ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNALEC-503
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ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNAL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009462435
The electrical load signal (Headlamp switch signal, rear
window defogger switch signal, etc.) is transferred via
the CAN communication.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009462436
1.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEF OGGER SWITCH FUNCTION
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Connect CONSULT and select “DATA MONITOR” mode.
3. Select “LOAD SIGNAL” and check indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Proceed to EC-503, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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2.CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH FUNCTION
Check “LOAD SIGNAL” indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Proceed to EC-503, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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3.CHECK HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FUNCTION
Select “HEATER FAN SW” and check indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to EC-503, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009462437
1.INSPECTION START
Confirm the malfunctioning circuit (rear window defogger, headlamp or heater fan). Refer to EC-503, "Compo-
nent Function Check".
Which circuit is related to the incident?
Rear window defogger>>GO TO 2.
Headlamp>>GO TO 3.
Heater fan>>GO TO 4.
2.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Check rear window defogger system. Refer to DEF-16, "Work Flow"
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Monitor item Condition Indication
LOAD SIGNAL Rear window defogger switch ON ON
OFF OFF
Monitor item Condition Indication
LOAD SIGNAL Lighting switch ON at 2nd position ON
OFF OFF
Monitor item Condition Indication
HEATER FAN SW Heater fan control switchON ON
OFF OFF
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)EC-541
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Idle SpeedINFOID:0000000009462469
*: Under the following conditions
• A/C switch: OFF
• Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)
• Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Ignition TimingINFOID:0000000009462470
*: Under the following conditions
• A/C switch: OFF
• Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)
• Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
Calculated Load ValueINFOID:0000000009462471
Mass Air Flow SensorINFOID:0000000009462472
*: Engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature and running under no load. Condition Specification
No load* (in P or N position) 650 ± 50 rpm
Condition Specification
No load* (in P or N position) 10 ± 2 ° BTDC
Condition Specification (Using CONSULT or GST)
At idle 10 – 35 %
At 2,500 rpm 10 – 35 %
Supply voltageBattery voltage (11 – 14 V)
Output voltage at idle 1.3 – 1.6 V*
Mass air flow (Using CONSULT or GST) 1.0 – 4.0 g/s at idle*
4.0 – 10.0 g/s at 2,500 rpm*
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EC-604
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[VQ35DE]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
EVAP SYS PRES VThe signal voltage of EVAP control
system pressure sensor is dis-
played.
FUEL LEVEL SE V ×The signal voltage of the fuel level
sensor is displayed.
START SIGNAL On/Off Indicates start signal status [On/Off]
computed by the ECM according to
the signals of engine speed and bat-
tery voltage. After starting the engine, [Off] is dis-
played regardless of the starter sig-
nal.
CLSD THL POS On/Off ××Indicates idle position [On/Off] com-
puted by ECM according to the ac-
celerator pedal position sensor
signal.
AIR COND SIG On/Off ××Indicates [On/Off] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by
the air conditioner signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL On/Off ××[On/Off] condition of the power
steering system (determined by the
signal voltage of the power steering
pressure sensor) is indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL On/Off ××Indicates [On/Off] condition from the
electrical load signal.
• On: Rear window defogger switch
is ON and/or lighting switch is in
2nd position.
• Off: Both rear window defogger
switch and lighting switch are
OFF.
IGNITION SW On/Off ××Indicates [On/Off] condition from ig-
nition switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW On/Off ×Indicates [On/Off] condition from the
heater fan switch signal.
BRAKE SW On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition from the
stop lamp switch signal.
INJ PULSE-B1 msec Indicates the actual fuel injection
pulse width compensated by ECM
according to the input signals. When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
IGN TIMING BTDC ×Indicates the ignition timing comput-
ed by ECM according to the input
signals. When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE % “Calculated load value” indicates the
value of the current air flow divided
by peak air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW g/s Indicates the mass air flow comput-
ed by ECM according to the signal
voltage of the mass air flow sensor.
