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Diagnosis
Road Testing Brakes
Brakes should be tested on dry, clean, smooth and reasonably level roadway which is not crowned. Road test
brakes by making brake applications with both light and heavy pedal forces at various speeds to determine if the
vehicle stops evenly and effectively.
Also drive vehicle to see if it leads to one side or the other without brake application. If it does, check the tire
pressure, front end alignment and front suspension attachments for looseness. See diagnosis table for other
causes.
Brake Fluid Leaks
Check the master cylinder fluid levels. While a slight drop in reservoir level does result from normal lining wear,
an abnormally low level indicates a leak in the system. In such a case, check the entire brake system for leak-
age. If even a slight evidence of leakage is noted, the cause should be corrected or defective parts should be
replaced.
If fluid level is lower than the minimum level of reservoir, refilling is necessary. Fill reservoir with specified brake
fluid.
Brake fluid: Refer to reservoir tank cap.
Substandard or Contaminated Brake Fluid
Improper brake fluid, mineral oil or water in the fluid may cause the brake fluid to boil or the rubber components
in the hydraulic system to deteriorate.
If primary piston cups are swollen, then rubber parts have deteriorated. This deterioration may also be evi-
denced by swollen wheel cylinder piston cups on the drum brake wheels.
If deterioration of rubber is evident, disassemble all hydraulic parts and wash with alcohol. Dry these parts with
compressed air before assembly to keep alcohol out of the system. Replace all rubber parts in the system,
including hoses. Also, when working on the brake mechanisms, check for fluid on the linings. If excessive fluid is
found, replace the linings.
If master cylinder piston seals are satisfactory, check for leakage or excessive heat conditions. If condition is not
found, drain fluid, flush with brake fluid, refill and bleed the system.
The system must be flushed if there is any doubt as to the grade of fluid in the system or if fluid has been used
which contained parts that have been subjected to contaminated fluid.CAUTION:
Since brake system of this vehicle is factory-filled with brake fluid indicated on reservoir tank cap, do
not use or mix different type of fluid when refilling; otherwise serious damage will occur.
Do not use old or used brake fluid, or any fluid from a unsealed container.
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Precaution on fuel system service
Work must be done with no smoking, in a well-ventilated
area and away from any open flames.
As fuel feed line (between fuel pump and fuel delivery pipe)
is still under high fuel pressure even after engine was
stopped, loosening or disconnecting fuel feed line directly
may cause dangerous spout of fuel to occur where loosened
or disconnected.
Before loosening or disconnecting fuel feed line, make sure
to release fuel pressure according to “FUEL PRESSURE
RELIEF PROCEDURE”. A small amount of fuel may be
released after the fuel line is disconnected. In order to
reduce the chance of personal injury, cover the fitting to be
disconnected with a shop cloth. Put that cloth in an approved
container when disconnection is completed.
Never run engine with fuel pump relay disconnected when
engine and exhaust system are hot.
Fuel or fuel vapor hose connection varies with each type of
pipe. When reconnecting fuel or fuel vapor hose, be sure to
connect and clamp each hose correctly referring to the figure
Hose Connection.
After connecting, make sure that it has no twist or kink.
When installing injector or fuel delivery pipe, lubricate its O-
ring with spindle oil or gasoline.
When connecting fuel pipe flare nut, first tighten flare nut by
hand and then tighten it to specified torque.
[A] : With short pipe, fit hose as far as it reaches pipe joint as shown.
[B] : With following type pipe, fit hose as far as its peripheral projection as shown.
[C] : With bent pipe, fit hose as its bent part as shown or till pipe is about 20 to 30 mm
(0.79 – 1.18 in.) into the hose.
[D] : With straight pipe, fit hose till pipe is, about 20 to 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in.) into the
hose.
1. Hose
2. Pipe
3. Clamp
4. Clamp securely at a position 3 to 7 mm (0.1 2 – 0.27 in.) from hose end.
5. 20 to 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in.)
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Visual inspection
Visually check following parts and systems.
