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ENGINE ELECTRICAL -Starting System16-17
STARTING SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION
If the ignition switch is turned to the “START”
position, current flows in the pull-in and holding
coils provided inside magnetic switch, attracting
the plunger. When the plunger is attracted, the
lever connected to the plunger is actuated to
engage the starter clutch.
On the other hand, attracting the plunger will turn
on the magnetic switch, allowing the B terminaland M terminal to conduct. Thus, current flows to
engage the starter motor.
When the ignition switch is returned to the “ON”
position after starting the engine, the starter clutch
is disengaged from the ring gear.
An overrunning clutch is provided between the
pinion and the armature shaft, to prevent damage
to the starter.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Pull-in coilHolding coil
Ignition
switch
BatteryArmature
Brush
YokePlunger
Lever
Over-running
clutch
Pinion shaft
STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsSpecifications
TypeReduction drive with planetary gear
Rated output kW/V1.2/12
No. of pinion teeth8
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsStandard valueLimit
Pinion gap mm0.5 - 2.0-
Commutator outer diameter mm29.428.8
Commutator runout mm0.050.1
Commutator undercut mm0.50.2
Brush length mm-7.0
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ENGINE ELECTRICAL -Starting System16-18
STARTER
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
DUnder Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP51 - Front Bumper.)
DCrossmember Bar Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 32 - Engine Roll Stopper, Centermember.)
DFront Exhaust Pipe Assembly Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 15.)
30±3 N·m
1 2
30±3 N·m 13±2 N·m
Removal steps
1. Starter connector
2. Starter
INSPECTION
PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.
2. Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and
M-terminal.
3. Set switch to “ON” position, and pinion will move out.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than
10 seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
4. Check pinion to stopper clearance (pinion gap) with a
thickness gauge.
Standard value: 0.5 - 2.0 mmS
Switch
Battery
Field coil wire M
B
Stopper
Pinion gap
Pinion
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ENGINE ELECTRICAL -Starting System16-19
5. If pinion gap is out of specification, adjust by adding or
removing gaskets between magnetic switch and front
bracket.
MAGNETIC SWITCH PULL-IN TEST
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.
2. Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and
M-terminal.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than
10 seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
3. If pinion moves out, then pull-in coil is good. If it doesn’t,
replace magnetic switch.
MAGNETIC SWITCH HOLD-IN TEST
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.
2. Connect a 12 V battery between S-terminal and body.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than 10
seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
3. Manually pull out the pinion as far as the pinion stopper
position.
4. If pinion remains out, everything is in order. If pinion moves
in, hold-in circuit is open. Replace magnetic switch.
FREE RUNNING TEST
1. Place starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws
and connect a fully-charged 12 V battery to starter motor
as follows:
2. Connect a test ammeter (100-ampere scale) and carbon
pile rheostat in series with battery positive post and starter
motor terminal.
3. Connect a voltmeter (15 V scale) across starter motor.
4. Rotate carbon pile to full-resistance position.
5. Connect battery cable from battery negative post to starter
motor body.
6. Adjust the rheostat until the battery voltage shown by
the voltmeter is 11 V Reduction.
7. Confirm that the maximum amperage is within the
specifications and that the starter motor turns smoothly
and freely.
Current:
max. 90 A
Field coil wire S
M
Battery
B
Field coil wire S
Battery
M S
B
Starter
motorAmmeter
Battery
Voltmeter
Carbon-pile rheostat
A
V
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ENGINE ELECTRICAL -Starting System16-20
MAGNETIC SWITCH RETURN TEST
1. Disconnect field coil wire from M-terminal of magnetic
switch.
2. Connect a 12 V battery between M-terminal and body.
Caution
This test must be performed quickly (in less than
10 seconds) to prevent coil from burning.
3. Pull pinion out and release. If pinion quickly returns to
its original position, everything is in order. If it doesn’t,
replace magnetic switch.
Caution
Be careful not to get your fingers caught when pulling
out the pinion.
Field coil wire M
Battery
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ENGINE ELECTRICAL -Ignition System16-26
IGNITION SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION
This system is equipped with two ignition coils (A
and B) with built-in power transistors for the No.
1 and No. 4 cylinders and the No. 2 and No. 3
cylinders respectively.
Interruption of the primary current flowing in the
primary side of ignition coil A generates a high
voltage in the secondary side of ignition coil A.
