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No. Connector face No. Connector face
E-78
O2 sensor LH-Front P-1
SilverBattery (+)
E-79
Neutral start switch P-2
SilverRelay & Fuse box
F-2
White
Fuel pump & sensor P-5
SilverBattery (-)
H-4
White Engine ~ Engine room P-8
WhiteACG (L)
H-6
White
Engine room ~ INST P-10
SilverEngine ground
H-7
White
Engine room ~ INST X-2
BlackRelay ; Fuel pump
H-9
Blue
Engine room ~ Chassis X-13
BlackRelay ; ECM MAIN
H-18
White
Engine room ~ INST X-14
BlackRelay ; A/C Compressor
H-22
White
Engine ~ Engine room C X-15
BlackRelay ; Thermo
H-23
White Engine ~ Engine room B X-17
BlackDIODE
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Signal or Continuity Tester Position Pin
No. B/Box
No. Pin Function Wire
Color
Key SW Off Key SW On Engine IdleEngine
2000rpm ECM
Connection Range (+) (-)
B16 B16 Idle Air Control
(IAC) Valve
Coil A Low BLU/
RED Less than 1V Less than 1V / 10-14V Connect DC V B16 GND
B17 B17 Idle Air Control
(IAC) Valve
Coil B Low BLU/
BLKLess than 1V Less than 1V / 10-14V Connect DC V B17 GND
B18 B18 Check Engine
Lamp
(Immobilizer
Control Unit
Terminal B7) BRN/
YELLess than 1V Less than 1VLamp is turned on:
Less than 1V
Lamp is turned off: 10-14VConnect DC V B18 GND
B19 B19 Fuel Pump
Relay GRN/
WHT Less than 1V While relay is
activated:
10-14V
Relay is not
activated:
Less than 1V10-14V Connect DC V B19 GND
B20 B20 Mass Air Flow
(MAF) Sensor BLK/
YELLess than 1V Approx. 0.47VApprox. 1.5V
at 750 rpmApprox. 2V Connect DC V B20 GND
B21 B21 Bank 1 Oxygen
Sensor Signal PNK Less than 1V Approx. 0.4V 0.1 - 0.9V Connect DC V B21 B22
B22 B22 Bank 1 Oxygen
Sensor Ground BLU/
YELContinuity
with ground - - - Connect Ohm B22 GND
B23 B23 Bank 2 Oxygen
Sensor Signal RED Less than 1V Approx. 0.4V 0.1 - 0.9V Connect DC V B23 B24
B24 B24 Bank 2 Oxygen
Sensor Ground BLU/
BLKContinuity
with ground - - - Connect Ohm B24 GND
B25 B25 To Data Link
Connector
No.6 BLK/
GRN - - - - - - - -
B26 B26 Throttle
Position
Sensor (TPS)
Signal BLU Less than 1V Approx. 0.5V Approx. 0.6V Connect DC V B26 B39
B27 B27 TPS & Cam
Position
Sensor +5V
Supply GRN Less than 1V Approx. 5V Connect DC V B27 B39
B28 B28 Camshaft
Position (CMP)
Sensor Signal BLU - - Wave form - - - -
B29 B29 Inhibitor Switch
(AT Only) BLK Less than 1V P or N range: Less than 1V
Other than P or N range: 10-14V Connect DC V B29 GND
B30 B30 Power Steering
Pressure
Switch GRN/
YELLess than 1V Pressure switch is turned on: Less than 1V
Pressure Switch is turned off: 10-14V Connect DC V B30 GND
B31 B31 A/C Thermo
Relay GRN/
BLKLess than 1V A/C request is activated: 10-14V
A/C request is not activated: Less than 1VConnect DC V B31 GND
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Signal or Continuity Tester Position Pin
No. B/Box
No. Pin Function Wire
Color
Key SW Off Key SW On Engine IdleEngine
2000rpm ECM
Connection Range (+) (-)
B32 B32 Vehicle Speed
Signal
(Immobilizer
Control Unit
Terminal B8) WHT - - Wave form or approx. 6.5V at
20km/h Connect AC V B32 GND
B33 B33 Ignition Switch BLU/
YELLess than 1V 10-14V Connect DC V B33 GND
B34 B34 Back Up
Power Supply RED/
WHT 10-14V Connect DC V B34 GND
B35 B35 No Connection - - - - - - - - -
B36 B36 ECM Main
Relay RED/
BLUWhile main
relay is
activated:
10-14V
Main relay is
not activated:
Less than 1V 10-14V Connect DC V B36 GND
B37 B37 ECM Main
Relay RED/
BLUWhile main
relay is
activated:
10-14V
Main relay is
not activated:
Less than 1V 10-14V Connect DC V B37 GND
B38 B38 To Data Link
Connect to No.
2 GRN - - - - - - - -
B39 B39 TPS, MAF, IAT
& CMP Sensor
Ground RED Continuity
with ground - - - Connect Ohm B39 GND
B40 B40 No Connection - - - - - - - - -
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION FOR ECM AND
SENSORS
Engine Control Module (ECM)
1 2
(1) A Port
(2) B Port
The engine control module (ECM) is located on the
common chamber. The ECM controls the following.
Fuel metering system
Ignition timing
On-board diagnostics for powertrain functions.
The ECM constantly observes the information from
various sensors. The ECM controls the systems tha
t
affect vehicle performance. And it performs the
diagnostic function of the system.
The function can recognize operational problems, and
warn to the driver through the check engine lamp, and
store diagnostic trouble code (DTC). DTCs identify the
problem areas to aid the technician in marking repairs.
The input / output devices in the ECM include analog to
digital converts, signal buffers, counters and drivers.
The ECM controls most components with electronic
switches which complete a ground circuit when turned
on.
Inputs (Operating condition read):
Battery voltage
Electrical ignition
Exhaust oxygen content
Mass air flow
Intake air temperature
Engine coolant temperature
Crankshaft position
Camshaft position
Throttle position
Vehicle speed
Power steering pressure
Air conditioning request on or off
EGR valve position
Outputs (Systems controlled):
Ignition control
Fuel control
Idle air control
Fuel pump
EVAP canister purge
Air conditioning
Diagnostics functions
The vehicle with automatic transmission, the
interchange of data between the engine control module
(ECM) and the transmission control module (TCM) is
performed via a CAN-bus system.
The following signals are exchanged via the CAN-bus:
ECM to TCM:
ECM CAN signal status
Engine torque
Coolant temperature
Throttle position
Engine speed
A/C status
CAN valid counter
TCM to ECM:
Ignition timing retard request
Garage shift status
CAN valid counter
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION FOR
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM IGNITION
COILS & CONTROL
A separate coil-at-plug module is located at each spark
plug.
The coil-at-plug module is attached to the engine with
two screws. It is installed directly to the spark plug by an
electrical contact inside a rubber boot.
A three way connector provides 12 volts primary supply
from the ignition coil fuse, a ground switching trigge
r
line from the ECM, and ground.
The ignition control spark timing is the ECM's method o
f
controlling the spark advance and the ignition dwell.
The ignition control spark advance and the ignition dwell
are calculated by the ECM using the following inputs.
Engine speed
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
Throttle position sensor
Park or neutral position switch
Vehicle speed sensor
ECM and ignition system supply voltage
Based on these sensor signal and engine load
information, the ECM sends 5V to each ignition coil
requiring ignition. This signal sets in the powe
r
transistor of the ignition coil to establish a grounding
circuit for the primary coil, applying battery voltage to
the primary coil.
At the ignition timing, the ECM stops sending the 5V
signal voltage. Under this condition the power transistor
of the ignition coil is set off to cut the battery voltage to
the primary coil, thereby causing a magnetic field
generated in the primary coil to collapse.
On this moment a line of magnetic force flows to the
secondary coil, and when this magnetic line crosses the
coil, high voltage induced by the secondary ignition
circuit to flow through the spark plug to the ground.
Ignition Control ECM Output
The ECM provides a zero volt (actually about 100 mV to
200 mV) or a 5-volt output signal to the ignition control
(IC) module. Each spark plug has its own primary and
secondary coil module ("coil-at-plug") located at the
spark plug itself. When the ignition coil receives the
5-volt signal from the ECM, it provides a ground path fo
r
the B+ supply to the primary side of the coil-at -plug
module. This energizes the primary coil and creates a
magnetic field in the coil-at-plug module. When the
ECM shuts off the 5-volt signal to the ignition control
module, the ground path for the primary coil is broken.
The magnetic field collapses and induces a high voltage
secondary impulse which fires the spark plug and
ignites the air/fuel mixture.
The circuit between the ECM and the ignition coil is
monitored for open circuits, shorts to voltage, and
shorts to ground. If the ECM detects one of these
events, it will set one of the following DTCs:
P0351: Ignition coil Fault on Cylinder #1
P0352: Ignition coil Fault on Cylinder #2
P0353: Ignition coil Fault on Cylinder #3
P0354: Ignition coil Fault on Cylinder #4
P0355: Ignition coil Fault on Cylinder #5
P0356: Ignition coil Fault on Cylinder #6
Spark Plug
Although worn or dirty spark plugs may give satisfactory
operation at idling speed, they frequency fail at highe
r
engine speeds. Faulty spark plugs may cause poor fuel
economy, power loss, loss of speed, hard starting and
generally poor engine performance. Follow the
scheduled maintenance service recommendations to
ensure satisfactory spark plug performance. Refer to
Maintenance and Lubrication.
Normal spark plug operation will result in brown to
grayish-tan deposits appearing on the insulator portion
of the spark plug. A small amount of red-brown, yellow,
and white powdery material may also be present on the
insulator tip around the center electrode. These
deposits are normal combustion by-products of fuels
and lubricating oils with additives. Some electrode wea
r
will also occur. Engines which are not running properly
are often referred to as “misfiring." This means the
ignition spark is not igniting the air/fuel mixture at the
proper time.
Spark plugs may also misfire due to fouling, excessive
gap, or a cracked or broken insulator. If misfiring
occurs before the recommended replacement interval,
locate and correct the cause.
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3. Check Bulletins and
Troubleshooting Hints
NOTE: As estimated 30 percent of successful
vehicle repairs are diagnosed with this step!
What you should do
You should have enough information gained from
preliminary checks to accurately search for a bulletin
and other related service information. Some service
manual sections provide troubleshooting hints that
match symptoms with specific complaints.
What resources you should use
You should use the following resources for assistance
in checking for bulletins and troubleshooting hints:
Printed bulletins
Access ISUZU Bulletin Web site
Videotapes
Service manual
4. Perform Service Manual
Diagnostic Checks
What you should do
The “System Checks” in most service manual sections
and in most cells of section 8A (electrical) provide you
with:
A systematic approach to narrowing down the
possible causes of a system fault
Direction to specific diagnostic procedures in the
service manual
Assistance to identify what systems work correctly
What resources you should use
Whenever possible, you should use the following
resources to perform service manual checks:
Service manual
Technical equipment (for viewing DTCs and
analyzing data)
Digital multimeter and circuit testing tools
Other tools as needed
5a and 5b. Perform Service Manual
Diagnostic Procedures
NOTE: An estimated 40 percent of successful
vehicle repairs are diagnosed with these steps!
What you should do
When directed by service manual diagnostic checks,
you must then carefully and accurately perform the
steps of diagnostic procedures to locate the fault related
to the customer complaint.
What resources you should use
Whenever appropriate, you should use the following
resources to perform service manual diagnostic
procedures:
Service manual
Technical equipment (for analyzing diagnostic
data)
Digital multimeter and circuit testing tools
Essential and special tools
5c. Technician Self Diagnoses
When there is no DTC stored and no matching
symptom for the condition identified in the service
manual, you must begin with a thorough understanding
of how the system(s) operates. Efficient use of the
service manual combined with you experience and a
good process of elimination will result in accurate
diagnosis of the condition.
What you should do
Step 1: Identify and understand the suspect
circuit(s)
Having completed steps 1 through 4 of the Strategy
Based Diagnostics chart, you should have enough
information to identify the system(s) or sub-system(s)
involved. Using the service manual, you should
determine and investigate the following circuit
characteristics:
Electrical:
How is the circuit powered (power distribution
charts and/or fuse block details)?
How is the circuit grounded (ground distribution
charts)?
How is the circuit controlled or sensed (theory
of operation):
If it is a switched circuit, is it normally open o
r
normally closed?
Is the power switched or is the ground
switched?
Is it a variable resistance circuit (ECT senso
r
or TPS, for example)?
Is it a signal generating device (MAF senso
r
of VSS, for example)?
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Does it rely on some mechanical/vacuum
device to operate?
Physical:
Where are the circuit components (componen
t
locators and wire harness routing diagrams):
Are there areas where wires could be
chafed or pinched (brackets or frames)?
Are there areas subjected to extreme
temperatures?
Are there areas subjected to vibration or
movement (engine, transmission or
suspension)?
Are there areas exposed to moisture, road
salt or other corrosives (battery acid, oil o
r
other fluids)?
Are there common mounting areas with
other systems/components?
Have previous repairs been performed to
wiring, connectors, components or mounting
areas (causing pinched wires between panels
and drivetrain or suspension components
without causing and immediate problem)?
Does the vehicle have aftermarket or dealer-
installed equipment (radios, telephone, etc.)
