2002 ISUZU AXIOM engine coolant

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6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
DTC P1154 ± HO2S Transition Time Ratio Bank 2 Sensor 1

 
StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
12Check for leaks at the exhaust manifold.
Are there leaks at the exhaust manifold?
ÐGo to Step 13Go to Step 14
13Tighten the bolts to specifications or replace the
manifold if necessary.
Is your action complete?
ÐGo to Step 2Ð
14Visually/physically inspect the following items:

Ensure that the Bank 2 HO2S 1 is securely
installed.

Check for corrosion on terminals.

Check terminal tension (at Bank 2 HO2S 1 and at
the PCM).

Check for damaged wiring.
Was a problem found in any of the above areas?
ÐGo to Step 18Go to Step 15
151. Disconnect Bank 2 HO2S 1.
2. Ignition ªONº.
3. Using a DVM at the PCM side of the HO2S 1
connector, measure the voltage between the high
signal circuit and ground.
Also measure the voltage between the low signal
circuit and ground.
Are both voltages in the specified range?
3-4 VGo to Step 16Go to Step 19
161. With Bank 2 HO2S 1 disconnected, jumper the high
and low (PCM side) signal circuits to ground.
2. Ignition ªONº.
3. Using a Tech 2, monitor the Bank 2 HO2S 1 voltage.
Does the Tech 2 indicate less than 10 mV and
immediately return to about 450 mV when the jumper is
removed?
ÐGo to Step 21Go to Step 22
17Replace affected heated oxygen sensors.
NOTE: Before replacing sensors, the cause of the
contamination must be determined and corrected.

Fuel contamination.

Use of improper RTV sealant.

Engine oil/coolant consumption.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
18Repair condition as necessary.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
19Check for faulty PCM connections or terminal damage.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 20
20Repair open, short or grounded signal circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P1167 Fuel System Rich During Decel Fuel Cut Off (Bank 1)
060R200054
Circuit Description
The powertrain control module (PCM) continuously
monitors the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) activity for 90
seconds after ªclosed loopº has been enabled. During the
monitoring period the powertrain control module (PCM)
counts the number of times a rich to lean response is
indicated and adds the amount of time it look to complete
all rich to lean transitions and lean to rich transitions.
This code detects if Bank1 O2 sensor indicated rich
exhaust while in Decel Fuel Cut Off (DFCO) for fuel
control sensors.
Conditions for setting the DTC

No related DTCs.

The engine coolant temperature is more than 60
C
(140
F).

Engine is operating in ªclosed loopº power enrichment
mode for 3 seconds.

While in ªpower enrichmentº mode the oxygen sensor
voltage remains more than 600mV in DFCO.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Failure Records only. This
information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

A history DTC P1167 will clear after 40 consecutive trip
cycles during which the warm up cycles have occurred
without a fault.

DTC P1167 can be cleared using the Tech 2 ªClear
Infoº function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.
Diagnostic Aids

Check for faulty fuel injectors and fuel pump.

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6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P1169 Fuel System Rich During Decel Fuel Cut Off (Bank 2)
060R200054
Circuit Description
The powertrain control module(PCM)
continuously monitors the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
activity for 90 seconds after ªclosed loopº has been
enabled. During the monitoring period the powertrain
control module (PCM) counts the number of times a rich
to lean response is indicated and adds the amount of time
it look to complete all rich to lean transitions and lean to
rich transitions.
This code detects if Bank2 sensor indicated rich exhaust
while in Decel Fuel Cut Off (DFCO) for fuel control
sensors.
Conditions for setting the DTC

No related DTCs.

The engine coolant temperature is more than 60
C
(140
F).

Engine is operating in ªclosed loopº power enrichment
mode for 3 seconds.

While in ªpower enrichmentº mode the oxygen sensor
voltage remains more than 600mV in DFCO.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction
malfunction indicator lamp(MIL).

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Failure Records only. This
information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

A history DTC P1169 will clear after 40 consecutive trip
cycles during which the warm up cycles have occurred
without a fault.

DTC P1169 can be cleared using the Tech 2 ªClear
Infoº function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.
Diagnostic Aids

Check for faulty fuel injectors and fuel pump.

