2008 SUZUKI SWIFT Manifold pressure

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General Information
General Information
General Description
AbbreviationsS7RS0B0101001
A:
ABDC: After Bottom Dead Center
ABS: Anti-lock Brake System
AC: Alternating Current
A/C: Air Conditioning
A-ELR: Automatic-Emergency Locking Retractor
A/F: Air Fuel Mixture Ratio
ALR: Automatic Locking Retractor
API: American Petroleum Institute
APP sensor: Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
A/T: Automatic Transmission , Automatic Transaxle
AT D C : After Top Dead Center
ATF: Automatic Transmission Fluid, Automatic
Transaxle Fluid
B:
B+: Battery Positive Voltage
BBDC: Before Bottom Dead Center
BCM: Body Electrical Control Module
BDC: Bottom Dead Center
BTDC: Before Top Dead Center
C:
CAN: Controller Area Network
CKT: Circuit
CKP Sensor: Crankshaft Position Sensor
CMP Sensor: Camshaft Position Sensor
CO: Carbon Monoxide
CPP Switch: Clutch Pedal Position Switch (Clutch
Switch, Clutch Start Switch)
CPU: Central Processing Unit
CRS: Child Restraint System
D:
DC: Direct Current
DLC: Data Link Connector (Assembly Line Diag. Link,
ALDL, Serial Data Link, SDL)
DOHC: Double Over Head Camshaft
DOJ: Double Offset Joint
DRL: Daytime Running Light
DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Code (Diagnostic Code)
E:
EBCM: Electronic Brake Cont rol Module, ABS Control
Module
EBD: Electronic Brake Force Distribution
ECM: Engine Control Module
ECT Sensor: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (Water Temp. Sensor, WTS)
EFE Heater: Early Fuel Evaporation Heater (Positive
Temperature Coefficient, PTC Heater)
EGR: Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGRT Sensor: EGR Temperature Sensor (Recirculated
Exhaust Gas Temp. Sensor, REGTS)
ELR: Emergency Locking Retractor
ESP ®: Electronic Stability Program
EPS: Electronic Power Steering
EVAP: Evaporative Emission EVAP Canister:
Evaporative Emission Canister
(Charcoal Canister)
F:
4WD: 4 Wheel
Drive
G:
GEN: Generator
GND: Ground
GPS: Global Positioning System
H:
HVAC: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
HC: Hydrocarbons
HO2S: Heated Oxygen Sensor
I:
IAC Valve: Idle Air Control Valve (Idle Speed Control
Solenoid Valve, ISC Solenoid Valve)
IAT Sensor: Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Air
temperature Sensor, ATS)
ICM: Immobilizer Control Module
IG: Ignition
ISC Actuator: Idle Speed Control Actuator
L:
LH: Left Hand
LHD: Left Hand Drive Vehicle
LSPV: Load Sensing Proportioning Valve
M:
MAF Sensor: Mass Air Flow Sensor (Air Flow Sensor, AFS, Air Flow Meter, AFM)
MAP Sensor: Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
(Pressure Sensor, PS)
Max: Maximum
MFI: Multiport Fuel Injection (Mu ltipoint Fuel Injection)
Min: Minimum
MIL: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” Light)
M/T: Manual Transmission, Manual Transaxle
N:
NOx: Nitrogen Oxides
O:
OBD: On-Board Diagnostic System (Self-Diagnosis
Function)
O/D: Overdrive
OHC: Over Head Camshaft
O2S: Oxygen Sensor
P:
PCM: Powertrain Control Module
PCV: Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PNP: Park / Neutral Position
P/S: Power Steering
PSP Switch: Power Steering Pressure Switch (P/S
Pressure Switch)
R:
RH: Right Hand
RHD: Right Hand Drive Vehicle
S:
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers

