EC-602
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
DTCs and 1st trip DTCs related to the malf
unction are displayed in “self-diag results”.
• When ECM detects a 1st trip DTC, 1t” is displayed for “TIME”.
• When ECM has detected a current DTC, “0” is displayed for “TIME”.
• If “TIME” is neither “0” nor “1t”, the DTC occurred in the past and ECM shows the number of times the vehi-
cle has been driven since the last detection of the DTC.
How to Erase DTC and 1st Trip DTC
NOTE:
• If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be su re to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10
seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
• If the DTC is not for A/T related items (see EC-630, "DTC Index"
), skip step 1.
1. Select “ENGINE” with CONSULT.
2. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
3. Touch “ERASE”. (DTC in ECM will be erased.)
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data
*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.
DATA MONITOR MODE
NOTE:
• The following table includes information (items) inapplicable to this vehicle. For information (items) applica- ble to this vehicle, refer to CONSULT display items.
• For reference values of the following items, refer to EC-613, "Reference Value"
.
Monitored Item
Freeze frame data item* Description
DIAG TROUBLE CODE
[PXXXX] The engine control co
mponent part/control system has a trouble code that is displayed as PXXXX. (Refer
to EC-630, "DTC Index"
.)
FUEL SYS-B1 • “Fuel injection system status” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed. • One of the following mode is displayed.Mode2: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
Mode3: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enleanment)
Mode4: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
Mode5: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop
FUEL SYS-B2
COMBUST CONDITION These items are displayed but are not applicable to this model.
CAL/LD VALUE [%] The calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP [ °C] or
[ ° F] The engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
L-FUEL TRM-B1 [%] • “Long-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed. • The long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule than short-term fuel trim.
L-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
S-FUEL TRM-B1 [%] • “Short-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed. • The short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule.
S-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
ENGINE SPEED [rpm] The engine sp eed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VEHICL SPEED
[km/h] or [mph] The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT MANI PRES [kPa] These items are displayed but are not applicable to this model.
ABSOL TH·P/S [%] The throttle valve opening angle at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
B/FUEL SCHDL [msec] The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE [ °C] or
[ ° F] The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
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: Applicable
Monitored item Unit Monitor Item Selec-
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Description Remarks
ECU IN-
PUT SIG- NALS MAIN-
SIG-
NALS
ENG SPEED rpm ××Indicates the engine speed comput-
ed from the signal of the crankshaft
position sensor (POS) and camshaft
position sensor (PHASE). • Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
• If the signal is interrupted while the engine is running, an abnor-
mal value may be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 V ××The signal voltage of the mass air
flow sensor is displayed. • When the engine is stopped, a
certain value is indicated.
• When engine is running, specifi- cation range is indicated in
“SPEC”.
B/FUEL SCHDL ms ×דBase fuel schedule” indicates the
fuel injection pulse width pro-
grammed into ECM, prior to any
learned on board correction. • When engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated in
“SPEC”.
A/F ALPHA-B1
% The mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle
is indicated. • When the engine is stopped, a
certain value is indicated.
• This data also includes the data
for the air-fuel ratio learning con-
trol.
• When engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated in
“SPEC”.
A/F ALPHA-B2
COOLAN TEMP/S °C or °F ×× The engine coolant temperature (de-
termined by the signal voltage of the
engine coolant temperature sensor)
is displayed. When the engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor is open or short-circuit-
ed, ECM enters fail-safe mode. The
engine coolant temperature deter-
mined by the ECM is displayed.
A/F SEN1 (B1) V××
The A/F signal computed from the
input signal of the air fuel ratio (A/F)
sensor 1 is displayed.
A/F SEN1 (B2)
××
HO2S2 (B1) V××
The signal voltage of the heated ox-
ygen sensor 2 is displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) ××
HO2S2 MNTR(B1)
RICH/LEAN ×
Display of heated oxygen sensor 2
signal:
• RICH: means the amount of oxy-
gen after three way catalyst is rel-
atively small.
