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MASS AIRFLOW
[gꞏm/s]Indicates the mass air flow computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of
the mass air flow sensor.
PURG VOL C/V
[%]
Indicates the EVAP canister purge vol-
ume control solenoid valve control value
computed by the ECM according to the
input signals.
The opening becomes larger as the value
increases.
INT/V TIM (B1)
[
CA]Indicates [CA] of intake camshaft
advanced angle.
INT/V TIM (B2)
[
CA]
INT/V SOL (B1) [%]
The control value of the intake valve tim-
ing control solenoid valve (determined by
ECM according to the input signals) is
indicated.
The advance angle becomes larger as
the value increases. INT/V SOL (B2) [%]
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF]
The air conditioner relay control condition
(determined by ECM according to the
input signals) is indicated.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF]
Indicates the fuel pump relay control con-
dition determined by ECM according to
the input signals.
FPCM [HI/LOW]
The control condition of the fuel pump
control module (FPCM) (determined by
the ECM according to the input signal) is
indicated.
VENT CONT/V
[ON/OFF]
The control condition of the EVAP canis-
ter vent control valve (determined by
ECM according to the input signals) is
indicated.
ON: Closed
OFF: Open
THRTL RELAY
[ON/OFF]
Indicates the throttle control motor relay
control condition determined by the ECM
according to the input signals.
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated
oxygen sensor 2 heater determined by
ECM according to the input signals. HO2S2 HTR (B2)
[ON/OFF]
I/P PULLY SPD
[rpm]
Indicates the engine speed computed
from the turbine revolution sensor signal.
VEHICLE SPEED
[km/h] or [MPH]
The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed signal sent from TCM is
displayed.
IDL A/V LEARN
[YET/CMPLT]
Display the condition of idle air volume
learning
YET: Idle air volume learning has not
been performed yet.
CMPLT: Idle air volume learning has
already been performed successfully. Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSDescription Remarks
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[km] or [mile]Distance traveled while MIL is activated.
A/F S1 HTR (B1)
[%]
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater control
value computed by ECM according to the
input signals.
The current flow to the heater becomes
larger as the value increases. A/F S1 HTR (B2)
[%]
AC PRESS SEN
[V]
The signal voltage from the refrigerant
pressure sensor is displayed.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]
The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed signal sent from combina-
tion meter is displayed.
SET VHCL SPD
[km/h] or [mph]
The preset vehicle speed is displayed.
MAIN SW
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from MAIN
switch signal.
CANCEL SW
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from CAN-
CEL switch signal.
RESUME/ACC SW
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from
RESUME/ACCELERATE switch signal.
SET SW
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from SET/
COAST switch signal.
BRAKE SW1
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from ASCD
brake switch signal.
BRAKE SW2
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of stop
lamp switch signal.
DIST SW
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from DIS-
TANCE switch signal.
CRUISE LAMP
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE
lamp determined by the ECM according
to the input signals.
SET LAMP
[ON/OFF]
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of SET
lamp determined by the ECM according
to the input signals.
FAN D UTY
Indicates a command value for cooling
fan. The value is calculated by ECM
based on input signals.
AC EVA TEMP
Indicates A/C evaporator temperature
sent from “unified meter and A/C amp.”.
AC EVA TARGET
Indicates target A/C evaporator tempera-
ture sent from “unified meter and A/C
amp.”.
ALTDUTY [%]
Indicates the duty ratio of the power gen-
eration command value. The ratio is cal-
culated by ECM based on the battery
current sensor signal.
BAT CUR SEN
[mV]
The signal voltage of battery current sen-
sor is displayed. Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSDescription Remarks
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NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODE
Monitored Item
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically. ALT DUTY SIG
The control condition of the power gener-
ation voltage variable control (determined
by ECM according to the input signals) is
indicated.
ON: Power generation voltage variable
control is active.
OFF: Power generation voltage variable
control is inactive.
Voltage [V]
Voltage, frequency, duty cycle or pulse
width measured by the probe.
Only “#” is displayed if item is unable to
be measured.
Figures with “#”s are temporary ones.
