
ES–2042GR-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION
When the engine misfires, high concentrations of hydrocarbons (HC) enter the exhaust gas. High HC
concentration levels can cause increase in exhaust emission levels. Extremely high concentrations of HC
can also cause increases in the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) temperature, which may cause
damage to the TWC. To prevent this increase in emissions and to limit the possibility of thermal damage,
the ECM monitors the misfire rate. When the temperature of the TWC reaches the point of thermal
degradation, the ECM blinks the MIL. To monitor misfires, the ECM uses both the VVT sensor and the
Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor. The VVT sensor is used to identify any misfiring cylinders and the CKP
sensor is used to measure variations in the crankshaft rotation speed. Misfires are counted when the
crankshaft rotation speed variations exceed predetermined thresholds. If the misfire count exceeds the
threshold levels, the ECM illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.
DTC P0300 Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
DTC P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
DTC P0302 Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
DTC P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
DTC P0304 Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
DTC P0305 Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
DTC P0306 Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0300Simultaneous misfiring of several cylinders occurs and one of
following conditions below is detected (2 trip detection logic):
• High temperature misfire occurs in Three-Way Catalytic
Converter (TWC) (MIL blinks)
• Emission deterioration misfire occurs (MIL illuminates)• Open or short in engine wire harness
• Connector connection
• Vacuum hose connections
• Ignition system
• Injector
• Fuel pressure
• Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter
• Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
• Compression pressure
• Valve clearance
• Valve timing
• PCV valve and hose
• PCV hose connections
• Intake system
•ECM P0301
P0302
P0303
P0304
P0305
P0306Misfiring of specific cylinder occurs and one of following
conditions below is detected (2 trip detection logic):
• High temperature misfire occurs in Three-Way Catalytic
Converter (TWC) (MIL blinks)
• Emission deterioration misfire occurs (MIL illuminates)
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(a) Check the intake system for vacuum leakage (See page
IT-1).
OK:
No leakage from intake system.
NG
OK
NG
OK
(a) Check the fuel pressure (See page FU-7).
NG
OK
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Turn the tester on.
(d) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY /
COOLANT TEMP.
(e) Read the COOLANT TEMP twice, when the engine is
both cold and warmed up.
Standard:
With cold engine:
Same as ambient air temperature.
With warm engine:
Between 75
C and 95C (167F and 203F).
NG
OK
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
13CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM
14CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN)
(See page ES-92)
ADJUST VALVE TIMING
15CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
CHECK AND REPLACE FUEL PUMP,
PRESSURE REGULATOR, FUEL PIPE LINE
AND FILTER
16READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (COOLANT TEMP)
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
17READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (MASS AIR FLOW METER)

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(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Turn the tester on.
(d) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / MAF and
COOLANT TEMP.
(e) Allow the engine to idle until the COOLANT TEMP
reaches 75
C (167F) or more.
(f) Read the MAF with the engine in an idling condition and
at an engine speed of 2500 rpm.
Standard:
MAF while engine is idling:
Between 1.8 g/s and 4.7 g/s (shift position: N, A/
C: OFF).
MAF at engine speed of 2500 rpm:
Between 7.4 g/s and 18.9 g/s (shift position: N, A/
C: OFF).
NG
OK
(a) Check the intake system for vacuum leakage (See page
IT-1).
OK:
No leakage from intake system.
NG
OK
NG
OK
(a) Check the fuel pressure (See page FU-7).
NG
OKREPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER
REPLACE ECM
18CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM
19CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN)
(See page ES-92)
ADJUST VALVE TIMING
20CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
CHECK AND REPLACE FUEL PUMP,
PRESSURE REGULATOR, FUEL PIPE LINE
AND FILTER

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*2: If there is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank, stabilizing the EVAP pressure takes longer than
usual.
AAtmospheric pressure
measurementVent valve is turned OFF (vent) and EVAP system pressure is
measured by ECM in order to register atmospheric pressure.
If pressure in EVAP system is not between 70 kPa and 110 kPa (525
mmHg and 825 mmHg), ECM cancels EVAP system monitor.10 seconds
BFirst 0.02 inch leak pressure
measurementIn order to determine 0.02 inch leak pressure standard, vacuum pump
creates negative pressure (vacuum) through 0.02 inch orifice and then
ECM checks if vacuum pump and vent valve operate normally.60 seconds
CEVAP system pressure
measurementVent valve is turned ON (closed) to shut EVAP system.
Negative pressure (vacuum) is created in EVAP system, and EVAP
system pressure is then measured. Write down measured value as it
will be used in leak check.
