ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13) 6-1-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
STATEMENT ON CLEANLINESS AND CARE
An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed,
polished and lapped surfaces with tolerances that are measured in
the thousands of an millimeter (ten thousands of an inch).
Accordingly, when any internal engine parts are serviced, care and
cleanliness are important.
Throughout this section, it should be understood that proper clean-
ing and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas is part
of the repair procedure. This is considered standard shop practice
even if not specifically stated.
A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to friction areas
during assembly to protect and lubricate the surfaces on initial op-
eration.
Whenever valve train components, pistons, piston rings, con-
necting rods, rod bearings, and crankshaft journal bearings are
removed for service, they should be retained in order.
At the time of installation, they should be installed in the same
locations and with the same mating surfaces as when removed.
Battery cables should be disconnected before any major work is
performed on the engine.
Failure to disconnect cables may result in damage to wire har-
ness or other electrical parts.
Throughout this manual, the four cylinders of the engine are iden-
tified by numbers; No.1 (1), No.2 (2), No.3 (3) and No.4 (4)
counted from crankshaft pulley side to flywheel side.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON ENGINE SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON ENGINE SERVICE
SHOULD BE NOTED CAREFULLY, AS IT IS IMPORTANT IN PRE-
VENTING DAMAGE, AND IN CONTRIBUTING TO RELIABLE EN-
GINE PERFORMANCE.
When raising or supporting engine for any reason, do not use a
jack under oil pan. Due to small clearance between oil pan and
oil pump strainer, jacking against oil pan may cause it to be bent
against strainer resulting in damaged oil pick-up unit.
It should be kept in mind, while working on engine, that 12-volt
electrical system is capable of violent and damaging short cir-
cuits.
When performing any work where electrical terminals can be
grounded, ground cable of the battery should be disconnected at
battery.
Any time the air cleaner, throttle body or intake manifold is re-
moved, the intake opening should be covered. This will protect
against accidental entrance of foreign material which could follow
intake passage into cylinder and cause extensive damage when
engine is started.
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13) 6-1-15
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TABLE
NOTE:
1 driving cycle: MIL lights up when DTC is detected in the first driving cycle.
2 driving cycles: MIL lights up when the same DTC is detected also in the next driving cycle after DTC is
detected and stored temporarily in the first driving cycle.
DTC
NO.
DETECTING ITEMDETECTING CONDITION
(DTC will set when detecting:)MIL
P0105Manifold absolute pressure
circuit malfunction
Low pressure-high vacuum-low voltage (or MAP
sensor circuit shorted to ground)
High pressure-low vacuum-high voltage (or MAP
sensor circuit open)
1 driving
cycle
P0110Intake air temp. circuit
malfunctionIntake air temp. circuit low input
Intake air temp. circuit high input1 driving
cycle
P0115Engine coolant temp. circuit
malfunctionEngine coolant temp. circuit low input
Engine coolant temp. circuit high input1 driving
cycle
P0120Throttle position circuit
malfunctionThrottle position circuit low input
Throttle position circuit high input1 driving
cycle
P0121Throttle position circuit
performance problemPoor performance of TP sensor2 driving
cycles
P0130HO2S circuit malfunction
(Sensor-1)
Min. output voltage of HO2S-higher than
specification
Max. output voltage of HO2S-lower than
specification
2 driving
cycles
P0133HO2S circuit slow response
(Sensor-1)Response time of HO2S-1 output voltage between
rich and lean is longer than specification.2 driving
cycles
P0134HO2S circuit no activity detected
(Sensor-1)Output voltage of HO2S-1 fails to go specification.
(or HO2S-1 circuit open or short)2 driving
cycles
P0135HO2S heater circuit malfunction
(Sensor-1)Terminal voltage is lower than specification at heater
OFF or it is higher at heater ON.2 driving
cycles
P0136HO2S circuit malfunction
(Sensor-2)Max. voltage of HO2S-2 is lower than specification
or its min. voltage is higher than specification2 driving
cycles
P0141HO2S heater circuit malfunction
(Sensor-2)Terminal voltage is lower than specification at heater
OFF or it is higher at heater ON. (or heater circuit or
short)2 driving
cycles
P0171Fuel system too lean
Short term fuel trim or total fuel trim (short and long
terms added) is larger than specification for specified
time or longer. (fuel trim toward rich side is large.)2 driving
cycles
P0172Fuel system too rich
Short term fuel trim or total fuel trim (short and long
term added) is smaller than specification for
specified time or longer. (fuel trim toward lean side is
large.)
