BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
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5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
6. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
7. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.
a. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
b. Fully release the accelerator pedal.
8. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 20 seconds until the MI stops
blinking and turned ON.
9. Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MI turned ON.
10. Start engine and let it idle.
11. Wait 20 seconds.
12. Rev up the engine two or three times and make sure that idle speed and ignition timing are within the
specifications.
13. If idle speed and ignition timing are not within the specification, Idle Air Volume Learning will not be carried
out successfully. In this case, find the cause of the incident by referring to the DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE below.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
If idle air volume learning cannot be performed successfully, proceed as follows:
1.Check that throttle valve is fully closed.
2.Check PCV valve operation.
3.Check that downstream of throttle valve is free from air leakage.
4.When the above three items check out OK, engine component parts and their installation condi-
tion are questionable. Check and eliminate the cause of the incident.
It is useful to perform EC-440, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE" .
5.If any of the following conditions occur after the engine has started, eliminate the cause of the
incident and perform Idle Air Volume Learning all over again:
Engine stalls.
Erroneous idle.
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Idle speed VQ23DE: 700 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
VQ35DE: 625 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
Ignition timing 15 ± 5° BTDC (in P or N position)
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EC-392
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fuel Pressure CheckBBS004Y5
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Perform “FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE” in “WORK SUPPORT”
mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Start engine.
4. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel
pressure.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Remove fuel pump fuse located in IPDM E/R.
2. Start engine.
3. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel
pressure.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.
5. Reinstall fuel pump fuse after servicing fuel system.
FUEL PRESSURE CHECK
NOTE:
Before disconnecting fuel line, release fuel pressure from fuel line to eliminate danger.
Use Fuel Pressure check adapter (KV10117600) to check fuel pressure.
CAUTION:
Prepare pans or saucers under the disconnected fuel line because the fuel may spill out. The fuel
pressure cannot be completely released because J31 models do not have fuel return system.
Use Pressure Gauge to check fuel pressure.
1. Release fuel pressure to zero. EC-392, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Disconnect fuel damper from fuel tube and set fuel check
adapter (KV10117600).
3. Install the pressure gauge to fuel check adapter as shown in the
figure.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and check for fuel leakage.
5. Start engine and check for fuel leakage.
6. Read the indication of fuel pressure gauge.
During fuel pressure check, confirm for fuel leakage from fuel
connection every 3 minutes.
7. If result is unsatisfactory, go to next step.
8. Check the following.
Fuel hoses and fuel tubes for clogging
Fuel filter for clogging
Fuel pump
Fuel pressure regulator for clogging
SEF214Y
PBIB2110E
At idling:
Approximately 350 kPa (3.5 bar, 3.57 kg/cm2 , 51 psi)
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
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If OK, replace fuel pressure regulator.
If NG, repair or replace.
EC-396
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Detailed Flow
1. GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when
the incident/malfunction occurred) using the EC-398, "
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET" .
>> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK DTC*1
1. Check DTC*1 .
2. Perform the following procedure if DTC*
1 is displayed.
–Record DTC*1 and freeze frame data*2 . (Print them out with CONSULT-II.)
–Erase DTC*1 . (Refer to EC-376, "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMA-
TION" .)
–Study the relationship between the cause detected by DTC*1 and the symptom described by the cus-
tomer. (Symptom Matrix Chart is useful. Refer to EC-402, "
Symptom Matrix Chart" .)
3. Check related service bulletins for information.
Is any symptom described and any DTC detected?
Symptom is described, DTC*1 is displayed>>GO TO 3.
Symptom is described, DTC*
1 is not displayed>>GO TO 4.
Symptom is not described, DTC*
1 is displayed>>GO TO 5.
3. CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer (except MI ON).
DIAGNOSIS WORK SHEET is useful to verify the incident.
Connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle in “DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)” mode and check real time diagnosis
results.
Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.
>> GO TO 5.
4. CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Try to confirm the symptom described by the customer.
DIAGNOSIS WORK SHEET is useful to verify the incident.
Connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle in “DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)” mode and check real time diagnosis
results.
Verify relation between the symptom and the condition when the symptom is detected.
>> GO TO 6.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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5. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure for the displayed DTC*
1 , and then make sure that DTC*1 is detected
again.
At this time, always connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle, and check diagnostic results in real time on “DATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)”.
If two or more DTCs*
1 are detected, refer to EC-400, "DTC Inspection Priority Chart" and determine trouble
diagnosis order.
NOTE:
Freeze frame data*2 is useful if the DTC*1 is not detected.
Perform Overall Function Check if DTC Confirmation Procedure is not included on Service Manual. This
simplified check procedure is an effective alternative though DTC*
1 cannot be detected during this check.
If the result of Overall Function Check is NG, it is the same as the detection of DTC*
1 by DTC Confirma-
tion Procedure.
Is DTC*
1 detected?
Ye s > > G O T O 1 0 .
No >> Check according to EC-450, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
6. PERFORM BASIC INSPECTION
Perform EC-381, "
Basic Inspection" .
With CONSULT-II>>GO TO 7.
Without CONSULT-II>>GO TO 9.