• LEAN: means the amount of oxy-
gen after three way catalyst is rel-
atively large. When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR(B2) ×
VHCL SPEED SE km/h or
mph ×× The vehicle speed computed from
the vehicle speed signal sent from
combination meter is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT V The power supply voltage of ECM is
displayed.
ACCEL SEN 1 V The accelerator pedal position sen-
sor signal voltage is displayed. ACCEL SEN 2 signal is converted
by ECM internally. Thus, it differs
from ECM terminal voltage signal.
ACCEL SEN 2
TP SEN 1-B1 V××
The throttle position sensor signal
voltage is displayed. TP SEN 2-B1 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, it differs from
ECM terminal voltage signal.
TP SEN 2-B1
××
FUEL T/TMP SE °C or °F The fuel temperature (determined by
the signal voltage of the fuel tank
temperature sensor) is displayed.
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EC-610
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN The idle air volume that keeps the engine within the specified range is memorized in ecm. When learning the idle air volume
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE Close the EVAP canister vent control valve in order to make
EVAP system close under the following conditions.
• Ignition switch ON
• Engine not running
• Ambient temperature is above 0 °C (32 °F).
• No vacuum and no high pressure in EVAP system
• Fuel tank temperature is more than 0 °C (32 °F).
• Within 10 minutes after starting “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE”
• When trying to execute “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE” under
the condition except above, CONSULT will discontinue it
and display appropriate instruction.
NOTE:
When starting engine, CONSULT may display “BAT-
TERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. CHARGE BATTERY”, even in
using charged battery. When detecting EVAP vapor leak-
age in the EVAP system
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE Fuel pu mp will stop by touching “START” during idling.
crank a few times after engine stalls. When releasing fuel pressure from
fuel line
SELF-LEARNING CONT The coefficient of self-learning control mixture ratio returns to the original coefficient. When clearing mixture ratio self-
learning value
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ* Idle condition When adjusting target ignition tim- ing
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ* Idle condition When setting target idle speed
VIN REGISTRATION In this mode, VIN is registered in ECM When registering VIN in ECM
CLSD THL POS LEARN Ignition on and engine stopped. When learning the throttle valve
closed position
SAVING DATA FOR REPLC CPU In this mode, save data that is in ECM. When ECM replaced.
WRITING DATA FOR REPLC CPU In this mode, write data stored by “SAVING DATA FOR RE-
PLC CPU” in work support mode to ECM. When ECM replaced.
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJEC-
TION • Engine: Return to the original
non-standard condition
• Change the amount of fuel injec- tion using CONSULT. If malfunctioning symptom disap-
pears, see CHECK ITEM. • Harness and connectors
• Fuel injector
• Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
ENG COOLANT
TEMP • Engine: Return to the original
non-standard condition
• Change the engine coolant tem- perature using CONSULT. If malfunctioning symptom disap-
pears, see CHECK ITEM. • Harness and connectors
• Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
• Fuel injector
PURG VOL
CONT/V • Engine: After warming up, run en-
gine at 1,500 rpm.
• Change the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT. Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent. • Harness and connectors
• Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN • Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT.
ALTERNATOR
DUTY •Engine: Idle
• Change duty ratio using CON-
SULT. Battery voltage changes.
• Harness and connectors
• IPDM E/R
•Alternator
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EC-615
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INT/V TIM (B1)
• Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle
−5 - 5 °CA
2,000 rpm Approx. 0 - 30 °CA
INT/V TIM (B2) • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle
−5 - 5 °CA
2,000 rpm Approx. 0 - 30 °CA
INT/V SOL(B1) • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 0 - 2%
2,000 rpm Approx. 0 - 50%
INT/V SOL(B2) • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 0 - 2%
2,000 rpm Approx. 0 - 50%
VIAS S/V-1 • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load When revving engine up to 5,000 rpm
quickly Off
→On → Off
VIAS S/V-2 • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N position
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load When revving engine up to 5,000 rpm
quickly Off
→On → Off
AIR COND RLY Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine Air conditioner switch: OFF Off
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates) On
ENGINE MOUNT Engine: After warming up Below 950 rpm IDLE
Above 950 rpm TRVL
FUEL PUMP RLY • For 1 second after turning ignition switch: ON
• Engine running or cranking On
Except above Off
VENT CONT/V Ignition switch: ON Off
THRTL RELAY Ignition switch: ON On
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%
COOLING FAN • Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine
• Air conditioner switch: OFF Engine coolant temperature: 97
°C
(206 °F) or less OFF
Engine coolant temperature: Between
98 °C (208
°F) and 99 °C (210 °F) LOW
Engine coolant temperature: Between
100 °C (212 °F) and 104 °C (219 °F) MID
Engine coolant temperature: 105 °C
(221 °F) or more HI
HO2S2 HTR (B1) Engine speed: Below 3,600 rpm after the following conditions are met.
