
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) 6-1-9
On-Board Diagnostic System (Vehicle with
Monitor Connector)
ECM diagnosis troubles which may occur in the area including the
following parts when the ignition switch is ON and the engine is
running, and indicates the result by turning on of flashing mal-
function indicator lamp (1).
• Heated oxygen sensor (if equipped)
•ECT sensor
•TP sensor
• IAT sensor
• CMP sensor
•MAF sensor
• Knock sensor
• EGR (if equipped)
•VSS
• CPU (Central Processing Unit) of ECM
ECM and malfunction indicator lamp (1) operate as follows.
• Malfunction indicator lamp (1) light when the ignition switch
is turned ON (but the engine at stop) with the diagnosis
switch terminal ungrounded regardless of the condition of
Engine and Emission control system. This is only to check
the malfunction indicator lamp (1) bulb and its circuit.
• If the above areas of Engine and Emission control system is
free from any trouble after the engine start (while engine is
running), malfunction indicator lamp (1) turns OFF.
• When ECM detects a trouble which has occurred in the
above areas, it makes malfunction indicator lamp (1) turn ON
while the engine is running to warn the driver of such occur-
rence of trouble and at the same time it stores the trouble
area in ECM back-up memory. (The memory is kept as it is
even if the trouble was only temporary and disappeared
immediately. And it is not erased unless the power to ECM is
shut off for specified time.)
ECM also indicates trouble area in memory by means of
flashing of malfunction indicator lamp (1) at the time of
inspection. (i.e. when diagnosis switch terminal (2) is con-
nected to ground terminal (3) with a service wire and ignition
switch is turned ON.)
NOTE:
When a trouble occurs in the above areas and disappears
soon while the diagnosis switch terminal is ungrounded
and the engine is running, malfunction indicator lamp (1)
lights and remains ON as the trouble exists but it turns
OFF when the normal condition is restored.

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE) 6-1-19
P0133HO2S circuit slow response
(Bank 1 - Sensor 1)Response time of HO2S-1 output volt-
age between rich and lean is longer
than specification.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0135HO2S heater circuit malfunc-
tion (Bank 1 - Sensor 1)Terminal voltage is lower than specifi-
cation at heater OFF or it is higher at
heater ON.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0136HO2S circuit malfunction
(Bank 1 - Sensor 2)Max. voltage of HO2S-2 is lower than
specification or its min. voltage is
higher than specification.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0141HO2S heater circuit malfunc-
tion (Bank 1 - Sensor 2)Terminal voltage is lower than specifi-
cation at heater OFF or it is higher at
heater ON.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
*P0150HO2S circuit malfunction
(Bank 2 - sensor 1)Min. output voltage of HO2S-1 is
higher than specification.
2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable Min. output voltage of HO2S-1 is
lower than specification.
Output voltage of HO2S-1 fails to go
above specification.
**P0150
(No.26)HO2S (Bank 2 - Sensor 1) no
activity detectedOutput voltage of HO2S-1 fails to go
above specification (or HO2S-1 cir-
cuit open).2 driving
cycles2 driving
cycles
P0153HO2S circuit slow response
(Bank 2 - Sensor 1)Response time HO2S-1 output volt-
age between rich and lean is longer
than specification.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0155HO2S heater circuit malfunc-
tion (Bank 2 - Sensor 1)Terminal voltage i lower than specifi-
cation at heater OFF or it is higher at
heater ON.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0156HO2S circuit malfunction
(Bank 2 - Sensor 2)Max. voltage of HO2S-2 is lower than
specification or its min. voltage is
higher than specification.2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0161HO2S heater circuit malfunc-
tion (Bank 2 - Sensor 2)Terminal voltage is lower than specifi-
cation at heater OFF or it is higher at
heater ON (or heater circuit or short).2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable
P0171 Fuel system too lean (Bank 1)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
cyclesNot
applicable
P0172 Fuel system too rich (Bank 1)Short term fuel trim or total fuel trim
(short and long terms added) is
smaller than specification for specified
time or longer. (Fuel trim toward lean
side is large.)2 driving
cyclesNot
applicable DTC NO. DETECTED ITEMDETECTING CONDITION
(DTC will set when detecting : )MIL
(vehicle
without
monitor
connector)MIL
(vehicle
with
monitor
connector)

