0A-6 GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The WARNING and CAUTION below describe some general precautions that you should observe when servicing
a vehicle. These general precautions apply to many of the service procedures described in this manual, and they
will not necessarily be repeated with each procedure to which they apply.
WARNING:
Whenever raising a vehicle for service, be sure to follow the instructions under “VEHICLE LIFTING
POINTS” on SECTION 0A.
When it is necessary to do service work with the engine running, make sure that the parking brake
is set fully and the transmission is in Neutral (for manual transmission vehicles) or Park (for automatic
transmission vehicles). Keep hands, hair, clothing, tools, etc. away from the fan and belts when the
engine is running.
When it is necessary to run the engine indoors, make sure that the exhaust gas is forced outdoors.
Do not perform service work in areas where combustible materials can come in contact with a hot
exhaust system. When working with toxic or flammable materials (such as gasoline and refrigerant),
make sure that the area you work in is well-ventilated.
To avoid getting burned, keep away from hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail-
pipe, muffler, etc.
New and used engine oil can be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or
used oil. Keep new and used oil and used engine oil filters away from children and pets.
Continuous contact with used engine oil has been found to cause [skin] cancer in laboratory animals.
Brief contact with used oil may irritate skin. To minimize your exposure to used engine oil, wear a
long-sleeve shirt and moisture-proof gloves (such as dish washing gloves) when changing engine
oil. If engine oil contacts your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Launder any clothing or
rags if wet with oil, recycle or properly dispose of used oil and filters.
Make sure the bonnet is fully closed and latched before driving. If it is not, it can fly up unexpectedly
during driving, obstructing your view and resulting in an accident.
CAUTION:
Before staring any service work, cover fenders, seats and
any other parts that are likely to get scratched or stained dur-
ing servicing. Also, be aware that what you wear (e.g. but-
tons) may cause damage to the vehicle’s finish.
When performing service to electrical parts that does not re-
quire use of battery power, disconnect the negative cable of
the battery.
NOTE:
Air bag CAUTION / WARNING labels are attached on the vehicle equipped with air bag system only.
Air bag
caution
labelTire information
placard
Child lock caution label
Fuel limitation
Emission control
information label
(if equipped)
A / C warning label
(if equipped with A / C)
Engine cooling fan
warning label
Air bag warning label on driver air bag
(inflator) module
Air bag warning label on combination
switch / contact coil assembly
Air bag caution label
on steering columnAir bag warning
label on passenger
air bag (inflator)
module
Air bag warning
label on SDMRadiator cap
warning label
GENERAL INFORMATION 0A-19
WARNING, CAUTION AND INFORMATION LABELS
The figure below shows main labels among others that are attached to vehicle component parts.
When servicing and handling parts, refer to WARNING / CAUTION instructions printed on labels.
If any WARNING / CAUTION label is found stained or damaged, clean or replace it as necessary.
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-21
[Parking brake]
Check that lever has proper travel.
Check to ensure that parking brake is fully effective
when the vehicle is stopped on the safe slope and
brake lever is pulled all the way.
Steering
Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from in-
stability, or abnormally heavy feeling.
Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to
one side.
Engine
Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.
Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and
abnormal vibration.
Body, Wheels and Power Transmitting System
Check that body, wheels and power transmitting sys-
tem are free from abnormal noise and abnormal
vibration or any other abnormal condition.
Meters and Gauge
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, tem-
perature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.
Lights
Check that all lights operate properly.
Windshield Defroster
Periodically check that air comes out from defroster
outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set fan switch lever to “HI” position and mode lever to
defroster position for this check. WARNING:
With vehicle parked on a fairly steep slope,
make sure nothing is in the way downhill to
avoid any personal injury or property damage.
Be prepared to apply regular brake quickly
even if vehicle should start to move.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine oilSE, SF, SG, SH or SJ (Refer to engine oil viscosity chart in item 1-4.)
Engine coolantEthylene-glycol base coolant (“Antifreeze / Anticorrosion coolant”)
Brake fluidDOT3
Manual transmission oilSee SECTION 7A
Rear differential oilSee SECTION 7E
Automatic transmission fluidAn equivalent of DEXRON-IIE or DEXRON-III
Power steering fluidSee material table on SECTION 3B1
Door hingesEngine oil
Engine hood latchEngine oil
Key lock cylinderSpray lubricant
Diagnostic Trouble Code Clearance 6-14. . . . .
Diagnostic Trouble Code Table 6-15. . . . . . . . .
Fail-safe Table 6-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual Inspection 6-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Basic Inspection 6-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Diagnosis Table 6-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan Tool Data 6-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scan Tool Data Definitions 6-31. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection of ECM (PCM) and Its Circuits 6-33
Voltage Check 6-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resistance Check 6-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Component Location 6-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A-1 MIL Circuit Check
(Lamp does not come on) 6-39. . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A-2 MIL Circuit Check
(Lamp remains ON) 6-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table A-3 ECM (PCM) Power and Ground
Circuit Check 6-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0105 MAP Circuit Malfunction 6-44. . . .
