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FUEL INJECTION TIMING
Two types of systems are used.
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected into each cylinder during each engine cycle according to the firing order. This system is used
when the engine is running.
Simultaneous Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected simultaneously into all six cylinders twice each engine cycle. In other words, pulse signals of
the same width are simultaneously transmitted from the ECM.
The six injectors will then receive the signals two times for each engine cycle.
This system is used when the engine is being started and/or if the fail-safe system (CPU) is operating.
FUEL SHUT-OFF
Fuel to each cylinder is cut off during deceleration or operation of the engine at excessively high speeds.
Electronic Ignition (EI) SystemABS006K8
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*2: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ignition timing is controlled by the ECM to maintain the best air-
fuel ratio for every running condition of the engine. The ignition tim-
ing data is stored in the ECM. This data forms the map shown.
The ECM receives information such as the injection pulse width and
camshaft position sensor signal. Computing this information, ignition
signals are transmitted to the power transistor.
e.g., N: 1,800 rpm, Tp: 1.50 msec
A °BTDC
During the following conditions, the ignition timing is revised by the
ECM according to the other data stored in the ECM.
At starting
During warm-up
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Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed*
2
Piston position
Ignition timing
controlPower transistor Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Knock sensor Engine knocking
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Battery
Battery voltage*
2
Wheel sensor*1Vehicle speed
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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At idle
At low battery voltage
During acceleration
The knock sensor retard system is designed only for emergencies. The basic ignition timing is programmed
within the anti-knocking zone, if recommended fuel is used under dry conditions. The retard system does not
operate under normal driving conditions. If engine knocking occurs, the knock sensor monitors the condition.
The signal is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM retards the ignition timing to eliminate the knocking condition.
Air Conditioning Cut ControlABS006K9
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*2: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This system improves engine operation when the air conditioner is used.
Under the following conditions, the air conditioner is turned off.
When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
When cranking the engine.
At high engine speeds.
When the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high.
When operating power steering during low engine speed or low vehicle speed.
When engine speed is excessively low.
When refrigerant pressure is excessively low or high.
Fuel Cut Control (at No Load and High Engine Speed)ABS006KA
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
If the engine speed is above 1,800 rpm under no load (for example, the shift position is neutral and engine
speed is over 1,800 rpm) fuel will be cut off after some time. The exact time when the fuel is cut off varies
based on engine speed.
Fuel cut will be operated until the engine speed reaches 1,500 rpm, then fuel cut will be cancelled.
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Air conditioner switch*
1Air conditioner ON signal
Air conditioner
cut controlAir conditioner relay Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed*
2
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Battery
Battery voltage*
2
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refrigerant pressure
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Wheel sensor*
1Vehicle speed
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Neutral position
Fuel cut con-
trolFuel injector Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed
Wheel sensor*
1Vehicle speed
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Priority Detected items (DTC)
1
U1000 U1001 CAN communication line
P0101 P0102 P0103 Mass air flow sensor
P0112 P0113 P0127 Intake air temperature sensor
P0117 P0118 P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor
P0128 Thermostat function
P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P1225 P1226 P2135 Throttle position sensor
P0181 P0182 P0183 Fuel tank temperature sensor
P0327 P0328 Knock sensor
P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
P0340 P0345 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 Fuel level sensor
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
P0605 ECM
P0705 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch
P1229 Sensor power supply
P1610 - P1615 NATS
P1706 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch
P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor
2
P0031 P0032 P0051 P0052 Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater
P0037 P0038 P0057 P0058 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater
P0132 P0133 P0134 P0152 P0153 P0154 P1143 P1144 P1163 P1164 Heated oxygen sensor 1
P0138 P0139 P0158 P0159 P1146 P1147 P1166 P1167 Heated oxygen sensor 2
P0441 EVAP control system purge flow monitoring
P0444 P0445 P1444 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
P0447 P1446 EVAP canister vent control valve
P0451 P0452 P0453 EVAP control system pressure sensor
P0550 Power steering pressure sensor
P0710 P0720 P0725 P0740 P0744 P0745 P1705 P1716 P1730 P1752 P1754 P1757 P1759 P1762 P1764 P1767
P1769 P1772 P1774 A/T related sensors, solenoid valves and switches
P1065 ECM power supply
P 1111 P 1136 Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
P1122 Electric throttle control function
P1124 P1126 P1128 Electric throttle control actuator
P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)
P1805 Brake switch
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P0011 P0021 Intake valve timing control
P0171 P0172 P0174 P0175 Fuel injection system function
P0300 - P0306 Misfire
P0420 P0430 Three way catalyst function
P0442 P0455 P0456 EVAP control system
P0506 P0507 Idle speed control system
P1121 Electric throttle control actuator
P1148 P1168 Closed loop control
P1211 TCS control unit
P1212 TCS communication line
P1564 ICC steering switch/ASCD steering switch
P1568 ICC command valve
P1572 ICC brake switch/ASCD brake switch
P1574 ICC vehicle speed sensor/ASCD vehicle speed sensor
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Symptom Matrix ChartABS006KS
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 11232 22 3 2EC-603
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4EC-51
Injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-597
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-643
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem
334444444 41EC-655
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1EC-38
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-415,
EC-417
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1EC-38
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-585
Power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23EC-136
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
122
222 2EC-165,
EC-173
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333EC-185,
EC-197
