6-1-2 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE)
Table A-4 Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check – MIL Does Not Flash or Just
Remains ON Even with Grounding
Diagnosis Switch Terminal (Vehicle with
Monitor Connector) ................................... 6-1-45
Table A-5 ECM (PCM) Power and Ground
Circuit Check – MIL Doesn’t Light at
Ignition Switch ON and Engine Doesn’t
Start Though It Is Cranked Up .................. 6-1-46
DTC P0100 (DTC No.33, 34) Mass Air
Flow Circuit Malfunction ............................ 6-1-48
DTC P0110 (DTC No.23, 25) Intake Air
Temp. (IAT) Circuit Malfunction ................ 6-1-50
DTC P0115 (DTC No.14, 15) Engine
Coolant Temp. Circuit Malfunction ............ 6-1-52
DTC P0120 (DTC No.21, 22) Throttle
Position Circuit Malfunction....................... 6-1-54
DTC P0121 Throttle Position Circuit
Range/Performance Problem ................... 6-1-56
DTC P0130 (DTC No.13) HO2S-1 (Bank 1)
Circuit Malfunction or No Activity
Detected.................................................... 6-1-58
DTC P0133 HO2S-1 (Bank 1) Circuit Slow
Response .................................................. 6-1-60
DTC P0135 HO2S-1 (Bank 1) Heater
Circuit Malfunction .................................... 6-1-61
DTC P0136 HO2S-2 (Bank 1) Circuit
Malfunction................................................ 6-1-63
DTC P0141 HO2S-2 (Bank 1) Heater
Circuit Malfunction .................................... 6-1-65
DTC P0150 (DTC No.26) HO2S-1 (Bank 2)
Circuit Malfunction or No Activity
Detected.................................................... 6-1-67
DTC P0153 HO2S-1 (Bank 2) Circuit Slow
Response .................................................. 6-1-69
DTC P0155 HO2S-1 (Bank 2) Heater
Circuit Malfunction .................................... 6-1-70
DTC P0156 HO2S-2 (Bank 2) Circuit
Malfunction................................................ 6-1-72
DTC P0161 HO2S-2 (Bank 2) Heater
Circuit Malfunction .................................... 6-1-74
DTC P0171/P0172 Fuel System Too
Lean/Rich (Bank 1) ................................... 6-1-76
DTC P0174/P0175 Fuel System Too
Lean/Rich (Bank 2) ................................... 6-1-78
DTC P0300/P0301/P0302/P0303/P0304/
P0305/P0306 Random Misfire/Cylinder 1
Misfire/Cylinder 2 Misfire/Cylinder 3 Misfire/
Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected/Cylinder 5
Misfire Detected/Cylinder 6 Misfire
Detected.................................................... 6-1-80
DTC P0325 (DTC No.43) Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction ..................................... 6-1-82
DTC P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Malfunction ..................................... 6-1-84
DTC P0340 (DTC No.42) Camshaft
Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction ........... 6-1-86
DTC P0400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Flow Malfunction ........................................ 6-1-89
DTC P0403 (DTC No.51) Exhaust Gas
Recirculation Circuit Malfunction ............... 6-1-92
DTC P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency
Below Threshold (Bank 1) ......................... 6-1-94
DTC P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency
Below Threshold (Bank 2) ......................... 6-1-96
DTC P0443 Evap Control System Purge
Control Valve Circuit Malfunction............... 6-1-98
Evap canister purge system
inspection ............................................. 6-1-100
Vacuum passage inspection ................ 6-1-100
Vacuum hose inspection ...................... 6-1-101
Evap canister purge valve and its
circuit inspection .................................. 6-1-101
Evap canister purge valve inspection .. 6-1-101
DTC P0460 Fuel Level Sensor Circuit
High Input ................................................ 6-1-103
DTC P0500 (DTC No.24) Vehicle Speed
Sensor Malfunction .................................. 6-1-105
DTC P0505 Idle Air Control System
Malfunction .............................................. 6-1-108
DTC P0601 (DTC No.71) Internal Control
Module Memory Check Sum Error .......... 6-1-110
DTC P1408 Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor Circuit Malfunction ....................... 6-1-111
DTC P1450/P1451 Barometric Pressure
Sensor Circuit Malfunction/Performance
Problem ................................................... 6-1-113
