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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION ........539
Inspection ............................................................ ..539
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..............540
ECM ................................................................ .540
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..540
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............. ............................................
541
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
541
Idle Speed ........................................................... ..541
Ignition Timing .......................................................541
Calculated Load Value ..........................................541
Mass Air Flow Sensor ............................................541
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542
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .542
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. ..
542
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of Engine
and CVT .............................................................. ..
542
General Precautions ..............................................543
PREPARATION ..........................................546
PREPARATION .............................................. .546
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..546
Commercial Service Tools .....................................546
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...........................548
COMPONENT PARTS .................................... .548
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM .................................548
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : Component Parts
Location ............................................................... ..
548
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor ........................552
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 ................................552
ASCD Steering Switch ...........................................553
Battery Current Sensor (With Battery Tempera-
ture Sensor) ......................................................... ..
553
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................554
Cooling Fan ......................................................... ..554
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) ........................554
ECM .......................................................................555
Electric Throttle Control Actuator ......................... ..555
Electronic Controlled Engine Mount .................... ..556
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ....................556
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor ................................ ..557
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor ............................557
EVAP Canister ..................................... ..................557
EVAP Canister Purge Volu me Control Solenoid
Valve .................................................................... ..
557
EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve ........................558
EVAP Control System Pressu re Sensor ................558
Fuel Injector ......................................................... .558
Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump (With Fuel
Tank Temperature Sensor) .................................. .
558
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 ......................................559
Ignition Coil (With Power Transistor) ....................560
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve .........560
Knock Sensor ....................................................... .560
Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL) ...........................560
Mass Air Flow Sensor (With Intake Air Tempera-
ture Sensor) ......................................................... .
560
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ..................................561
Power Valve Actuator 1 and 2 ..............................561
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor ................................562
Stop Lamp Switch & Brak e Pedal Position Switch .562
VIAS Control Solenoid Valve 1 and 2 .................. .562
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION .....................563
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) ...................563
On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) ..... .564
SYSTEM ...........................................................565
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................ .565
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion ....................................................................... .
565
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : Fail-safe .............566
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ............. .568
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Description .................................................... .
568
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM ............................. .571
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System De-
scription ................................................................ .
571
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL ................... .572
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System
Description ........................................................... .
573
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) .574
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (AS-
CD) : System Description ..................................... .
574
COOLING FAN CONTROL .................................... .575
COOLING FAN CONTROL : System Description .575
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED ENGINE MOUNT .. .577
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED ENGINE MOUNT
: System Description ............................................ .
577
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM .....................579
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM : System
Description ........................................................... .
580
THROTTLE CONTROL ...........................................581
THROTTLE CONTROL : Syst em Description ......581
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ..................... .582
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL : System De-
scription ................................................................ .
583
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW EN-
GINE OIL PRESSURE ........................................... .
583
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583
FUEL FILLER CAP WARNING SYSTEM ............. ..584
FUEL FILLER CAP WARNING SYSTEM : System
Description .......................................................... ..
585
VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM ...................586
VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM : System
Description .......................................................... ..
586
INTEGRATED CONTROL OF ENGINE, CVT, AND
ABS ........................................................................ ..
587
INTEGRATED CONTROL OF ENGINE, CVT,
AND ABS : System Descri ption ............................
588
ALTERNATOR POWER GENERATION VOLT-
AGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM .................. ..
588
ALTERNATOR POWER GENERATION VOLT-
AGE VARIABLE CONTRO L SYSTEM : System
Description .......................................................... ..
588
CAN COMMUNICATION ....................................... ..588
CAN COMMUNICATION : System Description ....588
OPERATION ................................................... ..589
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) ..589
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONT ROL DEVICE (AS-
CD) : Switch Name and Function ........................ ..
589
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ....590
Diagnosis Description ......................................... ..590
GST (Generic Scan Tool) ......................................590
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM) ...........................591
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION ................................. ..591
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : 1st Trip Detection
Logic and Two Trip Detection Logic .................... ..
591
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : DTC and Freeze
Frame Data ......................................................... ..
591
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Counter System ....592
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving Pattern ......595
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness
Test (SRT) Code ................................................. ..
596
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Permanent Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (Permanent DTC) ............... ..
597
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malfunction Indica-
tor Lamp (MIL) ..................................................... ..
598
On Board Diagnosis Function ...............................598
CONSULT Function ..............................................601
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION ............613
ECM ................................................................ ..613
Reference Value ................................................. ..613
Fail-safe ................................................................627
DTC Inspection Priority Chart .............................629
DTC Index ............................................................630
Test Value and Test Limit .....................................634
WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................642
ENGINE CONTRO L SYSTEM ........................642
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ..642
BASIC INSPECTION .................................670
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ......670
Work Flow ............................................................ ..670
Diagnostic Work Sheet ..........................................673
BASIC INSPECTION .......................................675
Work Procedure .....................................................675
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
ECM .................................................................