• Engine: After warming up
• Keeping the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1 minute under no load On
Engine speed: Above 3,600 rpm Off
Monitor Item Condition Values/Status
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ECM
EC-623
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(BR) 128
(GR) Intake valve timing control so-
lenoid valve (bank 2) Output[Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Idle speed BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14 V)
[Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Engine speed: 2,000 rpm 7 - 12 V
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(L) 128
(GR) Heated oxygen sensor 2
(bank 1) Input[Engine is running]
Revving engine from idle to
3,000 rpm quickly after the fol-
lowing conditions are met
• Engine: after warming up
• Keeping the engine speed be- tween 3,500 and 4,000 rpm
for 1 minute and at idle for 1
minute under no load 0 - 1.0 V
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(L) 128
(GR) Heated oxygen sensor 2
(bank 2) Input[Engine is running]
Revving engine from idle to
3,000 rpm quickly after the fol-
lowing conditions are met
• Engine: after warming up
• Keeping the engine speed be-
tween 3,500 and 4,000 rpm
for 1 minute and at idle for 1
minute under no load 0 - 1.0 V
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(L) —Sensor ground
(Heated oxygen sensor 2) —— —
63
(W) 64
(P) Refrigerant pressure sensor Input [Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Both A/C switch and blower
fan motor switch: ON (Com-
pressor operates) 1.0 - 4.0 V
64
(P) —Sensor ground
(Refrigerant pressure sensor) —— —
66
(G) 68
(R) Battery current sensor Input [Engine is running]
• Battery: Fully charged*
2
• Idle speed 2.6 - 3.5 V
67
(W) 68
(R) Battery temperature sensor Input [Engine is running] 0 - 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with battery temperature.
68
(R) —Sensor ground
(Battery curre nt sensor) —— —
69
(W) 128
(GR) A/F sensor 1 (bank 1) Input [Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Engine speed: 2,000 rpm 2.2 V
Output voltage varies with air fuel ratio.
70
(BR) 76
(B) Engine coolant temperature
sensor Input [Engine is running] 0 - 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with engine
coolant temperature.
73
(B) 128
(GR) A/F sensor 1 (bank 1) Input [Ignition switch: ON] 1.8 V
Terminal No. Description
ConditionVa l u e
(Approx.)
+ -– Signal name Input/
Output
JMBIA0038GB
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EC-624
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(V) 80
(BR) Intake air temperature sensor Input [Engine is running] 0 - 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with intake air temperature.
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(O) 68
(R) Sensor power supply
(Battery current sensor) — [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
76
(B) —Sensor ground
(Engine coolant temperature
sensor, engine oil tempera-
ture sensor) —— —
77
(W) 128
(GR) A/F sensor 1 (bank 2) Input [Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Engine speed: 2,000 rpm 2.2 V
Output voltage varies with air fuel ratio.
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(G) 76
(B) Engine oil temperature sensor Input [Engine is running] 0 - 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with engine
oil temperature.