DTC P0110 IAT Circuit Malfunction 6-46. . . . .
DTC P0115 ECT Circuit Malfunction 6-48. . . .
DTC P0120 Throttle Position Circuit
Malfunction 6-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0121 Throttle Position Circuit
Range / Performance Problem 6-52. . . . . . . . .
DTC P0130 HO2S Circuit Malfunction
(Sensor-1) 6-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0133 HO2S Circuit Slow
Response (Sensor-1) 6-56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0135 HO2S Heater Circuit
Malfunction (Sensor-1) 6-57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0136 HO2S Circuit Malfunction
(Sensor-2) 6-59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0141 HO2S Heater Circuit
Malfunction (Sensor-2) 6-62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0171 Fuel System Too Lean 6-64. . . . .
DTC P0172 Fuel System Too Rich 6-64. . . . . .
DTC P0300 Random Misfire Detected 6-68. . .
DTC P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected 6-68. DTC P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected 6- 68.
DTC P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected 6- 68.
DTC P0335 CKP Sensor Circuit
Malfunction 6- 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0340 CMP Sensor Circuit
Malfunction 6- 74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency
Below Threshold 6- 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0443 Purge Control Valve Circuit
Malfunction 6- 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0480 Radiator Fan Control
System Malfunction 6- 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor
Malfunction (M / T) 6- 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor
Malfunction (A / T) 6- 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0505 Idle Control System
Malfunction 6- 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0510 Closed Throttle Position
Switch Malfunction 6- 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P0601 Internal Control Module
Memory Check Sum Error 6- 89. . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1250 EFE Heater Circuit
Malfunction 6- 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1450 Barometric Pressure
Sensor Low / High Input 6- 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1451 Barometric Pressure Sensor
Performance Problem 6- 92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1500 Engine Starter Signal
Circuit Malfunction 6- 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTC P1510 ECM (PCM) Back-up Power
Supply Malfunction 6- 94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table B-1 Fuel Injector Circuit Check 6- 96. . . .
Table B-2 Fuel Pump and Its Circuit
Check 6- 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table B-3 Fuel Pressure Check 6-100. . . . . . . . .
Table B-4 A / C Signal Circuits Check 6-102. . . .
Table B-5 Power Steering Pressure
Switch Signal Circuit Check 6-103. . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOL6-104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-2 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
6-16 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
DTC
NO.DETECTING ITEMDETECTING CONDITION
(DTC will set when detecting:)MIL
P0335Crankshaft position sensor
circuit malfunctionNo signal during engine running1 driving cycle
P0340Camshaft position sensor
circuit malfunctionNo signal for 2 sec. during engine cranking1 driving cycle
P0420Catalyst system efficiency
below threshold
Output waveforms of HO2S-1 and HO2S-2
are similar.
(Time from output voltage change of HO2S-1
to that of HO2S-2 is shorter than
specification.)
2 driving cycles
P0443EVAP Purge control valve
circuit malfunctionPurge control valve circuit is open or shorted
to ground2 driving cycles
P0480Radiator fan control circuit
malfunctionRadiator cooling fan relay terminal voltage is
low when cooling temp. is lower than
specification
2 driving cycles
P0500Vehicle speed sensor
malfunctionNo signal while running in “D” range or during
fuel cut at decelerating2 driving cycles
P0505Idle control system malfunction
Throttle opening change is small as compared
with electrically live time. Throttle valve opening
is not within its target range with CTP switch ON
or drive voltage exists though ECM (PCM) is not
outputting ISC drive command.
1 driving cycle
P0510Closed throttle position switch
malfunctionSwitch does not change from ON to OFF
(or from OFF to ON) even when vehicle speed
reaches over (or below) specification.
2 driving cycle
P1250Early Fuel Evaporation Heater
Circuit MalfunctionHeater monitor terminal voltage is higher than
specified value when EFE OFF or it is lower
than specified value when EFE ON.
2 driving cycles
P1450Barometric pressure sensor
circuit malfunctionBarometric pressure is lower or higher than
specification. (or sensor malfunction)1 driving cycle
P1451Barometric pressure sensor
performance problem
Difference between manifold absolute
pressure (MAP sensor value) and
barometric pressure (barometric pressure
sensor value) is larger than specification
during cranking.
2 driving cycles
P1500Starter signal circuit
malfunctionStarter signal is not inputted from engine
cranking till its start and after or it is always
inputted
2 driving cycles
P1510ECM (PCM) backup power
source malfunctionNo backup power after starting engine1 driving cycle
6-18 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
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
malfunctionECM (PCM) uses value determined by throttle
opening and engine speed.
ECM (PCM) stops EVAP purge control.
P0110Intake air temp. circuit malfunctionECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
intake air temperature is 20C (68F).
P0115Engine coolant temp. circuit malfunction
ECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
engine coolant temperature is 80C (176F).
ECM (PCM) operates radiator fan.