2 driving
cycles
P0300
P0301
P0302
P0303Random misfire detected
Cylinder 1 misfire detected
Cylinder 2 misfire detected
Cylinder 3 misfire detectedMisfire of such level as to cause damage to three
way catalyst
MIL
flashing
during
misfire
detection
P0304
y
Cylinder 4 misfire detectedMisfire of such level as to deteriorate emission but
not to cause damage to three way catalyst2 driving
cycles
6-1-18 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
FAIL-SAFE TABLE
When any of the following DTCs is detected, ECM (PCM) enters fail-safe mode as long as malfunction continues
to exist but that mode is canceled when ECM (PCM) detects normal condition after that.
DTC NO.
DETECTED ITEMFAIL-SAFE OPERATION
P0105Manifold absolute pressure circuit
malfunction
ECM (PCM) uses value determined by throttle
opening and engine speed.
ECM (PCM) stops EGR, EVAP purge and idle air
control.
P0110Intake air temp. circuit malfunctionECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
intake air temperature is 20C (68F).
P0115Engine coolant temp. circuit malfunctionECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
engine coolant temperature is 80C (176F).
P0120Throttle position circuit malfunctionECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
throttle opening is 20.
P0340Camshaft position sensor circuit
malfunctionECM (PCM) controls injection system sequential
injection to synchronous injection.
P0500Vehicle speed sensor malfunctionECM (PCM) stops idle air control.
P1450Barometric pressure sensor low /
high inputECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
barometric pressure is 100 kPa (760 mmHg).
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13) 6-1-19
Operation
VISUAL INSPECTION
Visually check following parts and systems.
INSPECTION ITEM
REFERRING SECTION
Engine oil ––––– level, leakage
Engine coolant ––––– level, leakage
Fuel ––––– level, leakage
A / T fluid ––––– level, leakage
Air cleaner element ––––– dirt, clogging
Battery ––––– fluid level, corrosion of terminal
Water pump belt ––––– tension, damage
Throttle cable ––––– play, installation
Vacuum hoses of air intake system ––––– disconnection,
looseness, deterioration, bend
Connectors of electric wire harness ––––– disconnection, friction
Fuses ––––– burning
Parts ––––– installation, bolt ––––– looseness
Parts ––––– deformation
Other parts that can be checked visually
Also check following items at engine start, if possible
Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning lamp
Engine oil pressure warning lamp
Engine coolant temp. meter
Fuel level meter
Tachometer, if equipped
Abnormal air being inhaled from air intake system
Exhaust system ––––– leakage of exhaust gas, noise
Other parts that can be checked visuallySection 0B
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 0B
Section 6E2
Section 8
Section 6
Section 6H
Section 8 (Section 6 for pressure check)
Section 8
Section 8
6-1-22 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS TABLE
Perform troubleshooting referring to following table when ECM (PCM) has detected no DTC and no abnormality
has been found in visual inspection and engine basic inspection previously.
Condition
Possible CauseReferring Item
Hard Starting
(Engine cranks OK)Ignition system out of order
Faulty spark plug
Leaky high-tension cord
Loose connection or disconnection of high-
tension cords or lead wires
Faulty ignition coil
Fuel system out of order
Dirty or clogged fuel hose or pipe
Malfunctioning fuel pump
Air inhaling from intake manifold gasket or
throttle body gasket
Engine and emission control system out of
order
Faulty idle air control system
Faulty ECT sensor or MAP sensor
Faulty ECM (PCM)
Low compression
Poor spark plug tightening or faulty gasket
Compression leak from valve seat
Sticky valve stem
Weak or damaged valve springs
Compression leak at cylinder head gasket
Sticking or damaged piston ring
Worn piston, ring or cylinder
Others
Malfunctioning PCV valve
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Ignition coil in Section 6F1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-4
ECT sensor or MAP sensor in
Section 6E2
Compression check in Section
6A1
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
Valves inspection in Section 6A1
Valves inspection in Section 6A1
Valve springs inspection in
Section 6A1
Cylinder head inspection in
Section 6A1
Cylinders, pistons and piston rings
inspection in Section 6A1
Cylinders, pistons and piston rings
inspection in Section 6A1
PCV system in Section 6E2
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13) 6-1-25
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
Engine hesitates
(Momentary lack of
response as
accelerator is
depressed.
