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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY 

    If DTC P2014, P2016, P2017 or P2018 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0643.

    Is applicable DTC detected?

    YES

    Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Description .

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL VALVE POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY-1 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect intake valve manifold runner control valve position sensor harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between intake valve manifold runner control valve position sensor harness connector.

      Intake manifold runner control valve position sensor

      Voltage

      (Approx.)

      Connector

      +

      -

      Terminal

      F20

      1

      3

      5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL VALVE POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY-2 

    Check the voltage between intake valve manifold runner control valve position sensor harness connector and ground.

    +

    -

    Voltage

    (Approx.)

    Intake manifold runner control valve position sensor

    Connector

    Terminal

    F20

    1

    Ground

    5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit.

  4. CHECK ECM GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between ECM harness connector and ground.

      ECM

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      F51

      5

      Ground

      Existed

      65

      F52

      69

      70

      E16

      157

      159

      162

    4. Also check harness for short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    INSPECTION END

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  5. CHECK INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL VALVE POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between intake valve manifold runner control valve position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Intake manifold runner control valve position sensor

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F20

      3

      F52

      79

      Existed

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  6. CHECK INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL VALVE POSITION SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Check the continuity between intake manifold runner control valve position sensor harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Intake manifold runner control valve position sensor

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F20

      2

      F52

      82

      Existed

    2. Also check harness for short to ground and to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace intake manifold assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.