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THRTL SEN 1 [V]××The throttle position sensor signal voltage
is displayed.THRTL SEN 2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, they differs from
ECM terminal voltage signal. THRTL SEN 2 [V]×
FUEL T/TMP SE
[°C] or [°F]×
The fuel temperature (determined by the
signal voltage of the fuel tank tempera-
ture sensor) is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[°C] or [°F]××
The intake air temperature (determined
by the signal voltage of the intake air tem-
perature sensor) is indicated.
EVAP SYS PRES
[V]×
The signal voltage of EVAP control sys-
tem pressure sensor is displayed.
FPCM DR VOLT
[V]
The voltage between fuel pump and
FPCM is displayed.
FUEL LEVEL SE
[V]×
The signal voltage of the fuel level sensor
is displayed.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]××
Indicates start signal status [ON/OFF]
computed by the ECM according to the
signals of engine speed and battery volt-
age.
After starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF]××
Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] com-
puted by ECM according to the accelera-
tor pedal position sensor signal.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF]××
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioner signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF]××
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
park/neutral position (PNP) switch signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]××
[ON/OFF] condition of the power steering
system (determined by the signal voltage
of the power steering pressure sensor
signal) is indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]××
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
electrical load signal.
ON: Rear window defogger switch is ON
and/or lighting switch is in 2nd position.
OFF: Both rear window defogger switch
and lighting switch are OFF.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF]×
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF]×
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
heater fan switch signal.
BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF]×
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
stop lamp switch signal.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]×
Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according to
the input signals.When the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
[msec]
IGN TIMING
[BTDC]×
Indicates the ignition timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals.When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE [%]
“Calculated load value” indicates the
value of the current air flow divided by
peak air flow. Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
INPUT
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NALSMAIN
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NALSDescription Remarks
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45MASS AIRFLOW
[g·m/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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TRVL AFTER MIL
[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 DUTY [%]
Indicates a command value for cooling
fan. The value is calculated by ECM
based on input signals.
AC EVA TEMP [°C]
Indicates A/C evaporator temperature
sent from “unified meter and A/C amp.”.
AC EVA TARGET
[°C]
Indicates target A/C evaporator tempera-
ture sent from “unified meter and A/C
amp.”.
ALT DUTY [%]
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
[ON/OFF]
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.
EC-134
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REAL TIME DIAGNOSIS IN DATA MONITOR MODE (RECORDING VEHICLE DATA)
Description
CONSULT-II has two kinds of triggers and they can be selected by touching “SETTING” in “DATA MONITOR”
mode.
1. “AUTO TRIG” (Automatic trigger):
The malfunction will be identified on the CONSULT-II screen
in real time.
In other words, DTC/1st trip DTC and malfunction item will be
displayed if the malfunction is detected by ECM.
At the moment a malfunction is detected by ECM, “MONI-
TOR” in “DATA MONITOR” screen is changed to “Recording
Data ... xx%” as shown at right, and the data after the mal-
function detection is recorded. Then when the percentage
reached 100%, “REAL-TIME DIAG” screen is displayed. If
“STOP” is touched on the screen during “Recording Data ...
xx%”, “REAL-TIME DIAG” screen is also displayed.
The recording time after the malfunction detection and the
recording speed can be changed by “TRIGGER POINT” and
“Recording Speed”. Refer to CONSULT-II Operation Manual.
2. “MANU TRIG” (Manual trigger):
DTC/1st trip DTC and malfunction item will not be displayed
automatically on CONSULT-II screen even though a malfunc-
tion is detected by ECM.
DATA MONITOR can be performed continuously even though
a malfunction is detected.
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Operation
1. “AUTO TRIG”
While trying to detect the DTC/1st trip DTC by performing the “DTC Confirmation Procedure”, be sure
to select to “DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)” mode. You can confirm the malfunction at the moment it is
detected.
While narrowing down the possible causes, CONSULT-II should be set in “DATA MONITOR (AUTO
TRIG)” mode, especially in case the incident is intermittent.
When you are inspecting the circuit by gently shaking (or twisting) the suspicious connectors, compo-
nents and harness in the “DTC Confirmation Procedure”, the moment a malfunction is found the DTC/
1st trip DTC will be displayed. (Refer to “INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS” in GI-28, "
How to Perform
Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident" .)
2. “MANU TRIG”
If the malfunction is displayed as soon as “DATA MONITOR” is selected, reset CONSULT-II to “MANU
TRIG”. By selecting “MANU TRIG” you can monitor and store the data. The data can be utilized for fur-
ther diagnosis, such as a comparison with the value for the normal operating condition.
Generic Scan Tool (GST) FunctionNBS004T8
DESCRIPTION
Generic Scan Tool (OBDII scan tool) complying with SAE J1978 has
8 different functions explained below.
ISO9141 is used as the protocol.
The name “GST” or “Generic Scan Tool” is used in this service man-
ual.
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EC-140
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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" . TRVL AFTER MIL
Ignition switch: ONVehicle has traveled after MIL has turned
ON.0 - 65,535 km
(0 - 40,723 miles)
A/F S1 HTR (B1)
A/F S1 HTR (B2)
Engine: After warming up, idle the engine 0 - 100%
AC PRESS SEN
Engine: Idle
Both A/C switch and blower fan switch: ON (Compressor operates)1.0 - 4.0V
VHCL SPEED SE
Turn drive wheels and compare CONSULT-II value with the speedometer
indication.Almost the same speed as
the speedometer indication
SET VHCL SPD
Engine: Running ASCD: OperatingThe preset vehicle speed is
displayed
MAIN SW
Ignition switch: ONMAIN switch: Pressed ON
MAIN switch: Released OFF
CANCEL SW
Ignition switch: ONCANCEL switch: Pressed ON
CANCEL switch: Released OFF
RESUME/ACC SW
Ignition switch: ONRESUME/ACCELERATE switch:
PressedON
RESUME/ACCELERATE switch:
ReleasedOFF
SET SW
Ignition switch: ONSET/COAST switch: Pressed ON
SET/COAST switch: Released OFF
BRAKE SW1
(ICC/ASCD brake
switch)
Ignition switch: ONBrake pedal: Fully released ON
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
BRAKE SW2
(Stop lamp switch)
Ignition switch: ONBrake pedal: Fully released OFF
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed ON
DIST SW
Ignition switch: ONDISTANCE switch: Pressed ON
DISTANCE switch: Released OFF
CRUISE LAMP
Ignition switch: ONMAIN switch: Pressed at the 1st time →
at the 2nd timeON → OFF
SET LAMP
MAIN switch: ON
When vehicle speed: Between 40
km/h (25 MPH) and 144 km/h (89
MPH)ASCD: Operating ON
ASCD: Not operating OFF
FA N DU T Y
Engine: Running 0 - 100%
AC EVA TEMP
Engine: Idle
Both A/C switch and blower fan switch: ON (Compressor operates)
AC EVA TARGET
Engine: Idle
Both A/C switch and blower fan switch: ON (Compressor operates)
ALT DUTY
Engine: Idle 0 - 80%
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
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 - 30°C (68 - 86°F)
Engine coolant temperature: 75 - 95°C (167 - 203°F)
Transmission: Warmed-up
–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 (140°F).
Electrical load: Not applied
–Rear window defogger switch, air conditioner switch, lighting switch are OFF. Steering wheel is straight
ahead.
Engine speed: Idle
Inspection ProcedureNBS004TD
NOTE:
Perform “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode in maximum scale display.
1. Perform EC-78, "
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-144, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
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