Check the pressure regulator.

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6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P1171 Fuel System Lean During Acceleration
060R200054
Circuit Description
The powertrain control module (PCM) internal circuitry
can identify if the vehicle fuel system is capable of
supplying adequate amounts of fuel during heavy
acceleration (power enrichment). The PCM monitors the
voltage of the oxygen sensor during power enrichment.
When a power enrichment mode of operation is
requested during ªclosed loopº operation (by heavy
acceleration), the PCM will provide more fuel to the
engine. Under these conditions the PCM should detect a
ªrichº condition (high oxygen sensor voltage). If this ªrichº
exhaust is not detected at this time, a DTC P1171 will set.
A plugged fuel filter, restricted fuel line, restricted in-tank
filter or defective fuel pump can prevent adequate
amounts of fuel from being supplied during power
enrichment mode.
Conditions for Setting the DTC

No related DTCs.

Engine is operating in ªclosed loop power enrichmentº
mode for 3 seconds.

Engine coolant temperature is above 60
C (140
F).

While in ªpower enrichmentº mode the oxygen sensor
voltage remains below 400 mV for 3 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM will not turn the malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) ªONº.

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Failure Records only. This
information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The PCM will turn the MIL ªOFFº on the third
consecutive trip cycle during which the diagnostic has
been run and the fault condition is no longer present.

A history DTC P1171 will clear after 40 consecutive
warm-up cycles have occurred without a fault.

DTC P1171 can be cleared by using the Tech 2 ªClear
Infoº function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.
Diagnostic Aids

A restricted fuel filter or fuel line, restricted in-tank filter,
or a defective fuel pump may supply adequate
amounts of fuel at idle, but may not be able to supply
enough fuel during heavy acceleration.

Water or alcohol in the fuel may cause low HO2S
voltage during acceleration.

Check for faulty or plugged fuel injector(s).

Check for low fuel.

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6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P1441 EVAP System Flow During Non-Purge
060RY00398
Circuit Description
Canister purge is controlled by a solenoid valve that
allows manifold vacuum to purge the canister. The
powertrain control module (PCM) supplies a ground to
energize the solenoid valve (purge ªONº). The EVAP
purge solenoid control is pulse-width modulated (PWM)
or turned ªONº and ªOFFº several times a second. The
duty cycle (pulse width) is determined by engine
operating conditions including load, throttle position,
coolant temperature and ambient temperature. The duty
cycle is calculated by the PCM and the output is
commanded when the appropriate conditions have been
met.
Conditions for Setting the DTC

No active ECT sensor, IAT sensor, MAP sensor, or TP
sensor DTCs set.

BARO reading is above 85 kPa.

Engine coolant temperature is below 70
C (158
F).

Start-up intake air temperature (IAT) and start-up
engine coolant temperature (ECT) are both above 5
C
(41
F).

The difference between start-up ECT and start-up IAT
is less than 25
C (45
F).

TP sensor indicates a throttle position above 12%.

Battery voltage is between 11.5 volts and 16 volts.

Engine speed is between 800 and 6,000 RPM.

Canister purge duty cycle is below 3%.
Fuel level is between 15% and 85%.

All conditions are present for at least 3 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) after the second consecutive trip in which the
fault is detected.

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Freeze Frame and in the
Failure Records data.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The PCM will turn the MIL ªOFFº on the third
consecutive trip cycle during which the diagnostic has
been run and the fault condition is no longer present.

A history DTC P1441 will clear after 40 consecutive
warm±up cycles have occurred without a fault.

DTC P1441 can be cleared by using the Tech 2 ªClear
Infoº function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.
Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:

Poor connection at PCM ± Inspect harness connectors
for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken
locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and
poor terminal-to-wire connection.

Damaged harness ± Inspect the wring harness for
damage. A change in the display will indicate the
location of the fault.

