1F – 578IENGINE CONTROLS
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StepNo Yes Value(s) Action
231. Check for the proper valve timing.
2. Check the cylinder compression.
3. Inspect the pushrods, the rocker arms, the
valve springs, and the camshaft lobes for ex-
cessive wear.
4. Inspect the intake manifold and the exhaust
manifold passages for casting flash.
Is the problem found?–Go toStep 24Go toStep 25
24Repair or replace any components as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
25Check the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve operation. Re-
pair or replace components as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
26Check the base idle setting of the throttle body.
Is the repair complete?–Go toStep 27Go toStep 28
27Check the Throttle Position (TP) sensor circuit for
proper operation. Repair or replace components as
needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
28Adjust the base idle setting to specifications.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
29Repair the fuel system as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
30Replace the ECM.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
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SURGES OR CHUGGLES
Definition : Engine power varies under steady throttle or
cruise, making it feel as if the vehicle speeds up and slows
down with no change in the accelerator pedal position.
Important : Make sure the driver understands Torque
Converter Clutch (TCC) and A/C compressor operation as
described in the owner’s manualThe speedometer reading and the speed reading on the
scan tool should be equal.
Before diagnosing the symptom, check service bulletins
for updates.
Step
ActionValue(s)YesNo
1Were the Important Preliminary Checks performed?–Go toStep 2Go to
”Important Pre-
liminary
Checks”
2Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector
(DLC).
Does the Front Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S1) re-
spond quickly to different throttle positions?–Go toStep 4Go toStep 3
31. Check the HO2S1 sensor for silicone or other
contaminants from fuel or use of improper
Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) sealant.
2. Replace the contaminated HO2S1 sensor.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
41. Drive the vehicle at the speed of the complaint.
2. Monitor the long term fuel trim reading using
the scan tool.
Is the long term fuel trim reading within the value
specified?–20–25%Go toStep 7Go toStep 5
5Is the long term fuel trim reading below the value
specified?–20%Go to
”Diagnostic
Aids for DTC
P0172”Go toStep 6
6Is the long term fuel trim reading above the value
specified?25%Go to
”Diagnostic
Aids for DTC
P0171”–
7Check the fuel system pressure while the condition
exists.
Is the fuel system pressure within specifications?41–47 psi
(284–325 kPa)Go toStep 8Go toStep 17
8Check the in–line fuel filter.
Is the filter dirty or plugged?–Go toStep 18Go toStep 9
9Perform an injector diagnosis.
Does the injector balance test pinpoint the problem?–Go toStep 19Go toStep 10
101. Check for proper ignition voltage output using a
spark tester.
2. Inspect the spark plugs for cracks, wear, im-
proper gap, burned electrodes, or heavy de-
posits.
Is the problem found?–Go toStep 11Go toStep 12
11Repair or replace any ignition system components
as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
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HESITATION, SAG, STUMBLE
Definition : Involves a momentary lack of response as the
accelerator is pushed down. This can occur at any vehicle
speed. It is usually the most severe when first trying to
make the vehicle move, as from a stop. Hesitation, sag,
or stumble may cause the engine to stall if severe enough.Important : Before diagnosing this condition, check ser-
vice bulletins for Programmable Read–Only Memory
(PROM) updates.
Step
ActionValue(s)YesNo
1Were the Important Preliminary Checks performed?–Go toStep 2Go to
”Important Pre-
liminary
Checks”
21. Check the fuel system pressure. If the pres-
sure is not within the value specified, service
the fuel system as needed.
2. Inspect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor for
binding or sticking. The TP sensor voltage
should increase at a steady rate as the throttle
is moved toward Wide Open Throttle (WOT).
Is the problem found?41–47 psi
(284–325 kPa)Go toStep 3Go toStep 4
3Repair or replace any components as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
41. Check the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)
sensor response and accuracy.
2. Inspect the fuel for water contamination.
3. Check the Evaporative (EVAP) Emission canis-
ter purge system for proper operation.
Is the problem found?–Go toStep 5Go toStep 6
5Repair or replace any components as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
61. Disconnect all of the fuel injector harness con-
nectors.
2. Connect an injector test light between the har-
ness terminals of each fuel injector.
3. Note the test light while cranking the engine.
Does the test light blink on all connectors?–Go toStep 8Go toStep 7
71. Repair or replace the faulty fuel injector drive
harness, the connector, or the connector termi-
nal.
2. If the connections and the harnesses are good,
replace the engine control module (ECM) for
an internal open in the fuel injector driver cir-
cuit.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
8Measure the resistance of each fuel injector. The re-
sistance will increase slightly at higher tempera-
tures.
Is the fuel injector resistance within the value speci-
fied?11.6–12.4 ΩGo toStep 10Go toStep 9
9Replace any of the fuel injectors with a resistance
that is out of specifications.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
10Perform an injector balance test.
Is the problem found?–Go toStep 11Go toStep 12
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ROUGH, UNSTABLE, OR INCORRECT LDLE, STALLING
Definition : The engine runs unevenly at idle. If the condi-
tion is bad enough, the vehicle may shake. Also, the idle
varies in rpm (called ”hunting”). Either condition may be
severe enough to cause stalling. The engine idles at incor-
rect idle speed.Important : Before diagnosing the symptom, check ser-
vice bulletins for updates.