If EVAP pressure does not stabilize within 15 minutes, ECM cancels
EVAP system monitor.15 minutes
*2
D Purge VSV monitorPurge VSV is opened and then EVAP system pressure is measured
by ECM.
Large increase indicates normal.10 seconds
ESecond 0.02 inch leak pressure
measurementAfter second 0.02 inch leak pressure measurement, leak check is
performed by comparing first and second 0.02 inch leak pressure
standards.
If stabilized system pressure is higher than second 0.02 inch leak
pressure standard, ECM determines that EVAP system is leaking.60 seconds
F Final checkAtmospheric pressure is measured and then monitoring result is
recorded by ECM.- Sequence Operation Description Duration
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1. KEY-OFF MONITOR
5 hours
*1 after the ignition switch is turned off, the electric vacuum pump creates negative pressure
(vacuum) in the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system. The ECM monitors for leaks and actuator
malfunctions based on the EVAP pressure.
HINT:
*1: If the engine coolant temperature is not below 35C (95F) 5 hours after the ignition switch is
turned off, the monitor check starts 2 hours later. If it is still not below 35
C (95F) 7 hours after the
ignition switch is turned off, the monitor check starts 2.5 hours later.
*2: If only a small amount of fuel is in the fuel tank, it takes longer for the EVAP pressure to stabilize.
Sequence Operation Description Duration
- ECM activationActivated by soak timer, 5 hours (7 or 9.5 hours) after ignition switch
turned off.-
AAtmospheric pressure
measurementVent valve is turned OFF (vent) and EVAP system pressure is
measured by ECM in order to register atmospheric pressure.
If pressure in EVAP system is not between 70 kPa and 110 kPa (525
mmHg and 825 mmHg), ECM cancels EVAP system monitor.10 seconds
BFirst 0.02 inch leak pressure
measurementIn order to determine 0.02 inch leak pressure standard, vacuum pump
creates negative pressure (vacuum) through 0.02 inch orifice and then
ECM checks if vacuum pump and vent valve operate normally.60 seconds
CEVAP system pressure
measurementVent valve is turned ON (closed) to shut EVAP system.
Negative pressure (vacuum) is created in EVAP system, and EVAP
system pressure is then measured.
Write down measured value as it will be used in leak check.
If EVAP pressure does not stabilize within 15 minutes, ECM cancels
EVAP system monitor.15 minutes
*2
D Purge VSV monitorPurge VSV is opened and then EVAP system pressure is measured
by ECM.
Large increase indicates normal.10 seconds
ESecond 0.02 inch leak pressure
measurementAfter second 0.02 inch leak pressure measurement, leak check is
performed by comparing first and second 0.02 inch leak pressure
standards.
If stabilized system pressure is higher than second 0.02 inch leak
pressure standard, ECM determines that EVAP system leaking.60 seconds
F Final checkAtmospheric pressure is measured and then monitoring result is
recorded by ECM.-

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MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
All:
Purge flow:
Purge VSV stuck open and closed:
Key-off monitor sequence 1 to 8
1. Atmospheric pressure measurement
Related DTCsP0441: Purge VSV stuck open
P0441: Purge VSV stuck closed
P0441: Purge flow
Required Sensors / Components Purge VSV and pump module
Frequency of Operation Once per driving cycle
Duration Within 15 minutes
MIL Operation 2 driving cycles
Sequence of Operation None
The monitor is run whenever this DTC is not presentP0011, P0012 (VVT System 1-Advance, Retard), P0021, P0022 (VVT System 2-
Adavance, Retard), P0100, P0101, P0102, P0103 (MAF Sensor), P0110, P0112,
P0113 (IAT Sensor), P0115, P0116, P0117, P0118 (ECT Sensor), P0120, P0121,
P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223 , P2135 (TP Sensor), P0125 (Insufficient ECT
for Closed Loop), P0171,P0172 (Fuel System), P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303,
P0304, P0305, P0306 (Misfire), P0335 (CKP Sensor), P0340 (CMP Sensor), P0351,
P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, P0356 (Ignitor), P0450, P0451, P0452, P0453 (EVAP
pressure Sensor), P0500 (VSS)
Engine Running
ECT 4.4
C (40F) or more
IAT 4.4
C (40F) or more
EVAP pressure sensor Not detected
EVAP canister purge valve Not operated by scan tool
EVAP system check Not operated by scan tool
Battery voltage 10 V or more
Purge duty cycle 8% or more
Atmospheric pressure 70 to 110 kPa (525 to 825 mmHg)
Battery voltage 10.5 V or more
Vehicle speed Less than 2.5 mph (4 km/h)
Ignition switch OFF
Time after key-off 5 or 7 or 9.5 hours
EVAP pressure sensor malfunction (P0450, P0452,
P0453)Not detected
EVAP canister purge valve Not operated by scan tool
EVAP canister vent valve Not operated by scan tool
EVAP leak detection pump Not operated by scan tool
Both of the following conditions 1 and 2 are met before
key-off-
1. Duration that vehicle driven 5 minutes or more
2. EVAP purge operation Performed
ECT 4.4 to 35
C (40 to 95F)
IAT 4.4 to 35
C (40 to 95F)
Next sequence is run if the following condition is met -
Atmospheric pressure change Less than 0.3 kPa (2.25 mmHg) in 1 second

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
• When a vehicle is brought into the workshop, leave it as it is. Do not change the vehicle
condition. For example, do not tighten the fuel cap.