679
Description ........................................................... ..679
Work Procedure .....................................................679
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSI-
TION LEARNING ............................................
681
Description ........................................................... ..681
Work Procedure .....................................................681
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION
LEARNING ....... ...............................................
682
Description ........................................................... ..682
Work Procedure .....................................................682
IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING .....................683
Description .............................................................683
Work Procedure .....................................................683
MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING VALUE
CLEAR ............................................................
685
Description ........................................................... ..685
Work Procedure .....................................................685
VIN REGISTRATION .......................................686
Description .............................................................686
Work Procedure .....................................................686
FUEL PRESSURE ...........................................687
Work Procedure .....................................................687
HOW TO SET SRT CODE ..............................689
Description .............................................................689
SRT Set Driving Pattern ........................................690
Work Procedure .....................................................692
HOW TO ERASE PERMANENT DTC ............695
Description .............................................................695
Work Procedure (Group A) ....................................696
Work Procedure (Group B) ....................................698
DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS .......................701
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION
VALUE .............................................................
701
Description ........................................................... ..701
Component Function Check ..................................701
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................702
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P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ...........866
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..866
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................866
P0500 VSS .......................................................867
Description ........................................................... ..867
DTC Logic ..............................................................867
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................867
P0506 ISC SYSTEM ........................................869
Description ........................................................... ..869
DTC Logic ..............................................................869
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................869
P0507 ISC SYSTEM ........................................871
Description ........................................................... ..871
DTC Logic ..............................................................871
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................871
P050A, P050E COLD START CONTROL .......873
Description ........................................................... ..873
DTC Logic ..............................................................873
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................874
P0520 EOP SENSOR ......................................875
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..875
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................875
Component Inspection ...........................................877
P0524 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ....................878
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..878
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................879
Component Inspection ...........................................880
P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY ........................881
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..881
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................881
P0605 ECM ......................................................883
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..883
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................883
P0607 ECM ......................................................884
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..884
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................884
P0643 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY .................885
Description ........................................................... ..885
DTC Logic ..............................................................885
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................885
P0850 PNP SWITCH .......................................887
Description ........................................................... ..887
DTC Logic ..............................................................887
Component Function Check ..................................888
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................888
P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL .....890
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..890
P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ..............891
Description ........................................................... .891
DTC Logic .............................................................891
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................891
P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE .........892
DTC Logic ............................................................ .892
Component Function Check .................................892
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................893
P1225 TP SENSOR ..........................................895
DTC Logic ............................................................ .895
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................895
P1226 TP SENSOR ..........................................896
DTC Logic ............................................................ .896
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................896
P1550 BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ...........897
DTC Logic ............................................................ .897
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................897
Component Inspection ..........................................898
P1551, P1552 BATTERY CURRENT SEN-
SOR ................................................................ ..
899
DTC Logic ............................................................ .899
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................899
Component Inspection ..........................................900
P1553 BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ...........901
DTC Logic ............................................................ .901
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................901
Component Inspection ..........................................902
P1554 BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ...........903
DTC Logic ............................................................ .903
Component Function Check .................................903
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................903
Component Inspection ..........................................904
P1556, P1557 BATTERY TEMPERATURE
SENSOR ......................................................... ..
906
DTC Logic ............................................................ .906
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................906
Component Inspection (Battery Temperature
Sensor) ................................................................ .
907
P1564 ASCD STEERING SWITCH ..................908
DTC Logic ............................................................ .908
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................908
Component Inspection ..........................................910
P1572 ASCD BRAKE SWITCH ........................911
Description ........................................................... .911
DTC Logic .............................................................911
Component Function Check .................................912
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................913
Component Inspection (Brake Pedal Position
Switch) ................................................................. .
916
Component Inspection (Stop Lamp Switch) ..........916
Component Inspection (Stop Lamp Relay) ...........917
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REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ..........979
Component Function Check ................................ ..979
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................979
SENSOR POWER SUPPLY2 CIRCUIT ...........981
Description ........................................................... ..981
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................981
VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM ...........983
Component Function Check ................................ ..983
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................984
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................987
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS .. .987
Symptom Table ................................................... ..987
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION ..............991
Description ........................................................... ..991
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..................... ..992
IDLE SPEED ................................................... .992
Work Procedure ................................................... ..992
IGNITION TIMING .............................................993
Work Procedure ................................................... .993
EVAP LEAK CHECK ........................................994
Work Procedure ................................................... .994
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION .........996
Work Procedure ................................................... .996
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............997
ECM ................................................................ ..997
Removal and Installation .......................................997
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ..........................................
998
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ..
