AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-9
Quickly Checking of Refrigerant Charge (If
Equipped with Sight Glass)
The following procedure can be used for quickly checking whether
the A/C system has a proper charge of refrigerant or not.
1) Run engine at fast idle.
2) Operate A/C at the following conditions for a few minutes.
Main (front) A/C switch at ON position.
Rear A/C main switch at ON position (if equipped).
Front blower motor switch at max position.
Rear blower motor switch at max position (if equipped).
Air outlet control button at face position.
Temperature control lever at max cool position.
Vehicle door at all open.
Air inlet door at recirculation position.
3) Look at the sight glass (1) and compare what is observed
with the symptoms listed in the table given below.
2. Bubbles
2
1
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Bubbles observed in sight
glassInsufficient charge of refrigerant in system Check system for leaks with a leak tester.
No bubbles observed in
sight glassNo charge or proper or too much charge of refrigerant in
systemRefer to the following items.
No temperature differ-
ence between compressor
inlet and outletEmpty or nearly empty system Perform recovery, evacuating and charg-
ing system and then check it for leaks
with a leak tester.
Noticeable temperature
difference between com-
pressor inlet and outletProper or too much charge of refrigerant in system Refer to the following items.
When A/C is turned OFF,
refrigerant in sight glass
clears immediately and
remains clearToo much charge of refrigerant in system Recharge with specified amount of refrig-
erant.
When A/C is turned OFF,
refrigerant in sight glass
once produces bubbles
and then clearsProper charge of refrigerant in system Perform “PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS”
in this section.
NOTE:
For specified amount of refrigerant, refer to “OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR CHARGING A/C WITH
REFRIGERANT” in this section.
1B-10 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
Performance Diagnosis
1) Confirm that vehicle and environmental conditions are as fol-
lows.
Vehicle is not exposed to direct sun.
Ambient temperature is within 15 - 35 °C (59 - 95 °F).
2) Make sure that high pressure valve (1) and low pressure
valve (2) of manifold gauge (3) are firmly closed.
3) Connect high pressure charging hose (4) to high pressure
service valve (5) on vehicle, and connect low pressure
charging hose (6) to low pressure service valve (7) on vehi-
cle.
4) Bleed the air in charging hoses (3), (4) by loosening their
respective nuts on manifold gauge, utilizing the refrigerant
pressure. When a hiss is heard, immediately tighten nut.
5) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature (engine
coolant temperature at 80 - 90 °C (176 - 194 °F)) and keep it
at specified idle speed.
6) Operate A/C at the following conditions.
Main (front) A/C switch at ON position.
Rear A/C main switch at ON position (if equipped).
Front blower motor switch at max position.
Rear blower motor switch at max position (if equipped).
Air outlet control button at face position.
Temperature control lever at max cool position.
Vehicle door at all open.
Air inlet door at recirculation position.
7) Keep all windows, doors and engine food open.
8) With about 20 mm (0.8 in.) of dry bulb thermometer (1)
inserted into center face air outlet (2), rear A/C air outlet (3)
(dual A/C model only) and near A/C evaporator air inlet, read
temperature indicated on each thermometer. CAUTION:
Do not interchange high and low pressure charging
hoses by mistake.
2
64
3
75 1
3
1
2
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) 6-1-27
Scan tool data definitions
COOLANT TEMP (Engine Coolant Temp., °C/°F)
It is detected by engine coolant temp. sensor.
INTAKE AIR TEMP (°C/°F)
It is detected by intake air temp. sensor.
DESIRE IDLE (Desired Idle Speed RPM)
The desired idle speed is an ECM (PCM) internal parameter which indicates the ECM (PCM) requested idle. If
the engine is not running, the number is not valid.
CLOSED THROT POS (Closed Throttle Position ON/OFF)
This parameter will read ON when the throttle valve is fully closed. Or OFF when the throttle is not fully closed.
