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Required Special Tool
:
MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: V.C.I. MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
1. Before checks set the vehicle in the following condition:
Engine coolant temperature: 80 - 95°C (176 - 203°F) Lights and all accessories: OFF Transaxle: P range
2. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connec
tor.
NOTE: Vehicles for Canada, the headlight, taillight, etc. remain
lit even when the lighting switch is in "OFF" position
but this is no problem for checks.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958,
always turn the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or
disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
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Fig. 18: Connecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector
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(Ignition Timing Check)
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3. Set up a timing light.
4. Start the engine and run it at idle.
5. Check that the idle speed is approximately 680 r/min.
6. Select scan tool MB991958 actuator test "item number 17".
7. Check that basic ignition timing is within the standard value.
Standard value: 5° BTDC +/-3°
8. If the basic ignition timing is not within the standard value, check the
following items:
Diagnostic output Timing belt cover and crankshaft position sensor installation conditions Crankshaft sensing blade condition
9. Press the clear key on scan tool MB991958 (select forced drive stop mode),
and cancel the actuator test.
10. Check that the actual ignition timing is at the standard value.
Standard value: Approximately 10° BTDC
CURB IDLE SPEED CHECK Required Special Tool:
CAUTION: If the actuator test is not canceled, the forced
drive will continue for 27 minutes. Driving in this
state could lead to engine failure.
NOTE: Ignition timing fluctuates about+/-7° Before T op Dead
Center, even under normal operating condition.
NOTE: It is automatically further advanced by about 5° to 10°
Before Top Dead Center at higher altitudes.
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MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: V.C.I. MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
1. Before checks set the vehicle in the following condition:
Engine coolant temperature: 80 - 95°C (176 - 203°F) Lights and all accessories: OFF Transaxle: P range
2. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connec
tor.
NOTE: Vehicles for Canada, the headlight, taillight, etc. remain
lit even when the lighting switch is in "OFF" position
but this is no problem for checks.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958,
always turn the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or
disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
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Fig. 19: Connecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector (Curb Idle S
peed Check
)
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.
3. Check the basic ignition timing.
Standard value: 5° BTDC+/-3°
4. Start the engine.
5. Run the engine at idle for 2 minutes.
6. Check the idle speed. Select item number 22 and take a reading of the idle
speed.
Curb idle speed: 680+/-100 r/min
7. If the idle speed is outside the standard value, refer to MULTIPORT FUEL
INJECTION (MFI) DIAGNOSIS
.
IDLE MIXTURE CHECK Required Special Tool:
MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: V.C.I. MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A
1. Before checks set the vehicle in the following condition:
Engine coolant temperature: 80 - 95°C (176 - 203°F) Lights and all accessories: OFF Transaxle: P range
NOTE: The idle speed is controlled automaticall
y by the idle air
control system.
NOTE: Vehicles for Canada, the headlight, taillight, etc. remain
lit even when the lighting switch is in "OFF" position
but this is no problem for checks.
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2. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connec
tor.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958,
always turn the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or
disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
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Fig. 20: Connecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector (Idle
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