INSPECTION ITEM REFERRING SECTION
Engine oil – level, leakage Section 0B
Engine coolant – level, leakage Section 0B
Fuel – level, leakage Section 0B
A/T fluid – level, leakage Section 0B
Air cleaner element – dirt, clogging Section 0B
Battery – fluid level, corrosion of terminal
Water pump belt – tension, damage Section 0B
Throttle cable – play, installation
Section 6E Vacuum hoses of air intake system – disconnection, looseness,
deterioration, bend
Connectors of electric wire harness – disconnection, friction
Fuses – burning Section 8
Parts – installation, bolt – looseness
Parts – deformation
Other parts that can be checked visually
Also check following items at engine start, if possible
Malfunction indicator lamp – operation Section 6
Charge warning lamp – operation Section 6H
Engine oil pressure warning lamp – operation Section 8 (Section 6 for pressure check)
Engine coolant temp. meter – operation Section 8
Fuel level meter – operation Section 8
Tachometer, if equipped – operation
Abnormal air being inhaled from air intake system
Exhaust system – leakage of exhaust gas, noise
Other parts that can be checked visually
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[D] Fig. 4 for Step 7 or 8 / [E] Fig. 5 for Step 10 / [F] Fig. 6 for Step 13
Engine diagnosis table
Perform troubleshooting referring to following table when ECM has no DTC and no abnormality found in visual
inspection and engine basic inspection previously.
Condition Possible Cause Reference Item
Hard Starting
(Engine cranks OK)Faulty ignition coil Ignition coil assembly in Section 6F.
Faulty CMP sensing rotor or CKP sensing
rotorCMP sensing rotor or CKP sensing
rotor inspection in Section 6E.
Faulty idle air control system Diagnostic Flow Table B-4
Faulty ECT sensor, TP sensor, CKP sen-
sor, CMP sensor or MAP sensorECT sensor, TP sensor, CKP sensor,
CMP sensor or MAP sensor in Sec-
tion 6E.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty fuel injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Malfunctioning PCV system PCV system in Section 6E.
Low compression Compression check in Section 6A1.
Improper valve lash Valve lash in Section 6A1.
Improper valve timing Timing chain and chain tensioner in
Section 6A1.
Compression leak from valve seat Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Sticky valve stem Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Weak or damaged valve springs Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Compression leak at cylinder head gasket Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Sticking or damaged piston ring Pistons, piston rings, connecting rods
and cylinders in Section 6A1.
Worn piston, ring or cylinder Pistons, piston rings, connecting rods
and cylinders in Section 6A1.
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Engine has no power
Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” of this table.
Faulty ignition coil Ignition coil assembly in Section 6F.
Faulty knock sensor Knock sensor malfunction in this sec-
tion.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensorTP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sen-
sor in Section 6E.
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E.
Maladjusted accelerator cable play Accelerator cable adjustment in Sec-
tion 6E.
Low compression Previously outlined.
Dragging brakes Diagnosis table in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Diagnosis table in Section 7C.
Improper engine idling
or engine fails to idleFaulty ignition coil Ignition coil assembly in Section 6F.
Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” of this table.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty idle air control system Diagnostic Flow Table B-4
Faulty evaporative emission control sys-
temEVAP control system in Section 6E.
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty ECT sensor, TP sensor or MAP
sensorECT sensor, TP sensor or MAP sen-
sor in Section 6E.
Malfunctioning PCV system PCV system in Section 6F.
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Faulty EGR system (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E.
Low compression Previously outlined.
Engine hesitates
(Momentary lack of
response as the accel-
erator is depressed.
Can occur at all vehicle
speeds.
Usually most severe
when first trying to
make the vehicle move,
as from a stop sign.)Faulty ignition coil Ignition coil assembly in Section 6F.
Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” of this table.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensorTP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sen-
sor in Section 6E.
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E.
Low compression Previously outlined.
Surges
(Engine power variation
under steady throttle or
cruise.
Feels like the vehicle
speeds up and down
with no change in the
accelerator pedal.)Faulty ignition coil or high-tension cord Ignition coil assembly or high-tension
cords in Section 6F.
Variable fuel pressure Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty MAP sensor MAP sensor in Section 6E.
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E. Condition Possible Cause Reference Item
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Excessive detonation
(The engine makes
sharp metallic knocks
that change with throt-
tle opening.
Sounds like pop corn
popping.)Engine overheating Refer to “Overheating” of this table.
Faulty spark plug Spark plugs in Section 6F.
Clogged fuel filter and fuel lines Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E.
Poor performance of knock sensor, ECT
sensor or MAP sensorKnock sensor in this section, ECT
sensor or MAP sensor in Section 6E.
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Excessive combustion chamber deposits Piston and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Overheating
Inoperative thermostat Thermostat in Section 6B.
Faulty A/C condenser fan motor or its cir-
cuitA/C condenser fan control system
check in Section 6E.
Loose or slip water pump belt ITEM1-1 Drive belt inspection and
change in Section 0B.
Poor water pump performance Water pump in Section 6B.
Clogged or leaky radiator Radiator in Section 6B.