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Section 1
CONTENTS
Engine
Precautions ................................................. 1-1
Precautions............................................................. 1-1
Precautions for Engine .......................................... 1-1
Engine General Information and
Diagnosis ............. .................................... 1A-1
Precautions........................................................... 1A-1
Precautions on Engine Service ........................... 1A-1
Precaution on On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System .............................................................. 1A-1
Precautions in Diagnosing Trouble ..................... 1A-1
Precautions of ECM Circuit Inspection................ 1A-2
Precautions of Electric Throttle Body System
Calibration ......................................................... 1A-2
General Description ............................................. 1A-2 Statement on Cleanliness and Care ................... 1A-2
Engine Diagnosis General Description ............... 1A-3
On-Board Diagnostic System Description ........... 1A-3
Data Link Connector (DLC) ................................. 1A-6
Engine and Emission Control System Description ........................................................ 1A-6
CAN Communication System Description........... 1A-7
Air Intake System Description ............................. 1A-9
Description of Electric Throttle Body System ...... 1A-9
Description of Electric Throttle Body System Calibration ....................................................... 1A-10
Fuel Cut Control Description ............................. 1A-10
Generator Control System Description ............. 1A-11
Electronic Control System Description .............. 1A-12
Engine and Emission Control Input / Output Table ............................................................... 1A-18
Schematic and Routing Diagram ...................... 1A-19 Engine and Emission Control System Diagram .......................................................... 1A-19
Component Locatio n ......................................... 1A-21
Electronic Control System Components Location .......................................................... 1A-21
Diagnostic Information and Procedures .......... 1A-22 Engine and Emission Control System Check.... 1A-22
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Check .......... 1A-25
DTC Check ....................................................... 1A-26
DTC Clearance ................................................. 1A-27
DTC Table ......................................................... 1A-27
Fail-Safe Table ................ .................................. 1A-31 Scan Tool Data ................................................. 1A-33
Visual Inspection ............................................... 1A-37
Engine Basic Inspection .................................... 1A-38
Engine Symptom Diagnosis .............................. 1A-41
MIL Does Not Come ON with Ignition Switch
ON and Engine Stop (but Engine Can Be
Started) ........................................................... 1A-47
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Remains ON after Engine Starts................................................... 1A-48
DTC P0010: “A” Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit .............................................................. 1A-49
DTC P0011 / P0012: “A” Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System
Performance / -Retarded................................. 1A-52
DTC P0031 / P0032: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low / High (Sensor-1) .......................... 1A-54
DTC P0037 / P0038: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low / High (Sensor-2) .......................... 1A-56
DTC P0101: Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range / Performance ...................................... 1A-58
DTC P0102: Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input......................................................... 1A-61
DTC P0103: Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input ........................................................ 1A-63
DTC P0106: Manifold Absolute Pressure /
Barometric Pressure Circuit Range /
Performance.................................................... 1A-64
DTC P0107: Manifold Absolute Pressure /
Barometric Pressure Circ uit Low Input............ 1A-66
DTC P0108: Manifold Absolute Pressure /
Barometric Pressure Circ uit High Input ........... 1A-67
DTC P0111: Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Range / Performance ........................... 1A-69
DTC P0112: Intake Air Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit Low ...................................................... 1A-72
DTC P0113: Intake Air Temperature 1 Sensor Circuit High...................................................... 1A-74
DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range / Performance ........................... 1A-76
DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low ...................................................... 1A-79
DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High...................................................... 1A-81
DTC P0122: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “A” (Main) Circuit Low ........................ 1A-83

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Engine and Emission Control System Flow Diagram
Intake manifold
Exhaust gas AirFuel
Va p o r
EVAP canister purge valve
ECM
Barometric pressure sensor
A/C compressor clutch
Generator
Immobilizer
coil antenna
P/S controlmodule
Brake light switch
Air cleaner
IAT
sensor MAF
sensor
A/C refrigerant
pressure sensor
TP
sensor
Throttle body
assembly
Throttle
actuator
Wheel speed
sensor (VSS)
Steering angle sensor (ESP® model)
ABS / ESP® control module
Blower speed
selector
MAP
sensor EGR
valve
Check valve
EVAP
canisterTCM
Exhaust
manifold Exhaust
pipe
Fuel injector
ECT
sensor
Heater
control
HO2S-1 HO2S-2
Engine
CMP
sensor CKP
sensor
Knock
sensor Ignition
coil with
igniter
Fuel tank
Fuel
pump CMP actuator
oil control valve (VVT model) Three way
catalyst
Heater
control
Radiator
cooling fan
Combination meter
· MIL
· Coolant Temp.
· Immobilizer indicator light
· Tachometer
· Speedometer
· Odometer
· Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
Keyless start
control module
DLC
· Electric load
· A/C switch ON
BCM
Diagnosis
connector
(Hong Kong model) Electric load
current sensor (if equipped)
APP sensor
I7RS0B110004-01

