DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
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YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 9.
7.PERFORM “SPEC” OF “DATA MONITOR” MODE
With CONSULT-III
Check that “MAS A/F SE-B1”, “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1” and “A/F ALPHA-B2” are within the SP
value using CONSULT-III in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode. Refer to EC-124, "
Component Function
Check".
Are they within the SP value?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 8.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-125, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is a malfunctioning part detected?
YES >> GO TO 11.
NO >> GO TO 9.
9.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM BY SYMPTOM TABLE
Detect malfunctioning system according to EC-400, "
Symptom Table" based on the confirmed symptom in
step 4, and determine the trouble diagnosis order based on possible causes and symptoms.
>> GO TO 10.
10.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
Inspect according to Diagnostic Procedure of the system.
NOTE:
The Diagnostic Procedure in EC section described based on open circuit inspection. A short circuit inspection
is also required for the circuit check in the Diagnostic Procedure. For details, refer to “Circuit Inspection” in GI-
37, "Circuit Inspection".
Is a malfunctioning part detected?
YES >> GO TO 11.
NO >> Monitor input data from related sensors or check voltage of related ECM terminals using CON-
SULT-III. Refer to EC-357, "
Reference Value".
11 .REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2. Reconnect parts or connectors disconnected during Diagnostic Procedure again after repair and replace-
ment.
3. Check DTC. If DTC is displayed, erase it, refer to EC-102, "
Diagnosis Description".
>> GO TO 12.
12.FINAL CHECK
When DTC was detected in step 2, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure or Overall Function Check again,
and then check that the malfunction have been completely repaired.
When symptom was described from the customer, refer to confirmed symptom in step 3 or 4, and check that
the symptom is not detected.
Is DTC detected and does symptom remain?
YES-1 >> DTC is detected: GO TO 10.
YES-2 >> Symptom remains: GO TO 6.
NO >> Before returning the vehicle to the customer, always erase unnecessary DTC in ECM and TCM
(Transmission Control Module). (Refer to EC-102, "
Diagnosis Description".) If the completion of
SRT is needed, drive vehicle under the specific DRIVING PATTERN in EC-392,
"HowtoSetSRTCode".
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2. Rev engine between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm 2 or 3 times under no
load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
3. Check idle speed.
For procedure, refer to EC-14, "
IDLE SPEED : Special Repair
Requirement".
For specification, refer to EC-414, "
Idle Speed".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-15, "
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Require-
ment".
>> GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-16, "
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement".
>> GO TO 6.
6.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform EC-16, "
IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement".
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. Then GO TO 4.
7.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
For procedure, refer to EC-14, "
IDLE SPEED : Special Repair Requirement".
For specification, refer to EC-414, "
Idle Speed".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> GO TO 8.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the Following.
Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-223, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-219, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> 1. Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
2. GO TO 4.
9.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute with a non-malfunctioning ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of the incident,
although this is rare.)
2. Perform initialization of NVIS (NATS) system and registration of all NVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to
SEC-8, "
ECM RE-COMMUNICATING FUNCTION : Description".
>> GO TO 4.
10.CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Run engine at idle.
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2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
For procedure, refer to EC-15, "
IGNITION TIMING : Special Repair Requirement".
For specification, refer to EC-414, "
Ignition Timing".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 19.
NO >> GO TO 11.
11 .PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-15, "
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Require-
ment".
>> GO TO 12.
12.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-16, "
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement".
>> GO TO 13.
13.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform EC-16, "
IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement".
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
YES >> GO TO 14.
NO >> Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. Then GO TO 4.
14.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
For procedure, refer to EC-14, "
IDLE SPEED : Special Repair Requirement".
For specification, refer to EC-414, "
Idle Speed".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 15.
NO >> GO TO 17.
15.CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
For procedure, refer to EC-15, "
IGNITION TIMING : Special Repair Requirement".
For specification, refer to EC-414, "
Ignition Timing".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 19.
NO >> GO TO 16.
16.CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-53, "
Removal and Installation".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 17.
NO >> 1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 4.
17.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) and circuit. Refer to EC-223, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Check crankshaft position sensor (POS) and circuit. Refer to EC-219, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 18.
NO >> 1. Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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Check idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
With GST
Check idle speed with Service $01 of GST.
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IGNITION TIMING
IGNITION TIMING : DescriptionINFOID:0000000003856449
This describes how to check the ignition timing. For the actual procedure, follow the instructions in “BASIC
INSPECTION”.
IGNITION TIMING : Special Repair RequirementINFOID:0000000003856450
1.CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Attach timing light to loop wires as shown.
