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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"
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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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In this way, all the detected malfunctions are classi
fied by their DTC numbers. The DTC 0000 refers to no mal-
function. Refer to EC-105, "DTC Index"
.
How to Erase Self-diagnostic Results
By performing this procedure, ECM memory is erased and the following diagnostic information is erased as
well.
• Diagnostic trouble codes
• 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
• Freeze frame data
• 1st trip freeze frame data
• System readiness test (SRT) codes
• Test values
NOTE:
Also, if a battery terminal is disconnected, ECM memory is erased and the diagnostic information as listed
above is erased. (The amount of time required for eras ing may vary from a few seconds to several hours.)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Set ECM in “self-diagnostic results” mode.
6. The diagnostic information has been erased from the backup memory in the ECM. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it depressed for more than 10 seconds.
7. Fully release the accelerator pedal, and confirm the DTC 0000 is displayed.
CONSULT FunctionINFOID:0000000009462120
FUNCTION
*: The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared when the ECM memory is erased.
• Diagnostic trouble codes
• 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
• Freeze frame data
• 1st trip freeze frame data
• System readiness test (SRT) codes
•Test values
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE
Self Diagnostic Item
Regarding items of DTC and 1st trip DTC, refer to EC-105, "DTC Index".)
How to Read DTC and 1st Trip DTC
DTCs and 1st trip DTCs related to the malfunction 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.
Diagnostic test mode Function
Self Diagnostic Result Self-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTC and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data
can be read and erased quickly.*
Data Monitor Input/Output data in the ECM can be read.
Work support This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the in-
dications on the CONSULT screen.
Active Test Diagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT drives some actuators apart from the ECMs and also shifts
some parameters in a specified range.
ECU Identification ECM part number can be read.
DTC Work Support The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis status/results can be confirmed.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
TP SEN 1-B1
V××
• The throttle position sensor signal volt-age is displayed. • TP SEN 2-B1 signal is convert-
ed by ECM internally. Thus, it
differs from ECM terminal volt-
age signal.
TP SEN 2-B1
××
FUEL T/TMP SE °C or °F • The fuel temperature (determined by the
signal voltage of the fuel tank tempera-
ture sensor) is displayed.
EVAP SYS PRES V • The signal voltage of EVAP control sys-
tem pressure sensor is displayed.
FUEL LEVEL SE V ו 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 battery volt-
age. • After starting the engine, [OFF]
is displayed regardless of the
starter signal.
CLSD THL POS On/Off ×ו Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] comput-
ed by ECM according to the accelerator
pedal position sensor signal.
AIR COND SIG On/Off ×ו Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioner signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL On/Off ×ו [ON/OFF] condition of the power steering
system (determined by the signal sent
from EPS control unit) is indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL On/Off ×ו 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 ×ו Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW On/Off ו 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
certain computed value is indi-
cated.
IGN TIMING BTDC ו Indicates the ignition timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals. • When the engine is stopped, a
certain value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE % • “Calculated load value” indicates the val-
ue of the current air flow divided by peak
air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW g/s • Indicates the mass air flow computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of
the mass air flow sensor.
Monitored item Unit
Monitor Item
Selection
Description Remarks
ECU
IN-
PUT
SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIG-
NAL S
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WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
*: 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 spec- ified 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 temp 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
when using a charged battery. When detecting EVAP vapor leak
in the EVAP system
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE • Fuel pump will st op by touching “START” during idling.
Crank a few times after engine stalls. When releasing fuel pressure from
fuel line
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
SELF-LEARNING CONT • The coefficient of self-learning control mixture ratio returns to the original coefficient. When clearing mixture ratio self-
learning value
CLSD THL POS LEARN • Ignition on and engine stopped. When learning the throttle valve
closed position
SAVING DATA FOR REPLC CPU In th is mode, save data that is in ECM. When ECM is replaced.
WRITING DATA FOR REPLC CPU In this mode, write data stored by “SAVE DATA FOR CPU
REPLC” in work support mode to ECM. When ECM is replaced.
Test item Condition Judgment Check item (Remedy)
FUEL INJECTION • Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
• Change the amount of fuel injec- tion using CONSULT. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM. • Harness and connectors
• Fuel injector
• Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
ENG COOLANT
TEMP • Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
• Change the engine coolant tem- perature using CONSULT. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM. • Harness and connectors
• Engine coolant temperature
sensor
• 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.
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*: Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.
DTC WORK SUPPORT MODE
DTC WORK SUPPORT Mode
ALTERNATOR
DUTY • Engine: Idle
• Change duty ratio using CON-
SULT. Battery voltage changes.
• Harness and connectors
•IPDM E/R
•Alternator
FUEL PUMP RELAY • Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
• Turn the fuel pump relay “ON”
and “OFF” using CONSULT and
listen to operating sound. Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound. • Harness and connectors
• Fuel pump relay
VIAS S/V-1 • Ignition switch: ON
• Turn intake manifold tuning valve
“ON” and “OFF” using CONSULT
and listen to operating sound. Intake manifold tuning valve motor
makes an operating sound. • Harness and connectors
• Intake manifold tuning valve mo- tor
TUMBLE CONTROL
VA LV E • Ignition switch: ON
• Turn intake manifold runner con-
trol valve “ON” and “OFF” using
CONSULT and listen to operating
sound. Intake Manifold Runner control
valve motor makes an operating
sound. • Harness and connectors
• Intake Manifold Runner control valve motor
IGNITION TIMING • Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
• Timing light: Set
• Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM. • Perform Idle Air Volume Learn-
ing.
POWER BALANCE • Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine.
