EC-582
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SYSTEM
Manual Air Conditioning System
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: ECM determines the start signal status
by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: Automatic air conditioning system
*3: Manual air conditioning system
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ECM calculates the value of signal transmitted from t he accelerator pedal and activates the throttle valve by
transmitting a control signal to the electric throttle c ontrol actuator. This allows the optimum throttle angle and
improves drivability and fuel consumption. In addition, ECM learns the fully closed position every time when
the ignition switch is turned OFF to improv e the accuracy in throttle valve position.
When a malfunction occurs in the throttle control system , the throttle valve is closed by the return spring and
maintains the minimum engine speed by holding a slightly opened condition which is close to the fully opened
condition. This allows the securing of brake syste m, power steering system, and electric system and the
ensuring of the safety.
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
JSBIA1917GB
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed
*1
Throttle controlElectric throttle control
actuator
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Intake air temperature sensor Intake air temperature
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Ignition switch Start signal and ignition OFF
Combination meter CAN communi-
cation Vehicle speed signal
A/C auto amp.
*2CAN communi-
cation • A/C ON signal
• Blower fan ON signal
BCM
*3
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EC-586
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SYSTEM
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.
VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM
VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009462526
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
JMBIA1831GB
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed*
VIAS controlVIAS control solenoid valve 1
VIAS control solenoid valve 2
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Battery Battery voltage*
JMBIA0181GB
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EC-588
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SYSTEM
INTEGRATED CONTROL OF ENGINE, CV T, AND ABS : System Description
INFOID:0000000009462527
Real time communications (signal exchange) among cont rol units (e.g. ECM, CVT, ABS, and combination
meter) via CAN communication optimizes engine torque and lock-up during gear shift and prevents engine
speed from decreasing during deceleration.
ALTERNATOR POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYS-
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ALTERNATOR POWER GENERATION VOLT AGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM :
System Description
INFOID:0000000009462528
The alternator power generation voltage variable contro l system controls the amount of power generation,
according to a battery loaded condition. ECM judges a battery condition, according to a signal received from
the battery current sensor which det ects a charge/discharge current. ECM then transmits a signal to IPDM E/
R to command power generation via CAN communication. IPDM E/R transmits a power generation control sig-
nal to the alternator so that the system can contro l the amount of power generation. The voltage of power gen-
eration is lowered during battery low-load conditions and boosted under heavy load conditions. In this way, the
system reduces the engine load thr ough the adequate power generation control.
For details, refer to CHG-10, "System Description"
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CAN COMMUNICATION
CAN COMMUNICATION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009462529
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication s peed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CA N communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
Refer to LAN-32, "CAN COMMUNICA TION SYSTEM : CAN Communication Signal Chart"
, about CAN com-
munication for detail.
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OK: Self-diagnosis is carried out and the result is OK.
NG: Self-diagnosis is carried out and the result is NG.
—: Self-diagnosis is not carried out.
When all SRT related self-diagnoses show OK results in a single cycle (Ignition OFF-ON-OFF), the SRT will
indicate “CMPLT”. → Case 1 above
When all SRT related self-diagnoses show OK results through several different cycles, the SRT will indicate
“CMPLT” at the time the respective se lf-diagnoses have at least one OK result. → Case 2 above
If one or more SRT related self-diagnoses show NG resu lts in 2 consecutive cycles, the SRT will also indicate
“CMPLT”. → Case 3 above
The table above shows that the minimum number of cycles for setting SRT as “INCMP” is the number one (1)
for each self-diagnosis (Case 1 & 2) or the number two (2) for one of self-diagnoses (Case 3). However, in
preparation for the state emissions inspection, it is unnecessary for each self-diagnosis to be executed twice
(Case 3) for the following reasons:
• The SRT will indicate “CMPLT” at the time the respective self-diagnoses have one (1) OK result.
• The emissions inspection requires “CMPLT” of the SRT only with OK self-diagnosis results.
• During SRT driving pattern, the 1st trip DTC (NG) is detected prior to “CMPLT” of SRT and the self-diagnosis
memory must be erased from the ECM after repair.
• If the 1st trip DTC is erased, all the SRT will indicate “INCMP”. NOTE:
SRT can be set as “CMPLT” together with the DTC(s) . Therefore, DTC check must always be carried out
prior to the state emission inspection even though the SRT indicates “CMPLT”.
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Permanent Di agnostic Trouble Code (Permanent DTC)
INFOID:0000000009462538
Permanent DTC is defined in SAE J1979/ISO 15031-5 Service $0A.
ECM stores a DTC issuing a command of turning on MIL as a permanent DTC and keeps storing the DTC as
a permanent DTC until ECM judges that there is no presence of malfunction.
Permanent DTCs cannot be erased by using the Erase f unction of CONSULT or Generic Scan Tool (GST) and
by disconnecting the battery to shut of f power to ECM. This prevents a vehicle from passing the state emission
inspection without repairing a malfunctioning part.
When not passing the state emission inspection due to more than one permanent DTC, permanent DTCs
should be erased, referring to this manual.
NOTE:
• The important items in state emission inspection are t hat MIL is not ON, SRT test items are set, and perma-
nent DTCs are not included.
• Permanent DTCs do not apply for regions that permanent DTCs are not regulated by law.