They are the same figures as an actual
piece of data which was just previously
measured. Frequency [msec],
[Hz] or [%]
DUTY-HI
DUTY-LOW
PLS WIDTH-HI
PLS WIDTH-LOWMonitored item
[Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSDescription Remarks
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]
Indicates the engine speed computed
from the signal of the crankshaft position
sensor (POS) and camshaft position
sensor (PHASE).
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]
The signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor specification is displayed.When engine is running specification
range is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]
“Base fuel schedule” indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board cor-
rection.
When engine is running specification
range is indicated.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]
A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]
The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feed-
back correction factor per cycle is indi-
cated.When engine is running specification
range is indicated.
This data also includes the data for the
air-fuel ratio learning control.
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ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJEC-
TION
Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
Change the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
Harness and connectors
Fuel injector
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
IGNITION TIM-
ING
Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
Timing light: Set
Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
Perform Idle Air Volume Learning.
POWER BAL-
ANCE
Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
A/C switch OFF
Selector lever: P or N
Cut off each injector signal one at
a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.
Harness and connectors
Compression
Fuel injector
Power transistor
Spark plug
Ignition coil
ENG COOLANT
TEMP
Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
Change the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
Harness and connectors
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
Fuel injector
FUEL PUMP
RELAY
Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
Turn the fuel pump relay ON and
OFF using CONSULT-II and lis-
ten to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.Harness and connectors
Fuel pump relay
PURG VOL
CONT/V
Engine: After warming up, run
engine at 1,500 rpm.
Change the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.Harness and connectors
Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN
Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-II.
VENT CON-
TROL/V
Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
Turn solenoid valve ON and OFF
with the CONSULT-II and listen
to operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.Harness and connectors
Solenoid valve
FPCM
Engine: Returns to the original
trouble condition
Select “LOW” and “HI” with CON-
SULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
Harness and connectors
FPCM
V/T ASSIGN
ANGLE
Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
Change intake valve timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
Harness and connectors
Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve
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CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data MonitorNBS004T9
Remarks: Specification data are reference values. Specification data are output/input values which are detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Specification data may not be directly related to their components signals/values/operations.
i.e. Adjust ignition timing with a timing light before monitoring IGN TIMING, because the monitor may show the specification data in
spite of the ignition timing not being adjusted to the specification data. This IGN TIMING monitors the data calculated by the ECM
according to the signals input from the camshaft position sensor and other ignition timing related sensors.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
ENG SPEED
Run engine and compare CONSULT-II value with the tachometer indication.Almost the same speed as
the tachometer indication.
MAS A/F SE-B1 See EC-155, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE" .
B/FUEL SCHDL See EC-155, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE" .
A/F ALPHA-B1
A/F ALPHA-B2See EC-155, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE" .
COOLAN TEMP/S
Engine: After warming up More than 70C (158F)
A/F SEN1 (B1)
A/F SEN1 (B2)
Engine: After warming up Maintaining engine speed at 2,000 rpm Fluctuates around 1.5 V
HO2S2 (B1)
HO2S2 (B2)
Engine: After warming up
After keeping engine speed
between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for
1 minute and at idle for 1 minute
under no loadRevving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm
quickly.0 - 0.3V Approx. 0.6 -
1.0V
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
Engine: After warming up
After keeping engine speed
between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for
1 minute and at idle for 1 minute
under no loadRevving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm
quickly.LEAN RICH
VHCL SPEED SE
Turn drive wheels and compare CONSULT-II value with the speedometer
indication.Almost the same speed as
speedometer indication
BATTERY VOLT
Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14V
ACCEL SEN 1
ACCEL SEN 2*
1Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.4 - 1.1V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 3.7 - 4.8V
THRTL SEN 1
THRTL SEN 2*
1
Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Selector lever: DAccelerator pedal: Fully released More than 0.36V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed Less than 4.75V
EVAP SYS PRES
Ignition switch: ON Approx. 1.8 - 4.8V
START SIGNAL
Ignition switch: ON START ON OFF ON OFF
CLSD THL POS
Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Accelerator pedal: Fully released ON
Accelerator pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
AIR COND SIG
Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineAir conditioner switch: OFF OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates.)ON
P/N POSI SW
Ignition switch: ONSelector lever: P or N ON
Selector lever: Except above OFF
PW/ST SIGNAL
Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineSteering wheel: Not being turned OFF
Steering wheel: Being turned ON
LOAD SIGNAL
Ignition switch: ONRear window defogger switch: ON
and/or
Lighting switch: 2nd positionON
Rear window defogger switch and light-
ing switch: OFFOFF
IGNITION SW
Ignition switch: ON OFF ON ON OFF ON
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*1: Accelerator pedal position sensor 2 signal and throttle position sensor 2 signal are converted by ECM internally. Thus, they differ
from ECM terminals voltage signal.
