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Excessive engine oil
consumption – Oil
entering combustion
chamberSticky piston ring“Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings
Inspection in Section 1D”
Worn piston and cylinder“Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings
Inspection in Section 1D”
Worn piston ring groove and ring“Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings
Inspection in Section 1D”
Improper location of piston ring gap“Pistons, Piston Rings, Connecting Rods and
Cylinders Disassembly and Assembly in
Section 1D”
Worn or damaged valve stem seal“Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”
Worn valve stem“Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”
Engine hesitates –
Momentary lack of
response as accelerator
is depressed. Can occur
at all vehicle speeds.
Usually most severe when
first trying to make
vehicle move, as from a
stop sign.Spark plug faulty or plug gap out of
adjustment“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaky high-tension cord“High-Tension Cord Inspection in Section 1H”
Fuel pressure out of specification“Fuel Pressure Check”
Malfunctioning EGR valve“EGR Valve Inspection (If Equipped) in Section
1B”
Poor performance of ECT sensor or
MAF sensor, “Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Inspection in Section 1C” or “Intake Air
Temperature (IAT) Sensor Inspection in
Section 1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly“Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly“Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor
Assembly Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty fuel injector“Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Engine overheatingCondition “Engine overheating”
Low compression“Compression Check in Section 1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system
out of order (for engine with VVT
system)“Oil Control Valve Inspection (For Engine with
VVT) in Section 1D”
Surge – Engine power
variation under steady
throttle or cruise. Feels
like vehicle speeds up
and down with no change
in accelerator pedal.Leaky or loosely connected high-tension
cord“High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation
in Section 1H”
Faulty spark plug (excess carbon
deposits, improper gap, burned
electrodes, etc.)“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Variable fuel pressure“Fuel Pressure Check”
Kinky or damaged fuel hose and lines
Faulty fuel pump (clogged fuel filter)
Malfunctioning EGR valve“EGR Valve Inspection (If Equipped) in Section
1B”
Poor performance of MAF sensor“Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty fuel injector“Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Faulty electric throttle body assembly“Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly“Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor
Assembly Inspection in Section 1C” Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
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Excessive detonation –
Engine makes
continuously sharp
metallic knocks that
change with throttle
opening. Sounds like pop
corn popping.Faulty spark plug“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Loose connection of high-tension cord“High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation
in Section 1H”
Engine overheatingCondition “Engine overheating”
Clogged fuel filter (faulty fuel pump) or
fuel lines“Fuel Pressure Check” or “Fuel Pump and Its
Circuit Check”
Air drawn in through intake manifold or
throttle body gasket
Malfunctioning EGR valve“EGR Valve Inspection (If Equipped) in Section
1B”
Poor performance of knock sensor, ECT
sensor or MAF sensor“DTC P0327 / P0328: Knock Sensor Circuit
Low / High”, “Engine Coolant Temperature
(ECT) Sensor Inspection in Section 1C” or
“Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty fuel injector(s)“Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Excessive combustion chamber
deposits“Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings
Inspection in Section 1D” and/or “Piston Pins
and Connecting Rods Inspection in Section
1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system
out of order (for engine with VVT
system)“Oil Control Valve Inspection (For Engine with
VVT) in Section 1D”
Engine has no powerFaulty spark plug“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor“Ignition Coil Assembly (Including Ignitor)
Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaks, loose connection or
disconnection of high-tension cord“High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation
in Section 1H”
Faulty knock sensor“DTC P0327 / P0328: Knock Sensor Circuit
Low / High”
Clogged fuel hose or pipe“Fuel Pressure Check”
Malfunctioning fuel pump“Fuel Pump and Its Circuit Check”
Air drawn in through intake manifold
gasket or throttle body gasket
Engine overheatingCondition “Engine overheating”
Malfunctioning EGR valve“EGR Valve Inspection (If Equipped) in Section
1B”
Poor performance of ECT sensor or
MAF sensor“Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Inspection in Section 1C” or “Intake Air
Temperature (IAT) Sensor Inspection in
Section 1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly“Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly“Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor
Assembly Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty fuel injector(s)“Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Dragging brakesCondition “Dragging brakes” in “Brakes