DTC P1500 Engine Starter Signal Circuit
Malfunction .............................................. 6-1-114
DTC P1510 Ecm Back-Up Power Supply
Malfunction .............................................. 6-1-115
Table B-1 Fuel Pump Circuit Inspection .. 6-1-116
Table B-2 Fuel Injectors and Circuit
Inspection ................................................ 6-1-117
Table B-3 Fuel Pressure Inspection ........ 6-1-119
Table B-4 Idle Air Control System
Inspection ................................................ 6-1-121
Table B-5 A/C Signal Circuits Inspection
(If Equipped) ............................................ 6-1-123
Table B-6 A/C Condenser Fan Motor
Relay Control System Inspection
(If Equipped) ............................................ 6-1-124
Special Tool ............................................... 6-1-125
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE) 6-1-21
For A/T system (Refer to Section 7B1 for diagnosis)
P0505Idle air control system mal-
functionDifference between desired idle speed
and actual idle speed continues to
exceed specified value for longer than
specified time.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0601
(No.71)Internal control module mem-
ory check sum errorData write error (or check sum error)
when written into ECM1 driving
cycle1 driving
cycle
P1408Manifold absolute pressure
sensor circuit malfunctionManifold absolute pressure sensor
output voltage is higher or lower than
specified value (or sensor circuit
shorted to ground or open).2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P1450Barometric pressure sensor
circuit malfunctionBarometric pressure is lower or higher
than specification.1 driving
cycleNot
applicable
P1451Barometric pressure sensor
performance problemDifference between intake manifold
pressure and barometric pressure is
larger than specification.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P1500Engine starter signal circuit
malfunctionEngine starts with no starter signal or
signal input during long period after
start.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P1510ECM back-up power supply
malfunctionNo back-up power after starting
engine.1 driving
cycleNot
applicable DTC NO. DETECTED ITEMDETECTING CONDITION
(DTC will set when detecting : )MIL
(vehicle
without
monitor
connector)MIL
(vehicle
with
monitor
connector)
DTC NO. DETECTED ITEMDETECTING CONDITION
(DTC will set when detecting : )MIL
(vehicle
without
monitor
connector)MIL
(vehicle
with
monitor
connector)
P0705
(No.72)Transmission range switch cir-
cuit malfunctionMultiple signals inputted simulta-
neously or P, R, N, D, 2 or L range sig-
nal not inputted while running at
60km/h or more.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0715
(No.76)Input speed sensor circuit
malfunctionInput speed sensor signal is lower
than specification while running.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0720
(No.75)Output speed sensor circuit
malfunctionOutput speed sensor signal not input-
ted while VSS signal being inputted.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0741TCC (lock-up) solenoid perfor-
mance or stuck offActual TCC operation does not agree
with ON/OFF control from PCM to
TCC.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0743
(No.65)
(No.66)TCC (lock-up) solenoid electri-
calMonitor signal OFF is detected when
TCC control solenoid is ON or monitor
signal ON is detected when it is OFF.1 driving
cycleNot
applicable
P0751Shift solenoid A (#1) perfor-
mance or stuck offGear change control from PCM to A/T
does not agree with actual gear posi-
tion of A/T.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE) 6-1-23
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. TROUBLE AREA FAIL SAFE OPERATION
P0100
(No.33, 34)MAF SENSOR• Injector drive time (fuel injection volume) is determined according to
throttle valve opening and engine speed.
• EGR valve stops.
• Air flow of IAC valve is limited.
P0110
(No.23, 25)IAT SENSOR Each control is performed on the basis of 22.1°C intake air temp.
P0115
(No.14, 15)ECT SENSOR• Each control except 4-A/T is performed on the basis of 29.9°C engine
coolant temp.
• 4-A/T control is performed assuming 31°C (engine warmed up) or
higher after 15 min. from engine start.
P0120
(No.21, 22)TP SENSOR• Each control except 4-A/T is performed on the basis of 124.5° throttle
valve opening.