Can occur at all
vehicle speeds.
Usually most severe
when first trying to
make vehicle move,
as from a stop sign.)Ignition system out of order
Spark plug faulty or plug gap out of adjustment
Leaky high-tension cord
Fuel system out of order
Fuel pressure out of specification
Engine and emission control system out of
order
Malfunctioning EGR valve
Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor or
MAP sensor
Faulty fuel injector
Faulty ECM (PCM)
Engine overheating
Low compression
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
EGR system in section 6E2
TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Refer to “Overheating” section
Previously outlined
Surge
(Engine power
variation under
steady throttle or
cruise.
Feels like vehicle
speeds up and down
with no change in
accelerator pedal.)Ignition system out of order
Leaky or loosely connected high-tension cord
Faulty spark plug (excess carbon deposits,
improper gap, and burned electrodes, etc.)
Fuel system out of order
Variable fuel pressure
–Kinky or damaged fuel hose and lines
–Faulty fuel pump (clogged fuel filter)
Engine and emission control system out of
order
Malfunctioning EGR valve
Poor performance of MAP sensor
Faulty fuel injector
Faulty ECM (PCM)
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
EGR system in Section 6E2
MAP sensor in Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Excessive
detonation
(Engine makes
continuously
sharp metallic
knocks that change
with throttle opening.
Sounds like pop corn
popping.)Engine overheating
Ignition system out of order
Faulty spark plug
Loose connection of high-tension cord
Fuel system out of order
Clogged fuel filter (faulty fuel pump) or fuel lines
Air inhaling from intake manifold or throttle body
gasket
Engine and emission control system out of
order
Malfunctioning EGR valve
Poor performance of ECT sensor or MAP sensor
Faulty fuel injector(s).
Faulty ECM (PCM)
Excessive combustion chamber depositsRefer to “Overheating” section
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1 or B-2
EGR system in Section 6E2
ECT sensor or MAP sensor in
Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Piston and cylinder head cleaning
in Section 6A1
6-1-26 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13)
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
Engine has no
powerIgnition system out of order
Faulty spark plug
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor
Leaks, loose connection or disconnection of
high-tension cord
Engine overheating
Fuel system out of order
Clogged fuel hose or pipe
Malfunctioning fuel pump
Air inhaling from intake manifold gasket or
throttle body gasket
Engine and emission control system out of
order
Malfunctioning EGR valve
Maladjusted accelerator cable play
Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor or
MAP sensor
Faulty fuel injector(s)
Faulty ECM (PCM)
Low compression
Others
Dragging brakes
Slipping clutch
Spark plugs in Section 6F1
Ignition coil in Section 6F1
High-tension cords in Section 6F1
Refer to “Overheating” section
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Diagnostic Flow Table B-2
EGR system inspection in Section
6E2
Accelerator cable play in Section
6E2
TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Previously outlined
Trouble diagnosis in Section 5
Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (SFI FOR G13) 6-1-27
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
Improper engine
idling or engine
fails to idleIgnition system out of order
Faulty spark plug
Leaky or disconnected high-tension cord
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor
Fuel system out of order
Fuel pressure out of specification
Leaky manifold, throttle body, or cylinder head
gasket
Engine and emission control system out of
order
Malfunctioning EGR valve
Faulty idle air control system
Faulty evaporative emission control system
Faulty EGR system
Faulty fuel injector(s)
Poor performance of ECT sensor, TP sensor or
MAP sensor
Faulty ECM (PCM)
Engine overheating
Low compression
Others
Loose connection or disconnection of vacuum
hoses
Malfunctioning PCV valve
Spark plugs in Section 6F
High-tension cords in Section 6F
Ignition coil in Section 6F
Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
EGR system in Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-4
EVAP control system in Section
6E2
EGR system in Section 6E2
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
ECT sensor, TP sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E2
Refer to “Overheating” section
Previously outlined
PCV system in Section 6E2