FUEL INJECTOR
EC-975
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FUEL INJECTOR
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001161969
The fuel injector is a small, precise solenoid valve. When the ECM
supplies a ground to the fuel injector circuit, the coil in the fuel injec-
tor is energized. The energized coil pulls the ball valve back and
allows fuel to flow through the fuel injector into the intake manifold.
The amount of fuel injected depends upon the injection pulse dura-
tion. Pulse duration is the length of time the fuel injector remains
open. The ECM controls the injection pulse duration based on
engine fuel needs.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001161970
1.INSPECTION START
Turn ignition switch to START.
Is any cylinder ignited?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Go to EC-975, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
2.CHECK FUEL INJECTOR FUNCTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine.
2. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.
Without CONSULT-III
1. Let engine idle.
2. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-975, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001161971
1.CHECK FUEL INJECTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect fuel injector harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check the voltage between fuel injector harness connector and ground.
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Clicking noise should be heard.
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IGNITION SIGNAL
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IGNITION SIGNAL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001161977
The ignition signal from the ECM is sent to and amplified by the power transistor. The power transistor turns
ON and OFF the ignition coil primary circuit. This ON/OFF operation induces the proper high voltage in the coil
secondary circuit.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001161978
1.INSPECTION START
Turn ignition switch OFF, and restart engine.
Does the engine start?
YES-1 >> With CONSULT-III: GO TO 2.
YES-2 >> Without CONSULT-III: GO TO 3.
NO >> Go to EC-981, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
2.IGNITION SIGNAL FUNCTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.
2. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-981, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
3.IGNITION SIGNAL FUNCTION
Without CONSULT-III
1. Let engine idle.
2. Read the voltage signal between ECM harness connector terminals as follows.
NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm at idle.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-981, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001161979
1.CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds and then turn ON.
2. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals as follows.
ECM Ground
Voltage signal
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
F1017
E16 108 18
21
22
JMBIA0329GB
(+) (–)
Vo l ta g e
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E16 105 E16 108 Battery voltage
EC-982
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IGNITION SIGNAL
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Go to EC-789, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
2.CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect condenser-2 harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check the voltage between condenser-2 harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and condenser-2 harness connector.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Go to EC-789, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
4.CHECK CONDENSER-2 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the continuity between condenser-2 harness connector and ground.
3. Also check harness for short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5.CHECK CONDENSER
Refer to EC-984, "
Component Inspection (Condenser)"
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace condenser.
6.CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-V
1. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
2. Disconnect ignition coil harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check the voltage between ignition coil harness connector and ground.
Condenser-2
Ground Voltage
Connector Terminal
F26 1 Ground Battery voltage
IPDM E/R Condenser-2
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E43 3 F26 1 Existed
Condenser-2
Ground Continuity
Connector Terminal
F26 2 Ground Existed
IGNITION SIGNAL
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
7.CHECK IGNITION COIL GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the continuity between ignition coil harness connector and ground.
3. Also check harness for short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
8.CHECK IGNITION COIL OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and ignition coil harness connector.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
9.CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR
Refer to EC-984, "
Component Inspection (Ignition Coil with Power Transistor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> Replace malfunctioning ignition coil with power transistor.
10.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-55, "
Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Ignition coil
Ground Voltage
Cylinder Connector Terminal
1F34 3
Ground Battery voltage 2F35 3
3F36 3
4F37 3
Ignition coil
Ground Continuity
Cylinder Connector Terminal
1F34 2
Ground Existed 2F35 2
3F36 2
4F37 2
Ignition coil ECM
Continuity
Cylinder Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
1F34 1
F1017
Existed 2F35 1 18
3F36 1 22
4F37 1 21
EC-984
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IGNITION SIGNAL
Component Inspection (Ignition Coil with Power Transistor)
INFOID:0000000001161980
1.CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR-I
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ignition coil harness connector.
3. Check resistance between ignition coil terminals as follows.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace malfunctioning ignition coil with power transistor.
2.CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR-II
CAUTION:
Do the following procedure in the place where ventilation is good without the combustible.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
3. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R to release fuel pressure.
NOTE:
Do not use CONSULT-III to release fuel pressure, or fuel pressure applies again during the following pro-
cedure.
4. Start engine.
5. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel pressure.
6. Turn ignition switch OFF.
7. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoid the electrical discharge from the ignition coils.
8. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
9. Crank engine for 5 seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
10. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
11. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm (0.52 -
0.66 in) between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal
portion as shown in the figure.
12. Crank engine for about three seconds, and check whether spark
is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal
portion.
CAUTION:
Do not approach to the spark plug and the ignition coil
within 50 cm (19.7 in). Be careful not to get an electrical
shock while checking, because the electrical discharge
voltage becomes 20kV or more.
It might cause to damage the ignition coil if the gap of more than 17 mm 0.66 in) is taken.
NOTE:
When the gap is less than 13 mm (0.52 in), the spark might be generated even if the coil is mal-
functioning.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace malfunctioning ignition coil with power transistor.
Component Inspection (Condenser)INFOID:0000000001161981
1.CHECK CONDENSER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect condenser-2 harness connector.
Terminals Resistance [at 25°C (77°F)]
1 and 2 Except 0 or ∞ Ω
1 and 3
Except 0 Ω
2 and 3
Spark should be generated.
JMBIA0066GB
EC-1024
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000001161997
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 11232 22 3 2EC-978
Fuel pressure regulator system 334444444 4EC-1035
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-975
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-745
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem
334444444 41EC-987
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1EC-692
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-885,
EC-887
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1EC-693
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-981
Main power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23EC-789
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
122
222 2EC-799
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333EC-807
Heated oxygen sensor 1 circuitEC-813
,
EC-817
,
EC-823
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EC-896
,
EC-901
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-810
,
EC-852
,
EC-924
,
EC-926
,
EC-956
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1EC-948
,
EC-952
,
EC-956
Knock sensor circuit 2 3EC-860
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-862
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
EC-1025
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-866
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-878
ECM 22333333333EC-880
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit32 13223 3EC-882
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-942
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-988
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-973
Air conditioner circuit 223333333 3 2HAC-92,
HAC-207
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4BRC-86
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
EC-1026
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code A
AAB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FL-10
Fuel piping 555 55 5EM-162
Va p o r l o c k—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline,
Low octane)—
Air Air duct
55555 5EM-154
Air cleanerEM-154
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
555 5EM-156
Electric throttle control actuator
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket
Cranking Battery
111111
11PG-6
Generator circuitCHG-29
Starter circuit 3STR-24
Signal plate 6EM-219
PNP switch 4TM-665
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-198
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-200
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-177
CamshaftEM-186
Intake valve timing controlEM-177
Intake valve
3EM-198
Exhaust valve