2004 ISUZU TF SERIES lock

6E-334 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
HARD START SYMPTOM
DEFINITIONS: Engine cranks, but does not start for a
long time. Does eventually start, or may start and then
immediately stall.



Step Action Value (s) Yes No
1
Was the "On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check"
performed?
- Go to Step 2 Go to On Board
Diagnostic (OBD)
System Check
2
1. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
- Verify repair Go to Step 3
3
Was a visually/physical check performed?
- Go to Step 4 Go to Visual /
physical Check
4
1. Using a Tech 2, display the ECT sensor and IAT
sensor value.
2. Check the specified value or wire.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 5
5
Check the ECM grounds to verify that they are clean
and tight. Refer to the ECM wiring diagrams.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 6
6
Visually/physically inspect for the following conditions:

Restrict air intake system. Check for a restricted air
filter element, or foreign objects blocking the air
intake system.

Check for objects blocking the IAC passage or
throttle bore, excessive deposits in the throttle bore
and on the throttle plate.

Check for a condition that causes a large vacuum
leak, such as an incorrectly installed or faulty
crankcase ventilation hose/brake booster hose.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 7
7
1. Using a Tech 2, display the IAC value.
2. Check for a faulty, plugged, or sticking IAC
operation.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 8
8
Check the CKP sensor signal or installation condition.
Refer to DTC P0336 "Crankshaft Position Sensor
Circuit Range/Performance" and DTC P0337
"Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit No Signal".
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 9
9
Check for proper ignition voltage output with a spark
tester.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 10

3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-337
ROUGH, UNSTABLE, OR INCORRECT IDLE, STALLING SYMPTOM
DEFINITIONS: Engine runs unevenly at idle. If severe,
the engine or vehicle may shake. Engine idle speed
may vary in RPM. Either condition may be severe
enough to stall the engine.





X

time rpm
Rough Idle
Stall



Step Action Value (s) Yes No
1
Was the "On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check"
performed?
- Go to Step 2 Go to On Board
Diagnostic (OBD)
System Check
2
1. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?
- Verify repair Go to Step 3
3
Was a visually/physical check performed?
- Go to Step 4 Go to Visual /
physical Check
4
1. Check for incorrect idle speed. Ensure that the
following conditions are present.

Engine fully warm.

Accessories are OFF. 2. Using a Tech 2, monitor
IAC position.
Is the IAC position within the specified values?
10 - 20 StepsGo to Step 6 Go to Step 5
5
Visually/physically inspect for the following conditions:

Restrict air intake system. Check for a restricted air
filter element, or foreign objects blocking the air
intake system.

Check for objects blocking the IAC passage or
throttle bore, excessive deposits in the throttle bore
and on the throttle plate.

Check for a condition that causes a large vacuum
leak, such as an incorrectly installed or faulty
crankcase ventilation hose/brake booster hose.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 6
6
1. Using a Tech 2, display the ECT sensor and IAT
sensor value.
2. Check the specified value or wire.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 7

6E-338 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
7
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "On".
2. Monitor the "Mass Air Flow" in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct "Mass Air Flow" as
shown in the following graph, when engine speed is
increasing little by little?

Characteris tic of MAF Sens or -Ref erence (No Engine Load)-
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Eng i ne Speed ( r pm) ( T ech2 R eadi ng )
Mass Air Flow (g/s)
( T ec h2 R eadi ng)
- Go to Step 9 Go to Step 8
8
Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check
for the following conditions.

Objects blocking the air cleaner.

Objects blocking the MAF sensor.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at intake duct.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found? - Verify repair Refer to DTC
P0101 and Go to
Step 9
9
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct "Throttle Position"
from 0% to 100% depending on accelerator pedal
operation?

- Go to Step 11 Go to Step 10
10
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
3. Adjust the accelerator cable or TPS within 0% to
100%.
Is the action complete?
- Verify repair -
11
Check for the following conditions.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 12

6E-342 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
6
Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check
for the following conditions.

Objects blocking the air cleaner.

Objects blocking the MAF sensor.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at intake duct.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Refer to DTC
P0101 and Go to
Step 7
7
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct "Throttle Position"
from 0% to 100% depending on accelerator pedal
operation?




- Go to Step 9 Go to Step 8
8
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
3. Adjust the accelerator cable or TPS within 0% to
100%.
Is the action complete?
- Verify repair -
9
Check for the following conditions.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 10
10
Check the fuel control Heated Oxygen Sensor
(HO2S). When monitored on the Tech 2, the HO2S
should respond quickly to different throttle positions. If
it doesn't check for silicon or other contaminates from
fuel or use of improper sealant. The sensors may have
a white powdery coating. Silicon contamination sends
a rich exhaust signal which causes the ECM to
command and excessively lean air/fuel mixture.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 11
11
Check the fuel pressure. Refer to 6E-116 Fuel System
Diagnosis.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 12
12
Monitor "B1S1 (Bank 1 Sensor 1) Status" and "B2S1
(Bank 2 Sensor 1) Status" on the Tech 2.
Is the "B1S1 (Bank 1 Sensor 1) Status" or "B2S1
(Bank 2 Sensor 1) Status" in the rich condition?
- Go to Step 13 Go to Step 14

6E-346 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
6
Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check
for the following conditions.

Objects blocking the air cleaner.

Objects blocking the MAF sensor.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at intake duct.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Refer to DTC
P0101 and Go to
Step 7
7
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct "Throttle Position"
from 0% to 100% depending on accelerator pedal
operation?




- Go to Step 9 Go to Step 8
8
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
3. Adjust the accelerator cable or TPS within 0% to
100%.
Is the action complete?
- Verify repair -
9
Check for the following conditions.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 10
10
Check the fuel control Heated Oxygen Sensor
(HO2S). When monitored on the Tech 2, the HO2S
should respond quickly to different throttle positions. If
it doesn't check for silicon or other contaminates from
fuel or use of improper sealant. The sensors may have
a white powdery coating. Silicon contamination sends
a rich exhaust signal which causes the ECM to
command and excessively lean air/fuel mixture.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 11
11
Check the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel System
Diagnosis.
Refer to 6E-116 page.
Diagnosis. Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 12
12
Monitor "B1S1 (Bank 1 Sensor 1) Status" and "B2S1
(Bank 2 Sensor 1) Status" on the Tech 2.
Is the "B1S1 (Bank 1 Sensor 1) Status" or "B2S1
(Bank 2 Sensor 1) Status" in the rich condition?
- Go to Step 13 Go to Step 14

6E-350 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
9
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct "Throttle Position"
from 0% to 100% depending on accelerator pedal
operation?
- Go to Step 11 Go to Step 10
10
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
3. Adjust the accelerator cable or TPS within 0% to
100%.
Is the action complete?
- Verify repair -
11
Check for the following conditions.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found? - Verify repair Go to Step 12
12
Visually/physically inspect for the following conditions:

Restrict air intake system. Check for a restricted air
filter element, or foreign objects blocking the air
intake system.

Check for objects blocking the IAC passage or
throttle bore, excessive deposits in the throttle bore
and on the throttle plate.

Check for a condition that causes a large vacuum
leak, such as an incorrectly installed or faulty
crankcase ventilation hose/brake booster hose.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 13
13
Perform the Injector Coil/Balance Test.
Refer to 6E-106 page
Was a problem found.
- Verify repair Go to Step 14
14
1. Check for fuel in the pressure regulator vacuum
hose.
2. If fuel is present, replace the fuel pressure regulator
assembly.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 15
15
Check for proper ignition voltage output with the spark
tester.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 16
16
1. Remove the spark plugs and check for gas or oil
fouling cracks, wear, improper gap, burned
electrodes, heavy deposits, or improper heat
range.
2. If spark plugs are fouled, the cause of fouling must
be determined before replacing the spark plugs.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 17

3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-353
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
7
Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check for the
following conditions.

Objects blocking the air cleaner.

Objects blocking the MAF sensor.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at intake duct.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Refer to DTC
P0101 and Go
to Step 8
8
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct "Throttle Position" from 0%
to 100% depending on accelerator pedal operation?

- Go to Step 10Go to Step 9
9
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
3. Adjust the accelerator cable or TPS within 0% to 100%.
Is the action complete?
- Verify repair -
10
Check for the following conditions.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 11
11
Check the fuel control Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S). When
monitored on the Tech 2, the HO2S should respond quickly to
different throttle positions. If it doesn't check for silicon or other
contaminates from fuel or use of improper sealant. The
sensors may have a white powdery coating. Silicon
contamination sends a rich exhaust signal which causes the
ECM to command and excessively lean air/fuel mixture.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 12
12
Check the fuel pressure. Refer to 6E-116 Fuel System
Diagnosis.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 13
13
Monitor "B1S1 (Bank 1 Sensor 1) Status" and "B2S1 (Bank 2
Sensor 1) Status" on the Tech 2.
Is the "B1S1 (Bank 1 Sensor 1) Status" or "B2S1 (Bank 2
Sensor 1) Status" in the rich condition?
- Go to Step 14Go to Step 15
14
Check items that can cause the engine to run rich. Refer to
DTC P0172 "O2 Sensor System Too Rich (Bank 1)" or DTC
P0175 "O2 Sensor System Too Rich (Bank 2)".
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 16

3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E-357
Step Action Value (s) Yes No
7
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "On".
2. Monitor the "Mass Air Flow" in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct "Mass Air Flow" as
shown in the following graph, when engine speed is
increasing little by little?




Characteris tic of MAF Sens or -Ref erence (No Engine Load)-
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Eng i ne Speed ( r pm) ( T ech2 R eadi ng )
Mass Air Flow (g/s)
( T ec h2 R eadi ng)

- Go to Step 9 Go to Step 8
8
Remove the MAF & IAT sensor assembly and check
for the following conditions.

Objects blocking the air cleaner.

Objects blocking the MAF sensor.

Objects blocking the throttle valve.

Vacuum leaking at intake duct.

Vacuum leaking at throttle body.
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?
- Verify repair Refer to DTC
P0101 and Go to
Step 9
9
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct "Throttle Position"
from 0% to 100% depending on accelerator pedal
operation?




- Go to Step 11 Go to Step 10
10
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".
2. Monitor the "Throttle Position" in the data display.
3. Adjust the accelerator cable or TPS within 0% to
100%.
Is the action complete?
- Verify repair -
11
Check the fuel control Heated Oxygen Sensor
(HO2S). When monitored on the Tech 2, the HO2S
should respond quickly to different throttle positions. If
it doesn't check for silicon or other contaminates from
fuel or use of improper sealant. The sensors may have
a white powdery coating. Silicon contamination sends
a rich exhaust signal which causes the ECM to
command and excessively lean air/fuel mixture.
Was a problem found?
- Verify repair Go to Step 12