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) *P0031 HO2S heater control circuit low
(Sensor-1) Heater voltage is less than specification while heater ON. 2 driving
cycles
) *P0032 HO2S heater control circuit
high (Sensor-1) Heater voltage is more than
specification while heater
ON. 2 driving
cycles
) *P0037 HO2S heater control circuit low
(Sensor-2) Heater voltage is less than specification while heater ON. 2 driving
cycles
) *P0038 HO2S heater control circuit
high (Sensor-2) Heater voltage is more than
specification while heater
ON. 2 driving
cycles
)
U *P0101 Mass or volume air flow circuit
range/performance MAF sensor volume is more
than specification or less
than specification. 2 driving
cycles
) *P0102 Mass or volume air flow circuit
low input Output voltage of MAF sensor is less than specification. 1 driving
cycle
) *P0103 Mass or volume air flow circuit
high input Output voltage of MAF sensor is more than specification. 1 driving
cycle
)
U *P0106 Manifold absolute pressure/
barometric pressure circuit
range/performance Difference between Max. manifold absolute pressure
value and Min. manifold pressure value is less than
specification or difference between barometric pressure
value and manifold pressure value is less than
specification
2 driving
cycles
) *P0107 Manifold absolute pressure/
barometric pressure circuit low
input Output voltage of MAP sensor
is less than specification.1 driving
cycle
) *P0108 Manifold absolute pressure/
barometric pressure circuit high
input Output voltage of MAP sensor is more than specification.
1 driving
cycle
)
U *P0111 Intake air temperature sensor 1
circuit range/performance Variation of intake air temperature from engine start is
less than specification. 2 driving
cycles
) *P0112 Intake air temperature sensor 1
circuit low Circuit voltage of IAT sensor is less than specification. 1 driving
cycle
) *P0113 Intake air temperature sensor 1
circuit hig

h Circuit voltage of IAT sensor
is more than specification. 1 driving
cycle
)
U *P0116 Engine coolant temperature
circuit range/performance Engine coolant temperature is less than specified
temperature for specified time from engine start. 2 driving
cycles
) *P0117 Engine coolant temperature
circuit low Circuit voltage of ECT sensor
is less than specification. 1 driving
cycle
) *P0118 Engine coolant temperature
circuit high Circuit voltage of ECT sensor
is more than specification. 1 driving
cycle
) *P0122 Throttle/pedal position sensor/
switch “A” circuit low Output voltage of TP sensor (main) is lower than
specification. 1 driving
cycle
) *P0123 Throttle/pedal position sensor/
switch “A” circuit high Output voltage of TP sensor (main) is higher than
specification. 1 driving
cycle
)
U *P0131 O2 sensor (HO2S) circuit low
voltage (Sensor-1)
Max. output voltage of HO2S-1
is less than specification.2 driving
cycles
)
U *P0132 O2 sensor (HO2S) circuit high
voltage (Sensor-1)
Min. output voltage of HO2S-1
is more than specification. 2 driving
cycles
)
U *P0133 O2 sensor (HO2S) circuit slow
response (Sensor-1) Response time of HO2S-1 output voltage between rich
and lean is longer than specification. 2 driving
cycles
) *P0134 O2 sensor (HO2S) circuit no
activity detected (Sensor-1) Output voltage of HO2S-1 is
more than specification or
less than specification. (or HO2S-1 circuit open or short) 2 driving
cycles
)
U *P0137 O2 sensor (HO2S) circuit low
voltage (Sensor-2) Output voltage of HO2S-2 is
less than specification while
engine is idling after driving with high engine load and
Max. output voltage of HO2S-2 minus Min. output voltage
of HO2S-2 is less than specification. 2 driving
cycles
)
U *P013

8 O2 sensor (HO2S) circuit high
voltage (Sensor-2) Output voltage of HO2S-2 is
more than specification while
engine is idling after driving with high engine load and
Max. output voltage of HO2S-2 minus Min. output voltage
of HO2S-2 is less than specification. 2 driving
cycles
DTC No. Detecting item
Detecting condition
(DTC will set when detecting:) MIL

