EC-334
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FUEL INJECTOR
FUEL INJECTOR
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003856839
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:0000000003856840
1.INSPECTION START
Turn ignition switch to START.
Are any cylinders ignited?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Go to EC-334, "
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. Check that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.
Without CONSULT-III
1. Start engine.
2. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-334, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003856841
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.
PBIA9664J
Clicking sound should be heard.
PBIB3332E
IGNITION SIGNAL
EC-341
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IGNITION SIGNAL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003856848
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:0000000003856849
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-341, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
2.CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL FUNCTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.
2. Check that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-341, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL FUNCTION
Without CONSULT-III
1. Let engine idle.
2. Read the voltage signal between ECM harness connector ground with an oscilloscope.
NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm at idle.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-341, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003856850
1.CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it ON.
2. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector and ground.
ECM
Ground Voltage signal
Connector Terminal
F79
Ground 10
11
18
19
21
JMBIA0035GB
ECM
Ground Voltage
Connector Terminal
E16 105 Ground Battery voltage
EC-344
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IGNITION SIGNAL
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> Replace malfunctioning ignition coil with power transistor.
10.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-35, "
Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Component Inspection (Ignition Coil with Power Transistor)INFOID:0000000003856851
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 per the following.
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:
Perform the following procedure in a place with no combustible objects and good ventilation.
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 2 or 3 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 3 seconds, and check whether spark is
generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal por-
tion.
CAUTION:
Never place to the spark plug and the ignition coil within
50 cm (19.7 in) each other. Be careful not to get an electri-
cal shock while checking, because the electrical dis-
charge voltage becomes 20 kV or more.
It might damage the ignition coil if the gap of more than 17 mm (0.66 in) is made.
NOTE:
When the gap is less than 13 mm (0.52 in), a spark might be generated even if the coil is a malfunc-
tioning.
Is the inspection result normal?
Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance Ω [at 25°C (77°F)]
1 and 2 Except 0 or ∞
1 and 3
Except 0
2 and 3
Spark should be generated.
JMBIA0066GB
EC-360
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ECM
IDL A/V LEARN Engine: RunningIdle air volume learning has not been per-
formed yet.YET
Idle air volume learning has already been
performed successfully.CMPLT
ENG OIL TEMP Engine: After warming up More than 70°C (158°F)
TRVL AFTER MIL Ignition switch: ONVehicle has traveled after MI has illumi-
nated.0 - 65,535 km
(0 - 40,723 miles)
A/F S1 HTR (B1) Engine: After warming up, idle the engine
(More than 140 seconds after starting engine)4 - 100%
A/F S1 HTR (B2) Engine: After warming up, idle the engine
(More than 140 seconds after starting engine)4 - 100%
AC PRESS SEN Engine: Idle
Both A/C switch and blower fan switch: ON (Compressor operates)1.0 - 4.0 V
VHCL SPEED SE Turn drive wheels and compare CONSULT-III value with the speedometer in-
dication.Almost the same speed as
the speedometer indication
SET VHCL SPD Engine: Running ASCD: OperatingThe preset vehicle speed is
displayed
MAIN SW Ignition switch: ONMAIN switch: Pressed ON
MAIN switch: Released OFF
CANCEL SW Ignition switch: ONCANCEL switch: Pressed ON
CANCEL switch: Released OFF
RESUME/ACC SW Ignition switch: ONRESUME/ACCELERATE switch:
PressedON
RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Re-
leasedOFF
SET SW Ignition switch: ONSET/COAST switch: Pressed ON
SET/COAST switch: Released OFF
BRAKE SW1
(ASCD brake switch) Ignition switch: ONBrake pedal: Fully released ON
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
BRAKE SW2
(Stop lamp switch) Ignition switch: ONBrake pedal: Fully released OFF
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed ON
VHCL SPD CUT Ignition switch: ON NON
LO SPEED CUT Ignition switch: ON NON
AT OD MONITOR Ignition switch: ON OFF
AT OD CANCEL Ignition switch: ON OFF
CRUISE LAMP Ignition switch: ONMAIN switch: Pressed at the 1st time →
at the 2nd timeON → OFF
SET LAMP MAIN switch: ON
When vehicle speed is between
40 km/h (25 MPH) and 144 km/h
(89 MPH)ASCD: Operating ON
ASCD: Not operating OFF
ALT DUTY Engine: Idle 0 - 80%
A/F ADJ-B1 Engine: Running−0.330 - 0.330
A/F ADJ-B2 Engine: Running−0.330 - 0.330
BAT CUR SEN Engine speed: Idle
Battery: Fully charged*
2
Selector lever: P or N
Air conditioner switch: OFF
No loadApprox. 2,600 - 3,500 mV Monitor Item Condition Values/Status
EC-366
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ECM
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(L/Y)56
(G/B)Intake air temperature sensor Input [Engine is running]0 - 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with intake
air temperature.
