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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 6E1-33
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)
INSPECTION
Check vehicle speed sensor referring to step 3 of DTC P0500
(No.16) Flow Table. If malfunction is found, replace.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Refer to Section 7A.
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (GAUGE)
INSPECTION
Refer to Section 8.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Refer to Section 6C.
KNOCK SENSOR (IF EQUIPPED)
INSPECTION
Check knock sensor referring to DTC P0325 (No.17) Flow Table.
If malfunction is found, replace.
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Refer to Section 6A.
MAIN RELAY, FUEL PUMP RELAY AND RADIATOR
FAN RELAY NO.1
INSPECTION
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Remove main relay (1), fuel pump relay (2) and radiator fan
control relay No.1 (3) from vehicle.
3) Check that there is no continuity between terminal “C” and
“D”. If there is continuity, replace relay.
4) Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal “B” of relay.
Connect battery negative (–) terminal “A” of relay.
Check continuity between terminal “C” and “D”.
If there is no continuity when relay is connected to the bat-
tery, replace relay.
“D” “B”“A”“C”
3
1
2
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6F1-2 IGNITION SYSTEM (ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ignition system is an electronic (distributorless) ignition system. Its consists of the parts as described below
and has an electronic ignition control system.
ECM
It detects the engine and vehicle conditions through the signals from the sensors, determines the most suit-
able ignition timing and time for electricity to flow to the primary coil and sends a signal to the ignitor (power
unit) in the ignition coil assembly.
Ignition coil assembly (including an igniter)
The ignition coil assembly has a built-in ignitor which turns ON and OFF the current flow to the primary coil
according to the signal from ECM. When the current flow to the primary coil is turned OFF, a high voltage is
induced in the secondary coil.
High tension cords and spark plugs.
CMP sensor (Camshaft position sensor) and CKP sensor (Crankshaft position sensor)
Using signals from these sensors, ECM identifies the specific cylinder whose piston is in the compression
stroke, detects the crank angle and adjusts initial ignition timing automatically.
TP sensor, ECT sensor, MAP sensor and other sensors/switches
Refer to Section 6E1 for details.
Although this ignition system does not have a distributor, it has two ignition coil assemblies (one is for No.1 and
No.4 spark plugs and the other is for No.2 and No.3 spark plugs). When an ignition signal is sent from ECM to
the ignitor in the ignition coil assembly for No.1 and No.4 spark plugs, a high voltage is induced in the secondary
coil and that passes through the high-tension cords and causes No.1 and No.4 spark plugs to spark simulta-
neously. Likewise, when an ignition signal is sent to the ignitor in the other ignition coil assembly, No.2 and No.3
spark plugs spark simultaneously.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
1. ECM 6. MAP sensor 11. Transmission range switch (A/T)
2. Ignition coil assembly for No.1 and No.4 spark plugs 7. ECT sensor 12. High-tension cords
3. Ignition coil assembly for No.2 and No.3 spark plugs 8. IAT sensor 13. Monitor connector
4. CMP sensor 9. TP sensor 14. Knock sensor (if equipped)
5. CKP sensor 10. VSS 15. Data link connector
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IGNITION SYSTEM (ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM 6F1-3
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
DIAGNOSIS
1. Ignition switch 7. No.1 spark plug
2. Main relay 8. No.2 spark plug
3. Ignition coil assembly for No.1 and No.4 spark plugs 9. No.3 spark plug
4. Ignition coil assembly for No.2 and No.3 spark plugs 10. No.4 spark plug
5. CMP sensor 11. Sensed information (MAP sensor, ECT sensor, IAT sensor, TP sensor, Knock sensor (if
equipped), VSS, Park/Neutral position signal, Electric load signal, Engine start signal, Test switch
terminal (Vehicle without immobilizer indicator lamp))
6. CKP sensor
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Engine cranks, but will
not start or hard to
start (No spark)Blown fuse for ignition coil Replace.
Loose connection or disconnection of lead wire
or high-tension cord(s)Connect securely.
Faulty high-tension cord(s) Replace.
Faulty spark plug(s) Adjust, clean or replace.
Faulty ignition coil Replace ignition coil assembly.
Faulty CKP sensor or CKP sensor plate Clean, tighten or replace.
Faulty ECM Replace.
Poor fuel economy or
engine performanceIncorrect ignition timing Check related sensors and CKP
sensor plate.
Faulty spark plug(s) or high-tension cord(s) Adjust, clean or replace.
Faulty ignition coil assembly Replace.
Faulty CKP sensor or CKP sensor plate Clean, tighten or replace.
Faulty ECM Replace.