PURG VOL C/V % • Indicates the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
control value computed by the
ECM according to the input sig-
nals.
• The opening becomes larger as the value increases.
Monitored item Unit
Monitor Item Selec-
tion
Description Remarks
ECU IN-
PUT SIG- NALS MAIN-
SIG-
NALS
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EC-614
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ECM
TP SEN 1-B1• Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
• Selector lever: D position Accelerator pedal: Fully re
leased More than 0.36 V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed Less than 4.75 V
TP SEN 2-B1*
1• Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped)
• Selector lever: D position Accelerator pedal: Fully re
leased More than 0.36 V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed Less than 4.75 V
FUEL T/TMP SE Ignition switch: ON Indicates fuel tank tempera-
ture
EVAP SYS PRES Ignition switch: ON Approx. 1.8 - 4.8 V
FUEL LEVEL SE Ignition switch: ON Depending on fuel level of
fuel tank
START SIGNAL Ignition switch: ON → START → ON Off → On → Off
CLSD THL POS Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal:
Fully released On
Accelerator pedal: Slightly depressed Off
AIR COND SIG Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine Air conditioner switch: OFF Off
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates.) On
PW/ST SIGNAL Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine Steering wheel: Not being turned Off
Steering wheel: Being turned On
LOAD SIGNAL Ignition switch: ON Rear window defogger switch: ON
and/or
Lighting switch: 2nd position On
Rear window defogger switch and lighting
switch: OFF Off
IGNITION SW Ignition switch: ON → OFF → ON On → Off → On
HEATER FAN SW Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine Heater fan switch: ON On
Heater fan switch: OFF Off
BRAKE SW Ignition switch: ON Brake pedal: Fully released Off
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed On
INJ PULSE-B1 • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 2.0 - 3.0 msec
2,000 rpm 1.9 - 2.9 msec
INJ PULSE-B2 • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 2.0 - 3.0 msec
2,000 rpm 1.9 - 2.9 msec
IGN TIMING • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 7 - 17
°BTDC
2,000 rpm 25 - 45 °BTDC
CAL/LD VALUE • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 5 - 35%
2,500 rpm 5 - 35%
MASS AIRFLOW • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 2.0 - 6.0 g/s
2,500 rpm 7.0 - 20.0 g/s
PURG VOL C/V • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle
(Accelerator pedal: Not depressed even
slightly, after engine starting.) 0%
2,000 rpm —
Monitor Item Condition Values/Status
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BASIC INSPECTIONEC-675
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BASIC INSPECTION
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000009462550
1.INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
- Harness connectors for improper connections
- Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
- Hoses and ducts for leakage
- Air cleaner clogging
- Gasket
3. Check that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
- Head lamp switch is OFF.
- Air conditioner switch is OFF.
- Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
- Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points to the middle of gauge.
Check that engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at approximately 2,000 rpm for approximately 2 min- utes under no load.
6. Check that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT or GST.
Are any DTCs detected?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.
>> GO TO 3
3.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
1. Run engine at approximately 2,000 rpm for approximately 2 minutes under no load.
SEF983U
SEF976U
SEF977U
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IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNINGEC-683
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IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009462557
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 the electric throttle c ontrol actuator or ECM is replaced.
• Idle speed or ignition timing is out of the specification.
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000009462558
1.PRECONDITIONING
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 position: P or N
• Electric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, head lamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, if the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started the head lamp will not illuminate.
• Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
• Vehicle speed: Stopped
• Transmission: Warmed-up
- With CONSULT: Drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SEN” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “CVT” system indicates
less than 0.9 V.
- Without CONSULT: Drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
Will CONSULT be used?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
With CONSULT
1. Perform Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning. Refer to EC-681, "Work Procedure"
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2. Perform Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning. Refer to EC-682, "Work Procedure"
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3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Select “IDLE AIR VOL LEA RN” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
5. Touch “START” and wait 20 seconds.
Is
“CMPLT” displayed on CONSULT screen?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 5.
3.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Without CONSULT
NOTE:
• It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.
