DESCRIPTION
Problem Symptom | Suspected Area | Trouble Area | |
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| Starter system |
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Excessive engine friction | Engine | Engine assembly | |
Strong engine vibration due to above symptoms |
| Ignition system |
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Fuel system |
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Intake and exhaust systems |
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Other control systems |
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Engine |
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High load from another system |
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SYMPTOM AND CAUSE OF SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
HINT:
The following are descriptions of the characteristics of each system malfunction. After understanding the link between the causes and symptoms, perform the inspection of each component. Even if the problem symptom does not recur, signs of the malfunction may be found in the Data List.
(a) Ignition system
Spark plug Main cause of malfunction | Performance degradation (wear, existence of foreign matter, etc.) |
Symptom | Engine speed fluctuation due to abnormal combustion |
Data List | Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to #3 |
HINT: If the spark plug of the malfunctioning cylinder is abnormally wet with fuel, a leaking fuel injector assembly is suspected. |
Main cause of malfunction | Internal malfunction |
Problem symptom | Engine speed fluctuation due to abnormal combustion |
Data List | Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to #3 |
(b) Fuel system
Fuel injector assembly Main cause of malfunction | Blockage, leak |
Problem symptom |
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Data List |
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Main cause of malfunction | Fuel suction plate sub-assembly or fuel main valve assembly malfunction |
Problem symptom | Engine is difficult to start due to insufficient fuel supply |
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Main cause of malfunction |
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Problem symptom |
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(c) Intake and exhaust systems
Mass air flow meter sub-assembly Main cause of malfunction | Performance degradation (existence of foreign matter, etc.) |
Problem symptom | Lack of power |
Data List | Mass Air Flow Sensor |
HINT: If the value of the Data List item "Mass Air Flow Sensor" is abnormal, a malfunction of the mass air flow meter sub-assembly is suspected. |
Main cause of malfunction | Inappropriate trim volume adjustment due to accumulation of deposits |
Problem symptom |
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Data List |
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Main cause of malfunction | Deviation in sensor characteristics |
Problem symptom | Abnormal combustion due to deviation of actual air fuel ratio from calculated ratio |
Data List |
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(d) Engine
Engine assembly Main cause of malfunction |
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Problem symptom |
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Data List Items Related to Engine Difficult to Start
HINT:
Depending on the vehicle model, the applicable Data List items may vary. Data List items other than the ones used in the diagnostic procedure are for reference only.
Vehicle Control History Freeze Frame Data Items Related to Engine Difficult to Start
HINT:
The frequency of the malfunction can be determined by confirming the number of times the symptom occurred.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
PROCEDURE
1. | INTERVIEW THE CUSTOMER |
(a) Interview the customer for details about the conditions when the engine was difficult to start.
HINT:
In addition to the usual questions, be sure to ask the customer about the specific details when the problem symptoms occurred.
Condition When Problem Symptom Occurred | Suspected Area |
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After refueling at an unfamiliar gas station, the engine became difficult to start. | Fuel quality |
After the addition of fuel additives, the engine became difficult to start. | Addition of fuel additive |
Only after leaving the vehicle for a long time, the engine becomes difficult to start. | Leaking fuel injector assembly |
The vehicle mostly driven for short distances only. | Formation of carbon deposits on spark plug |
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2. | CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Perform a road test.
(b) Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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DTCs are not output | A |
DTC is output | B |
B | GO TO DTC CHART |
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3. | READ VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY FREEZE FRAME DATA AND PERFORM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Utility Tester Display |
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Vehicle Control History (RoB) |
HINT:
It is also possible to display vehicle control history during the Health Check, if "Store All Data" is selected.
(b) Confirm if any data relating to the problem symptoms exist in the Vehicle Control History.
HINT:
(c) Check if the problem symptoms stated by the customer are currently occurring.
HINT:
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(d) Read the Data List or the Vehicle Control History Freeze Frame Data.
