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MODELS WITHOUT THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH=NJEC1736S02
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem, or a current need for scheduled
maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches and cuts
+Air cleaner clogging
+Hoses and ducts for leaks
SEF983U
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER OPERATION-I
Confirm that there is a clearance between throttle drum and stopper.
SEF850Y
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER FIXING BOLTS
Check throttle opener fixing bolts for loosening.
OK or NG
OK©1. Repair or replace throttle body assembly.
2. GO TO 2.
NG©1. Retighten the fixing bolts.
2. GO TO 2.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Sedan (Cont'd)
EC-116
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36 ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC No. might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM and TCM (Transmission control module).
Refer to ªHow to Erase Emission-Related Diagnostic Informationº, EC-70 and AT-52, ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº.
©INSPECTION END
Basic Inspection/HatchbackNJEC1785MODELS WITH THROTTLE POSITION SWITCHNJEC1785S01Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
On vehicle equipped with daytime light systems, set lighting
switch to the 1st position to light only small lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear window defogger switch is OFF,
+Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem, or a current need for scheduled
maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches and cuts
+Air cleaner clogging
+Hoses and ducts for leaks
SEF983U
©GO TO 2.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Sedan (Cont'd)
EC-128
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35 CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
Check ignition timing again. Refer to Test No. 31.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 37.
NG©GO TO 36.
36 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-28, ªInstallationº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 34.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 32.
37 ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC No. might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM and TCM (Transmission control module).
Refer to ªHow to Erase Emission-Related Diagnostic Informationº, EC-70 or EC-77 and AT-52, ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº.
OK or NG
©INSPECTION END
MODELS WITHOUT THROTTLE POSITION SWITCHNJEC1785S02Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
On vehicle equipped with daytime light system, set lighting
switch to the 1st position to light only small lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear window defogger switch is OFF,
+Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem, or a current need for scheduled
maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches and cuts
+Air cleaner clogging
+Hoses and ducts for leaks
SEF983U
©GO TO 2.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-144
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Main Power Supply and Ground Circuit
WIRING DIAGRAMNJEC0047Sedan models and Hatchback Models with ECM in Engine CompartmentNJEC0047S01
HEC779
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLYQG
Main Power Supply and Ground Circuit
EC-178
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2 CHECK ECM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and then ªONº.
2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 43 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF291X
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors E74, F35 (If so equipped)
+Harness connectors M21, E106 (Sedan), M160, E175 or M169, F113 (Hatchback)
+Fuse block (J/B) connector M1, E103
+10A fuse
+Harness for open or short between ECM and ignition switch
©Repair harness or connectors.
4 CHECK ECM GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT-I
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals 48, 57, 106, 108 and engine ground.
Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM.
Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLYQG
Main Power Supply and Ground Circuit (Cont'd)
EC-182
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12 CHECK ECM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-IV
1. Disconnect ECM relay. (For ECM relay location, refer to ªEngine Control Compartment Parts Locationº.)
2. Check voltage between ECM relay terminal 3 or 5 (only ECM relay in relay box) and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
YEC048A
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 14.
NG©GO TO 13.
13 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors E75, F36 (If so equipped)
+Harness for open or short between ECM relay and 10A fuse
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
14 CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY BETWEEN ECM RELAY AND ECM FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals 110, 112 and ECM relay terminal 5 or 3 (only ECM relay in relay
box).
Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM.
Continuity should exist.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 16.
NG©GO TO 15.
15 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Joint connector-4 (If so equipped)
+Joint connector-6 (If so equipped)
+Harness connector E75, F36 (If so equipped)
+Harness for open or short between ECM and ECM relay
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLYQG
Main Power Supply and Ground Circuit (Cont'd)
EC-185
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16 CHECK ECM RELAY
1. Apply 12V direct current between ECM relay terminals 1 and 2.
2. Check continuity between relay terminals 3 and 5, 6 and 7.
SEF296X
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 17.
NG©Replace ECM relay.
17 CHECK ECM GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminals 48, 57, 106, 108 and engine ground.
Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM.
Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 18.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
18 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-177.
©INSPECTION END
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLYQG
Main Power Supply and Ground Circuit (Cont'd)
EC-186
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Wiring DiagramNJEC0056SEDAN MODELS AND HATCHBACK MODELS WITH
ECM IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
NJEC0056S01
HEC781
DTC P0100 MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (MAFS)QG
Wiring Diagram
EC-189