under other than high revolution condition
Not on rough road
Engine speed changing rate (Below specified value)
Manifold absolute pressure changing rate (Below
specified value)
Throttle opening changing rate (Below specified
value)
Misfire rate per 200 or 1000 engine revolutions (how
much and how often crankshaft revolution speed
changes) is higher than specified valueEngine overheating
Vacuum leaks (air inhaling) from air intake system
Ignition system malfunction (spark plug(s), high-
tension cord(s), ignition coil assembly)
Fuel pressure out of specification
Fuel injector malfunction (clogged or leakage)
Engine compression out of specification
Valve lash (clearance) out of specification
Manifold absolute pressure sensor malfunction
Engine coolant temp. sensor malfunction
PCV valve malfunction
EVAP control system malfunction
EGR system malfunction
NOTE:
Among different types of random misfire, if misfire occurs at cylinders 1 and 4 or cylinders 3 and 2
simultaneously, it may not possible to reconfirm DTC by using the following DTC confirmation proce-
dure. When diagnosing the trouble of DTC P0300 (Random misfire detected) of the engine which is
apparently misfiring, even if DTC P0300 cannot be reconfirmed by using the following DTC confirma-
tion procedure, proceed to the following Diag. Flow Table.
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.
CAUTION:
For iridium spark plugs, do not adjust air gap or clean.
Step Action Yes No
1Was “ENGINE DIAG. FLOW TABLE” performed? Go to Step 2. Go to “ENGINE
DIAG. FLOW
TABLE”.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (M13 ENGINE) 6A1-7
4) Connect special tool (Vacuum gauge) to intake manifold.
Special tool
(A) : 09915-67310
5) Run engine at specified idle speed and read vacuum gauge.
Vacuum should be within specification.
Vacuum specification (at sea level)
: 59 – 73 kPa (45 – 55 cmHg, 17.7 – 21.6 inHg)
at specified idle speed
6) After checking, disconnect special tool (Vacuum gauge) from
intake manifold.
7) Install cap to intake manifold.
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
Oil level in oil pan
If oil level is low, add oil up to Full level mark (hole) on oil
level gauge.
Oil quality
If oil is discolored, or deteriorated, change it.
For particular oil to be used referring to the table in Section
0B.
Oil leaks
If leak is found, repair it.
1) Disconnect oil pressure switch coupler (1) and remove oil
pressure switch (2) from cylinder block.
NOTE:
Prior to checking oil pressure, check the following items.
1. Full level mark (hole)
2. Low level mark (hole)
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5) Install clutch housing (torque converter housing for A/T vehi-
cle) lower plate (1).
6) For 4WD vehicle, install transfer by referring to Section 7D.
7) Install exhaust No.1 pipe (1).
Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Exhaust No.1 pipe bolts (a) : 50 N·m 5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)
8) Install oil level gauge.
9) Refill engine with engine oil referring to “ENGINE OIL
CHANGE” in Section 0B.
10) Verify that there is no engine oil leakage and exhaust gas
leakage at each connection.