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×: Applicable
Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates×× × ×
3 Will not crank
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank×× ×××××××
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle×× ×××××××
6 Cranks normally but will not start×× ×××××××
7 Slow return to idle××××××××
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle×××××××××
9 Fast idle/runs on×
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration××××××××××
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise× × ×××××××
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise× ××××××××××
Misses Acceleration/cruise× ××××××××××
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration× ××××××××××
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration× ××××××××××
Surges Acceleration/cruise× ×× ×××××××
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise××× ×××××××××
13 Knocking/pinging××××× ××× × ×
14 Poor fuel economy××× ×××××× ×
15 Emissions compliance×××××××××××××
16 High oil consumption/leakage×
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating×
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold
19 Excessive black smoke××× × ××× ×××
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)××
21 Engine noise× ××× ×
22 Vibration concerns (engine)
23 A/C does not work sufficiently
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
26 Constant voltage
Turbocharger malfunctionCarge air cooler malfunctionVBC system malfunctionGlow system malfunctionIncorrect fuel injection timingIncorrect idle speedCKP sensor is damaged (e.g.: open or short circuits)CKP sensor pulse wheel is damagedImproper gap between CKP sensor and pulse wheelSupply pump malfunctionSuction control valve malfunctionFuel pressure limiter malfunctionFuel line restriction or clogging
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TROUBLESHOOTING
×: Applicable
Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates××
3 Will not crank
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank× × ××××× ×
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle×××××××××
6 Cranks normally but will not start× × ×××× × ×
7 Slow return to idle××××
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle× × ×××× ××
9 Fast idle/runs on××
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration× × ×××× ×
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
Misses Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration× ××××× ×
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration× ××××× ×
Surges Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise× ××××× ×
13 Knocking/pinging××××
14 Poor fuel economy×××××××
15 Emissions compliance× ×××××××
16 High oil consumption/leakage
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating×
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold
19 Excessive black smoke××××
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)×
21 Engine noise××××
22 Vibration concerns (engine)×××
23 A/C does not work sufficiently
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
26 Constant voltage×
Fuel injectors malfunction (Leakage or clogging,
inoperative)Fuel leakage from fuel system (including insulator,
fuel injector)Fuel filter restriction or cloggingCMP sensor is damaged (e.g: open or short circuit)CMP sensor pulse wheel is damagedIDM or related circuit malfunctionExhaust system restriction or cloggingCatalyst converter malfunctionEGR system malfunctionEGR water cooler malfunctionV-reference voltage supply circuit malfunction
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×: Applicable
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Troubleshooting item
1 Melting of main or other fuses
2 MIL illuminates
3 Will not crank×
4 Hard start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank
5 Engine stalls After start/at idle×× ×
6 Cranks normally but will not start×
7 Slow return to idle
8 Engine runs rough/rolling idle×××
9 Fast idle/runs on
10 Low idle/stalls during deceleration××
11Engine stalls/quits Acceleration/cruise××××
Engine runs rough Acceleration/cruise××××
Misses Acceleration/cruise××××
Buck/jerk Acceleration/cruise/ deceleration××××
Hesitation/stumble Acceleration××××
Surges Acceleration/cruise××××
12 Lack/loss of power Acceleration/cruise×× × ×
13 Knocking/pinging
14 Poor fuel economy××××× ×
15 Emissions compliance×
16 High oil consumption/leakage
17 Cooling system concerns Overheating××× ×
18 Cooling system concerns Runs cold××
19 Excessive black smoke
20 Fuel odor (in engine compartment)
21 Engine noise××
22 Vibration concerns (engine)××××
23 A/C does not work sufficiently××
24 A/C always on or A/C compressor runs continuously××
25 A/C does not cut off under wide open throttle conditions
26 Constant voltage
A/C relay (A/C control siganl) circuit malfunctionA/C magnetic clutch or related circuit malfunctionCooling fan No.1 system malfunctionClutch slippageAir in power steering fuluid lineVSS or related circuit malfunctionBrake draggingLoose partsImproper balance of wheel or tiresDriveline malfunctionSuspension malfunctionImmobilizer system and/or circuit malfunctionCoolant heater system malfunction
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NO.3 WILL NOT CRANKA6E408018881205
Diagnostic procedure
2 MIL ILLUMINATES
DESCRIPTION•MIL illuminates incorrectly.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•PCM illuminates for emission-related concern (DTC is stored in PCM)
•Instrument cluster malfunction
Note
•If MIL blinks at steady rate, misfire condition could possibly exist.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
•Go to appropriate DTC test.
NoNo DTC is displayed:
•Inspect instrument cluster operation.
2 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
3 WILL NOT CRANK
DESCRIPTION•Starter does not work.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Open starter circuit between engine switch and starter
•Starter malfunction
•Seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel
•Immobilizer system (PATS) and/or circuit malfunction (if equipped)
•Low or dead battery
•Charging system malfunction
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1Note
•The following test should be perform for
vehicles with immobilizer system. Go to
Step 10 for vehicles without immobilizer
system.
Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Do following conditions appear?
•Engine is not completely started.
•DTC B1681 is displayed.YesBoth conditions appear:
Go to Step 4.
NoEither or other condition appears:
Go to next step.
2 Is coil connector securely connected to coil? Yes Go to next step.
No Connect coil connector securely.
Return to Step 1.
3 Does security light illuminate? Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect instrument cluster and wiring harness.
4 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2 and
retrieve DTC.
DTC
B1213, B1342, B1600, B1601, B1602, B1681,
B2103, B2431Yes Go to appropriate DTC test.
No Go to next step.
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5 Is there continuity between PCM GND terminals
65, 85, 103, 104 and GND?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace wiring harness.
6 Measure voltage between PCM GND terminals
65, 85, 103, 104 and coil terminal C.
Is the voltage below 1.0?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace wiring harness.
7 Turn engine switch to ON.
Access VPWR PID.
Is VPWR PID okay?
Specification
Battery voltageYes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace wiring harness.
8 Disconnect coil connector.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Is there battery voltage at coil connector terminal
D (harness-side)?Yes Inspect for following:
•Open or short circuit between coil terminal A and
PCM terminal 80
•Open or short circuit between coil terminal B and
PCM terminal 28
No Repair or replace wiring harness between coil
connector terminal D and fuse panel.
9 Is there continuity between PCM terminal 57 and
starter relay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair replace wiring harness.
10 Inspect following:
•Battery connection
•Battery condition
•Fuses
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 10.
11 Is clicking sound heard from starter when engine
switch is turned to START?Yes Go to Step 13.
No Go to next step.
12 Inspect starting system.
Is starting system okay?Yes Inspect for seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel.
No Repair or replace components as required.
13 Do any other electrical accessories work? Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect charging system.
14 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM
terminal 53 or 79
•Open circuit PCM control relay and PCM terminal
69
•PCM control relay stuck open
•Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85,
103 or 104)
•Poor connection vehicle body GND
NoNo DTC is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•START circuit in engine switch
•Open circuit between engine switch and starter
15 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
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4 Does engine start normally after warm-up? Yes Inspect glow system operation.
(See T–19 RELAY INSPECTION)
Replace any malfunctioning part as necessary.
If glow system is okay, go to next step.
No Go to next step.
5 Is there any restriction in exhaust system or
catalyst converter?Yes Repair or replace as necessary.
No Go to next step.
6 Inspect for fuel leakage from fuel pipe.
Is any fuel leakage found on fuel pipe?Yes Repair or replace as necessary.
No Go to next step.
7 Inspect adjustment of accelerator position
sensor and idle switch.
(See F2–72 ACCELERATOR POSITION
SENSOR INSPECTION)
(See F2–70 IDLE SWITCH INSPECTION)
Are accelerator position sensor and idle switch
adjusted correctly?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust accelerator position sensor and idle switch
correctly.
(See F2–73 ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR
ADJUSTMENT)
(See F2–71 IDLE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT)
8 Visually inspect CKP sensor and teeth of pulse
wheel.
Are CKP sensor and teeth of pulse wheel okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Replace malfunctioning parts.
9 Measure gap between CKP sensor and teeth of
pulse wheel.
Specification
1.5—2.5 mm {0.059—0.098 in}
Is gap within specification?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust CKP sensor position.
10 Visually inspect CMP sensor and teeth of pulse
wheel.
Are CMP sensor and teeth of pulse wheel okay?Yes Inspect following PIDs:
(See F2–65 PCM INSPECTION)
•ECT
•IAT
•MAF
•RPM
If PID value is not as specified, repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
If PID value is okay, go to next step.
No Replace malfunctioning parts.
11 Inspect fuel pressure sensor.
(See F2–79 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
INSPECTION)
Is fuel pressure okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Replace common rail.
12 Inspect suction control valve.
(See F2–54 SUCTION CONTROL VALVE
INSPECTION)
Is suction control valve okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair supply pump.
(See F2–54 SUPPLY PUMP INSPECTION)
13 Is engine compression correct?
(See B2–8 COMPRESSION INSPECTION)Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect for following:
•Damaged valve seat
•Worn valve stem and valve guide
•Worn or stuck piston ring
•Worn piston, piston ring or cylinder
Service as necessary.
14 Inspect fuel injector.
(See F2–56 FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION)
Is fuel injector okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace as necessary.
15 Inspect EGR system operation.
Is EGR system operation normal?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to
EGR system operation results.
16 Inspect IDM.
(See F2–84 INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE
(IDM) INSPECTION)
Is IDM okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace as necessary.
17 Inspect starting system.
Is starting system normal?Yes Inspect for loose connectors or poor terminal contact.
If okay, remove and inspect supply pump and common
rail.
No Repair or replace components as required. STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
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15 Is there any restriction in exhaust system or
catalyst converter?Yes Repair or replace as necessary.