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 4A”
Slipping clutch (for M/T model)Condition “Slipping clutch” in “Clutch System
Symptom Diagnosis in Section 5C” (for M/T
model)
Low compression“Compression Check in Section 1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system
out of order (for engine with VVT
system)“Oil Control Valve Inspection (For Engine with
VVT) in Section 1D” Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
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Improper engine idling or
engine fails to idleFaulty spark plug“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaky or disconnected high-tension cord“High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation
in Section 1H”
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor“Ignition Coil Assembly (Including Ignitor)
Inspection in Section 1H”
Fuel pressure out of specification“Fuel Pressure Check”
Leaky manifold, throttle body, or cylinder
head gasket
Malfunctioning EGR valve“EGR Valve Inspection (If Equipped) in Section
1B”
Faulty evaporative emission control
system“EVAP Canister Purge Inspection in Section
1B”
Faulty EGR system“EGR System Inspection (If Equipped) in
Section 1B”
Faulty fuel injector(s)“Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Poor performance of ECT sensor or
MAF sensor“Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Inspection in Section 1C”, or “Intake Air
Temperature (IAT) Sensor Inspection in
Section 1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly“Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly“Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor
Assembly Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty ECM
Loose connection or disconnection of
vacuum hoses
Malfunctioning PCV valve“PCV Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Engine overheatingCondition “Engine overheating”
Low compression“Compression Check in Section 1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system
out of order (for engine with VVT
system)“Oil Control Valve Inspection (For Engine with
VVT) in Section 1D” Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
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Excessive hydrocarbon
(HC) emission or carbon
monoxide (CO)Faulty spark plug“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaky or disconnected high-tension cord“High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation
in Section 1H”
Faulty ignition coil with ignitor“Ignition Coil Assembly (Including Ignitor)
Inspection in Section 1H”
Low compression“Compression Check in Section 1D”
Lead contamination of three way
catalytic converterCheck for absence of filler neck restrictor.
Faulty evaporative emission control
system“EVAP Canister Purge Inspection in Section
1B”
Fuel pressure out of specification“Fuel Pressure Check”
Closed loop system (A/F feedback
compensation) fails (Poor performance
of ECT sensor or MAF sensor)“Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Inspection in Section 1C” or “Intake Air
Temperature (IAT) Sensor Inspection in
Section 1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly“Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly“Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor
Assembly Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty injector(s)“Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Engine not at normal operating
temperature
Clogged air cleaner“Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Cleaning in
Section 1D”
Vacuum leaks“Engine Vacuum Check in Section 1D”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system
out of order (for engine with VVT
system)“Oil Control Valve Inspection (For Engine with
VVT) in Section 1D”
Excessive nitrogen
oxides (NOx) emissionImproper ignition timing“Ignition Timing Inspection in Section 1H”
Lead contamination of catalytic
converterCheck for absence of filler neck restrictor.
Faulty EGR system“EGR System Inspection (If Equipped) in
Section 1B”
Fuel pressure out of specification“Fuel Pressure Check”
Closed loop system (A/F feedback
compensation) fails (Poor performance
of ECT sensor or MAF sensor)“Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Inspection in Section 1C” or “Intake Air
Temperature (IAT) Sensor Inspection in
Section 1C”
Faulty electric throttle body assembly“Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly“Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor
Assembly Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty injector(s)“Fuel Injector Circuit Check”
Faulty ECM
Camshaft position control (VVT) system
out of order (for engine with VVT
system)“Oil Control Valve Inspection (For Engine with
VVT) in Section 1D” Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
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DTC Troubleshooting
NOTE
Before this troubleshooting is performed, read the precautions for DTC troubleshooting referring to
“Precautions for DTC Troubleshooting”.
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Engine and Emission Control System Check”
performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Engine and
Emission Control
System Description”.
2EGR valve power supply circuit check
1) Remove air intake pipe.
2) With ignition switch turned OFF, disconnect EGR valve
connector.
3) With ignition switch turned ON, measure voltage
between “BLK/RED” wire terminal of EGR valve
connector and vehicle body ground.
Is check voltage 10 – 14 V?Go to Step 3. “BLK/RED” wire is open
circuit.