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

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE) 6-1-37
TERMINAL CIRCUIT NORMAL VOLTAGE CONDITION
E61-1Power source for CO adjusting
resistor (if equipped)10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON
E61-2 Power source for back up 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON and OFF
E61-3 – – –
E61-4Cruise control module
(throttle opening signal)
(if equipped)Ignition switch ON, Voltage varies as specified at figure in
cruise control diagnosis of Section 8E while throttle valve is
opened gradually.
E61-5Duty output terminal
(vehicle with monitor connector)0 – 1 V Ignition switch ON
E61-6 Tachometer 0 – 1 V Ignition switch ON, engine stops
E61-7Malfunction indicator lamp
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” lamp)0 – 2.5 V Ignition switch ON, engine stops
10 – 14 V Engine running
E61-8 A/C cut signal (if equipped)0 – 1.5 V A/C is not operating
10 – 14 V A/C is operating
E61-9 Main relay10 – 14 V Ignition switch OFF
0 – 2 VIgnition switch ON or for 4 seconds
after ignition switch OFF
E61-10 CO adjusting resistor (if equipped) – –
E61-11 – – –
E61-12Data link connector (5V)
(Vehicle with monitor connector)4 – 6 V Ignition switch ON
E61-13 Data link connector (12V) 10 – 14 V Scan tool not connected to DLC
E61-14Test switch terminal
(Vehicle with monitor connector)10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON
E61-15 Rear defogger switch (if equipped)0 – 1.5 VIgnition switch ON, rear defogger
switch OFF
10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, rear defogger
switch
E61-16 Heater blower switch10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, heater blower
switch OFF
0 – 1.5 VIgnition switch ON, heater blower
switch ON
E61-17 A/C signal (if equipped)10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, A/C switch or
heater blower switch OFF
0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, A/C switch ON
and heater blower switch ON
E61-18 – – –
E61-19 “4WD” lamp0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, Transfer lever :
4H or 4L range
10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, Transfer lever :
2H range
E61-20 “O/D OFF” lamp (A/T vehicle)0 – 1 VFor 4 sec. after ignition switch ON
or overdrive cut switch ON
10 – 14 VAfter 4 sec. from ignition switch ON
and overdrive cut switch OFF
E61-21 “POWER” lamp (A/T vehicle)0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, P/N change
switch : POWER mode
10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, P/N change
switch : NORMAL mode

ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE) 6-1-39
C51-3-9 Throttle position sensor0.5 – 1.2 VIgnition switch ON, Throttle valve at
idle position
3.4 – 4.7 VIgnition switch ON, Throttle valve at
full open position
C51-3-10 Mass air flow sensor1.0 – 1.6 V Ignition switch ON and engine stops
1.7 – 2.0 V With engine running at idle speed
C51-3-11Heated oxygen sensor-1 (bank 1)
(if equipped)Deflects between
over and under 0.45 VWhile engine running at 2,000 r/min.
for 1 min. or longer after warmed up
C51-3-12 Ground for TP sensor – –
C51-3-13 Power source for TP sensor
4.75 – 5.25 V Ignition switch ON
C51-3-14 Power source for MAP sensor
C51-3-15 Power source 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON
C51-3-16 – – –
C51-3-17 Ground – –
C51-3-18Pressure switch in 4WD air pump
assembly10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, Transfer lever :
4H or 4L range
0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, Transfer lever :
2H range
C51-3-19 – – –
C51-3-20 Ignition switch 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON
C51-3-21Heated oxygen sensor-1 (bank 2)
(if equipped)Deflects between over
and under 0.45 VWhile engine running at 2,000 r/min.
for 1 min. or longer after warmed up
C51-3-22Heated oxygen sensor-2 (bank 1)
(if equipped)Deflects between over
and under 0.45 VWhile engine running at 2,000 r/min.
for 1 min. or longer after warmed up
C51-3-23Heated oxygen sensor-2 (bank 2)
(if equipped)Deflects between over
and under 0.45 VWhile engine running at 2,000 r/min.
for 1 min. or longer after warmed up
C51-3-24 Ground for ECT sensor – –
C51-3-25 Ground for IAT sensor, MAP sensor – –
C51-3-26 Ground for CMP sensor – –
C51-1-1 Shift solenoid B (A/T vehicle) 0 – 1 V Ignition switch ON
C51-1-2 Shift solenoid A (A/T vehicle) 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON
C51-1-3 – – –
C51-1-4 IAC valve (stepper motor coil 2) – –
C51-1-5 IAC valve (stepper motor coil 1) – –
C51-1-6Transmission range switch “R”
(A/T vehicle)10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, selector lever :
“R” range
0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, selector lever :
Other than “R”
C51-1-7Transmission range switch “P”
(A/T vehicle)10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, selector lever :
“P” range
0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, selector lever :
Other than “P” range
C51-1-8 TCC solenoid (A/T vehicle) 0 – 1 V Ignition switch ON
C51-1-9 4WD air pump assembly10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, Transfer lever :
4H or 4L range
0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, Transfer lever :
2H range TERMINAL CIRCUIT NORMAL VOLTAGE CONDITION