Heated oxygen sensor 1 circuitEC-205
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EC-214
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EC-226
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EC-433
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EC-439
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-190
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EC-284
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EC-485
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EC-487
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EC-569
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1EC-489
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EC-555
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EC-562
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EC-576
Knock sensor circuit 2 3EC-297
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-302
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-308
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-390
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-396
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Air Air duct
55555 5EM-17
Air cleanerEM-17
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-17
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-19
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-19,
EM-24
Cranking Battery
111111
11SC-4
Generator circuitSC-23
Starter circuit 3SC-10
Signal plate 6EM-120
PNP switch 4AT- 11 2
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-98
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-120
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-63
CamshaftEM-82
Intake valve timing controlEM-63
Intake valve
3EM-98
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
55555 55 5EM-26
, EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler
55555 55 5EM-30
, LU-
17 , LU-10 ,
LU-14
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oilLU-7
SYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
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11 B RIntake valve timing control
solenoid valve (bank 1)[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
When revving engine up to 2,500 rpm
quickly7 - 12V
12 R/GPower steering pressure
sensor[Engine is running]
Steering wheel is being turned0.5 - 4.5V
[Engine is running]
Steering wheel is not being turned0.4 - 0.8V
13 YCrankshaft position sensor
(POS)[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed
NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm at
idleApproximately 1.6V
[Engine is running]
Engine speed is 2,000 rpmApproximately 1.4V
14 BRCamshaft position sensor
(PHASE) (bank 2)[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed
NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm at
idle1.0 - 4.0V
[Engine is running]
Engine speed is 2,000 rpm1.0 - 4.0V
15 W Knock sensor[Engine is running]
Idle speedApproximately 2.5V
16 R/LHeated oxygen sensor 1
(bank 2)[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Engine speed is 2,000 rpm0 - Approximately 1.0V
(Periodically change) TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
PBIB1790E
PBIB1041E
PBIB1042E
PBIB1039E
PBIB1040E
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Te s t v a l u e s
Others
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL SYSTEMS APPLICATION
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
DATA
MONI-
TORDATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STATUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)××××
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)××××
Mass air flow sensor×××
Engine coolant temperature sensor×××××
Heated oxygen sensor 1×××××
Heated oxygen sensor 2×××××
Vehicle speed sensor××××
Accelerator pedal position sensor×××
Throttle position sensor×××
Fuel tank temperature sensor××××
EVAP control system pressure
sensor×××
Intake air temperature sensor××××
Knock sensor×
Refrigerant pressure sensor××
Closed throttle position switch
(accelerator pedal position sensor
signal)××
Air conditioner switch××
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch×××
Stop lamp switch×××
Power steering pressure sensor×××
Battery voltage××
Load signal××
Fuel level sensor×××
ICC steering switch×××
ASCD steering switch×××
ICC brake switch×××
ASCD brake switch×××
Snow mode switch××
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DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored Item
×: Applicable
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]××
Indicates the engine speed computed from
the signal of the crankshaft position sensor
(POS) and camshaft position sensor
(PHASE).Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
If the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal value
may be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]××
The signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor is displayed.When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]×
Base fuel schedule indicates the fuel injec-
tion pulse width programmed into ECM,
prior to any learned on board correction.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]×
The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feed-
back correction factor per cycle is indicated.
When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
This data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control. A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]×
COOLAN TEMP/S
[°C] or [°F]××
The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
coolant temperature sensor) is displayed.
When the engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor is open or short-circuited,
ECM enters fail-safe mode. The
engine coolant temperature deter-
mined by the ECM is displayed.
HO2S1 (B1) [V]××
The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 1 is displayed.
HO2S1 (B2) [V]×
HO2S2 (B1) [V]×
The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 2 is displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) [V]×
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]××
Display of heated oxygen sensor 1 signal
during air-fuel ratio feedback control:
RICH: means the mixture became rich, and
control is being affected toward a leaner
mixture.
LEAN: means the mixture became lean,
and control is being affected toward a rich
mixture.After turning ON the ignition switch,
RICH is displayed until air-fuel mix-
ture ratio feedback control begins.
When the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the
clamping is displayed continuously. HO2S1 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]×
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]×
Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 signal:
RICH: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively small.
LEAN: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively large.
When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]×
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]××
The vehicle speed computed from the vehi-
cle speed signal sent from combination
meter is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V]××
The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
ACCEL SEN 1 [V]××
The accelerator pedal position sensor sig-
nal voltage is displayed.ACCEL SEN2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, they differs
from ECM terminal voltage signal. ACCEL SEN 2 [V]×
THRTL SEN 1 [V]××
The throttle position sensor signal voltage
is displayed.THRTL SEN2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, they differs
from ECM terminal voltage signal. THRTL SEN 2 [V]×