2. Check ignition timing.
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ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING : DescriptionINFOID:0000000003856453
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully released position of the accel-
erator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time
the harness connector of the accelerator pedal position sensor or ECM is disconnected.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Re-
quirement
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1.START
1. Check that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
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A : Timing light
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THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING : DescriptionINFOID:0000000003856455
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by
monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time harness connector of
electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement
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1.START
1. Check that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Check that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
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IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING : DescriptionINFOID:0000000003856457
Idle Air Volume Learning is a function of ECM to learn the idle air volume that keeps engine idle speed within
the specific range. It must be performed under the following conditions:
Each time electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.
Idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING : Special Repair RequirementINFOID:0000000003856458
1.PRECONDITIONING
Before performing Idle Air Volume Learning, check that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are missed for even a moment.
Battery voltage: More than 12.9 V (At idle)
Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 100°C (158 - 212°F)
Selector lever: P or N
Electric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, head lamp, rear window defogger)
-For vehicle equipped with daytime light systems, perform one of the following procedures before
starting engine not to illuminate headlamps.
Apply parking brake
Set lighting switch to the 1st position
Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
Vehicle speed: Stopped
Transmission: Warmed-up
- With CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SEN” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “CVT” system indi-
cates less than 0.9 V.
- Without CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
Will CONSULT-III be used?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
With CONSULT-III
1. Perform EC-15, "
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Require-
ment".
2. Perform EC-16, "
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement".
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Select “IDLE AIR VOL LEARN” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
5. Touch “START” and wait 20 seconds.
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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Is “CMPLT” displayed on CONSULT-III screen?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 5.
3.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Without CONSULT-III
NOTE:
It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.
It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has
a malfunction.
1. Perform EC-15, "
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Require-
ment".
2. Perform EC-16, "
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING : Special Repair Requirement".
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
5. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
6. Repeat the following procedure quickly 5 times within 5 seconds.
- Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
- Fully release the accelerator pedal.
7. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal for approx. 20 seconds until the MI stops blinking and
turns ON.
8. Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MI turns ON.
9. Start engine and let it idle.
10. Wait 20 seconds.
>> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMING
Rev up the engine 2 or 3 times and check that idle speed and ignition timing are within the specifications.
For procedure, refer to EC-14, "
IDLE SPEED : Special Repair Requirement" and EC-15, "IGNITION TIMING :
Special Repair Requirement".
For specifications, refer to EC-414, "
Idle Speed" and EC-414, "Ignition Timing".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART-I
Check the following
Check that throttle valve is fully closed.
Check PCV valve operation.
Check that downstream of throttle valve is free from air leakage.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART-II
When the above three items check out OK, engine component parts and their installation condition are ques-
tionable. Check and eliminate the cause of the incident.
It is useful to perform “TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE”. Refer to EC-124, "
Description".
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If any of the following conditions occur after the engine has started, eliminate the cause of the incident and
perform Idle Air Volume Learning again:
Engine stalls.
Erroneous idle.
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MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING VALUE CLEAR
MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING VALUE CLEAR : DescriptionINFOID:0000000003856459
This describes show to erase the mixture ratio self-learning value. For the actual procedure, follow the instruc-
tions in “Diagnosis Procedure”.
MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING VALUE CLEAR : Special Repair Requirement
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1.START
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select “SELF-LEARNING CONT” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Clear mixture ratio self-learning value by touching “CLEAR”.
With GST
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
4. Restart engine and let it idle for at least 5 seconds.
5. Stop engine and reconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector.
6. Select Service $03 with GST. Check that DTC P0102 is detected.
7. Select Service $04 with GST to erase the DTC P0102.
>> END
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
System Description
INFOID:0000000003856462
ECM performs various controls such as fuel injection control and ignition timing control.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000003856463
1. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1)2. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2)3. Electronic controlled engine mount
control solenoid valve
4. Fuel injector (bank 2) 5. Cooling fan motor-2 6. A/F sensor 1 (bank 2)
7. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 2)8. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
(bank 2)9. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
10. Engine coolant temperature sensor 11. Cooling fan motor-1 12. ECM
13. Refrigerant pressure sensor 14. Battery current sensor 15. IPDM E/R
16. Mass air flow sensor (with intake air
temperature sensor)17. Electric throttle control actuator 18. Power valve actuator 2 (VQ35DE
models)
19. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve20. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
(bank 1)21. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 1)
22. A/F sensor 1 (bank 1) 23. Fuel injector (bank 1) 24. VIAS control solenoid valve 1 and 2
(VQ35DE models)
25. Power valve actuator 1
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