998
Idle Speed ............................................................ .998
Ignition Timing .......................................................998
Calculated Load Value ..........................................998
Mass Air Flow Sensor ...........................................998
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Intake manifold runner control valve actuator
EC-31, "Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve"
Electric throttle control actuator
(with built in throttle position sensor and throttle control motor) EC-25, "Electric Thrott
le Control Actuator"
EVAP service port When perform the EVAP leak check, positive pressure is
delivered to the EVAP system through the EVAP service
port.
Refer to EC-537, "Inspection"
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Exhaust valve timing control position sensor EC-30, "Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor"
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)EC-29, "Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE)"
PCV valveThe positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve is provided
to conduct crankcase blow-by gas to the intake manifold.
Fuel injector EC-26, "Fuel Injector"
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)EC-29, "Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)"
Knock sensorEC-33, "Knock Sensor"
Engine oil temperature sensorEC-33, "Engine Oil Temperature Sensor"
Engine oil pressure sensorEC-33, "Engine Oil Pressure Sensor"
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ECM receives the signals as shown in the figure.
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000009462066
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve is activated by ON/OFF
pulse duty (ratio) signals from the ECM.
The intake valve timing control solenoid valve changes the oil
amount and direction of flow through intake valve timing control unit
or stops oil flow.
The longer pulse width advances valve angle.
The shorter pulse width retards valve angle.
When ON and OFF pulse widths become equal, the solenoid valve
stops oil pressure flow to fix the intake valve angle at the control
position.
Intake Valve Timing Intermediate Lock Control Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000009462067
Intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve is acti-
vated by ON/OFF signals from the ECM.
The intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve
opens/closes the path of oil pressure acting on the lock key in the
camshaft sprocket (INT).
• When the solenoid valve becomes ON, oil pressure to the lock key
is trained to perform intermediate lock.
• When the solenoid valve becomes OFF, oil pressure is acted on the lock key to release the intermediate lock.
Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position SensorINFOID:0000000009462068
Exhaust valve timing control position sensor detects the protrusion of
the signal plate installed to the exhaust camshaft front end.
This sensor signal is used for sensing a position of the exhaust cam-
shaft.
The sensor consists of a permanent magnet and Hall IC.
When engine is running, the high and low parts of the teeth cause
the gap with the sensor to change.
The changing gap causes the magnetic field near the sensor to
change.
Due to the changing magnetic field, the voltage from the sensor
changes.
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Battery temperature sensor is int
egrated in battery current sensor.
The sensor measures temperature around the battery.
The electrical resistance of the t hermistor decreases as temperature
increases.
*: These data are reference values and are measured between battery temperature
sensor signal terminal and sensor ground.
Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL)INFOID:0000000009462083
The Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL) is located on the combination
meter.
The MIL will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON without
the engine running. This is a bulb check.
When the engine is started, the MI L should turn OFF. If the MIL
remains illuminated, the on board diagnostic system has detected an
engine system malfunction.
For details, refer to EC-74, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malfunc-
tion Indicator Lamp (MIL)".
Oil Pressure Warning LampINFOID:0000000009462084
Oil pressure warning lamp is located on the combination meter.
It indicates the low pressure of the engine oil and the malfunction of
the engine oil pressure system.
Combination meter turns the oil pressure warning lamp ON/OFF
according to the oil pressure warning lamp signal received from
ECM via CAN communication.
For details, refer to EC-55, "ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE : System Description".
Refrigerant Pressure SensorINFOID:0000000009462085
The refrigerant pressure sensor is installed at the c ondenser of the air conditioner system. The sensor uses an
electrostatic volume pressure transducer to convert refrigerant pressure to voltage. The voltage signal is sent
to ECM, and ECM controls cooling fan system.
Stop Lamp Switch & Brake Pedal Position SwitchINFOID:0000000009462086
Stop lamp switch and brake pedal position switch are installed to brake pedal bracket.
ECM detects the state of the brake pedal by those two types of input (ON/OFF signal).
Temperature [°C ( °F)]
Vo l ta g e* (V) Resistance (k
Ω)
25 (77) 3.333 1.9 - 2.1
90 (194) 0.969 0.222 - 0.258
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On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)INFOID:0000000009462090
From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor insi
de the fuel tank go through refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The v apor is absorbed by the EVAP canister and the air is
released to the atmosphere.
When the refueling has reached the full level of the fuel tank, the refueling EVAP vapor cut valve is closed and
refueling is stopped because of auto shut-off. The vapor which was absorbed by the EVAP canister is purged
during driving.
WARNING:
When conducting inspectio ns below, be sure to observe the following:
• Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABL E” sign in workshop.
• Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from work area.
• Be sure to furnish the workshop with a CO
2 fire extinguisher.
CAUTION:
• Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
- Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof containe r and put lid on securely.
- Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to EC-536, "Inspection"
.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
• Always replace O-ring when the fu el gauge retainer is removed.
• Do not kink or twist hose and tube when they are installed.
• Do not tighten hose and clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses.
• After installation, run engine a nd check for fuel leaks at connection.
• Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, r esulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
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