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
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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*
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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-
TEM
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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EC-590
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
ON BOARD DIAGNOST
IC (OBD) SYSTEM
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000009462531
This system is an on board diagnostic system that re cords exhaust emission-related diagnostic information
and detects a sensors/actuator-related malfunction. A ma lfunction is indicated by the malfunction indicator
lamp (MIL) and stored in ECU memory as a DTC. The diagnostic information can be obtained with the diag-
nostic tool (GST: Generic Scan Tool).
GST (Generic Scan Tool)INFOID:0000000009462532
When GST is connected with a data link connector equipped on the vehicle side, it will communicate with the
control unit equipped in the vehicle and then enable va rious kinds of diagnostic tests. Refer to EC-590, "Diag-
nosis Description".
NOTE:
Service $0A is not applied for regions where it is not mandated.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)EC-599
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This function allows to read if ECM has completed
the self-diagnoses of major emission control systems and
components. For SRT, refer to EC-596, "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness Test (SRT) Code"
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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.
• 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-973, "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.
JMBIA1515GB
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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"
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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"
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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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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)EC-603
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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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EC-604
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
EVAP SYS PRES VThe signal voltage of EVAP control
system pressure sensor is dis-
played.
FUEL LEVEL SE V ×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 bat-
tery voltage. After starting the engine, [Off] is dis-
played regardless of the starter sig-
nal.
CLSD THL POS On/Off ××Indicates idle position [On/Off] com-
puted by ECM according to the ac-
celerator pedal position sensor
signal.
AIR COND SIG On/Off ××Indicates [On/Off] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by
the air conditioner signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL On/Off ××[On/Off] condition of the power
steering system (determined by the
signal voltage of the power steering
pressure sensor) is indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL On/Off ××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 ××Indicates [On/Off] condition from ig-
nition switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW On/Off ×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 cer-
tain computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
IGN TIMING BTDC ×Indicates the ignition timing comput-
ed by ECM according to the input
signals. When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE % “Calculated load value” indicates the
value of the current air flow divided
by peak air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW g/s Indicates the mass air flow comput-
ed by ECM according to the signal
voltage of the mass air flow sensor.
PURG VOL C/V % • Indicates the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
control value computed by the
ECM according to the input sig-
nals.
• The opening becomes larger as the value increases.
Monitored item Unit
Monitor Item Selec-
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Description Remarks
ECU IN-
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)EC-605
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INT/V TIM (B1)
°CA Indicates [
°CA] of intake camshaft
advance angle.
INT/V TIM (B2)
INT/V SOL(B1)
% • The control value of the intake
valve timing control solenoid valve
(determined by ECM according to
the input signals) is indicated.
• The advance angle becomes larg-
er as the value increases.
INT/V SOL(B2)
VIAS S/V-1 On/Off The control condition of the VIAS
control solenoid valve 1 (determined
by ECM according to the input sig-
nals) is indicated.
• On: VIAS control solenoid valve 1 is operating.
• Off: VIAS control solenoid valve 1 is not operating.
VIAS S/V-2 On/Off The control condition of the VIAS
control solenoid valve 2 (determined
by ECM according to the input sig-
nals) is indicated.
• On: VIAS control solenoid valve 2
is operating.
• Off: VIAS control solenoid valve 2 is not operating.
AIR COND RLY On/Off The air conditioner
relay control con-
dition (determined by ECM accord-
ing to the input signals) is indicated.
ENGINE MOUNT IDLE/
TRVL The control condition of the electron-
ic controlled engine mount (deter-
mined by ECM according to the
input signals) is indicated.
• IDLE: Engine speed is below 950
rpm
• TRVL: Engine speed is above 950 rpm
FUEL PUMP RLY On/Off Indicates the fuel pump relay control
condition determined by ECM ac-
cording to the input signals.
VENT CONT/V On/Off The control condition of the EVAP
canister vent control valve (deter-
mined by ECM according to the in-
put signals) is indicated.
• On: Closed
• Off: Open
THRTL RELAY On/Off Indicates the throttle control motor
relay control condition determined
by the ECM according to the input
signals.
A/F S1 HTR(B1)
% • Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater
control value computed by ECM
according to the input signals.
• The current flow to the heater be-
comes larger as the value increas-
es.
A/F S1 HTR(B2) Monitored item Unit
Monitor Item Selec-
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Description Remarks
ECU IN-
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