• A/C switch OFF
• Selector lever: P or N
• Cut off each fuel injector signal one at a time using CONSULT. Engine runs rough or stops. • Harness and connectors
• Compression
• Fuel injector
• Power transistor
• Spark plug
• Ignition coil
VENT CONTROL/V • Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
• Turn solenoid valve “ON” and “OFF” using CONSULT and listen
to operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound. • Harness and connectors
• Solenoid valve
INT V/T ASSIGN AN-
GLE • Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
• Change intake valve timing using
CONSULT. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM. • Harness and connectors
• Intake valve timing control sole- noid valve
EXH V/T ASSIGN
ANGLE • Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
• Change exhaust valve timing us- ing CONSULT. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM. • Harness and connectors
• Exhaust valve timing control so-
lenoid valve
COOLING FAN* • Ignition switch: ON
• Turn the cooling fan “LOW”, “HI” and “OFF” using CONSULT. Cooling fan moves and stops. • Harness and connectors
• IPDM E/R (Cooling fan relay)
• Cooling fan motor
Test item Condition Judgment Check item (Remedy)
Test mode Test item Corresponding DTC No. Reference page
EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM PURG FLOW P0441 P0441
EC-337
PURG VOL CN/V P1444 P0443EC-342
A/F SEN1 A/F SEN1(B1) P1276 P0130 EC-258
HO2S2HO2S2(B1) P1146 P0138
EC-274HO2S2(B1) P1147 P0137EC-268
HO2S2(B1) P0139 P0139EC-282
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SRT & P-DTC MODE
SRT STATUS Mode
• For items whose SRT codes are set, “CMPLT” is di
splayed on the CONSULT screen; for items whose SRT
codes are not set, “INCMP” is displayed.
• “SRT STATUS” provides the presence or absenc e of permanent DTCs stored in ECM memory.
PERMANENT DTC STATUS Mode
How to display permanent DTC status
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Select “PERMANENT DTC STATUS” in “DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION” mode with CONSULT.
NOTE:
Permanent DTCs stored in ECM memory are displayed on the CONSULT screen to show if a driving pat-
tern required for erasing permanent DTCs is complete (CMPLT) or incomplete (INCMP).
CAUTION:
Since the “PERMANENT DTC STATUS ” screen displays the previous trip information, repeat the
following twice to update the in formation: “Ignition switch OFF”, “Wait for more than 10 seconds”
and “Ignition switch ON”.
NOTE:
This mode is not used in regions that permanent DTCs are not regulated by law.
SRT WORK SUPPORT Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT while monitoring the SRT status.
PERMANENT DTC WORK SUPPORT Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to comp lete the driving pattern that is required for erasing
permanent DTC.
NOTE:
This mode is not used in regions that permanent DTCs are not regulated by law.
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VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
NOTE:
• The following table includes information (items) inapplicable to this vehicle. For information (items) applica- ble to this vehicle, refer to CONSULT display items.
• Numerical values in the following table are reference values.
• These values are input/output values that ECM receiv es/transmits and may differ from actual operations.
Example: The ignition timing shown by the timing light may differ from the ignition timing displayed on the
data monitor.
This occurs because the timing light shows a value calculated by ECM according to signals received from
the camshaft position sensor and other sensors related to ignition timing.
• For outlines of following items, refer to EC-77, "CONSULT Function"
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Monitor Item Condition Values/Status
ENG SPEED • Run engine and compare CONSULT value with the tachometer indication.Almost the same speed as
the tachometer indication.
MAS A/F SE-B1 See EC-196, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
B/FUEL SCHDL See EC-196, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
A/F ALPHA-B1 See EC-196, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
COOLAN TEMP/S • Engine: After warming up More than 70 °C (158 °F)
A/F SEN1 (B1) • Engine: After warming up Maintaining engine speed at 2,000 rpm Fluctuates around 2.2 V
HO2S2 (B1) • Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following conditions
are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1 minute under no load 0 - 0.3 V
←→ Approx. 0.6 -
1.0 V
HO2S2 MNTR(B1) • Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following conditions
are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at
idle for 1 minute under no load LEAN
←→ RICH
VHCL SPEED SE • Turn drive wheels and compare CONSULT value with the speedometer indi-
cation. Almost the same speed as
speedometer indication
BATTERY VOLT • Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14 V
ACCEL SEN 1 • Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.5 - 1.0 V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.2 - 4.8 V
ACCEL SEN 2*
1• Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.5 - 1.0 V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.2 - 4.8 V
TP SEN 1-B1 • Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
• Selector lever: D 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 Accelerator pedal: Fully released Less than 4.75 V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed More than 0.36 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
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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
• 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
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 5
° - 15 ° BTDC
2,000 rpm 25 ° - 45 ° BTDC
CAL/LD VALUE • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 10% - 35%
2,500 rpm 10% - 35%
MASS AIRFLOW • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle 1.0 - 4.0 g/s
2,500 rpm 4.0 - 10.0 g/s
PURG VOL C/V • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle
(Accelerator pedal: Not depressed even
slightly, after engine starting.) 0%
2,000 rpm 20% - 90%
INT/V TIM(B1) • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle
−5 ° - 5 °CA
4,000 rpm Approx. 0 ° - 30 °CA
EXH/V TIM B1 • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Idle
−5 ° - 5 °CA
2,000 rpm Approx. 0 ° - 40 °CA
INT/V SOL (B1) • Engine: Idle speed
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load After warming up 0%
Cold condition [Engine coolant tempera-
ture below 60 °C (140 °F)] Approx. 50% - 100%
SWRL CONT S/V • Ignition switch: ON
• Engine coolant temperature: Be- tween -12 °C (10 °F) and 59 °C
(138 °F) Accelerator pedal: Fully released On
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed Off
Monitor Item Condition Values/Status
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