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6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Hard Start Symptom

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1DEFINITION:
Engine cranks, but does not start for a long time. Does
eventually run, or may start but immediately stall.
Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
2Was the ªElectric Throttle Control (ETC) System
Checkº performed?
ÐGo to Step 3
Go to ETC
System
Check
31. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 4
4Was a visual/physical check performed?
ÐGo to Step 5
Go to Visual/
Physical
Check
5Check engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor for
shift in value. After 8 hours with the hood up and the
engine not running, connect the Tech 2. With the
ignition ªONº and the engine not running, compare
engine coolant temperature to intake air temperature.
Are ECT and IAT within the specified value of each
other?
+ 5
C (+ 9
F)Go to Step 10Go to Step 6
61. Using a Tech 2, display the engine coolant
temperature and note the value.
2. Check the resistance of the engine coolant
temperature sensor.
3. Refer to
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Temperature vs. Resistance
chart on DTC P0118
Diagnostic Support
for resistance specifications.
Is the resistance value near the resistance for the
temperature noted?
ÐGo to Step 8Go to Step 7
7Replace the ECT sensor.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
8Locate and repair high resistance or poor connection in
the ECT signal circuit or the ECT sensor ground.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
91. Check for a faulty, plugged, or incorrectly installed
PCV valve.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 10
101. Check for water- or alcohol-contaminated fuel.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 11
111. Perform the procedure in Fuel System Pressure
Test
.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 12

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Detonation/Sparks Knock Symptoms

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1DEFINITION:
A mild to severe ping, usually worse under acceleration.
The engine makes sharp metallic knocks that change
with throttle opening.
Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 3
3Was a visual/physical check performed?
ÐGo to Step 4
Go to Visual/
Physical
Check
4If Tech 2 readings are normal (refer to Typical Scan
Values
) and there are no engine mechanical faults, fill
the fuel tank with a known quality gasoline that has a
minimum octane rating of 87 and re-evaluate the
vehicle performance.
Is detonation present?
ÐGo to Step 5Verify repair
51. Check the transmission range switch circuit. Use a
Tech 2 and be sure the Tech 2 indicates that the
vehicle is in drive with the gear selector in drive or
overdrive.
2. If a problem is found, diagnose and repair the
transmission range switch as necessary (refer to
4L30-E Automatic Transmission Diagnosis).
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 6
61. Check TCC operation. Refer to 4L30-E
Transmission Diagnosis
.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 7
71. Check for obvious overheating problems:

Low engine coolant.

Restricted air flow to radiator, or restricted
water flow through radiator.

Correct coolant solution should be a 50/50 mix
of approved antifreeze/coolant and water.
Refer to
Engine Cooling.

EGR operation. Refer to
DTC P0401.

ION sensing module fault.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 8
81. Ignition ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect the ION sensing module.
3. Disconnect the PCM.
Is the action complete?
ÐGo to Step 9Ð
9Check the ION sensing harness between the PCM
(F68) and ION sensing module circuit (RED Wire) at
the Kl line harness connector.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 10

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Poor Fuel Economy Symptom

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1DEFINITION:
Fuel economy, as measured by an actual road test, is
noticeably lower than expected. Also, economy is
noticeably lower than it was on this vehicle at one time,
as previously shown by an actual road test.
(Non-standard tires will cause odometer readings to be
incorrect, and that may cause fuel economy to appear
poor when it is actually normal.)
Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 3
3Was a visual/physical check performed?
ÐGo to Step 4
Go to Visual/
Physical
Check
4Check owner's driving habits.

Is the A/C ªONº full time (defroster mode ªONº)?

Are tires at the correct pressure?

Are excessively heavy loads being carried?

Is acceleration too much, too often?
Was a problem found?
ÐGo to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Review the items in Step 4 with the customer and
advise as necessary.
Is the action complete?
ÐSystem OKÐ
61. Visually/physically check: Vacuum hoses for splits,
kinks, and improper connections and routing as
shown on the ªVehicle Emission Control
Informationº label.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 7
71. Remove and check the air filter element for dirt or for
restrictions. Refer to
Air Intake System.
2. Replace the air filter element if necessary.
Was a repair required?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 8
81. Remove spark plugs and check for wet plugs,
cracks, wear, improper gap, burned electrodes, or
heavy deposits. Refer to
Spark Plug Replacement.
NOTE: If spark plugs are gas or oil fouled, the cause of
the fouling must be determined before replacing the
spark plugs.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 9
91. Check for low engine coolant level. Refer to Engine
Cooling
.
2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 10