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7. Drive the vehicle several times with the conditions, such as engine rpm and engine load, shown in
MISFIRE RPM and MISFIRE LOAD in the Data List.
HINT:
• In order to store misfire DTCs, it is necessary to operate the vehicle for the period of time shown in
the table below, using the MISFIRE RPM and MISFIRE LOAD in the Data List.
8. Check whether misfires have occurred by checking DTCs and freeze frame data.
HINT:
Do not turn the ignition switch off until the stored DTC(s) and freeze frame data have been recorded.
When the ECM returns to normal mode (default), the stored DTC(s), freeze frame data and other data
will be erased.
9. Record the DTC(s), freeze frame data and misfire counts.
10.Turn the ignition switch OFF and wait for at least 5 seconds.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
• If any DTCs other than misfire DTCs are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
• Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester or Techstream. Freeze frame data records the
engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help
determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel
ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
• If the misfire does not recur when the vehicle is brought to the workshop, reproduce the conditions
stored in the ECM as freeze frame data.
• If the misfire still cannot be reproduced even though the conditions stored in the ECM as freeze frame
data have been reproduced, one of the following factors is considered to be a possible cause of the
problem:
(a) There was insufficient fuel volume in the tank.
(b) Improper fuel is used.
(c) The spark plugs have been contaminated.
• After finishing repairs, check the misfire counts of the cylinders (CYL #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6).
• Be sure to confirm that no misfiring cylinder DTCs are set again by conducting the confirmation driving
pattern after finishing repairs.
• For 6 and 8 cylinder engines, the ECM intentionally does not set the specific misfiring cylinder DTCs at
high engine RPM. If misfires occur only in high engine RPM areas, only DTC P0300 is set.
In the event of DTC P0300 being present, perform the following operations:
(a) Clear the DTC (See page ES-39).
(b) Start the engine and conduct the confirmation driving pattern.
(c) Read the misfiring rates of each cylinder or DTC(s) using the tester.
(d) Repair the cylinder(s) that has a high misfiring rate or is indicated by the DTC.
(e) After finishing repairs, conduct the confirmation driving pattern again, in order to verify that DTC
P0300 is not set.
• When one of SHORT FT #1, LONG FT #1, SHORT FT #2 or LONG FT #2 in the freeze frame data is
outside the range of +/-20%, the air-fuel ratio may be Rich (-20% or less) or Lean (+20% or more).
• When the COOLANT TEMP in the freeze frame data is less than 75
C (167F), the misfire have
occurred only while warming up the engine.
Engine RPM Duration
Idling 3.5 minutes or more
1000 3 minutes or more
2000 1.5 minutes or more
3000 1 minute or more

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(d) Read the CYL #1 to #6 or DTCs displayed on the tester.
Result
HINT:
• If it is difficult to reproduce misfires for each cylinder, check
the Data List item called MISFIRE MARGIN. Try to find
vehicle driving conditions that lower the MISFIRE
MARGIN value. Values above 30% are considered normal.
• If the freeze frame data's record of the ECT is below 75
C
(167
F), the misfire may be detected only when the engine
is cold.
• If the freeze frame data's record of the ENG RUN TIME is
below 120 seconds, the misfire may be detected
immediately after the engine is started.
B
A
(a) Remove the ignition coil and the spark plug of the
misfiring cylinder.
(b) Measure the spark plug electrode gap.
Maximum gap:
1.3 mm (0.0512 in.)
(c) Check the electrode for carbon deposits.
Recommended spark plug:
NOTICE:
If the electrode gap is larger than standard, replace
the spark plug. Do not adjust the electrode gap.
NG
OK
(a) Disconnect the injector connectors to prevent the engine
from starting.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect all injector connectors.
NOTICE:
Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
(b) Remove the ignition coil from the cylinder head.
(c) Install the spark plug onto the ignition coil.
(d) Attach the spark plug assembly to the cylinder head.
Misfire Count Proceed to
Most misfires occur in only 1 or 2 cylinders A
3 cylinders or more have equal misfire counts B
Go to step 18
7CHECK SPARK PLUG
A126880E03
Manufacturer Product
DENSO FK20HR11
REPLACE SPARK PLUG (See page IG-10)
8CHECK FOR SPARKS AND IGNITION

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(a) Remove the ignition coil and the spark plug of the
misfiring cylinder.
(b) Measure the spark plug electrode gap.
Maximum gap:
1.3 mm (0.0512 in.)
(c) Check the electrode for carbon deposits.
Recommended spark plug:
NOTICE:
If the electrode gap is larger than standard, replace
the spark plug. Do not adjust the electrode gap.
NG
OK
(a) Disconnect the injector connectors to prevent the engine
from starting.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect all injector connectors.
NOTICE:
Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
(b) Remove the ignition coil from the cylinder head.
(c) Install the spark plug onto the ignition coil.
(d) Attach the spark plug assembly to the cylinder head.
(e) Crank the engine for less than 2 seconds and check the
spark.
OK:
Sparks jump across electrode gap.
(f) Install the ignition coil.
(g) Reconnect the injector connectors.
NG
OK
(a) Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the
misfiring cylinder (See page EM-3).
NG
OK
23CHECK SPARK PLUG
A126880E03
Manufacturer Product
DENSO FK20HR11
REPLACE SPARK PLUG (See page IG-10)
24CHECK FOR SPARKS AND IGNITION (SPARK TEST)
A136826
Go to step 29
25CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE OF MISFIRING CYLINDER
CHECK ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF
LOW COMPRESSION