Improper engine oil grade ITEM1-3 Engine oil and oil filter
change in Section 0B.
Clogged oil filter or oil strainer Oil pressure check in Section 6A1.
Poor oil pump performance Oil pressure check in Section 6A1.
Dragging brakes Diagnosis Table in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Diagnosis Table in Section 7C.
Blown cylinder head gasket Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Poor gasoline mileage
Faulty ignition coil Ignition coil assembly in Section 6F.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Faulty TP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP
sensorTP sensor, ECT sensor or MAP sen-
sor in Section 6E.
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Malfunctioning EGR valve (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E.
High idle speed Refer to item “Improper Engine Idle
Speed” previously outlined.
Low compression Previously outlined.
Poor valve seating Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Dragging brakes Diagnosis Table in Section 5.
Slipping clutch Diagnosis Table in Section 7C.
Thermostat out of order Thermostat in Section 6B.
Improper tire pressure Refer to Section 3F. Condition Possible Cause Reference Item
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Excessive engine oil
consumptionSticky piston ring Pistons, piston rings, connecting rods
and cylinders in Section 6A1.
Worn piston and cylinder Pistons, piston rings, connecting rods
and cylinders in Section 6A1.
Worn piston ring groove and ring Pistons, piston rings, connecting rods
and cylinders in Section 6A1.
Improper location of piston ring gap Pistons, piston rings, connecting rods
and cylinders in Section 6A1.
Worn or damaged valve stem seal Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Worn valve stem Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Low oil pressure
Improper oil viscosity ITEM1-3 Engine oil and oil filter
change in Section 0B.
Malfunctioning oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch in Section 8.
Clogged oil strainer Oil pan and oil pump strainer in Sec-
tion 6A1.
Functional deterioration of oil pump Oil pump in Section 6A1.
Worn oil pump relief valve Oil pump in Section 6A1.
Excessive clearance in various sliding
partsRefer to Section 6A1.
Engine noise
See NOTE below.Improper valve lash Valve lash in Section 6A1.
Worn valve stem and guide Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Weak or broken valve spring Valve springs in Section 6A1.
Warped or bent valve Valves and cylinder head in Section
6A1.
Loose camshaft housing bolts Camshaft in Section 6A1.
Worn piston, ring and cylinder bore Pistons and cylinders in Section 6A1.
Worn crankpin bearing Crankpin and connecting rod bearing
in Section 6A1.
Worn crankpin Crankpin and connecting rod bearing
in Section 6A1.
Loose connecting rod nuts Connecting rod in Section 6A1.
Low oil pressure Previously outlined.
Worn crankshaft journal bearing Main bearings, Crankshaft and cylin-
der block in Section 6A1.
Worn crankshaft journal Main bearings, Crankshaft and cylin-
der block in Section 6A1.
Loose lower crankcase (bearing cap) bolts Main bearings, Crankshaft and cylin-
der block in Section 6A1.
Excessive crankshaft thrust play Main bearings, Crankshaft and cylin-
der block in Section 6A1. Condition Possible Cause Reference Item
NOTE:
Before checking the mechanical noise, make sure that :
Ignition timing is properly adjusted.
Specified spark plug is used.
Specified fuel is used.
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Condition Possible Cause Reference Item
Excessive hydrocar-
bon (HC) emission or
Excessive carbon mon-
oxide (CO) emissionFaulty ignition coil Ignition coil assembly in Section 6F.
Fuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Lead contamination of three way catalytic
converterMaintenance in Section 6K.
Malfunctioning PCV system PCV system in Section 6E.
Faulty EVAP control system EVAP control system in Section 6E.
Closed loop system (A/F feed back com-
pensation) fails
–Faulty TP sensor
–Faulty ECT sensor or MAP sensor
–Faulty oxygen sensorCheck oxygen sensor output voltage.
Refer to DTC P0130 (No.14) Table in
this section.
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Low compression Previously outlined.
Excessive nitrogen
oxides (NOx) emissionFuel pressure out of specification Diagnostic Flow Table B-3
Lead contamination of three way catalytic
converterMaintenance in Section 6K.
Closed loop system (A/F feed back com-
pensation) fails
–Faulty TP sensor
–Faulty ECT sensor or MAP sensor
–Faulty oxygen sensorCheck oxygen sensor output voltage
Refer to DTC P0130 (No.14) Table in
this section.
Faulty injector Diagnostic Flow Table B-1
Faulty ECM Inspection of ECM and its circuit in
this section.
Faulty EGR system (if equipped) EGR system in Section 6E.