• 4-A/T control is performed on the basis of 0° throttle valve opening.
P0460 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR Each control is performed in the basis of full fuel level.
P0500VEHICLE SPEED
SENSORAir flow of IAC valve is limited.
P1450BAROMETRIC
PRESSURE SENSOREach control is performed based on 760 mmHg barometric pressure.
P0705 TR SWITCH A/T control is performed in priority order of L, 2, N, D, R and P.
P0720OUTPUT SPEED
SENSOR CIRCUIT
MALFUNCTIONA/T control is performed by using signal from VSS.
P0753SHIFT SOLENOID
A (#1)• A/T control using 3rd gear is performed when D range, 1st, or 2nd
gear is used.
• TCC solenoid OFF
P0758SHIFT SOLENOID
B (#2)• A/T control using 4th gear is performed when D range, 2nd or 3rd
gear is used.
• When both shift solenoids A (#1) and B (#2) failed simultaneously,
A/T control using 4th gear is always performed in D range.
• TCC solenoid OFF
P0743TCC (Lock-up)
SOLENOIDTCC (Lock-up) solenoid OFF
6-1-28 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE)
TP SENSOR VOLT (TP Sensor Output Voltage, V)
Throttle Position Sensor reading provides throttle valve opening information in the from of voltage.
O2S B1 S1 (HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 Output Voltage, V) / O2S B2 S1 (HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1 Output
Voltage, V)
It indicates output voltage of HO2S SENSOR 1 installed on exhaust manifold (pre-catalyst).
O2S B1 S2 (HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 2 Output Voltage, V) / O2S B2 S2 (HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 2 Output
Voltage, V)
If indicates output voltage of HO2S SENSOR 2 installed on exhaust pipe (post-catalyst). It is used to detect cat-
alyst deterioration.
FUEL SYSTEM B1 (Fuel System Bank 1 Status) / Fuel System B2 (Fuel System Bank 2 Status)
Air/fuel ratio feedback loop status displayed as one of the followings.
OPEN : Open loop-has not yet satisfied conditions to go closed loop.
CLOSED : Closed loop-using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control.
OPEN-DRIVE COND : Open loop due to driving conditions (Power enrichment, etc.).
OPEN SYS FAULT : Open loop due to detected system fault.
CLOSED-ONE O2S : Closed loop, but fault with at least one oxygen sensor may be using single oxygen sensor
for fuel control.
CALC LOAD (Calculated Load Value, %)
Engine load displayed as a percentage of maximum possible load. Value is calculated mathematically using the
formula : actual (current) intake air volume ÷ maximum possible intake air volume x 100%.
TOTAL FUEL TRIM (%)
The value of total fuel trim is obtained by putting values of short term fuel trim and long term fuel trim together.
This value indicates how much correction is necessary to keep the air/fuel mixture stoichiometrical.
CANIST PRG DUTY (EVAP Canister Purge Flow Duty, %)
This parameter indicates valve ON (valve open) time rate within a certain set cycle of EVAP canister purge valve
which controls the amount of EVAP purge.
VEHICLE SPEED (km/h, MPH)
It is computed based on pulse signals from vehicle speed sensor on transfer or transmission.
FUEL CUT (ON/OFF)
ON : Fuel being cut (output signal to injector is stopped).
OFF : Fuel not being cut.
MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure, mmHg, kPa)
This parameter indicates the pressure in the intake manifold absolute pressure.
A/C CONDENSER FAN (ON/OFF)
This parameter indicates the state of the A/C Condenser Fan control signal.
BLOWER FAN (ON/OFF)
This parameter indicates the state of the blower fan motor switch.
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE) 6-1-29
EGR VALVE (%)
This parameter indicates opening rate of EGR valve which controls the amount of EGR flow.
A/C SWITCH (ON/OFF)
ON : Command for operation being output from A/C amplifier to compressor.
OFF : Command for operation not being output.
PSP SWITCH (ON/OFF)
ON : PSP switch detects P/S operation. (high P/S pressure)
OFF : PSP switch not detects P/S operation.