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OK
(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the
table below.
Standard voltage
NG
OK
(a) Check the injector injection (whether fuel volume is high
or low, and whether injection pattern is poor) (See page
FU-16).
NG
OK
(a) Change the installed spark plug to a spark plug that
functions normally.
(b) Perform a spark test.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect all injector connectors.
NOTICE:
Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
(1) Install the spark plug to the ignition coil and connect
the ignition coil connector.
(2) Disconnect the injector connector.
(3) Ground the spark plug.
(4) Check if sparks occur while the engine is being
cranked.
27INSPECT ECM TERMINAL OF MISFIRING CYLINDER (#10, #20, #30, #40, #50 AND /OR #60
VOLTAGE)
A162489E04
Tester Connection Specified Condition
#10 (E11-2) - E01 (E9-7) 9 to 14 V
#20 (E11-3) - E01 (E9-7) 9 to 14 V
#30 (E11-4) - E01 (E9-7) 9 to 14 V
#40 (E11-5) - E01 (E9-7) 9 to 14 V
#50 (E11-6) - E01 (E9-7) 9 to 14 V
#60 (E11-7) - E01 (E9-7) 9 to 14 V
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
CONNECTOR (BATTERY - ECM)
28CHECK FUEL INJECTOR OF MISFIRING CYLINDER
REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
REPLACE ECM
29CHANGE TO NORMAL SPARK PLUG AND CHECK SPARK OF MISFIRING CYLINDER

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OK:
Sparks jump across electrode gap.
NG
OK
NG
OK Go to step 30
REPLACE SPARK PLUG (See page IG-10)
30CHANGE TO NORMAL IGNITION COIL AND CHECK SPARK OF MISFIRING CYLINDER
REPLACE ECM
REPLACE IGNITION COIL

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HINT:
• These DTCs indicate malfunctions relating to the primary circuit.
• If DTC P0351 is set, check the No. 1 ignition coil with igniter circuit.
• If DTC P0352 is set, check the No. 2 ignition coil with igniter circuit.
• If DTC P0353 is set, check the No. 3 ignition coil with igniter circuit.
• If DTC P0354 is set, check the No. 4 ignition coil with igniter circuit.
• If DTC P0355 is set, check the No. 5 ignition coil with igniter circuit.
• If DTC P0356 is set, check the No. 6 ignition coil with igniter circuit.
DESCRIPTION
A Direct Ignition System (DIS) is used on this vehicle.
The DIS is a 1-cylinder ignition system in which each cylinder is ignited by one ignition coil and one spark
plug is connected to the end of each secondary wiring. High-voltage is generated in the secondary wiring
and then applied directly to each spark plug. The sparks of the spark plugs pass from the center
electrodes to the ground electrodes.
The ECM determines the ignition timing and transmits the ignition (IGT) signals to each cylinder. Using the
IGT signal, the ECM turns the power transistor inside the igniter on and off. The power transistor, in turn,
switches on and off the current to the primary coil. When the current to the primary coil is cut off, high-
voltage is generated in the secondary coil. This voltage is applied to the spark plugs, causing them to
spark inside the cylinders. As the ECM cuts the current to the primary coil off, the igniter sends back an
ignition confirmation (IGF) signal to the ECM, for each cylinder ignition.
DTC P0351 Ignition Coil "A" Primary / Secondary Circuit
DTC P0352 Ignition Coil "B" Primary / Secondary Circuit
DTC P0353 Ignition Coil "C" Primary / Secondary Circuit
DTC P0354 Ignition Coil "D" Primary / Secondary Circuit
DTC P0355 Ignition Coil "E" Primary / Secondary Circuit
DTC P0356 Ignition Coil "F" Primary / Secondary Circuit

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition
information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data
can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was
warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of
a malfunction.
HINT:
(See page ES-211)
NG
OK
1CHECK FOR SPARKS AND CHECK SPARK PLUG OF MISFIRING CYLINDER
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Go to step 4

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
When a malfunction is not confirmed by a DTC (Diagnostic
Trouble Code) check and the cause of problem cannot be
identified through a basic inspection, troubleshoot according
to the priority order indicated in the table below.
SFI SYSTEM
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Engine does not crank (does not start)1. Immobilizer systemEI-2
2. StarterST-7
3. STARTER RelayST-14
4. Cranking holding function circuitES-461
No initial combustion (does not start)1. ECM power source circuitES-437
2. Ignition systemIG-5
3. Fuel pump control circuitES-451
4. InjectorFU-16
5. VC output circuitES-444
6. ECMES-498
Difficult to start (engine cranks normally)1. Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS)ES-329
2. Fuel pump control circuitES-451
3. Ignition systemIG-5
4. Spark plugIG-7
5. CompressionEM-3
6. InjectorFU-16
7. VC output circuitES-444
Difficult to start with cold engine1. Cranking holding function circuitES-461
2. Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS)ES-329
3. Fuel pump control circuitES-451
4. Spark plugIG-7
5. Ignition systemIG-6
6. InjectorFU-16
7. Engine coolant temperature sensorES-516
Difficult to start with hot engine1. Cooling fan systemCO-4
2. Cranking holding function circuitES-461
3. Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS)ES-329
4. Fuel pump control circuitES-451
5. Spark plugIG-7
6. Ignition systemIG-5
7. InjectorFU-16
8. Engine coolant temperature sensorES-516
High engine idle speed (poor idling)1. Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS)ES-329
2. ECM power source circuitES-437
3. A/C signal circuit (Compressor circuit) -
4. Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)ES-470
5. PCV hoseEC-15
6. ECMES-498