3Wire circuit check
1) Disconnect connectors from ECM with ignition switch
turned OFF.
2) Turn ON ignition switch.
3) Measure voltage between engine ground and each
“GRN/RED”, “GRN/ORN”, “WHT/RED”, “BRN/YEL” wire
terminals of EGR valve connector.
Is each voltage 0 V?Go to Step 4. Faulty wire(s) are
shorted to other circuit.
If wires are OK,
substitute a known-
good ECM and recheck.
4Wire circuit check
1) With ignition switch turned OFF, measure resistance
between engine ground and each “GRN/RED”, “GRN/
ORN”, “WHT/RED”, “BRN/YEL” wire terminals of EGR
valve connector.
Is resistance infinity?Go to Step 5. Faulty wire(s) are
shorted to ground
circuit.
If wires are OK,
substitute a known-
good ECM and recheck.
5Short circuit check for EGR valve control circuit
1) With ignition turned OFF, measure resistance between
each EGR valve control circuit wire (“GRN/RED”, “GRN/
ORN”, “WHT/RED” and “BRN/YEL” wire) and each EGR
valve control circuit wire.
Is each resistance infinity?Go to Step 6. Faulty wire(s) are short
circuit.
6EGR valve stepper motor coil circuit check
1) With ignition switch turned OFF, connect EGR valve
connector.
2) Measure resistance between “E01-1/16” and each “C01-
4”, “C013”, “C01-19”, “C01-18” terminals of ECM
connector.
Is each resistance 20 – 31
Ω at 20 °C, 68 °F?Faulty ECM. Substitute
a known-good ECM and
recheck.Go to Step 7.
7EGR valve check
1) Check EGR valve resistance referring to “EGR Valve
Inspection (If Equipped) in Section 1B”.
Is resistance within specified value?Faulty wire(s) are open
or high resistance
circuit. If wires are OK,
substitute a known-
good ECM and recheck.Faulty EGR valve.
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DTC Troubleshooting
WARNING!
In order to reduce risk of fire and personal injury, this work must be performed in a well ventilated area
and away from any open flames such as gas water heater.
NOTE
Before this troubleshooting is performed, read the precautions for DTC troubleshooting referring to
“Precautions for DTC Troubleshooting”.
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Engine and Emission Control System Check”
performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Engine and
Emission Control
System Check”.
2EVAP canister purge power supply circuit check
1) Turn OFF ignition switch and disconnect connector from
EVAP canister purge valve.
2) Measure voltage between engine ground and “BLK/
RED” wire terminal of EVAP canister purge valve
connector with ignition switch turned ON.
Is it voltage 10 – 14 V?Go to Step 3. “BLK/RED” wire is open
circuit.
3Wire circuit check
1) Disconnect connectors from ECM with ignition switch
turned OFF.
2) Measure resistance between “C01-29” terminal of ECM
connector and vehicle body ground.
Is resistance infinity?Go to Step 4. “BLU/BLK” wire is
shorted to ground
circuit.
4Wire circuit check
1) Measure voltage between “C01-29” terminal of ECM
connector and vehicle body ground with ignition switch
turned ON.
Is voltage 0 V?Go to Step 5. “BLU/BLK” wire is
shorted to other circuit.
5Wire circuit check
1) Connect connector to purge control valve with ignition
switch turned OFF.
2) Turn ON ignition switch and measure voltage between
“C01-29” terminal of ECM connector and vehicle body
ground.
Is it voltage 10 – 14 V?Go to Step 6. “BLU/BLK” wire is open
circuit.
6EVAP canister purge control valve check
1) Check EVAP canister purge control valve referring to
“EVAP Canister Purge Valve Inspection in Section 1B”.
Is it in good condition?Go to Step 7. Faulty EVAP canister
purge control valve.
7EVAP canister purge control circuit check
1) With ignition switch turn OFF, measure resistance
between “E01-1/16” terminal and “C01-29” terminal of
ECM connector.
Is resistance below 34
Ω at 20 °C, 68 °F?Faulty ECM. Substitute
a known-good ECM and
recheck.“BLK/RED” and/or
“BLU/BLK” wire are high
resistance circuit.
