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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE 
    1. Start engine and run it at idle.
    2. Listen for an exhaust gas leakage before three way catalyst (manifold).
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    Is exhaust gas leakage detected?

    YES>>

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

    NO>>

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK FOR INTAKE AIR LEAKAGE 
    1. Listen for an intake air leakage after the mass air flow sensor.
    2. Check PCV hose connection.

    Is intake air leakage detected?

    YES>>

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

    NO>>

    GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect corresponding A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check the continuity between A/F sensor 1 harness connector and ECM harness connector.
      DTC A/F sensor 1 ECM Continuity
      Bank Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      P0171 1 F133 1 F92 79 Existed
      2 74
      P0174 2 F134 1 F92 69
      2 70
    5. Check the continuity between A/F sensor 1 harness connector and ground, or ECM harness connector and ground.
      DTC A/F sensor 1 Ground Continuity
      Bank Connector Terminal
      P0171 1 F133 1 Ground Not Existed
      2
      P0174 2 F134 1
      2
      DTC ECM Ground Continuity
      Bank Connector Terminal
      P0171 1 F92 79 Ground Not Existed
      74
      P0174 2 F92 69
      70
    6. Also check harness for short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 4

    .

    NO>>

    Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  4. CHECK A/F SENSOR FUNCTION-1 

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

    TESTING CONDITION:

    Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11 V at idle.

    >>

    GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK A/F SENSOR FUNCTION-2 
    1. Clear the mixture ratio self-learning value. Refer to Work Procedure .
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
    5. Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3500 and 4000 RPM for 1 minute under no load.
    6. Let engine idle for 1 minute.
    7. Keep engine speed between 2, 500 and 3, 000 RPM for 20 minutes.
    8. Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES>>

    Replace A/F sensor.

    NO>>

    GO TO 6.

  6. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE 

    Check fuel pressure. Refer to Work Procedure . Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 8.

    NO>>

    GO TO 7.

  7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check fuel hoses and fuel tubes for clogging.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    Replace "fuel filter and fuel pump assembly". Refer to FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation .

    NO>>

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  8. CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR SYMBOL
    1. Install all removed parts.
    2. Check "MASS AIR FLOW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.

      For specification, Refer to Component Inspection .

    SYMBOL WITH GST

    1. Install all removed parts.
    2. Check mass air flow sensor signal in Service $01 with GST.

      For specification, Refer to MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR : Service Data .

    Is the measurement value within the specification?

    YES>>

    GO TO 9.

    NO>>

    Check connectors for rusted terminals or loose connections in the mass air flow sensor circuit or grounds. Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure .

  9. CHECK FUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTOR SYMBOL
    1. Start engine.
    2. Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT.
    3. Check that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.

    SYMBOL WITHOUT CONSULT

    1. Start engine and let it idle.
    2. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.
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      Clicking sound should be heard.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 10.

    NO>>

    Perform trouble diagnosis for fuel injector, Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .

  10. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to Inspection . Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    Replace fuel injector. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE : Removal and Installation .

    NO>>

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.