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) *P0140 O2 sensor (HO2S) circuit no
activity detected (Sensor-2) Output voltage of HO2S-2 is more than specification after
warming up engine. 2 driving
cycles
)
{ *P0171 System too lean Total fuel trim is larger than
specification for specified time
or longer. (Fuel trim towa rd rich side is large.) 2 driving
cycles
)
{ *P0172 System too rich Total fuel trim is smaller th
an specification for specified
time or longer. (Fue l trim toward lean side is large.) 2 driving
cycles
) *P0222 Throttle/pedal position sensor
(sub)/switch “B” circuit low Output voltage of TP sensor (sub) is lower than
specification 1 driving
cycle
) *P0223 Throttle/pedal position sensor
(sub)/switch “B” circuit high Output voltage of TP sensor (sub) is higher than
specification 1 driving
cycle
)
U *P0300 Random/multiple cylinder
misfire detected Misfire of such level as to cause damage to three way
catalyst. *2 driving
cycles
)
U *P0301 /
U *P0302 /
U *P0303 /
U *P0304 Cylinder 1 misfire detected
Cylinder 2 misfire detected
Cylinder 3 misfire detected
Cylinder 4 misfire detected
Misfire of such level as to deteriorate emission but not to
cause damage to three way catalyst.
*2 driving
cycles
) *P0327 Knock sensor 1 circuit low Output voltage of knock sensor is less than specification.1 driving
cycle
) *P0328 Knock sensor 1 circuit high Output volta ge of knock sensor is more than specification.1 driving
cycle
) *P0335 Crankshaft position sensor “A”
circuit No signal of CKP sensor for sp
ecified time even if starting
motor signal is input. 1 driving
cycle
) *P0340 Camshaft position sensor “A”
circuit CMP sensor pulse is out of specification. 1 driving
cycle
) † P0350 Ignition c
oil primary /
secondary circuit Ignition signal is not inputted to monitor circuit 5 times or
more continuously. 1 driving
cycle
)
{ *P0401 Exhaust gas recirculation flow
insufficient detected Difference in intake manifold absolute pressure between
opened EGR valve and closed EGR valve is less than
specification. 2 driving
cycles
)
{ *P0402 Exhaust gas recirculation flow
excessive detected Difference in intake manifold absolute pressure between
opened EGR valve and closed EGR valve is more than
specification. 2 driving
cycles
) *P0403 Exhaust gas recirculation
control circuit Output voltage is different from output command with
more than one pole out of 4 poles. 1 driving
cycle
)
U *P0420 Catalyst system efficiency
below threshold
Output waveforms of HO2S-1 and HO2S-2 are similar. 2 driving
cycles
) *P0443 Evaporative emission system
purge control valve circuit Monitor signal of EVAP canister purge valve is different
from command signal. (circuit open or shorted to ground) 2 driving
cycles
) *P0480 Fan 1 (Radiator cooling fan)
control circuit Monitor signal of radiator cooling fan relay is different from
command signal. 1 driving
cycle
) *P0500 Vehicle speed sensor “A” No VSS signal during fuel cut fo
r specified time or longer,
or VSS signal is not input even if vehicle is driving with
more than specified engine speed and D-range (for A/T
model). 2 driving
cycles
) P0532 A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
“A” circuit low Output voltage of A/C refrigerant pressure sensor is less
than specification.
—
) P0533 A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
“A” circuit high Output voltage of A/C refrigerant pressure sensor is more
than specification.
—
) *P0601 Internal control module
memory check sum error Data write error or check sum error. 1 driving
cycle
) P0602 Control module programming
error Data programming error.
—
) *P0607 Control module performance Data programming error. 1 driving
cycle
)
U *P061

6Starter relay circuit low Starter signal is low voltage even though engine is started
with vehicle at stop. 2 driving
cycles
DTC No. Detecting item
Detecting condition
(DTC will set when detecting:) MIL

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Fail-Safe TableS7RS0B1104006
When any of the following DTCs is detected, ECM enters fail-safe mode as long as malfunction continues to exist but
that mode is canceled when ECM de tects normal condition after that.
)
*P2123 Throttle/pedal position sensor/
switch “D” (main) circuit high
input Output voltage of APP sensor (main) is higher than
specification.
1 driving
cycle
) *P2127 Throttle/pedal position sensor/
switch “E” (sub) circuit low
input Output voltage of APP sens
or (sub) is lower than
specification. 1 driving
cycle
) *P2128 Throttle/pedal position sensor/
switch “E” (sub) circuit high
input Output voltage of APP sensor (sub) is higher than
specification.
1 driving
cycle
) *P2135 Throttle/pedal position sensor/
switch “A”/“B” (main / sub)
voltage correlation Difference between the opening angle based on TP
sensor (main) and the opening angle based on TP sensor
(sub) is more than specification.
1 driving
cycle
) *P2138 Throttle/pedal position sensor/
switch “D”/“E” (main / sub)
voltage correlation Difference between the opening angle based on APP
sensor (main) and the opening angle based on APP
sensor (sub) is more
than specification. 1 driving
cycle
)
U *P2227 Barometric pressure circuit
range/performance Difference of barometric pressure value and intake
manifold pressure value is
more than specification at
engine start. 2 driving
cycles
) *P2228 Barometric pressure circuit low Barometric pressure sens
or voltage is less than
specification. 1 driving
cycle
) *P2229 Barometric pressure circuit
high Barometric pressure sensor voltage is more than
specification. 1 driving
cycle
) P1614 Transponder response error
Refer to “Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table in Section
10C”. —