IAC FLOW DUTY (%)
This parameter indicates IAC valve opening rate which controls bypass air flow.
ENGINE SPEED (RPM)
It is computed by reference pulses from the Camshaft Position Sensor.
SHORT FT B1 (Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1, %) / SHORT FT B2 (Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 2, %)
Short term fuel trim value represents short term corrections to the air/fuel mixture computation. A value of 0 indi-
cates no correction, a value greater than 0 means an enrichment correction, and a value less than 0 implies an
enleanment correction.
LONG FT B1 (Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1, %) / LONG FT B2 (Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 2, %)
Long term fuel trim value represents long term corrections to the air/fuel mixture computation. A value of 0 indi-
cates no correction, a value greater than 0 means an enrichment correction, and a value less than 0 implies an
enleanment correction.
IGNITION ADVANCE (Ignition Timing Advance For No.1 Cylinder, °)
Ignition timing of No.1 cylinder is commanded by ECM (PCM). The actual ignition timing should be checked by
using the timing light.
BATTERY VOLTAGE (V)
This parameter indicates battery positive voltage inputted from main relay to ECM (PCM).
MAF (Mass Air Flow Rate, g/s, lb/min)
It represents total mass of air entering intake manifold which is measured by mass air flow sensor.
INJ PULSE WIDTH B1 (Fuel Injection Pulse Width Bank 1, msec) / INJ PULSE WIDTH B2 (Fuel Injec-
tion Pulse Width Bank 2, msec)
This parameter indicates time of the injector drive (valve opening) pulse which is output from ECM (PCM).
THROTTLE POS (Absolute Throttle Position, %)
When throttle position sensor is fully closed position, throttle opening is indicated as 0 % and 100 % for full open
position.
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
6-1-38 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS (H27 ENGINE)
E61-22A/C condenser fan motor relay
(if equipped)10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, A/C not oper-
ated and Engine coolant temp. :
less than 113°C, 235°F
E61-23 Fuel pump relay0 – 2.5 VFor 3 sec. after ignition switch ON
or while engine running
10 – 14 VAfter 3 sec. from ignition switch ON
with engine stopped
E61-24Ground for CO adjusting resistor
(if equipped)––
E61-25 – – –
E61-26 – – –
E61-27 – – –
E61-28 Fuel level sensor 0 – 6 VIgnition switch ON
Voltage depends on fuel level
E61-29Diag. switch terminal
(vehicle with monitor connector)10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON
E61-30 ABS control module 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON
E61-31Power/Normal change switch
(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
E61-32 Lighting switch0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, lighting switch
OFF
10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, lighting switch
ON
E61-33 Overdrive cut switch (A/T vehicle)10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, overdrive cut
switch released
0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, overdrive cut
switch pressed
E61-34 Stop lamp switch0 – 1 VBrake pedal released (switch OFF),
Ignition switch ON
10 – 14 VBrake pedal depressed (switch ON),
Ignition switch ON
E61-35 Cruise control module (if equipped) 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON
C51-3-1 Intake air temp. sensor 2.2 – 3.0 VIgnition switch ON, Sensor ambient
temp. : 20°C, 68°F
C51-3-2 Engine coolant temp. sensor 0.5 – 0.9 VIgnition switch ON, Engine coolant
temp. : 80°C, 176°F
C51-3-3 Knock sensor About 2.5 VWith engine running at idle after
warned up
C51-3-4 Power source 10 – 14 V Ignition switch ON
C51-3-5 Ground for MAF sensor – –
C51-3-6 Ground – –
C51-3-7 4WD switch0 – 1 VIgnition switch ON, Transfer lever :
4H or 4L range
10 – 14 VIgnition switch ON, Transfer lever :
2H range
C51-3-8 Manifold absolute pressure sensor 3.3 – 4.3 V Ignition switch ON and engine stops TERMINAL CIRCUIT NORMAL VOLTAGE CONDITION