Inspection Procedure
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- CHECK MIL
- Check that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when turning the ignition switch ON.
OK:
MIL lights up
OK : SYSTEM OK
NG: Go to Next Step
- Check that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when turning the ignition switch ON.
- CHECK CONNECTION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and intelligent tester ON.
- Check the communication between the intelligent tester and ECM.RESULT SPECIFICATIONS
Result Proceed to Communication is possible A Communication is not possible B
A: Go TO MIL CIRCUIT
B: Go to Next Step
- CHECK MIL (THROTTLE BODY)
- Disconnect the throttle body connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT REFERENCE CHARTResult Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
A: REPLACE THROTTLE BODY
B: Go to Next Step
- CHECK MIL (ACCELERATOR PEDAL)
- Disconnect the accelerator pedal connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT REFERENCE CHARTResult Proceed to MIL Illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
A: REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
B: Go to Next Step
- CHECK MIL (PRESSURE SENSOR FOR SECONDARY AIR INJECTION)
- Disconnect the pressure sensor connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT REFERENCE CHARTResult Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
A: REPLACE PRESSURE SENSOR
B: Go to Next Step
- CHECK MIL (CANISTER PUMP MODULE)
- Disconnect the canister pump module connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the MIL
Result
RESULT REFERENCE CHARTResult Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
A: REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
B: Go to Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
- Disconnect the throttle body connector.
- Disconnect the accelerator pedal connector.
- Disconnect the pressure sensor connector.
- Disconnect the canister pump module connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
Standard Resistance (check for short)
STANDARD RESISTANCE (CHECK FOR SHORT)Tester Connection Specified Condition VC (E4-18) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher VCPA (E8-26) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher VCP2 (E8-27) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK : REPLACE ECM