HINT:
Vehicle Control History | Vehicle Control History Freeze Frame Data / Data List While Problem Symptoms Are Occurring | Suspected Area | Proceed to |
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Engine Difficult to Start (Engine Starting Time Long) is stored (Vehicle Control History Code: X0810) | Engine speed is 0 rpm (engine does not crank) | Auxiliary battery depletion, excessive engine friction, starter malfunction or crankshaft position sensor malfunction | A |
Engine speed is between 100 and 500 rpm (engine cranks but combustion does not occur, initial combustion delays or combustion occurs late) | Ignition system, fuel system malfunction or wire harness | B | |
Engine Difficult to Start (Immobiliser) is stored (Vehicle Control History Code: X0812) | - | The engine stalled due to operation of immobiliser system. Check the immobiliser system for malfunctions. | C |
The malfunction is not currently occurring and there is no Vehicle Control History related to the problem symptoms stated by the customer. | B |
A | GO TO STEP 6 |
C | GO TO IMMOBILISER SYSTEM |
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4. | CHECK INTERVIEW RESULT |
(a) Check the interview result.
Result | Proceed to |
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Engine is difficult to start only when the vehicle has been left as is for a long time (1 hour or more) | A |
Other than above | B |
B | GO TO STEP 6 |
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5. | INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
(a) Clean the inside of the intake manifold with compressed air.
(b) After stopping the engine, measure the HC concentration inside the surge tank for 15 minutes.
Result | Proceed to |
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Less than 4000 ppm | A |
4000 ppm or higher | B |
HINT:
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A | GO TO STEP 6 |
B | REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
6. | CHECK CRANKING |
(a) Check the engine cranking operation.
Result | Proceed to |
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The engine does not crank or cranks slowly | A |
The engine cranks normally | B |
B | GO TO STEP 8 |
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7. | INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY |
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OK | CHECK STARTER SIGNAL CIRCUIT |
NG | CHARGE OR REPLACE AUXILIARY BATTERY |
8. | SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION |
(a) Check if the problem symptoms reported in the customer problem analysis recur.
HINT:
If the problem symptoms do not recur, attempt to reproduce the conditions when the malfunction occurred based on the result of the customer problem analysis.
Result | Proceed to |
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The problem symptom recurs | A |
The problem symptom does not recur (occurred in the past) | B |
B | CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS |
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9. | CHECK INITIAL COMBUSTION |
(a) Check that the engine starts or there is initial combustion.
HINT:
If there is no initial combustion, perform a simple spark test by removing the bolt of the ignition coil assembly, partially lifting the ignition coil assembly, and checking for spark.
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Result | Proceed to |
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The engine starts or there is initial combustion | A |
There is no initial combustion and no spark occurs | B |
B | GO TO STEP 32 |
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10. | READ VALUE USING GTS (ISC F/B LEARN TORQUE) |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List Tester Display |
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ISC F/B Learn Torque |
(b) Read the value displayed on the GTS.
Result | Proceed to |
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Less than 15 Nm | A |
Other than above | B |
B | GO TO STEP 30 |
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11. | READ VALUE USING GTS (SHORT FT B1S1 AND LONG FT B1S1) |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List Tester Display |
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Short FT B1S1 |
Long FT B1S1 |
(b) Read the value displayed on the GTS.
Data List | Result | Proceed to |
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Short FT B1S1 + Long FT B1S1 | -20% or higher, or less than 20% | A |
Short FT B1S1 + Long FT B1S1 | Other than above | B |
HINT:
B | GO TO STEP 19 |
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12. | PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (D-4S (FUEL CUT)) |
(a) Start the engine.
HINT:
Reproduce the vehicle conditions when the malfunction occurred. (such as after the engine is warmed up or after a cold start).
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test Active Test Display |
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D-4S (Fuel Cut) |
Data List Display |
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Injection Mode |
(c) According to the display on the GTS, perform the Active Test and check for a malfunctioning cylinder.
HINT:
Result | Proceed to |
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One cylinder is malfunctioning | A |
Multiple or all cylinders are malfunctioning, or the malfunctioning cylinder cannot be determined. | B |
B | GO TO STEP 19 |
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13. | PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CHECK THE CYLINDER COMPRESSION) |
HINT:
If the vehicle does not support the Active Test "Check the Cylinder Compression", measure the compression pressure. If the compression pressure is normal, go to step 14 (PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (D-4S (INJECTION VOLUME))).
(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test Active Test Display |
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Check the Cylinder Compression |
Data List Display |
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Engine Speed Cylinder #1 |
Engine Speed Cylinder #2 |
Engine Speed Cylinder #3 |
Average Engine Speed of All Cylinder |
HINT:
To display the entire Data List, press the pull down menu button next to Primary. Then select Compression.
(c) Push the snapshot button to turn the snapshot function on.
HINT:
Using the snapshot function, data can be recorded during the Active Test.
(d) While the engine is not running, press the Active button to change Check the Cylinder Compression to "Start".
HINT:
After performing the above procedure, Check the Cylinder Compression will start. Fuel injection for all cylinders is prohibited and each cylinder engine speed measurement enters standby mode.
(e) Crank the engine for about 10 seconds.
(f) Monitor the engine speed (Engine Speed Cylinder #1 to #6 and Average Engine Speed of All Cylinder) displayed on the GTS.
NOTICE:
(g) Stop cranking the engine, and then change "Check the Cylinder Compression" to "Stop" after the engine stops.
NOTICE:
(h) Push the snapshot button to turn the snapshot function off.
(i) Select "Stored Data" on the GTS screen, select the recorded data and display the data as a graph.
HINT:
If the data is not displayed as a graph, the change of the values cannot be observed.
(j) Read the value.
HINT:
Result | Proceed to |
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There is no variation in "Engine Speed Cylinder" (All cylinders display approximately the same value for "Engine Speed Cylinder") | A |
There is variation in "Engine Speed Cylinder" (Only one cylinder displays a value for "Engine Speed Cylinder" that differs considerably) | B |
B | GO TO STEP 18 |
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14. | PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (D-4S (INJECTION VOLUME)) |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher with all the accessories switched off.
(b) Idle the engine.
(c) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test Active Test Display |
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D-4S (Injection Volume) |
Data List Display |
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Injection Mode |
(d) According to the display on the GTS, perform the Active Test and check the vehicle conditions when increasing and decreasing the fuel injection volume of port injection and direct injection.
HINT:
Result | Proceed to |
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Malfunction is still present even if the fuel injection volume is changed | A |
Malfunction disappears when the fuel injection volume is changed | B |
B | GO TO STEP 17 |
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15. | CHECK IGNITION SYSTEM |
(a) Check the ignition system.
HINT:
Result | Proceed to |
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The malfunctioning cylinder does not return to normal | A |
The malfunctioning cylinder returned to normal | B |
B | GO TO STEP 33 |
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16. | INSPECT OTHER RELATED COMPONENTS |
(a) Check the power source circuit, wire harness and connectors.
NEXT | GO TO STEP 33 |
17. | REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
(a) Replace the abnormal fuel injector assembly.
HINT:
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NEXT | GO TO STEP 34 |
18. | CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE |
(a) Measure the cylinder compression pressure. If the compression pressure of a cylinder is low, inspect the engine assembly and repair or replace parts as necessary.
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NEXT | GO TO STEP 33 |
19. | INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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NG | GO TO STEP 29 |
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20. | PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (D-4S (INJECTION VOLUME)) |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher with all the accessories switched off.
(b) Warm up the air fuel ratio sensors at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for 90 seconds.
(c) Idle the engine.
(d) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test Active Test Display |
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D-4S (Injection Volume) |
Data List Display |
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Injection Mode |
A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 |
A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 |
(e) According to the display on the GTS, perform the Active Test and check the vehicle conditions when increasing and decreasing the fuel injection volume of port injection and direct injection.
NOTICE:
HINT:
Standard:
GTS Display (Sensor) | Injection Volume | Current |
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A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 (Air fuel ratio (sensor 1)) | 12% | Below -0.075 mA |
-12% | More than 0.037 mA | |
A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 (Air fuel ratio (sensor 2)) | 12% | Below -0.86 mA |
-12% | More than 0.33 mA |
Result | Proceed to |
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Output current values are abnormal | A |
Malfunction disappears when fuel injection volume is increased | B |
Malfunction is still present when fuel injection volume is increased, even if output current values are normal | C |
B | GO TO STEP 22 |
C | GO TO STEP 23 |
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21. | REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1) AND AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) |
(a) Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).
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HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).
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(b) Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).
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HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).
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NEXT | GO TO STEP 34 |
22. | REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
(a) Replace the fuel injector assemblies of all cylinders.
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel injector assembly.
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NEXT | GO TO STEP 34 |
23. | PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (ACTIVATE THE CIRCUIT RELAY (BRUSHLESS)) |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test Tester Display |
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Activate the Circuit Relay (Brushless) |
(b) When performing the Active Test, check for an operating sound from the fuel pump (for low pressure side).
OK:
Activate the Circuit Relay (Brushless) | Specified Condition |
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ON | Operating sound heard |
OFF | Operating sound not heard |
NG | GO TO STEP 28 |
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24. | INSPECT FUEL PUMP (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE) |
(a) Attach a fuel pressure gauge and check the fuel pressure when cranking the engine and after stopping the engine.
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Standard:
Vehicle State | Specified Condition |
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Cranking engine | 196 to 833 kPa (2.0 to 8.5 kgf/cm2, 28 to 121 psi) |
5 minutes after stopping engine | 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 14 psi) or higher |
HINT:
NG | GO TO STEP 27 |
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25. | READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL PRESSURE (HIGH)) |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher with all the accessories switched off.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List Tester Display |
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Fuel Pressure (High) |
Injection Mode |
(c) According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
Standard:
GTS Display | Condition | Specified Condition |
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Fuel Pressure (High) |
| 2800 to 20000 kPag |
NG | GO TO STEP 33 |
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26. | INSPECT OTHER RELATED COMPONENTS |
(a) Inspect other related components.
HINT:
If the malfunctioning part could not be determined by performing the preceding inspections, one of the following malfunctions is suspected.
NEXT | GO TO STEP 33 |
27. | INSPECT RELATED PARTS |
(a) Inspect the following fuel pump (for low pressure side) related parts:
NEXT | GO TO STEP 33 |
28. | INSPECT FUEL PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM |
(a) Inspect the fuel pump control system.
NEXT | GO TO STEP 34 |
29. | CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM |
(a) Check for air leaks or blockage in the intake system components. If a connection problem or foreign matter is found, repair the connection or remove the foreign matter.
HINT:
NEXT | GO TO STEP 33 |
30. | REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECT (CLEAN THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Clean off any deposits from the inside of the throttle body with motor assembly.
(b) Push open the throttle valve and wipe off any carbon from the valve and bore using a piece of cloth soaked in non-residue solvent.
*1 | Throttle Body with Motor Assembly | *2 | Bore |
*3 | Valve | - | - |
*a | Reference | *b | Throttle Body with Motor Assembly Cross-section Diagram |
*c | When valve fully opened | *d | Do not directly apply cleaner |
*e | Deposits | - | - |
NOTICE:
HINT:
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31. | PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN |
(a) Perform "Inspection After Repair" after cleaning the throttle body with motor assembly.
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(b) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
(c) Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes or more and confirm that the engine speed is within the specified range.
HINT:
After cleaning the deposits from the throttle body with motor assembly, perform learning value reset and idle learning. If the engine is operated without performing learning again, the engine speed may increase.
NEXT | GO TO STEP 34 |
32. | CHECK IGNITION SYSTEM |
(a) Perform a spark test.
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HINT:
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33. | REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS |
(a) Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the malfunctioning part.
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34. | CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST |
(a) Check that the engine has returned to normal.
NEXT | END |
Before refueling, close all the doors, windows, and the liftgate/trunk lid, and switch the ignition OFF.
To open the fuel-filler lid, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release.To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. Attach the removed cap to the inner side of the fuel-filler lid.