) P1615 ID code does not registered
(vehicle equipped with keyless
start system only)
) P1616 Different registration ID codes
(vehicle equipped with keyless
start system only)
) P1618 CAN communication error
(reception error for keyless
start control module) (vehicle
equipped with keyless start
system only)
) P1621 Immobilizer communication
line error
) P1622
EEPROM error
) P1623 Unregistered transponder
) P1625 Immobilizer antenna error
) P1636 Immobilizer information
registration failure
) P1638 Immobilizer information
mismatched
DTC No. Detecting item
Detecting condition
(DTC will set when detecting:) MIL
DTC No.
Detected item Fail-safe operation
) P0031 HO2S heater control circuit low (Sensor-1)
ECM stops air/fuel ratio control.
) P0032 HO2S heater control circuit high (Sensor-1)
) P0102 Mass or volume air flow circuit low input • ECM controls injector drive time (fuel injection
volume) according to throttle valve opening
(closed throttle position or not).
• ECM stops EGR control.
)
P0103 Mass or volume air flow circuit high input
) P0112 Intake air temperature sensor 1 circuit low ECM controls actuators assuming that intake air
temperature is 20 °C (68 ° F).
) P0113 Intake air temperature sensor 1 circuit high

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O2S B1 S1 ACT (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR-1,
ACTIVE / INACTIVE)
This parameter indicates activation condition of HO2S-1.
ACTIVE: Activating
INACTIVE: warming up or at stop
O2S SENSOR B1 S2 (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR-2,
V)
It indicates output voltage of HO2S-2 installed on
exhaust pipe (post-catalyst). It is used to detect catalyst
deterioration.
O2S B1 S2 ACT (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR-2,
ACTIVE / INACTIVE)
This parameter indicates acti vation condition of HO2S-2.
ACTIVE: Activating
INACTIVE: warming up or at stop
FUEL SYSTEM (FUEL SYSTEM STATUS)
Air/fuel ratio feedback loop status displayed as one of
the followings.
OPEN: Open-loop has not yet satisfied conditions to go
closed loop.
CLOSED: Closed-loop using oxygen sensor(s) as
feedback for fuel control.
OPEN-DRIVE COND: Open-loop due to driving
conditions (Power enrichment, etc.).
OPEN SYS FAULT: Open-loop due to detected system
fault.
MAP (MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE, in.Hg,
kPa)
This value indicates how much correction is necessary
to keep the air/fuel mixture stoichiometrical.
It is detected by manifold absolute pressure sensor.
BAROMETRIC PRESS (kPa, in.Hg)
This parameter represents a measurement of barometric
air pressure and is used for al titude correction of the fuel
injection quantity and IAC valve control.
STEP EGR FLOW DUTY (%)
This parameter indicates opening rate of EGR valve
which controls the amount of EGR flow.
FUEL CUT (ON/OFF)
ON: Fuel being cut (output signal to injector is stopped)
OFF: Fuel not being cut
A/C PRESSURE (A/C REFRIGERANT ABSOLUTE
PRESSURE, kPa)
This parameter indicates A/C refrigerant absolute
pressure calculated by ECM.
CLOSED THROTTLE PO S (CLOSED THROTTLE
POSITION, ON/OFF)
This parameter reads ON wh en throttle valve is fully
closed, or OFF when it is not fully closed. CANIST PRG DUTY (EVAP CANISTER PURGE FLOW
DUTY, %)
This parameter indicates valve ON (valve open) time
rate within a certain set cycle of EVAP canister purge
valve which controls the amount of EVAP purge.
IGNITION ADVANCE (IGNITION TIMING ADVANCE
FOR NO.1 CYLINDER,
°)
Ignition timing of No.1 cylinder is commanded by ECM.
The actual ignition timing should be checked by using
the timing light.
BATTERY VOLTAGE (V)
This parameter indicates battery positive voltage
inputted from main relay to ECM.
FUEL PUMP (ON/OFF)
ON is displayed when ECM activates the fuel pump via
the fuel pump relay switch.
ELECTRIC LOAD (ON/OFF)
ON: Headlight or small light ON signal inputted.
OFF: Above electric loads all turned OFF.
BRAKE SW (ON/OFF)
This parameter indicates the state of the brake switch.
RADIATOR COOLING FAN (RADIATOR COOLING
FAN CONTROL RELAY, ON/OFF)
ON: Command for radiator cooling fan control relay
operation being output.
OFF: Command for relay operation not being output.
BLOWER FAN (ON/OFF)
This parameter indicates the state of the blower fan
motor switch.
A/C SWITCH (ON/OFF)
ON: Command for A/C operatio n being output from ECM
to HVAC.
OFF: Command for A/C oper ation not being output.
A/C COMP RELAY (A/C COMPRESSOR RELAY, ON/
OFF)
This parameter indicates the state of the A/C switch.
VEHICLE SPEED (km/h, mph)
It is computed based on pulse signals from vehicle
speed sensor.
VVT GAP (TARGET-ACTUAL POSITION, °)
It is calculated using the formula: target valve timing
advance – actual valve timing advance.
TP SENSOR 1 VOLT (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
(MAIN) OUTPUT VOLTAGE, V)
The TP sensor (main) reading provides throttle valve
opening information in the form of voltage.