• Do not disassemble the canister pump module.
• The intelligent tester is required to conduct the following diagnostic troubleshooting
procedure.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start
the engine).
(c) Turn the tester on.
(d) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
(e) Read DTCs.
(f) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / EVAP / EVAP VAPOR
PRESS.
(g) Read the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) pressure
displayed on the tester.
Result
B
C
A
(a) Turn the ignition switch off.
(b) Disconnect the E4 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance between the PPMP terminal of
the ECM connector and the body ground.
1CONFIRM DTC AND EVAP PRESSURE
Display (DTC
Output)Test Result Suspected Trouble Area Proceed to
P0451 - Canister pressure sensor C
P0452 Less than 45 kPa-a (336 mmHg-a)• Wire harness/connector (ECM - Canister
pressure sensor)
• Canister pressure sensor
• Short in ECM circuitA
P0453 More than 120 kPa-a (900 mmHg-a)• Wire harness/connector (ECM - Canister
pressure sensor)
• Canister pressure sensor
• Open in ECM circuitB
Go to step 4
GO TO EVAP SYSTEM
2CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CANISTER PUMP MODULE - ECM)
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DTC SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION
The circuit description can be found in the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) System (See page ES-409).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Refer to the EVAP System (See page ES-412).
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
5 hours*1 after the ignition switch is turned off, the electric vacuum pump creates negative pressure
(vacuum) in the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) system. The ECM monitors for leaks and actuator
malfunctions based on the EVAP pressure.
HINT:
*1: If the engine coolant temperature is not below 35
C (95F) 5 hours after the ignition switch is turned
off, the monitor check starts 2 hours later. If it is still not below 35
C (95F) 7 hours after the ignition switch
is turned off, the monitor check starts 2.5 hours later.
DTC P0455Evaporative Emission Control System Leak
Detected (Gross Leak)
DTC P0456Evaporative Emission Control System Leak
Detected (Very Small Leak)
DTCs Monitoring ItemMalfunction Detection
ConditionTrouble Area Detection TimingDetection
Logic
P0455 EVAP gross leakVacuum pump creates negative
pressure (vacuum) in EVAP
system and EVAP system
pressure is measured. 0.02 inch
leak pressure standard is
measured at start and end of leak
check.
If stabilized pressure is higher
than [second 0.02 inch leak
pressure standard x 0.2], ECM
determines that EVAP system
has a large leak.• Fuel tank cap (loose)
• Leakage from EVAP
line (Canister - Fuel
tank)
• Leakage from EVAP
line (Purge VSV -
Canister)
• Leakage from pump
module
• Leakage from fuel
tank
• Leakage from canisterWhile ignition
switch OFF2 trip
P0456 EVAP small leakVacuum pump creates negative
pressure (vacuum) in EVAP
system and EVAP system
pressure is measured. 0.02 inch
leak pressure standard measured
at start and end of leak check.
If stabilized pressure is higher
than second 0.02 inch leak
pressure standard, ECM
determines that EVAP system
has a small leak.While ignition
switch OFF2 trip
Sequence Operation Description Duration
- ECM activationActivated by soak timer, 5 hours (7 or 9.5 hours) after ignition switch is
turned off.-
AAtmospheric pressure
measurementVent valve is turned OFF (vent) and EVAP system pressure is
measured by ECM in order to register atmospheric pressure.
If pressure in EVAP system is not between 70 kPa and 110 kPa (525
mmHg and 825 mmHg), ECM cancels EVAP system monitor.10 seconds