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DTC Troubleshooting
NOTE
Before this troubleshooting is performed, read the precautions for DTC troubleshooting referring to
“Precautions for DTC Troubleshooting”.
DTC P2111: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck OpenS6RW0D1104060
Wiring Diagram
Refer to “DTC P2101: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range / Performance”.
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC Confirmation Procedure
1) With ignition switch turned OFF, connect scan tool.
2) Turn ON ignition switch and clear DTC using scan tool.
3) Ignition switch turned OFF for 20 sec. or more.
4) Turn ON ignition switch and check DTC. Step Action Yes No
1Was “Engine and Emission Control System Check”
performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Engine and
Emission Control
System Check”.
2Throttle actuator control relay circuit check
1) Remove throttle actuator control relay from individual
circuit fuse box No.1 with ignition switch turned OFF.
2) Check for proper connection to throttle actuator control
relay at “BLK/RED”, “GRY”, “BRN” and “GRN” wire
terminals.
3) Turn ON ignition switch.
4) Measure voltage between engine ground and “E01-32”
terminal of ECM connector.
Is voltage 0 V?Go to Step 3. “GRN” wire is shorted to
other circuit.
3Throttle actuator control relay circuit check
1) Disconnect connectors from ECM with ignition switch
turned OFF.
2) Measure resistance between engine ground and “E01-
45” terminal of ECM connector.
Is resistance infinity?Go to Step 4. “BRN” wire is shorted to
ground circuit.
4Throttle actuator control relay check
1) Check throttle actuator control relay referring to “Main
Relay, Fuel Pump Relay, Starting Motor Control Relay,
Throttle Actuator Control Relay and Radiator Cooling
Fan Relay Inspection in Section 1C”.
Is it in good condition?Substitute a known-
good ECM and recheck.Replace throttle
actuator control relay.
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
Throttle position does not change by specified value during diagnosing throttle
valve at ignition switch turned OFF.
(1 driving detection logic)• Electric throttle body assembly
•ECM
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DTC Troubleshooting
NOTE
Before this troubleshooting is performed, read the precautions for DTC troubleshooting referring to
“Precautions for DTC Troubleshooting”.
DTC P2119: Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Range / PerformanceS6RW0D1104061
Wiring Diagram
Refer to “DTC P2101: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range / Performance”.
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC Confirmation Procedure
1) With ignition switch turned OFF, connect scan tool.
2) Turn ON ignition switch and clear DTC using scan tool.
3) Keep the accelerator pedal at idle position for 2 seconds.
4) Keep the accelerator pedal at fully depressed position for 2 seconds.
5) Repeat Step 3) and 4) for 3 times.
6) Check DTC. Step Action Yes No
1Was “Engine and Emission Control System Check”
performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Engine and
Emission Control
System Check”.
2Throttle valve visual check
1) Check that there isn’t any foreign matter caught between
throttle valve and throttle body housing referring to
“Throttle Valve Visual Check” under “Electric Throttle
Body Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection in Section 1C”.
Is it in good condition?Go to Step 3. Take it out after
removing throttle body
and clean inside of
throttle body thoroughly.
3Throttle valve operation check
1) Check operation of throttle valve referring to “Throttle
Valve Operation Check” under “Electric Throttle Body
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection in Section 1C”.
Is check result satisfactory?Go to Step 4. Replace electric throttle
body assembly.
4Throttle actuator operation check
1) Check operation of throttle actuator referring to “Throttle
Actuator Operation Check” under “Electric Throttle Body
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection in Section 1C”.
Is check result satisfactory?Go to Step 5. Replace electric throttle
body assembly.
5Throttle position sensor performance check
1) Check performance of throttle position sensor referring
to “Throttle Position Sensor Performance Check” under
“Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection
in Section 1C”.
Is check result satisfactory?Substitute a known-
good ECM and recheck.Replace electric throttle
body assembly.
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
Difference between the measured (actual) throttle valve opening angle and the
target throttle valve opening angle which is calculated based on accelerator pedal
opening angle and engine condition is more than specification for specified time.
(1 driving detection logic)• Throttle actuator circuit
• Electric throttle body assembly
•ECM