• It is impossible to switch the di agnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has
a malfunction.
1. Perform Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning. Refer to EC-681, "Work Procedure"
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2. Perform Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning. Refer to EC-682, "Work Procedure"
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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 releas ed, 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 MIL stops blinking
and turns ON.
8. Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL turns ON.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUEEC-701
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DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009462570
The specification (SP) value indicates the tolerance of
the value that is displayed in “SPEC” in “DATA MONI-
TOR” mode of CONSULT during normal operation of the Engine Control System. When the value in “SPEC” in
“DATA MONITOR” mode is within the SP value, the E ngine Control System is confirmed OK. When the value
in “SPEC” in “DATA MONITOR” mode is NOT within t he SP value, the Engine Control System may have one
or more malfunctions.
The SP value is used to detect malfunctions that may affect the Engine Control System, but will not illuminate
the MIL.
The SP value will be displayed for the following three items:
• B/FUEL SCHDL (The fuel injection pulse width programmed into ECM prior to any learned on board correc- tion)
• A/F ALPHA-B1/B2 (The mean value of air-fuel ratio feedback correction factor per cycle)
• MAS A/F SE-B1 (The signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor)
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009462571
1.START
Check that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
• Vehicle driven distance: More than 5,000 km (3,107 miles)
• Barometric pressure: 98.3 - 104.3 kPa (1.003 - 1.064 kg/cm
2, 14.25 - 15.12 psi)
• Atmospheric temperature: 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)
• Engine coolant temperature: 75 - 95 °C (167 - 203 °F)
• Transmission: Warmed-up
- After the engine is warmed up to normal operating tem perature, drive vehicle until “FLUID TEMP SE” (CVT
fluid temperature sensor signal) indicates more than 60 °C (140 °F).
• Electrical load: Not applied
- Rear window defogger switch, air conditioner switch li ghting switch are OFF. Steering wheel is straight
ahead.
• Engine speed: Idle
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM “SPEC” OF “DATA MONITOR” MODE
With CONSULT
NOTE:
Perform “SPEC” in “DATA MONITOR” mode in maximum scale display.
1. Perform basic inspection. Refer to EC-675, "Work Procedure"
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2. Select “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” and “MAS A/F SE-B1” in “SPEC” of “DATA
MONITOR” mode with CONSULT.
3. Check that monitor items are within the SP value.
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to EC-702, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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EC-830
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P0441 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Lift up drive wheels.
2. Start engine (VDC switch OFF) and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds.
6. Start engine and wait at least 70 seconds.
7. Set voltmeter probes to ECM harness connector terminals under the following conditions.
8. Check EVAP control system pressure sensor value at idle speed and note it.
9. Establish and maintain the following conditions for at least 1 minute.
10. Verify that EVAP control system pressure sensor value stays 0.1 V less than the value at idle speed (mea-
sured at step 6) for at least 1 second.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to EC-830, "Diagnosis Procedure"
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Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009462682
1.CHECK EVAP CANISTER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check EVAP canister for cracks.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES-1 >> With CONSULT: GO TO 2.
YES-2 >> Without CONSULT: GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace EVAP canister. Refer to FL-14, "Removal and Installation"
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2.CHECK PURGE FLOW
With CONSULT
1. Disconnect vacuum hose connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP ser-
vice port and install vacuum gauge. For the location of EVAP service port, refer to EC-580, "EVAPORA-
TIVE EMISSION SYSTEM : System Description".
2. Start engine and let it idle.
3. Select “PURG VOL C/V” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT.
4. Touch “Qd” and “Qu” on CONSULT screen to adjus t “PURG VOL C/V” opening and check vacuum exist-
ence.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 4.
3.CHECK PURGE FLOW
ECM
Connector +–
Te r m i n a l
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Air conditioner switch ON
Head lamp switch ON
Rear window defogger switch ON
Engine speed Approx. 3,000 rpm
Gear position Any position other than P, N or R
PURG VOL C/V Vacuum 100% Existed0% Not existed
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