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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 

    Listen for an intake air leakage after the mass air flow sensor.

    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
      P0172 1 F133 1 F92 79 Existed
      2 74
      P0175 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
      P0172 1 F133 1 Ground Not Existed
      2
      P0175 2 F134 1
      2
      DTC ECM Ground Continuity
      Bank Connector Terminal
      P0172 1 F92 79 Ground Not Existed
      74
      P0175 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 FUEL PRESSURE 

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

    YES>>

    GO TO 5.

    NO>>

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

  5. 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 6.

    NO>>

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

  6. 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 7.

    NO>>

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

  7. 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.