2004 ISUZU TF SERIES Throttle Position Sensor

6-6 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Hesitation
Condition Possible cause Correction
Hesitation on acceleration Throttle Position Sensor
adjustment incorrect Replace throttle valve assembly
Throttle Position Sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Excessive play in accelerator
linkage Adjust or replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
(MAP) Sensor circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace
MAP Sensor defective Replace
Intake Air Temperature (IAT)
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Knock Sensor (KS) Circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace
KS defective Replace
KS Module circuits open or
shorted Correct or replace
KS Module defective Replace
IAT Sensor defective Replace
Hesitation at high speeds
(Fuel pressure too low) Fuel tank strainer clogged Clean or replace
Fuel pipe clogged Clean or replace
Fuel filter clogged Replace
Defective fuel pump system Check and replace
Fuel Pressure Control Valve
leaking Replace
Hesitation at high speeds
(Fuel injector not working
normally) Power supply or ground circuit for
Multiport Fuel Injection System
shorted or open Check and correct or replace
Cable of Multiport Fuel Injection
System disconnected or defective Correct or replace
Hesitation at high speeds Engine Control Module defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Throttle Position Sensor defective Replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor defective Replace
MAP Sensor cable open or
shorted Correct or replace
MAP Sensor defective Replace
IAT Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
IAT Sensor defective Replace
KS Circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
KS defective Replace
KS Module circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
KS Module defective Replace
Throttle valve not wide opened Check and correct or replace
Air Cleaner Filter clogged Replace filter element
Power supply voltage too low Check and correct or replace

ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE) 6-7
Engine Lacks Power
Condition Possible cause Correction
Trouble in fuel system Fuel Pressure Control Valve not
working normally Replace
Fuel injector clogged Clean or replace
Fuel pipe clogged Clean
Fuel filter clogged or fouled Replace
Fuel pump drive circuit not
working normally Correct or replace
Fuel tank not sufficiently breathing
due to clogged Evaporative
Emission Control System circuit Clean or replace
Water in fuel system Clean
Inferior quality fuel in fuel system Use fuel of specified octane rating
Engine Control Module supplied
poor voltage Correct circuit
Throttle Position Sensor cable
disconnected or broken Correct or replace
Throttle Position Sensor defective Replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor not working normally Replace
Intake Air Temperature sensor not
working normally Replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor defective Replace
Engine Control Module defective Replace
Trouble in intake or exhaust
system Air Cleaner Filter clogged Replace filter element
Air duct kicked or flattened Correct or replace
Ignition failure
- Refer to Hard Start
Troubleshooting Guide
Heat range of spark plug
inadequate Install spark plugs of adequate
heat range
Electronic Ignition System with
module Replace

6-8 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Condition Possible cause Correction
Engine overheating Level of Engine Coolant too low Replenish
Thermo switch or fan motor
defective Replace
Thermostat defective Replace
Engine Coolant pump defective Correct or replace
Radiator clogged Clean or replace
Radiator filter cap defective Replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase
too low or wrong oil in engine Change or replenish
Resistance in exhaust system
increased Clean exhaust system or replace
defective parts
Throttle Position Sensor
adjustment incorrect Adjust Wide Open Throttle switch
setting
Throttle Position Sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Cylinder head gasket damaged Replace
Cooling Fan clutch defective Replace
Fan belt slipping Adjust tension of V-belt or replace
V-belt
Engine overcooling Thermostat defective Replace (Use a thermostat set to
open at 92
C (197.6
F))
Engine lacks compression - Refer to Hard Start
Others Tire inflation pressure abnormal Adjust to recommend pressures
Brake drag Adjust
Clutch slipping Adjust or replace
Level of oil in engine crankcase
too high Correct level of engine oil

Engine Noisy
Abnormal engine noise often consists of various
noises originating in rotating parts, sliding parts and
other moving parts of the engine. It is, therefore,
advisable to locate the source of noise systematically.

Condition Possible cause Correction
Noise from crank journals or from
crank bearings
(Faulty crank journals and crank
bearings usually make dull noise
that becomes more evident when
accelerating) Oil clearance increased due to
worn crank journals or crank
bearings Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing
Crankshaft out of round Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing
Crank bearing seized Replace crank bearings and
crankshaft or regrind crankshaft
and install the over size bearing

ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE) 6-11
Abnormal Combustion
Condition Possible cause Correction
Trouble in fuel injection system Fuel pressure control valve
defective Replace
Fuel filter clogged Replace
Fuel pump clogged Clean or replace
Fuel tank or fuel pipe clogged Clean or replace
Fuel injector clogged Clean or replace
Fuel pump relay defective Replace
Power supply cable for fuel pump
loosely connected or defective Reconnect, correct or replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Sensor defective Replace
Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) Sensor circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace
ECT Sensor defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor
adjustment incorrect Reconnect
Throttle Position Sensor defective Replace
Throttle Position Sensor
connector loosely connected Reconnect
Vehicle Speed Sensor cable
loosely connected or defective Correct or replace
Vehicle Speed Sensor loosely
fixed Fix tightly
Vehicle Speed Sensor in wrong
contact or defective Replace
Engine Control Module cable
loosely connected or defective Correct or replace
Trouble in emission control
system Heated Oxygen Sensor circuit
open (If applicable) Correct or replace
Heated Oxygen Sensor defective
(If applicable) Replace
Signal vacuum hose loosely fitted
or defective Correct or replace
ECT Sensor circuit open or
shorted Correct or replace
ECT Sensor defective Replace
Evaporative Emission Control
system (If applicable) Refer to Section 6E
Trouble in ignition system - Refer to "Engine Lacks Power"
Trouble in cylinder head parts Carbon deposits in combustion
chamber Remove carbon
Carbon deposit on valve, valve
seat and valve guide Remove carbon

6-14 ENGINE DIAGNOSIS (C24SE)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
The instrument panel "CHECK ENGINE" Malfunction
Indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates by self diagnostic
system when the system checks the starting of
engine, or senses malfunctions.

