
SAT767B
CVT Fluid CheckNLAT0025FLUID LEAKAGE CHECKNLAT0025S011. Clean area suspected of leaking. Ð for example, mating sur-
face of converter housing and transmission case.
2. Start engine, apply foot brake, place selector lever in ªDº posi-
tion and wait a few minutes.
3. Stop engine.
SAT288G
4. Check for fluid leakage.
SAT638A
FLUID CONDITION CHECKNLAT0025S02
Fluid color Suspected problem
Dark or black with burned odor Wear of frictional material
Milky pink Water contamination Ð Road water
entering through filler tube or breather
Varnished fluid, light to dark brown
and tackyOxidation Ð Over or under filling, Ð
Overheating
FLUID LEVEL CHECKNLAT0025S03Refer to ªChecking CVT Fluidº, AT-10.
SAT647B
Stall TestNLAT0026STALL TEST PROCEDURENLAT0026S011. Check CVT fluid and engine oil levels. If necessary, add.
2. Drive vehicle for approx. 10 minutes or until engine oil and CVT
fluid reach operating temperature.
CVT fluid operating temperature:
50 - 80ÉC (122 - 176ÉF)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
CVT Fluid Check
AT-51 

DTC Inspection Priority ChartNLEC0039If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following prior-
ity chart.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1+P0100 Mass air flow sensor
+P0110 Intake air temperature sensor
+P0115 Engine coolant temperature sensor
+P0120 Throttle position sensor
+P0325 Knock sensor
+P0340 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit
+P0403 EGR volume control valve (where fitted)
+P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
+P0605 ECM
+P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
+P1706 Park/Neutral position switch
2+P0130 - P0134 Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
+P0135 Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater (front)
+P0137 - P0140 Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)
+P0141 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (rear)
+P0443 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
+P0510 Closed throttle position switch (where fitted)
+P1217 Overheat (Cooling system)
+P1401 EGR temperature sensor (where fitted)
3+P0171, P0172 Fuel injection system function
+P0300 - P0304 Misfire
+P0400, P1402 EGR function
+P0420 Three way catalyst function
+P0505 IACV-AAC valve
+P 1111Intake valve timing control
+P1131 Swirl control valve control solenoid (where fitted)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG18DE
DTC Inspection Priority Chart
EC-122 

Symptom Matrix ChartNLEC0041SYSTEM Ð ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMNLEC0041S01
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit11232 22 3 2EC-516
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-44
Injector circuit11232 22 2EC-495
Evaporative emission system334444444 4EC-39
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem334444444 41EC-42
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 3 31111 1EC-46
IACV-AAC valve circuit112332222 2 2EC-343
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjust-
ment33111 11 1EC-46
Ignition circuit11222 22 2EC-500
EGR
(where
fitted)EGR volume control valve circuit2233 3EC-319
EGR system212333223 3EC-310, 319,
393
Main power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 2EC-146
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2HAsection
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG18DE
Symptom Matrix Chart
EC-124 

SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
circuit22EC-295
Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) circuit3 2 3 EC-302
Mass air flow sensor circuit11222 22 2EC-154
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
circuit1232 22 2EC-184,
192
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor circuit112323223 2EC-169,
171
Throttle position sensor circuit 1 222222 2EC-175
Incorrect throttle position sensor
adjustment31 11111 1EC-99
Vehicle speed sensor circuit 2 3 3 3 EC-338
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-291
ECM 22333333333EC-358,
123
Start signal circuit 2EC-512
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-402
Power steering oil pressure
switch circuit2 3 3 EC-524
Electrical load signal circuit 3 3 EC-535
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG18DE
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-125 

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHERNLEC0041S03
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FE section
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
Ð Vapor lock
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline,
Low octane)
Air Air duct
55555 5 Air cleaner
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor Ð throttle
body)
5555
Throttle body, Throttle wireFE section
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketÐ
Cranking Battery
111111 11
EL section Alternator circuit
Starter circuit 3
Flywheel/drive plate 6 EM section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG18DE
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-126 

SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5
EM section Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64 Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5 EMsection Camshaft
Intake valve
3
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
55555 55 5 FEsection
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery
55555 55 5MA, EM and
LC sections
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil
LC section Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 Thermostat 5
Water pump
Water gallery
Cooling fan 5 EC-373
Coolant level (low)/Contaminated
coolantMA section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTIONQG18DE
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-127 

On Board Diagnosis LogicNLEC0202When a misfire occurs, engine speed will fluctuate. If the engine speed fluctuates enough to cause the CKP
sensor signal to vary, the ECM can determine that a misfire is occurring.
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed On board diagnosis of misfire
The misfire detection logic consists of the following two conditions.
1. One Trip Detection Logic (Three Way Catalyst Damage)
On the first trip that a misfire condition occurs that can damage the three way catalyst (TWC) due to
overheating, the MI will blink.
When a misfire condition occurs, the ECM monitors the CKP sensor signal every 200 engine revolutions
for a change.
When the misfire condition decreases to a level that will not damage the TWC, the MI will turn off.
If another misfire condition occurs that can damage the TWC on a second trip, the MI will blink.
When the misfire condition decreases to a level that will not damage the TWC, the MI will remain on.
If another misfire condition occurs that can damage the TWC, the MI will begin to blink again.
2. Two Trip Detection Logic (Exhaust quality deterioration)
For misfire conditions that will not damage the TWC (but will affect vehicle emissions), the MI will only light
when the misfire is detected on a second trip. During this condition, the ECM monitors the CKP sensor
signal every 1,000 engine revolutions.
A misfire malfunction can be detected on any one cylinder or on multiple cylinders.
DTC No. Malfunction is detected when ... Check Items (Possible Cause)
P0300
0300+Multiple cylinders misfire.+Improper spark plug
+Insufficient compression
+Incorrect fuel pressure
+EGR volume control valve
+The injector circuit is open or shorted
+Injectors
+Intake air leak
+Insufficient ignition spark
+Lack of fuel
+Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) P0301
0301+No. 1 cylinder misfires.
P0302
0302+No. 2 cylinder misfires.
P0303
0303+No. 3 cylinder misfires.
P0304
0304+No. 4 cylinder misfires.
SEF058Y
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNLEC0203CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously conducted,
always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 9 seconds
before conducting the next test.
With CONSULT-II
1) Turn ignition switch ªONº, and select ªDATA MONITORº mode
with CONSULT-II.
2) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
DTC P0300 - P0304 NO.4-1CYLINDER MISFIRE, MULTIPLE CYLINDER
MISFIRE
QG18DE
On Board Diagnosis Logic
EC-285 

System DescriptionNLEC0433COOLING FAN CONTROLNLEC0433S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Cooling fan
controlCooling fan relay(s) Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner ªONº signal
Ignition switch Start signal
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refrigerant pressure
The ECM controls the cooling fan corresponding to the vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature, refriger-
ant pressure, and air conditioner ON signal. The control system has ON-OFF control.
OPERATIONNLEC0433S02Engine coolant temperatures at which the cooling fan turns ªONº are indicated in the Table below.
Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Air conditioner switchHigh pressure of
refrigerant
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2, psi)Less than 50 (30) 50 - 80 (30 - 50) More than 80 (50)
ONMore than 1,680
(16.8, 17.14, 244)Always Always More than 95ÉC (203ÉF)
Less than 1,680
(16.8, 17.14, 244)Always More than 95ÉC (203ÉF) More than 95ÉC (203ÉF)
OFFMore than 100ÉC
(212ÉF)More than 95ÉC (203ÉF) More than 95ÉC (203ÉF)
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NLEC0486Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
AIR COND SIG+Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineAir conditioner switch: OFF OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates)ON
COOLING FAN+After warming up engine, idle
the engine.
+Air conditioner switch: OFFEngine coolant temperature is less
than 100ÉC (212ÉF)OFF
Engine coolant temperature is
100ÉC (212ÉF) or moreON
DTC P1217 OVERHEAT (COOLING SYSTEM)QG18DE
System Description
EC-373