Step 2: Isolate the problem
At this point, you should have a good idea of what could
cause the present condition, as well as could not cause
the condition. Actions to take include the following:
Divide (and separate, where possible) the system
or circuit into smaller sections
Confine the problem to a smaller area of the
vehicle (start with main harness connections while
removing panels and trim as necessary in order to
eliminate large vehicle sections from furthe
r
investigation)
For two or more circuits that do not share a
common power or ground, concentrate on areas
where harnesses are routed together o
r
connectors are shared (refer to the following hints)
Hints
Though the symptoms may vary, basic electrical failures
are generally caused by:
Loose connections:
Open/high resistance in terminals, splices,
connectors or grounds
Incorrect connector/harness routing (usually in
new vehicles or after a repair has been made):
Open/high resistance in terminals, splices,
connectors of grounds
Corrosion and wire damage:
Open/high resistance in terminals, splices,
connectors of grounds
Component failure:
Opens/short and high resistance in relays,
modules, switches or loads
Aftermarket equipment affecting normal operation
of other systems You may isolate circuits by:
Unplugging connectors or removing a fuse to
separate one part of the circuit from another part
Operating shared circuits and eliminating those
that function normally from the suspect circuit
If only one component fails to operate, begin
testing at the component
If a number of components do no operate, begin
tests at the area of commonality (such as powe
r
sources, ground circuits, switches or majo
r
connectors)
What resources you should use
Whenever appropriate, you should use the following
resources to assist in the diagnostic process:
Service manual
Technical equipment (for data analysis)
Experience
Technical Assistance
Circuit testing tools
5d. Intermittent Diagnosis
By definition, an intermittent problem is one that does
not occur continuously and will occur when certain
conditions are met. All these conditions, however, may
not be obvious or currently known. Generally,
intermittents are caused by:
Faulty electrical connections and wiring
Malfunctioning components (such as sticking
relays, solenoids, etc.)
EMI/RFI (Electromagnetic/radio frequency
interference)
Aftermarket equipment
Intermittent diagnosis requires careful analysis of
suspected systems to help prevent replacing good
parts. This may involve using creativity and ingenuity to
interpret customer complaints and simulating all
external and internal system conditions to duplicate the
problem.
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What you should do
Step 1: Acquire information
A thorough and comprehensive customer check sheet
is critical to intermittent problem diagnosis. You should
require this, since it will dictate the diagnostic starting
point. The vehicle service history file is another
source for accumulating information about the
complaint.
Step 2: Analyze the intermittent problem
Analyze the customer check sheet and service history
file to determine conditions relevant to the suspect
system(s).
Using service manual information, you must identify,
trace and locate all electrical circuits related to the
malfunctioning system(s). If there is more than one
system failure, you should identify, trace and locate
areas of commonality shared by the suspect circuits.
Step 3: Simulate the symptom and isolate the
problem
Simulate the symptom and isolate the system by
reproducing all possible conditions suggested in Step 1
while monitoring suspected circuits/components
/
systems to isolate the problem symptom. Begin with the
most logical circuit/component.
Isolate the circuit by dividing the suspect system into
simpler circuits. Next, confine the problem into a smalle
r
area of the system. Begin at the most logical point (or
point of easiest access) and thoroughly check the
isolated circuit for the fault, using basic circuit tests.
Hints
You can isolate a circuit by:
Unplugging connectors or removing a fuse to
separate one part of the circuit from another
If only component fails to operate, begin testing
the component
If a number of components do not operate, begin
test at areas of commonality (such as powe
r
sources, ground circuits, switches, main
connectors or major components)
Substitute a known good part from the parts
department or the vehicle system
Try the suspect part in a known good vehicle See
Symptom Simulation Tests on the next page fo
r
problem simulation procedures. Refer to service
manual sections 6E and 8A for information abou
t
intermittent diagnosis. Follow procedures for basic
circuit testing in service manual section 8A.
What resources you should use
Whenever appropriate, you should use the following
resources to assist in the diagnostic process:
Service manual
Bulletins
Digital multimeter (with a MIN/MAX feature)
Tech 2 and Tech 2 upload function
Circuit testing tools (including connecto
r
kits/harnesses and jumper wires)
Experience
Intermittent problem solving simulation methods
Customer complaint check sheet
Symptom Simulation Tests
1. Vibration
This method is useful when the customer complain
t
analysis indicates that the problem occurs when the
vehicle/system undergoes some form of vibration.
For connectors and wire harness, slightly shake
vertically and horizontally. Inspect the connector join
t
and body for damage. Also, tapping lightly along a
suspected circuit may be helpful.
For parts and sensors, apply slight vibration to the par
t
with a light tap of the finger while monitoring the system
for a malfunction.
2. Heat
This method is important when the complaint suggests
that the problem occurs in a heated environment. Apply
moderate heat to the component with a hair drier o
r
similar tool while monitoring the system for a
malfunction.
CAUTION: Care must be take to avoid overheating
the component.
3. Water and Moisture
This method may be used when the complaint suggests
that the malfunction occurs on a rainy day or unde
r
conditions of high humidity. In this case, apply water in
a light spray on the vehicle to duplicate the problem.
CAUTION: Care must be take to avoid directly
exposing electrical connections to water.
4. Electrical loads
This method involves turning systems ON (such as the
blower, lights or rear window defogger) to create a load
on the vehicle electrical system at the same time you
are monitoring the suspect circuit/component.