Self-diagnosis result Example
Diagnosis Ignition cycle
← ON →OFF ← ON →OFF ← ON →OFF ← ON →
All OK Case 1 P0400 OK (1) — (1) OK (2) — (2) P0402 OK (1) — (1) — (1) OK (2)
P1402 OK (1) OK (2) — (2) — (2)
SRT of EGR “CMPLT” “CMPLT” “CMPLT” “CMPLT”
Case 2 P0400 OK (1) — (1) — (1) — (1) P0402 — (0) — (0) OK (1) — (1)
P1402 OK (1) OK (2) — (2) — (2)
SRT of EGR “INCMP” “INCMP” “CMPLT” “CMPLT”
NG exists Case 3 P0400 OK OK — — P0402 — — — —
P1402 NG — NG NG
(Consecutive
NG)
(1st trip) DTC 1st trip DTC — 1st trip DTC
DTC
(= MIL ON)
SRT of EGR “INCMP” “INCMP” “INCMP” “CMPLT”
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)EC-601
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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.
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-630, "DTC Index"
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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:0000000009462541
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-630, "DTC Index".
How to Read DTC and 1st Trip DTC
Diagnostic test mode Function
Self Diagnostic Result Self-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTCs and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data
can be read and erased quickly.
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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 unit.
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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: Applicable
Monitored item Unit Monitor Item Selec-
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Description Remarks
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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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BRAKE SW1 On/Off
Indicates [On/Off] condition from
brake pedal position switch signal or
ASCD clutch switch.
BRAKE SW2 On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition of stop
lamp switch signal.
VHCL SPD CUT Non/
Cut • Indicates the vehicle cruise condi-
tion.
NON: Vehicle speed is maintained
at the ASCD set speed.
CUT: Vehicle speed decreased to
excessively low compared with
the ASCD set speed, and ASCD
operation is cut off.
LO SPEED CUT Non/
Cut • Indicates the vehicle cruise condi-
tion.
NON: Vehicle speed is maintained
at the ASCD set speed.
CUT: Vehicle speed decreased to
excessively low, and ASCD oper-
ation is cut off.
AT OD MONITOR On/Off • Indicates [On/Off] condition of
CVT O/D according to the input
signal from the TCM.
AT OD CANCEL On/Off • Indicates [On/Off] condition of
CVT O/D cancel request signal.
CRUISE LAMP On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition of
CRUISE lamp dete rmined by the
ECM according to the input signals.
SET LAMP On/Off • Indicates [On/Off] condition of
SET lamp determined by the ECM
according to the input signals.
ALT DUTY % Indicates the duty ratio of the power
generation command value. The ra-
tio is calculated by ECM based on
the battery current sensor signal.
BAT CUR SEN mV The signal voltage of battery current
sensor is displayed.
A/F ADJ-B1
— Indicates the correction of a factor
stored in ECM. The factor is calcu-
lated from the difference between
the target air-fuel ratio stored in ECM
and the air-fuel ratio calculated from
A/F sensor 1 signal.
A/F ADJ-B2
P/N POSI SW On/Off ××Indicates [On/Off] condition from the
park/neutral position (PNP) signal.
INT/A TEMP SE °C or °F ×× The intake air temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the in-
take air temperature sensor) is
indicated.
AC PRESS SEN V The signal voltage from the refriger-
ant pressure sensor is displayed.
VTC DTY EX B2
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Monitored item Unit
Monitor Item Selec-
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Description Remarks
ECU IN-
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EVAP LEAK DIAGYe t / C m -
plt Indicates the condition of EVAP leak
diagnosis.
• YET: EVAP leak diagnosis has not been performed yet.
• CMPLT: EVAP leak diagnosis has
been performed successfully.
EVAP DIAG READY On/Off Indicates the ready condition of
EVAP leak diagnosis.
• On: Diagnosis has been ready
condition.
• Off: Diagnosis has not been ready condition.
BAT TEMP SEN V The signal voltage from the battery
temperature sensor is displayed.
THRTL STK CNT B1
*——
HO2 S2 DIAG1(B2) INCMP/
CMPLT Indicates DTC P0139 self-diagnosis
(delayed responce) condition.
• INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incom- plete.
• CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is com-
plete.
A/F SEN1 DIAG1(B2) INCMP/
CMPLT Indicates DTC P015C or P015D
self-diagnosis condition.
• INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incom-
plete.
• CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is com- plete.
A/F SEN1 DIAG1(B1) INCMP/
CMPLT Indicates DTC P015A or P015B self-
diagnosis condition.
• INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incom- plete.
• CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is com- plete.
A/F SEN1 DIAG2(B2) INCMP/
CMPLT Indicates DTC P014E or P014F self-
diagnosis condition.
• INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incom-
plete.
• CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is com- plete.
A/F SEN1 DIAG2(B1) INCMP/
CMPLT Indicates DTC P014C or P014D
self-diagnosis condition.
• INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incom- plete.
• CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is com- plete.
A/F SEN1 DIAG3(B2) ABSNT/
PRSNT Indicates DTC P014C, P014D,
P015A or P015B se lf-diagnosis con-
dition.
• ABSNT: The vehicle condition is not within the diagnosis range.
• PRSNT: The vehicle condition is within the diagnosis range.
Monitored item Unit
Monitor Item Selec-
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Description Remarks
ECU IN-
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