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Engine Symptom DiagnosisS7RS0B1104010
Perform troubleshooting referring to the followings when ECM has detected no DTC and no abnormality has been
found in “Visual Inspection” and “Engine Basic Inspection”.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Hard starting (Engine
cranks OK) Faulty spark plug
“Spark Plug Inspection in Section 1H”
Leaky high-tension cord “High-Tension Cord Inspection in Section 1H”
Loose connection or disconnection of
high-tension cord(s) or lead wire(s) “High-Tension Cord Removal and Installation
in Section 1H”
Faulty ignition coil “Ignition Coil Assembly (Including ignitor)
Inspection in Section 1H”
Dirty or clogged fuel hose or pipe “Fuel Pressure Check”
Malfunctioning fuel pump “Fuel Pressure Check”
Air drawn in through intake manifold
gasket or throttle body gasket
Faulty electric throttle body assembly “Electric Throttle Body Assembly On-Vehicle
Inspection in Section 1C”
Faulty APP sensor assembly “APP Sensor Assembly Inspection in Section
1C”
Faulty ECT sensor or MAF sensor “ECT Sensor Inspection in Section 1C” or
“MAF and IAT Sensor Inspection in Section
1C”
Faulty ECM
Low compression “Compression Check in Section 1D”
Poor spark plug tightening or faulty
gasket “Spark Plug Removal and Installation in
Section 1H”
Compression leak from valve seat “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”
Sticky valve stem “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”
Weak or damaged valve springs “Valve Spring Inspection in Section 1D”
Compression leak at cylinder head
gasket “Cylinder Head Inspection in Section 1D”
Sticking or damaged piston ring “Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings
Inspection in Section 1D”
Worn piston, ring or cylinder “Cylinders, Pistons and Piston Rings
Inspection in Section 1D”
Malfunctioning PCV valve “PCV Valve Inspection in Section 1B”
Camshaft position control (VVT) system
out of order “Oil Control Valve Inspection in Section 1D”
Faulty EGR system “EGR System Inspection in Section 1B”
Low oil pressure Improper oil viscosity “Engine Oil and Filter Change in Section 0B”
Malfunctioning oil pressure switch “Oil Pressure Switch Inspection in Section 9C”
Clogged oil strainer “Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Cleaning in
Section 1E”
Functional deterioration of oil pump “Oil Pump Inspection in Section 1E”
Worn oil pump relief valve “Oil Pump Inspection in Section 1E”
Excessive clearance in various sliding
parts
Engine noise – Valve
noise
NOTE
Before checking
mechanical noise, make
sure that:
• Specified spark plug is used.
• Specified fuel is used.

Improper valve lash “Camshaft, Tappet and Shim Inspection in
Section 1D”
Worn valve stem and guide “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”
Weak or broken valve spring “Valve Spring Inspection in Section 1D”
Warped or bent valve “Valves and Valve Guides Inspection in
Section 1D”