PNP SIGNAL (Transmission Range Switch, P/N or D range)
Whether the transmission range switch (P/N position switch) at P or N range or at R, D, 2 or L range is displayed.
If at P or N range, “P/N range” is displayed and if at R, D, 2 or L range, “D range” is displayed.
FUEL TANK LEVEL (%)
This parameter indicates approximate fuel level in the fuel tank. As the detectable range of the fuel level sensor
is set as 0 to 100 %, however, with some models whose fuel tank capacity is smaller, the indicated fuel level may
be only 70 % even when the fuel tank is full.
ELECTRIC LOAD (ON/OFF)
ON : Small light switch ON or rear window defogger switch ON.
OFF : Small light switch OFF and rear window defogger switch OFF.
VSS (4-A/T) (km/h, MPH)
It is computed by using pulse signals from vehicle speed sensor on 4-speed automatic transmission.
THROT POS LEVEL (Throttle Position Level For 4-A/T, “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”,“5”,“6” or “7”)
This parameter indicates which level (zone) the throttle valve opening is in.
The throttle opening is divided into 8 levels (zones) from “0” (about idle position) to “7” (about full open) and sig-
nals are assigned to each opening level (zone). PCM controls the automatic gear change of the automatic trans-
mission by using these signals according to the signal from the TP sensor.
GEAR POSITION (1ST, 2ND, 3RD or 4TH)
The gear position is determined on the basis of the command state signals generated from PCM to shift sole-
noids A and B (#1 and #2) and displayed as shown in the table below.
SHIFT SOL #1 CON/MON (Shift Solenoid #1, A Command/monitor, ON/OFF)
CON-ON : ON command being output to shift solenoid #1, A.
CON-OFF : ON command not being output.
MON-ON : Electricity being passed to shift solenoid #1, A.
MON-OFF : Electricity not being passed.SHIFT SOLENOID-A SHIFT SOLENOID-B
DISPLAY1ST ON OFF
2ND ON ON
3RD OFF ON
4TH OFF OFF
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE) 6-1-31
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 Cause Correction
Hard starting
(Engine cranks OK)Faulty idle air control system “DIAG. FLOW TABLE B-4” in this
section.
Faulty ECT sensor or MAF sensor ECT sensor or MAF sensor in Sec-
tion 6E2.
Faulty ECM (PCM) Inspection of ECM (PCM) and its
circuit in this section.
Low compression Compression check in Section
6A2.
Faulty hydraulic valve lash adjuster Valve lash adjuster in Section 6A2.
Compression leak from valve seat Valves inspection in Section 6A2.
Sticky valve stem Valves inspection in Section 6A2.
Weak or damaged valve springs Valves spring inspection in Section
6A2.
Compression leak at cylinder head gasket Cylinder head inspection in Section
6A2.
Sticking or damaged piston ring Piston ring inspection in Section
6A2.
Worn piston, ring or cylinder Cylinders, pistons and piston rings
inspection in Section 6A2.
Malfunctioning PCV valve PCV system inspection in Section
6E2.
Engine has no power
Engine overheating Refer to “OVERHEATING” in this
table.
Defective spark plug Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor Ignition coil in Section 6F2.
Fuel pressure out of specification
(dirty fuel filter, dirty or clogged fuel hose or
pipe, malfunctioning fuel pressure regulator,
malfunctioning fuel pump)“DIAG. FLOW TABLE B-3” in this
section.
Maladjusted TP sensor installation angle TP sensor in Section 6E2.
Faulty EGR system “DTC P0400 DIAG. FLOW TABLE”
in this section.
Faulty injector Fuel injector in Section 6E2.
Faulty TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAF sensor TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAF
sensor in Section 6E2.
Faulty ECM (PCM) Inspection of ECM (PCM) and its
circuit in this section.
Low compression Refer to the same item in “HARD
STARTING” of this table.
Dragging brakes Diagnosis in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Diagnosis in Section 7C1.
6-1-32 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE)
Improper engine idling
or engine fails to idleFaulty spark plug Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor Ignition coil in Section 6F2.
Fuel pressure out of specification “DIAG. FLOW TABLE B-3” in this
section.
Engine overheating Refer to “OVERHEATING” in this
table.
Maladjusted TP sensor installation angle if
adjustableTP sensor in Section 6E2.
Faulty idle air control system “DIAG. FLOW TABLE B-4” in this
section.
Faulty FIA (fast idle air) valve FIA valve in Section 6E2.
Faulty evaporative emission control system EVAP control system in Section
6E2.
Faulty EGR system “DTC P0400 DIAG. FLOW TABLE”
in this section.
Faulty injector Fuel injection in Section 6E2.
Faulty ECT sensor, TP sensor or MAF sensor ECT sensor, TP sensor or MAF
sensor in Section 6E2.
Faulty ECM (PCM) Inspection of ECM (PCM) and its
circuit in this section.
Low compression Refer to the same item in “HARD
STARTING” of this table.
Malfunctioning PCV valve PCV system inspection in Section
6E2.
Engine hesitates
(Momentary lack of
response as the accel-
erator is depressed.
Can occur at all vehi-
cle speeds.
Usually most severe
when first trying to
make the vehicle
move, as from a stop
sign.)Spark plug faulty or plug gap as out of adjust-
mentSpark plugs in Section 6F2.
Fuel pressure out of specification
(clogged fuel filter, faulty fuel pressure regula-
tor, clogged fuel filter, hose or pipe)“DIAG. FLOW TABLE B-3” in this
section.
Engine overheating Refer to “OVERHEATING” in this
table.
Faulty EGR system “DTC P0400 DIAG. FLOW TABLE”
in this section.
Faulty injector Fuel injector in Section 6E2.
Faulty TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAF sensor TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAF
sensor in Section 6E2.
Faulty ECM (PCM) Inspection of ECM (PCM) and its
circuit in this section.
Low compression Refer to the same item in “HARD
STARTING” of this table. Condition Possible Cause Correction
ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE) 6-1-33
Surges
(Engine power varia-
tion under steady
throttle or cruise.
Feels like the vehicle
speeds up and down
with no change in the
accelerator pedal.)Defective spark plug
(excess carbon deposits, improper gap, and
burned electrodes, etc.)Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Variable fuel pressure
(clogged fuel filter, kinky or damaged fuel hose
and line, faulty fuel pressure regulator)“DIAG. FLOW TABLE B-3” in this
section.
Faulty EGR system “DTC P0400 DIAG. FLOW TABLE”
in this section.
Faulty MAF sensor MAF sensor in Section 6E2.
Faulty injector Fuel injector in Section 6E2.
Faulty ECM (PCM) Inspection of ECM (PCM) and its
circuit in this section.
Excessive detonation
(The engine makes
sharp metallic knocks
that change with throt-
tle opening. Sounds
like pop corn pop-
ping.)Engine overheating Refer to “OVERHEATING” in this
table.
Faulty spark plug Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Improper ignition timing Ignition timing in Section 6F2.
Clogged fuel filter and fuel lines Fuel pressure check in Section
6E2.
Faulty EGR system “DTC P0400 DIAG. FLOW TABLE”
in this section.
Faulty ECT sensor or MAF sensor ECT sensor or MAF sensor in Sec-
tion 6E2.
Faulty injector Fuel injector in Section 6E2.
Faulty ECM (PCM) Inspection of ECM (PCM) and its
circuit in this section.
Excessive carbon deposits in combustion
chamberPiston and cylinder head cleaning
in Section 6A2.
Poor knock sensor performance “DTC P0325 DIAG. FLOW TABLE”
in this section.
Overheating
Inoperative thermostat Thermostat in Section 6B.
Poor water pump performance Water pump in Section 6B.
Clogged or leaky radiator Radiator in Section 6B.
Improper engine oil grade Engine oil and oil filter change in
Section 0B.
Clogged oil filter or oil strainer Oil pressure check in Section 6A2.
Poor oil pump performance Oil pressure check in Section 6A2.
Dragging brakes Diagnosis in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Diagnosis in Section 7C1.
Blown cylinder head gasket Cylinder head inspection in Section
6A2. Condition Possible Cause Correction