7. PERFORM DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODE
With CONSULT-II
Make sure that “MAS A/F SE-B1”, “B/FUEL SCHDL”, and “A/F
ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” are within the SP value using CON-
SULT-II “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode. Refer to EC-440, "
TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE" .
Are they within the SP value?
Ye s > > G O T O 9 .
No >> GO TO 8.
8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-440, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE" .
Is malfunctioning part detected?
Ye s > > G O T O 11 .
No >> GO TO 9.
9. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM BY SYMPTOM MATRIX CHART
Detect malfunctioning system according to EC-402, "
Symptom Matrix Chart" based on the confirmed symp-
tom in step 4, and determine the trouble diagnosis order based on possible causes and symptom.
>> GO TO 10.
SEF601Z
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
EC-427
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Refer to GI-34, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE
Self Diagnostic Item
Regarding items of DTC and 1st trip DTC, refer to EC-373, "EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMA-
TION ITEMS" .
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data
*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING “START” DUR-
ING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS.When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN
THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM.When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT
THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT.When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control value
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*
IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ*
IDLE CONDITION When adjusting target ignition tim-
ing
Freeze frame data
item*Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]
The engine control component part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as “PXXXX”. (Refer
to EC-347, "
INDEX FOR DTC" .)
FUEL SYS-B1
“Fuel injection system status” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
One mode in the following is displayed.
“Mode2”: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
“Mode3”: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enleanment)
“Mode4”: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
“Mode5”: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop FUEL SYS-B2
COOLANT TEMP
[°C] or [°F]
The engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
L-FUEL TRM-B1 [%]
“Long-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
The long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule
than short-term fuel trim. L-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
S-FUEL TRM-B1 [%]
“Short-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
The short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel
schedule. S-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
ENGINE SPEED
[rpm]
The engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VEHICL SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]
The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]
The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[°C] or [°F]
The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
DTC P0011, P0021 IVT CONTROL
EC-465
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6. CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check service records for any recent repairs that may cause timing chain misaligned.
Are there any service records that may cause timing chain misaligned?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-173, "TIMING CHAIN" .
No >> GO TO 7.
7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-450, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
For Wiring Diagram, refer to EC-519, "
Wiring Diagram" for CKP sensor (POS), EC-526, "Wiring Diagram" for
CMP sensor (PHASE).
>>INSPECTION END
Component InspectionBBS004Z2
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
1. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
2. Check resistance between intake valve timing control solenoid
valve terminals as follows.
If NG, replace intake valve timing control solenoid valve.
If OK, go to next step.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve.
4. Provide 12V DC between intake valve timing control solenoid
valve terminals and then interrupt it. Make sure that the plunger
moves as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not apply 12V DC continuously for 5 seconds or more.
Doing so may result in damage to the coil in intake valve
timing control solenoid valve.
If NG, replace intake valve timing control solenoid valve.
NOTE:
Always replace O-ring when intake valve timing control
solenoid valve is removed.
Removal and InstallationBBS004Z3
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to EM-173, "TIMING CHAIN" .
Terminals Resistance
1 and 2 7.0 - 7.5Ω [at 20°C (68°F)]
1 or 2 and ground∞Ω
(Continuity should not exist)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Fuel PressureBBS0057G
Idle Speed and Ignition TimingBBS0057H
*: Under the following conditions:
Air conditioner switch: OFF
Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)
Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Mass Air Flow SensorBBS0057I
*: Engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature and running under no load.
Intake Air Temperature SensorBBS0057J
Engine Coolant Temperature SensorBBS0057K
Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 HeaterBBS0057L
Heated Oxygen sensor 2 HeaterBBS0057M
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)BBS0057N
Refer to EC-523, "Component Inspection" .
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE)BBS0057O
Refer to EC-532, "Component Inspection" .
Throttle Control MotorBBS0057P
Fuel InjectorBBS0057Q
Fuel pressure at idling kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)Approximately 350 (3.5, 3.57, 51)
Target idle speed No load* (in P or N position)VQ23DE: 700 ± 50 rpm
VQ35DE: 625 ± 50 rpm
Air conditioner: ONIn P or N position VQ23DE: 750 rpm or more
VQ35DE: 700 rpm or more
Ignition timing In P or N position 15 ± 5° BTDC
Supply voltageBattery voltage (11 - 14V)
Output voltage at idle0.9 - 1.1V (VQ23DE engine)*
1.0 - 1.3V (VQ35DE engine)*
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
25 (77)1.800 - 2.200
80 (176)0.283 - 0.359
Temperature °C (°F)Resistance kΩ
20 (68)2.1 - 2.9
50 (122)0.68 - 1.00
90 (194)0.236 - 0.260
Resistance [at 25°C (77°F)] 3.3 - 4.0Ω
Resistance [at 25°C (77°F)] 5.0 - 7.0Ω
Resistance [at 25°C (77°F)] Approximately 1 - 15Ω
Resistance [at 10 - 60°C (50 - 140°F)]VQ23DE: 13.5 - 17.5Ω
VQ35DE: 11.1 - 14.5Ω