*2: Before measuring the terminal voltage, confirm that the battery is fully charged. Refer to SC-5, "
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK" . BAT CUR SEN
Engine speed: Idle
Battery: Fully charged*2
Selector lever: P or N
Air conditioner switch: OFF
No loadApprox. 2,600 - 3,500mV
ALT DUTY SIG
Power generation voltage variable control: Operating ON
Power generation voltage variable control: Not operating OFF MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
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Major Sensor Reference Graph in Data Monitor ModeNBS004TA
The following are the major sensor reference graphs in “DATA MONITOR” mode.
CLSD THL POS, ACCEL SEN 1, THRTL SEN 1
Below is the data for “CLSD THL POS”, “ACCEL SEN 1” and “THRTL SEN 1” when depressing the accelera-
tor pedal with the ignition switch ON and with selector lever in D position.
The signal of “ACCEL SEN 1” and “THRTL SEN 1” should rise gradually without any intermittent drop or rise
after “CLSD THL POS” is changed from “ON” to “OFF”.
ENG SPEED, MAS A/F SE-B1, THRTL SEN 1, HO2S2 (B1), INJ PULSE-B1
Below is the data for “ENG SPEED”, “MAS A/F SE-B1”, “THRTL SEN 1”, “HO2S2 (B1)” and “INJ PULSE-B1”
when revving engine quickly up to 4,800 rpm under no load after warming up engine sufficiently.
Each value is for reference, the exact value may vary.
PBIB0198E
PBIB2445E
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUEPFP:00031
DescriptionNBS004TB
The specification (SP) value indicates the tolerance of the value that is displayed in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)”
mode of CONSULT-II during normal operation of the Engine Control System. When the value in “DATA MONI-
TOR (SPEC)” mode is within the SP value, the Engine Control System is confirmed OK. When the value in
“DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode is NOT within the SP value, the Engine Control System may have one or
more malfunctions.
The SP value is used to detect malfunctions that may affect the Engine Control System, but will not light the
MIL.
The SP value will be displayed for the following three items:
B/FUEL SCHDL (The fuel injection pulse width programmed into ECM prior to any learned on board cor-
rection)
A/F ALPHA-B1/B2 (The mean value of air-fuel ratio feedback correction factor per cycle)
MAS A/F SE-B1 (The signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor)
Testing ConditionNBS004TC
Vehicle driven distance: More than 5,000 km (3,107 miles)
Barometric pressure: 98.3 - 104.3 kPa (1.003 - 1.064 kg/cm2 , 14.25 - 15.12 psi)
Atmospheric temperature: 20 - 30C (68 - 86F)
Engine coolant temperature: 75 - 95C (167 - 203F)
Transmission: Warmed-up*1
Electrical load: Not applied*2
Engine speed: Idle
*1: After the engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature, drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SE 1” (A/T
fluid temperature sensor signal) indicates more than 60
C (140F).
*2: Rear window defogger switch, air conditioner switch, lighting switch are OFF. Steering wheel is straight
ahead.
Inspection ProcedureNBS004TD
NOTE:
Perform “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode in maximum scale display.
1. Perform EC-77, "
Basic Inspection" .
2. Confirm that the testing conditions indicated above are met.
3. Select “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
and “MAS A/F SE-B1” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode with
CONSULT-II.
4. Make sure that monitor items are within the SP value.
5. If NG, go to EC-156, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
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