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(R/Y)44
(G/B)Sensor power supply
(Battery current sensor)— [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
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(B/R)—Sensor ground
(Engine coolant temperature
sensor/Engine oil tempera-
ture sensor)—— —
53
(V)57
(LG)A/F sensor 1 (Bank 2) Input [Ignition switch: ON] 2.2 V
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(G)52
(B/R)Engine oil temperature sensor Input [Engine is running]0 - 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with engine
oil temperature.
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(SB)48
(Y)Sensor power supply
(Power steering pressure
sensor)— [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
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(G/B)—Sensor ground
(Mass air flow sensor/Intake
air temperature sensor)—— —
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(LG)11 2
(B)A/F sensor 1 (Bank 2) Input[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Engine speed: 2,000 rpm1.8 V
Output voltage varies with air fuel
ratio.
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(O)56
(G/B)Mass air flow sensor Input[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed0.9 - 1.2 V
[Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Engine speed: 2,500 rpm1.6 - 1.9 V
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(G/W)64
(B/R)Sensor power supply
[Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) (Bank 1)]— [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
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(Y/B)—Sensor ground
[Crankshaft position sensor
(POS)]—— —
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(B)67
(GR)Knock sensor (Bank 1) Input[Engine is running]
Idle speed2.5 V*
1
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(W)67
(GR)Knock sensor (Bank 2) Input[Engine is running]
Idle speed2.5 V*1
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(R/W)68
(Y/G)Sensor power supply
[Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) (Bank 2)]— [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
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(B/R)—Sensor ground
[Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) (Bank 1)]—— — Terminal No. Description
ConditionVa l u e
(Approx.)
+ -– Signal nameInput/
Output
EC-400
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000003856875
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-337
Fuel pressure regulator system 334444444 4EC-411
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-334
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-76
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem
334444444 41EC-347
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1EC-11
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-296,
EC-302
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1EC-11
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-341
Power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23EC-132
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
122
222 2EC-149
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333EC-157
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuitEC-163
,
EC-167
,
EC-170
,
EC-173
,
EC-318
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-160
,
EC-206
,
EC-254
,
EC-256
,
EC-311
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1EC-243
,
EC-304
,
EC-307
,
EC-314
Knock sensor circuit 2 3EC-215
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-218
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-222
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-234
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-236
ECM 22333333333EC-238,
EC-240
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit32 13223 3EC-146
PNP signal circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-245
VIAS control solenoid valve 1 circuit 1EC-285
VIAS control solenoid valve 2 circuit 1EC-288
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-348
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-329
Air conditioner circuit 223333333 3 2HAC-159
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4BRC-80
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-402
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
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 tank
5
5FL-9
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5FL-4
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-26
Air cleanerEM-26
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-26
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-29
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-29,
EM-32
Cranking Battery
111111
11PG-109
Generator circuitCHG-20
Starter circuit 3STR-5,
STR-6
Signal plate 6EM-104
PNP signal 4TM-48,
TM-214
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-97
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-110
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft