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SYSTEM
Fail Safe Pattern
Fail Safe List
× :Applicable —: Not applicable
Fail safe mode Vehicle behavior
Traveling con-
trol mode Accelerator an-
gle variation
control ECM controls the accelerator pedal depression speed to make it slower than actual speed. This
causes a drop in accelerating performance and encourages the driver to repair malfunction.
NOTE:
ECM does not control the accelerator pedal releasing speed.
Engine output
control ECM reduces the engine output, according to the rise in engine speed. This reduces the vehicle
speed to encourage the driver to repair malfunction.
Device fix mode • This mode fixes the IVT control solenoid valve and the EVT control solenoid valve in the refer-
ence position.
• The intake manifold runner control valve motor is turned OFF (intake manifold runner control valve opens).
Pattern Fail safe mode
A Traveling control mode Accelerator angle variation control
B Engine output control
C Device fix mode
DTC No. Detected items Vehicle behavior
Pattern Others
ABC
P0011 Intake valve timing control ——×ECM activates the IVT intermediate lock control solenoid
valve to bring the cam sprocket into an intermediate lock con-
dition.
P0014
P0078 Exhaust valve timing control
——× —
P0101
P0102
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit
××× —
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135 Throttle position sensor
———The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in reg-
ulating 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.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
P0171
P0172 Fuel injection system
×—— —
P0197
P0198 Engine oil temperature sensor
———Exhaust valve timing control does not function.
P0300
P0301
P0302
P0303
P0304 Misfire
×—— —
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor ×—— —
P050A Cold start control ×—— —
P0524 Engine oil pressure
———• ECM illuminates oil pressure warning lamp on the combina-
tion meter.
• Engine speed will not rise more than 4,000rpm due to the
fuel cut.
• Fail-safe is canceled when ignition switch OFF → ON.
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Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Operating Condition
ECM opens the intake manifold tuning valve when all of the following conditions are satisfied.
• Engine speed: 5,000 rpm or more
• Engine coolant temperature: -30 °C (-22 °F) or more
• Battery voltage: 16 V or less
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE : System De-
scription
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SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
• The engine protection control at low engine oil pressure warns the driver of a decrease in engine oil pres-
sure by the oil pressure warning lamp a before the engine becomes damaged.
• When detecting a decrease in engine oil pressure at an engine speed less than 1,000 rpm, ECM transmits an oil pressure warning lamp signal to the combination meter.The combination meter turns ON the oil pres-
sure warning lamp, according to the signal.
*: When detecting a normal engine oil pressure, ECM turns OFF the oil pressure warning lamp.
FUEL FILLER CAP WARNING SYSTEM
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Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Engine oil pressure sensor Engine pressure Engine protection control
• Oil pressure warning lamp
signal
•FUel cut control Combination meter
• Oil pressure warning lamp
Crankshaft position sensor
(POS) Engine speed
Engine oil temperature sensor Engine oil temperature
Decrease in engine oil pressure Engine speed Combination meter
Fuel cut
Oil pressure warning lamp
Detection Less than 1,000 rpm ON* NO
1,000 rpm or more ON YES
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FUEL FILLER CAP WARNING SYS TEM : System Description
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SYSTEM DIAGRAM
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The fuel filler cap warning system alerts the driver to the prevention of the fuel filler being left uncapped and
malfunction occurrences after refueling, by turning ON the fuel filler cap warning display on the combination
meter.
ECM judges a refueled state, based on a fuel level signal transmitted from the combination meter.
When a very small leak is detected through the EVAP leak diagnosis performed after judging the refueled
state, ECM transmits a fuel filler cap warning display signal (request for display ON) to the combination meter
via CAN communication.
When receiving the signal, the combination meter turns ON the fuel filler cap warning display.
CAUTION:
Check fuel filler cap installation condition when the fuel filler cap warning display turns ON.
Reset Operation
The fuel filler cap warning lamp tunes OFF, according to any condition listed below:
• Reset operation is performed by operating the meter control switch on the combination meter. Refer to MWI-
18, "Description".
- When the reset operation is performed, the combination meter transmits a fuel filler cap warning reset signal
to ECM via CAN communication. ECM transmits a fuel filler cap warning display signal (request for display
OFF) to the combination meter via CAN communicati on. When receiving the signal, the combination meter
turns OFF the fuel filler cap warning display.
• EVAP leak diagnosis result is normal.
• Fuel refilled.
• DTC erased by using CONSULT.
NOTE:
MIL turns ON if a malfunction is detected in leak diagnosis results again at the trip after the fuel filler cap warn-
ing display turns ON/OFF.
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System Description (with automatic air condi-
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
PERMANENT DTC SET TIMING
The setting timing of permanent DTC is stored in EC
M with the lighting of MIL when a DTC is confirmed.
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)INFOID:0000000009462118
When emission-related ECU detects a malfunction in the emission
control systems components and/or the powertrain control compo-
nents (which affect vehicle emissions), it turns on/blinks MIL to
inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected.
1. The MIL illuminates when ignition switch is turned ON (engine is not running).
NOTE:
Check the MIL circuit if MIL does not illuminate. Refer to EC-
517, "Diagnosis Procedure".
2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off.
NOTE:
If MIL continues to illuminate/blink, perform self-diagnoses and
inspect/repair accordingly because an emission-rela ted ECU has detected a malfunction in the emission
control systems components and/or the powertrain cont rol components (which affect vehicle emissions).
On Board Diagnosis FunctionINFOID:0000000009462119
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS ITEM
The on board diagnostic system has the following functions.
BULB CHECK MODE
Description
This function allows damage inspection in the MIL bulb (blown, open circuit, etc.).
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. The MIL on the instrument panel should stay ON. If it remains OFF, check MIL circuit. Refer to EC-517, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
SRT STATUS MODE
Description
This function allows to read if ECM has completed t he self-diagnoses of major emission control systems and
components. For SRT, refer to EC-72, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness Test (SRT) Code"
.
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait 20 seconds.
2. SRT status is indicated as shown blow. • ECM continues to illuminate MIL if all SRT codes are set.
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Diagnostic test mode Function
Bulb check MIL can be checked.
SRT status ECM can read if SRT codes are set.
Malfunction warning If ECM detects a malfunction, it illuminates or blinks MIL to inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected.
Self-diagnostic results DTCs or 1st trip DTCs stored in ECM can be read.
Accelerator pedal released po-
sition learning ECM can learn the accelerator pedal released position. Refer to
EC-177, "Work Procedure"
.
Throttle valve closed position
learning ECM can learn the throttle valve closed position. Refer to
EC-178, "Work Procedure"
.
Idle air volume learning ECM can learn the idle air volume. Refer to EC-179, "Work Procedure"
.
Mixture ratio self -learning value
clear Mixture ratio self-learning value can be erased. Refer to
EC-181, "Work Procedure"
.
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• ECM blinks MIL for about 10 seconds if all SRT codes are not set.
MALFUNCTION WARNING MODE
Description
In this function ECM turns on or blinks MIL when it detects a malfunction in the emission control system com-
ponents and/or the powertrain control components (which affe ct vehicle emissions) to inform the driver that a
malfunction has been detected.
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check that MIL illuminates. If it remains OFF, check MIL circuit. Refer to EC-517, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
3. Start engine and let it idle. • For two trip detection logic diagnoses, ECM turns on MIL when it detects the same malfunction twice in
the two consecutive driving cycles.
• For 1st trip detection logic diagnoses, ECM turns on MIL when it detects a malfunction in one driving cycle.
• ECM blinks MIL when it detects a malfunction t hat may damage the three way catalyst (misfire).
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS MODE
Description
This function allows to indicate DTCs or 1st trip DTCs stored in ECM according to the number of times MIL is
blinking.
How to Set Self-diagnostic Results Mode
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 mal-
function.
• After ignition switch is turned off, ECM is a lways released from the “self-diagnostic results” mode.
1. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully releas ed, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
2. Repeat the following procedure quick ly five times within 5 seconds.
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
• Fully release the accelerator pedal.
3. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed for approx. 10 seconds until the
MIL starts blinking.
NOTE:
Do not release the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds if MIL starts blinking during this period. This blinking
is displaying SRT status and is continued for another 10 seconds.
4. Fully release the accelerator pedal. ECM has entered to “Self-diagnostic results” mode.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
NOTE:
Wait until the same DTC (or 1st trip DTC) appears to completely confirm all DTCs.
How to Read Self-diagnostic Results
The DTC and 1st trip DTC are indicated by the number of blinks of the MIL as shown below.
The DTC and 1st trip DTC are displayed at the same time. If the MIL does not illuminate in diagnostic test
mode I (Malfunction warning), all displayed items are 1s t trip DTCs. If only one code is displayed when the MIL
illuminates in “malfunction warning” mode, it is a DTC; if two or more codes are displayed, they may be either
DTCs or 1st trip DTCs. DTC No. is same as that of 1st trip DTC. These unidentified codes can be identified by
using the CONSULT or GST. A DTC will be used as an example for how to read a code.
A particular trouble code can be identified by the number of four-digit numeral flashes per the following.
The length of time the 1,000th-digit numeral flashes on and off is 1.2 seconds consisting of an ON (0.6-sec-
onds) - OFF (0.6-seconds) cycle.
The 100th-digit numeral and lower digit numerals consis t of a 0.3-seconds ON and 0.3-seconds OFF cycle.
A change from one digit numeral to another occurs at an inte rval of 1.0-second OFF. In other words, the later
numeral appears on the display 1.3 seconds after the former numeral has disappeared.
A change from one trouble code to another occurs at an interval of 1.8-seconds OFF.
PBIB0092E
PBIB3005E
Number 0123456789ABCDEF
Flashes 10123456789111213141516
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OP0171
P0172 Fuel injection system
×—— —
P0197
P0198 Engine oil temperature sensor
———Exhaust valve timing control does not function.
P0300
P0301
P0302
P0303
P0304 Misfire
×—— —
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor ×—— —
P050A Cold start control ×—— —
P0524 Engine oil pressure
———• ECM illuminates oil pressure warning lamp on the combina-
tion meter.
• Engine speed will not rise more than 4,000rpm due to the fuel cut.
• Fail-safe is canceled when ignition switch OFF → ON.
P052A
P052B Intake valve timing intermedi-
ate lock control ——
× —
P0603 ECM power supply circuit — ×——
P0605 ECM — ×——
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.
P1078 Exhaust valve timing control position sensor circuit ×
— × —
P1805 Brake switch
———ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulat-
ing 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
P2004 Intake manifold runner control valve —
×× —
P2100
P2103 Throttle contro
l 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 throttle control func- tion ——— 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 actua-
tor —
×——
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138 Accelerator pedal position
sensor
———The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in reg-
ulating 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.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
DTC
No. Detected items Vehicle behavior
Pattern Others
ABC
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P0011 IVT CONTROL
CAUTION:
Always drive at a safe speed.
2. Check 1st trip DTC.
With GST
Follow the procedure “With CONSULT” above.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES >> Proceed to EC-210, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009462160
1.CHECK OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP
1. Start engine.
2. Check oil pressure warning lamp and confirm it is not illumi- nated.
Is oil pressure warning lamp illuminated?
YES >> Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-9, "Inspection".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Check the intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EC-211, "Component Inspection"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-61, "Exploded View"
.
3.CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)
Check the crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EC-328, "Component Inspection (Crankshaft Position
sensor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-87, "Exploded View"
.
4.CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE)
Check the camshaft position sensor (PHASE). Refer to EC-331, "Component Inspection (Camshaft position
sensor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace camshaft position sensor (PHASE). Refer to EM-47, "Exploded View"
.
5.CHECK CAMSHAFT (INT)
Check the following.
ENG SPEED 1,200 - 3,175 rpm (A cons tant rotation is maintained.)
COOLAN TEMP/S More than 64 °C (148 °F)
Selector lever D position
Driving location Driving vehicle uphill
(Increased engine load will help maintain the driving
conditions required for this test.)
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