Condition Possible cause Correction
"CHECK ENGINE" MIL does not
illuminate at the starting of engine Bulb defective Replace
MIL circuit open Correct or replace
Command signal circuit to operate
self diagnostic system shorted Correct or replace
Engine Control Module (ECM)
cable loosely connected,
disconnected or defective Correct or replace
ECM defective Replace
“CHECK ENGINE” MIL
illuminates, and stays on Deterioration heated oxygen
sensor of internal element Replace
Heated oxygen sensor connector
terminal improper contact
(If applicable) Reconnect properly
Heated oxygen sensor lead wire
shorted (If applicable) Correct
Heated oxygen sensor circuit
open (If applicable) Correct or replace
Deterioration engine coolant
temperature sensor of internal
element Replace
Engine coolant temperature
sensor connector terminal
improper contact Reconnect properly
Engine coolant temperature
sensor lead wire shorted Correct
Engine coolant temperature
sensor circuit open Correct or replace
Throttle position sensor open or
shorted circuits Correct or replace
Deterioration of crankshaft
position sensor Replace
Crankshaft position sensor circuit
open or shorted Correct or replace
Vehicle speed sensor circuit open Correct or replace
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Intake air temperature sensor
circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
Fuel injector circuit open or shorted Correct or replace
ECM driver transistor defective Replace EPROM or ECM
Malfunctioning of ECM RAM
(Random Access Memory) or
Malfunctioning of ECM PROM
(Programmed Read Only Memory)Replace EPROM or ECM

ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE) 6A-3
PAGE
ENGINE EXTERNAL PARTS ............................................................................................ 6A-65
Radiator ....................................................................................................................... 6A-65
Thermostat................................................................................................................... 6A-66
Water Pump ................................................................................................................. 6A-66
Coating sealing surfaces with Silicone Grease ....................................................... 6A-67
Alternator ..................................................................................................................... 6A-67
Starter .......................................................................................................................... 6A-67
V-belt Tension of Alternator ....................................................................................... 6A-68
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 6A-69
Map Sensor.................................................................................................................. 6A-69
Pressure Regulator ..................................................................................................... 6A-69
ECM (Engine Control Module).................................................................................... 6A-69
ECT ............................................................................................................................... 6A-70
Idle Air Control(IAC) Valve.......................................................................................... 6A-70
Ignition Coil ................................................................................................................. 6A-70
Crank Position Sensor................................................................................................ 6A-71
FUEL INJECTOR .............................................................................................................. 6A-72
Knock Sensor .............................................................................................................. 6A-72
Oxygen Sensor ............................................................................................................ 6A-73
Throttle Valve Position Sensor .................................................................................. 6A-73
Acclelerator Pedal and Cable..................................................................................... 6A-73
Air Cleaner Filter ......................................................................................................... 6A-74
Spark Plug Thread ...................................................................................................... 6A-75
TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................... 6A-76
Recommended Troque Values................................................................................... 6A-87
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL................................................................................................ 6A-88

ENGINE MECHANICAL (C24SE) 6A-73




Oxygen Sensor (If applicable)
Removal
1. Remove wiring harness plug.
2. Remove oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe.


Tighten (Torque)
Oxygen sensor in exhaust pipe - 30 N

m (3.1 kgf

m)









Throttle Valve Position Sensor
Removal
1. Remove wiring harness connector.
2. Remove throttle valve position sensor.

Installation
1. Install throttle valve position sensor.
2. Install wiring harness connector.


Accelerator Pedal and Cable
Removal
1. Remove pad stopper from pedal stop bolt.





Installation
1. Install pad stopper.

Inspection
Ensure that accelerator pedal is fully in idle position and
accelerator level at engine is in closed position.

Pull outer sleeve of accelerator cable towards pedal and check
that clip on sleeve is in slot nearest to grommet.

Reposition clip if necessary, and check that full throttle and idle
positions are obtained at engine lever.

ENGINE COOLING 6B-5
Diagnosis
Engine Cooling Trouble
Condition Possible cause Correction
Engine overheating Low Engine Coolant level Replenish
Thermo mater unit faulty Replace
Faulty thermostat Replace
Faulty Engine Coolant temperature
sensor Repair or replace
Clogged radiator Clean or replace
Faulty radiator cap Replace
Low engine oil level or use of
improper engine oil Replenish or change oil
Clogged exhaust system Clean exhaust system or replace
faulty parts
Faulty Throttle Position sensor Replace throttle valve assembly
Open or shorted Throttle Position
sensor circuit Repair or replace
Damaged cylinder head gasket Replace
Loosen V-belt tension Adjust belt tension or replace.
Collapsed hoses Replace
Faulty Fan clutch Replace
Engine overcooling Faulty thermostat Replace
Engine slow to warm-up Faulty thermostat Replace
Thermo unit faulty Replace