ECM (PCM) stops A / C and idle speed control.
P0120Throttle position circuit malfunction
ECM (PCM) controls actuators assuming that
throttle opening is 20.
ECM (PCM) stops idle speed control.
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).
6-24 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
ConditionPossible CauseReferring Item
OverheatingInoperative thermostat
Poor water pump performance
Clogged or leaky radiator
Improper engine oil grade
Clogged oil filter or oil strainer
Poor oil pump performance
Faulty radiator fan control system
Dragging brakes
Slipping clutch
Blown cylinder head gasketThermostat in Section 6B
Water pump in Section 6B
Radiator in Section 6B
Engine oil and oil filter change in
Section 0B
Oil pressure check in Section 6A
Oil pressure check in Section 6A
Radiator fan control system in
Section 6E1
Trouble diagnosis in Section 5
Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C
Cylinder head in Section 6A
Poor gasoline
mileageIgnition system out of order
Leaks or loose connection of high-tension cord
Faulty spark plug (improper gap, heavy deposits
and burned electrodes, etc.)
Engine and emission control system out of
order
High idle speed
Poor performance of TP sensor, ECT sensor or
MAP sensor
Faulty fuel injector
Faulty fuel injector resistor
Faulty ECM (PCM)
Low compression
Others
Poor valve seating
Dragging brakes
Slipping clutch
Thermostat out of order
Improper tire pressure
High-tension cords in Section 6F
Spark plugs in Section 6F
Refer to item “Improper engine
idle speed” previously outlined
TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensor in Section 6E1
Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Fuel injector resistor in Section 6E1
Previously outlined
Valves inspection in Section 6A
Trouble diagnosis in Section 5
Trouble diagnosis in Section 7C
Thermostat in Section 6B
Refer to Section 3F
Excessive engine
oil consumptionOil leakage
Blown cylinder head gasket
Leaky camshaft oil seals
Oil entering combustion chamber
Sticky piston ring
Worn piston and cylinder
Worn piston ring groove and ring
Improper location of piston ring gap
Worn or damaged valve stem seal
Worn valve stem
Cylinder head in Section 6A
Camshaft in Section 6A
Piston cleaning in Section 6A
Pistons and cylinders inspection
in Section 6A
Pistons inspection in Section 6A
Pistons assembly in Section 6A
Valves removal and installation in
Section 6A
Valves inspection in Section 6A
6-30 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (TBI FOR G10)
SCAN TOOL DATACONDITIONNORMAL CONDITION /
REFERENCE VALUES
DESIRED IDLEAt idling with no load after warming up, M / T850 r / min(DESIRED IDLE SPEED)
gg,
at neutral, A / T at “P” range850 r / min
TP SENSOR VOLT
(THROTTLE POSITIONIgnition switch
ON / engine
Throttle valve fully closedMore than 0.2 V(
SENSOR OUTPUT
VOLTAGE)ON / engine
stoppedThrottle valve fully openLess than 4.8 V
INJ PULSE WIDTH
(FUEL INJECTIONAt specified idle speed with no load after
warming up0.8 – 2.3 msec.(
PULSE WIDTH)At 2500 r / min with no load after warming up0.8 – 2.3 msec.
IAC FLOW DUTY (IDLE
AIR CONTROL FLOW
DUTY)
At idling with no load after warming up20 – 40%
TOTAL FUEL TRIMAt specified idle speed after warming up–35 – +35%
BATTERY VOLTAGEIgnition switch ON / engine stop10 – 14 V
CANIST PRG DUTY
(EVAP CANISTER
PURGE FLOW DUTY)
At specified idle speed after warming up0 – 100%
CLOSED THROT POS
(CLOSED THROTTLEThrottle valve at idle positionON(CLOSED THROTTLE
POSITION)Throttle valve opens larger than idle positionOFF
FUEL CUTWhen engine is at fuel cut conditionONFUEL CUTOther than fuel cut conditionOFF
RAD FAN
(RADIATOR FANIgnition switch
ON
Engine coolant temp.:
Lower than 92.5C
(199F)
OFF
(
CONTROL RELAY)ONEngine coolant temp.:
97.5C (208F) or higherON
ELECTRIC LOAD
Ignition switch ON / Headlight, small light,
heater fan and rear window defogger all
turned OFF
OFF
ELECTRIC LOADIgnition switch ON / Headlight, small light,
heater fan or rear window defogger turned
ON
ON
A / C SWITCH
Engine running after warming up, A / C not
operatingOFF
A/C SWITCHEngine running after warming up, A / C
operatingON
PSP SWITCH
Engine running at idle speed and steering wheel
at straight-ahead position.OFF
(if equipped).Engine running at idle speed and steering wheel
turned to the right or left as far as it stops.ON
FUEL TANK LEVEL––––––––––––0 – 100%
BAROMETRIC PRESS––––––––––––Display the barometric pressure
FUEL PUMP
Within 3 seconds after ignition switch ON or
engine runningON
Engine stop at ignition switch ON.OFF