Step
ActionValue(s)YesNo
1Were the Important Preliminary Checks performed?–Go toStep 2Go to
”Important Pre-
liminary
Checks”
21. Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Con-
nector (DLC).
2. Monitor the Front Heated Oxygen Sensor
(HO2S1) reading at different throttle positions.
Does the HO2S sensor change quickly from rich to
lean at the different throttle positions?–Go toStep 5Go toStep 3
3Check the HO2S1 sensor for contamination from
fuel or improper use of Room Temperature Vulcaniz-
ing (RTV) sealant.
Is the HO2S1 sensor contaminated?–Go toStep 4Go toStep 5
4Replace the contaminated HO2S sensor as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
51. Check for a sticking throttle shaft or binding
throttle linkage that may cause incorrect
Throttle Position (TP) sensor voltage.
2. Check the TP sensor voltage reading with the
throttle closed.
Is the TP sensor voltage within the value specified?0.4–0.8 vGo toStep 6Go to
”Diagnostic
Aids for DTC
P0123”
61. Check the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
sensor voltage reading using the scan tool.
2. Compare the ECT reading with the ambient
temperature when the engine is cold.
Does the ECT temperature reading differ from the
ambient temperature by more than the value speci-
fied?5°F (3°C)Go toStep 7Go toStep 9
7Check for high resistance in the ECT sensor circuit
or the sensor itself.
Is the problem found?–Go toStep 8Go toStep 9
8Replace the ECT sensor or repair the circuit as
needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
9Check the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sen-
sor for response and accuracy.
Is the problem found?–Go toStep 10Go toStep 11
10Replace the MAP sensor or repair the MAP sensor
circuit as needed.
Is the repair complete?–System OK–
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7. Connect the fuel feed hose.
8. Connect the fuel injector harness connectors. Ro-
tate each fuel injector as required to avoid stretch-
ing the wireing harness.
9. Install the intake manifold bracket with the bolts.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Perform a leak check of the fuel rail and fuel injec-
tors.
FUEL RAIL AND INJECTORS
(1.8L DOHC)
Removal Procedure
CAUTION : The fuel system is under pressure. To
avoid fuel spillage and the risk of personal injury or
fire, it is necessary to relieve the fuel system pressure
before disconnecting the fuel lines.
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to ” Fuel
System Pressure Relief ” in this section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
connector.
4. Disconnect the breather hose from the valve cover.
5. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)
hose from the valve cover.
6. Disconnect the throttle cables from the throttle body
and the bracket.
7. Disconnect the fuel feed line at the fuel rail.
8. Remove the fuel rail retaining bolts.
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9. Connect the PCV hose to the valve cover.
10. Connect the breather hose to the valve cover.
11. Connect the IAT sensor connector.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Perform a leak check of the fuel rail and fuel injec-
tors.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR (1.4L/1.6L DOHC)
Removal Procedure
1. Relieve the coolant system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor connector.
Notice : Take care when handling the engine coolant tem-
perature sensor. Damage to the sensor will affect the prop-
er operation of the fuel injection system.
4. Remove the ECT sensor
Installation Procedure
1. Install the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sen-
sor.
Tighten
Tighten the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
to 17.5 NSm (13 lb–ft).
2. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
3. Connect the negative battery cable.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SENSOR (1.8L DOHC)
Removal Procedure
1. Relieve the coolant system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor connector.
Notice : Take care when handling the engine coolant tem-
perature sensor. Damage to the sensor will affect the prop-
er operation of the fuel injection system.
4. Remove the ECT sensor from the electronic ignition
(EI) system ignition coil adapter.
ENGINE CONTROLS 1F – 603
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Installation Procedure
1. Coat the threads of the ECT sensor with sealer.
2. Install the ECT sensor into the EI system ignition
coil adapter.
Tighten
Tighten the engine coolant temperature sensor to 20
NSm (15 lb–ft).
3. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
4. Fill the coolant system.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
(1.8L DOHC)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air intake tube and resonator.
3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor con-
nector.
4. Remove the TP sensor retaining bolts and the TP
sensor.
Installation Procedure
1. With the throttle valve closed, position the TP sen-
sor on the throttle shaft. Align the TP sensor with
the bolt holes.
2. Install the TP sensor retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the throttle position sensor retaining bolts to
2 NSm (18 lb–in).
3. Connect the TP sensor connector.
4. Install the air intake tube and resonator.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
THROTTLE BODY (1.4L/1.6L DOHC)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the intake air tube.
3. Disconnect the breather hose.
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4. Disconnect the coolant hose from the throttle body.
5. Disconnect the throttle cables by opening the re-
lease slot.
6. Disconnect the main throttle idle actuator (MTIA)
electrical connector.
7. Remove the throttle body bolt and the nuts.
8. Remove the throttle body.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the throttle body assembly to the intake man-
ifold.
2. Install the throttle body retaining nuts and the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the throttle body retaining nuts and the bolt to
15 NSm (11 lb–ft).
3. Connect the throttle cable.
4. Connect the coolant hoses.
5. Connect the breather hose.
6. Install the intake air tube.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
THROTTLE BODY (1.8L DOHC)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
connector.
3. Disconnect the breather hose from the valve cover.
4. Remove the air intake tube.