80
(BR) —Sensor ground
(Mass air flow sensor, intake
air temperature sensor) —— —
81
(B) 128
(GR) A/F sensor 1 (bank 2) Input [Ignition switch: ON] 1.8 V
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(P) 80
(BR) Mass air flow sensor Input [Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Idle speed 0.9 - 1.2 V
[Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Engine speed: 2,500 rpm 1.6 - 1.9 V
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(V) 88
(SB) Sensor power supply
[Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) (bank 1)] — [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
84
(SB) —Sensor ground
[Crankshaft position sensor
(POS)] —— —
85
(B) 91
(B) Knock sensor (bank 1) Input [Engine is running]
Idle speed 2.5 V*
1
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(W) 91
(B) Knock sensor (bank 2) Input [Engine is running]
Idle speed 2.5 V*1
87
(V) 92
(SB) Sensor power supply
[Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) (bank 2)] — [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
88
(SB) —Sensor ground
[Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) (bank 1)] —— —
Terminal No. Description
ConditionVa l u e
(Approx.)
+ -– Signal name Input/
Output
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EC-628
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ECM
DTC RELATED ITEM
Engine operating condi-
tion in fail-safe mode Detected items Remarks
Reference
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Engine speed will not
rise more than 2,500 rpm
due to the fuel cut Malfunction indicator
lamp circuit When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM cannot warn the
driver by illuminating MIL when there is malfunction on engine control
system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and part of ECM related
diagnoses are continuously detected as NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the
driver that engine control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open
by means of operating the fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnoses except MIL
circuit are detected and demands the driver to repair the malfunction. EC-973
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0011
P0021 Intake valve timing control The signal is not energized to the intake valve timing control solenoid valve and the valve
control does not function.
P0101
P0102
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117
P0118 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuit Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following condition.
CONSULT displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
Condition Engine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT display)
Just as ignition switch is turned ON
or START 40
°C (104 °F)
Approx 4 minutes or more after en-
gine starting 80
°C (176 °F)
Except as shown above 40 - 80
°C (104 - 176 °F)
(Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling
fan operates while engine is running.
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135 Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
Therefore, the acceleration will be poor.
P0196
P0197
P0198 Engine oil temperature
sensor Intake valve timing control does not function.
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor The cooling fan operates (Highest) while engine is running.
P0524 Engine oil pressure • ECM illuminates oil pressure warning lamp on the combination meter.
• Engine speed will not rise more than 4,000 rpm due to the fuel cut.
• Fail-safe is canceled when ignition switch OFF → ON.
P0605 ECM (When ECM calculation function is malfunctioning:) ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
ECM deactivates ASCD operation.
P0643 Sensor power supply ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1805 Brake switch ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to a small range.
Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Vehicle condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
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DTC Inspection Priority ChartINFOID:0000000009462544
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
P2100
P2103 Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2101 Electric th rottle control
function ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2118 Throttle control motor ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2119 Electric thro ttle control ac-
tuator (When electric throttle control actuator does not function properly due to the return spring
malfunction:)
ECM controls the electric throttle actuator by regulating the throttle opening around the
idle position. The engine speed will not rise more than 2,000 rpm.
(When throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe mode is not in specified range:)
ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to 20
degrees or less.
(When ECM detects the throttle valve is stuck open:)
While the vehicle is being driven, it slows down gradually because of fuel cut. After the
vehicle stops, the engine stalls.
The engine can restart in the N or P position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000 rpm
or more.
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138 Accelerator pedal position
sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
Therefore, the acceleration will be poor.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
Priority Detected items (DTC) Detected items (DTC)
1 U0101, U1001 CAN communication line P0101, P0102, P0103 Mass air flow sensor
P0111, P0112, P0113, P0127 Intake air temperature sensor
P0116, P0117, P0118, P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor
P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P1225, P1226, P2135 Throttle position sensor
P0128 Thermostat function
P0181, P0182, P0183 Fuel tank temperature sensor
P0196, P0197, P0198 Engine oil temperature sensor
P0327, P0328, P0332, P0333 Knock sensor
P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
P0340, P0345 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
P0460, P0461, P0462, P0463 Fuel level sensor
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
P0520 EOP sensor
P0605, P0607 ECM
P0643 Sensor power supply
P0850 Transmission range switch
P1550, P1551, P1552, P1553, P1554 Battery current sensor
P1556, P1557 Battery temperature sensor
P1610 - P1615 NATS
P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor
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