The high voltage thus generated is applied to the
spark plugs of No. 1 and No. 4 cylinders to generate
sparks. At the time that the sparks are generated
at both spark plugs, if one cylinder is at the
compression stroke, the other cylinder is at the
exhaust stroke, so that ignition of the compressed
air/fuel mixture occurs only for the cylinder which
is at the compression stroke.
In the same way, when the primary current flowing
in ignition coil B is interrupted, the high voltage
thus generated is applied to the spark plugs of
No. 2 and No. 3 cylinders.
The Engine-ECU turns the two power transistors
inside the ignition coils alternately on and off. Thiscauses the primary currents in the ignition coils
to be alternately interrupted and allowed to flow
to fire the cylinders in the order 1-3-4-2.
The Engine-ECU determines which ignition coil
should be controlled by means of the signals from
the camshaft position sensor which is incorporated
in the camshaft and from the crank angle sensor
which is incorporated in the crankshaft. It also
detects the crankshaft position in order to provide
ignition at the most appropriate timing in response
to the engine operation conditions. It also detects
the crankshaft position in order to provide ignition
at the most appropriate timing in response to the
engine operation conditions.
When the engine is cold or operated at high
altitudes, the ignition timing is slightly advanced
to provide optimum performance.
When the automatic transmission shifts gears, the
ignition timing is also retarded in order to reduce
output torque, thereby alleviating shifting shocks.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Barometric pressure sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Camshaft position sensor
Crank angle sensor
Ignition switch - ST
Vehicle speed signalEngine-ECU
Ignition coil A
Ignition coil B Ignition switch
Spark plugBattery
To tachometerCylinder No. Air flow sensor
1 4
23
Detonation sensor
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL -Emission Control System
Vacuum tank
Alternator
Purge control solenoid valve
17-10
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION
The evaporative emission control system prevents
fuel vapours generated in the fuel tank from
escaping into the atmosphere.
Fuel vapours from the fuel tank flow through the
fuel tank pressure control valve and vapour
pipe/hose to be stored temporarily in the canister.
When driving the vehicle, fuel vapours stored in
the canister flow through the purge solenoid and
purge port and go into the intake manifold to be
sent to the combustion chamber.When the engine coolant temperature is low or
when the intake air quantity is small (when the
engine is at idle, for example), the engine control
unit turns the purge solenoid off to shut off the
fuel vapour flow to the intake manifold.
This does not only insure the driveability when the
engine is cold or running under low load but also
stabilize the emission level.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
BatteryIntake air
temperature sensor
Barometric pressure
sensor
Check
valve
Canister
Control
relay
Purge control
solenoid valve
(ON: Open)
Engine-ECUEngine coolant
temperature sensor Air flow sensor
COMPONENT LOCATION
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL -Emission Control System17-12
PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE CHECK
NOTE
When disconnecting the vacuum hose, always make a mark
so that it can be reconnected at original position.
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the solenoid valve.
2. Disconnect the harness connector.
3. Connect a hand vacuum pump to nipple (A) of the solenoid
valve (refer to the illustration at left).
4. Check airtightness by applying a vacuum with voltage
applied directly from the battery to the purge control
solenoid valve and without applying voltage.
Battery voltageNormal condition
AppliedVacuum leaks
Not appliedVacuum maintained
5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the
solenoid valve.
Standard value: 30 - 34Ω(at 20_C)
CHECK VALVE CHECK
Connect a hand vacuum pump to the check valve, apply
vacuum and check the airtightness.
Connected nipple colourNormal condition
BlackVacuum leaks
BrownVacuum is maintained
Battery A
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL -Emission Control System17-13
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system lowers
the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission level. When the
air/fuel mixture combustion temperature is high,
a large quantity of nitrogen oxides (NOx) is
generated in the combustion chamber. Therefore,
this system recirculates part of emission gas fromthe exhaust port of the cylinder head to the
combustion chamber through the intake manifold
to decrease the air/fuel mixture combustion
temperature, resulting in reduction of NOx.
The EGR flow rate is controlled by the EGR valve
so as not to decrease the driveability.
OPERATION
The EGR valve is being closed and does not
recirculate exhaust gases under one of the following
conditions. Otherwise, the EGR valve is opened
and recirculates exhaust gases.DThe engine coolant temperature is low.
DThe engine is at idle.
DThe throttle valve is widely opened.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
ON Throttle body
EGR control
solenoid valve
Engine
control
relay
Battery EGR valve
Crank angle sensor
Throttle position sensor Engine-ECU
Engine coolant
temperature sensor Air flow sensor