No Go to next step.
16 Access RPM PID.
Is RPM PID indicating engine speed during
cranking engine?Yes Go to next step.
No Go to Step 19.
17Note
•The following test should be performed on
the vehicles with A/C system. If the
following test cannot be performed due to
engine stalling, go to next step.
•Go to next step for the vehicle without A/C
system.
Connect pressure gauge to A/C line.
Turn blower and A/C switches on.
Is pressure within specifications?Yes Go to next step.
NoA/C is always on:
Go to symptom troubleshooting “NO.24 A/C ALWAYS
ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS
CONTINUOUSLY”.
Other symptoms:
Inspect following:
•Refrigerant charging amount
•Cooling fan No.1 and/or cooling fan No.2 operation
18 Inspect adjustment of accelerator position
sensor and idle switch.
(See F2–72 ACCELERATOR POSITION
SENSOR INSPECTION)
(See F2–70 IDLE SWITCH INSPECTION)
Are accelerator position sensor and idle switch
adjusted correctly?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust accelerator position sensor and idle switch
correctly.
(See F2–73 ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR
ADJUSTMENT)
(See F2–71 IDLE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT)
19 Depress accelerator pedal slightly.
Crank engine.
Does engine start now?Yes Inspect idle speed.
(See F2–34 IDLE SPEED INSPECTION)
No Go to next step.
20 Inspect for fuel leakage from fuel pipe.
Is any fuel leakage found on fuel pipe?Yes Repair or replace as necessary.
No Go to next step.
21 Visually inspect CKP sensor and teeth of pulse
wheel.
Are CKP sensor and teeth of pulse wheel okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Replace malfunctioning parts.
22 Measure gap between CKP sensor and teeth of
pulse wheel.
Specification
1.5—2.5 mm {0.059—0.098 in}
Is gap within specification?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust CKP sensor position.
23 Visually inspect CMP sensor and teeth of pulse
wheel.
Are CMP sensor and teeth of pulse wheel okay?Yes Inspect following PIDs:
(See F2–65 PCM INSPECTION)
•ECT
•IAT
•MAF
•RPM
If PID value is not as specified, repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
If PID value is okay, go to next step.
No Replace malfunctioning parts.
24 Inspect fuel pressure sensor.
(See F2–79 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
INSPECTION)
Is fuel pressure okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Replace common rail.
25 Inspect suction control valve.
(See F2–54 SUCTION CONTROL VALVE
INSPECTION)
Is suction control valve okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair supply pump.
(See F2–54 SUPPLY PUMP INSPECTION)
26 Is engine compression correct?
(See B2–8 COMPRESSION INSPECTION)Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect for following:
•Damaged valve seat
•Worn valve stem and valve guide
•Worn or stuck piston ring
•Worn piston, piston ring or cylinder
•Improper valve timing
Service as necessary.
27 Inspect fuel injector.
(See F2–56 FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION)
Is fuel injector okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace as necessary. STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
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13 Inspect glow system operation.
(See T–19 RELAY INSPECTION)
Is glow system operation normal?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to
glow system operation results.
14 Inspect for fuel leakage from fuel pipe.
Is any fuel leakage found on fuel pipe?Yes Repair or replace as necessary.
No Go to next step.
15 Visually inspect CKP sensor and teeth of pulse
wheel.
Are CKP sensor and teeth of pulse wheel okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Replace malfunctioning parts.
16 Measure gap between CKP sensor and teeth of
pulse wheel.
Specification
1.5—2.5 mm {0.059—0.098 in}
Is gap within specification?Yes Go to next step.
No Adjust CKP sensor position.
17 Visually inspect CMP sensor and teeth of pulse
wheel.
Are CMP sensor and teeth of pulse wheel okay?Yes Inspect following PIDs:
(See F2–65 PCM INSPECTION)
•ECT
•RPM
If PID value is not as specified, repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
If PID value is okay, go to next step.
No Replace malfunctioning parts.
18 Inspect fuel pressure sensor.
(See F2–79 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
INSPECTION)
Is fuel pressure okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Replace common rail.
19 Inspect suction control valve.
(See F2–54 SUCTION CONTROL VALVE
INSPECTION)
Is suction control valve okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair supply pump.
(See F2–54 SUPPLY PUMP INSPECTION)
20 Is engine compression correct?
(See B2–8 COMPRESSION INSPECTION)Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect for following:
•Damaged valve seat
•Worn valve stem and valve guide
•Worn or stuck piston ring
•Worn piston, piston ring or cylinder
•Improper valve timing
Service as necessary.
21 Inspect fuel injector.
(See F2–56 FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION)
Is fuel injector okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace as necessary.
22 Inspect IDM.
(See F2–84 INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE
(IDM) INSPECTION)
Is IDM okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace as necessary.
23 Inspect EGR system operation.
Is EGR system operation normal?Yes Remove and inspect supply pump and common rail.
No Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to
EGR system operation results.
24 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION