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Problem Symptoms Table

When the malfunction is not confirmed in the diagnostic trouble code check and the problem still cannot be confirmed in the basic inspection, use this table and troubleshoot according to the priority order given below.

SFI SYSTEM 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Engine does not crank (Does not start) 1. Immobilizer system SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2. Generator -
3. Hybrid system HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
4. Park/neutral position switch -
No initial combustion (Does not start) 1. ECM (Included in HV Control ECU) power source circuit ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
2. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
3. ECM (Included in HV Control ECU) -
Engine cranks normally but difficult to start 1. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
2. Compression ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Difficult to start with cold engine 1. Ignition system DTC P0351 IGNITION COIL "A" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0352 IGNITION COIL "B" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0353 IGNITION COIL "C" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0354 IGNITION COIL "D" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0355 IGNITION COIL "E" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0356 IGNITION COIL "F" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT 
2. Spark plug INSPECTION
3. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
5. Injector DTC P0300 RANDOM / MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0302 CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0303 CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0304 CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0305 CYLINDER 5 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0306 CYLINDER 6 MISFIRE DETECTED 
Difficult to start with warm engine 1. Injector DTC P0300 RANDOM / MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0302 CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0303 CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0304 CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0305 CYLINDER 5 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0306 CYLINDER 6 MISFIRE DETECTED 
2. Ignition system DTC P0351 IGNITION COIL "A" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0352 IGNITION COIL "B" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0353 IGNITION COIL "C" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0354 IGNITION COIL "D" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0355 IGNITION COIL "E" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0356 IGNITION COIL "F" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT 
3. Spark plug INSPECTION
4. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
High engine idle speed (Poor idling) 1. ECM (Included in HV Control ECU) power source circuit -
2. A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit) -
3. Electronic throttle control system THROTTLE BODY 
4. Air induction system -
5. PCV hose -
Low engine idle speed (Poor idling) 1. A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit) -
2. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
3. Electronic throttle control system THROTTLE BODY 
4. Air induction system -
5. PCV hose -
Rough idling (Poor idling) 1. Compression ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
2. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
3. Electronic throttle control system THROTTLE BODY 
4. Air induction system -
5. PCV hose -
Hunting (Poor idling) 1. ECM (Included in HV Control ECU) power source circuit -
2. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
3. Spark plug INSPECTION
4. Ignition system DTC P0351 IGNITION COIL "A" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0352 IGNITION COIL "B" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0353 IGNITION COIL "C" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0354 IGNITION COIL "D" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0355 IGNITION COIL "E" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0356 IGNITION COIL "F" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT 
5. Injector DTC P0300 RANDOM / MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0302 CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0303 CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0304 CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0305 CYLINDER 5 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0306 CYLINDER 6 MISFIRE DETECTED 
6. Electronic throttle control system THROTTLE BODY 
7. Air induction system -
8. PCV hose -
Hesitation/Poor acceleration (Poor driveability) 1. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
2. Spark plug INSPECTION
3. Ignition system DTC P0351 IGNITION COIL "A" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0352 IGNITION COIL "B" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0353 IGNITION COIL "C" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0354 IGNITION COIL "D" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0355 IGNITION COIL "E" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0356 IGNITION COIL "F" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT 
4. Injector DTC P0300 RANDOM / MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0302 CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0303 CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0304 CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0305 CYLINDER 5 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0306 CYLINDER 6 MISFIRE DETECTED 
Surging (Poor driveability) 1. Spark plug INSPECTION
2. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
3. Ignition system DTC P0351 IGNITION COIL "A" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0352 IGNITION COIL "B" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0353 IGNITION COIL "C" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0354 IGNITION COIL "D" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0355 IGNITION COIL "E" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0356 IGNITION COIL "F" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT 
4. Injector DTC P0300 RANDOM / MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0302 CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0303 CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0304 CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0305 CYLINDER 5 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0306 CYLINDER 6 MISFIRE DETECTED 
Engine stalls soon after starting 1. Fuel pump control circuit FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 
2. Spark plug INSPECTION
3. Ignition system DTC P0351 IGNITION COIL "A" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0352 IGNITION COIL "B" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0353 IGNITION COIL "C" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0354 IGNITION COIL "D" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0355 IGNITION COIL "E" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT; DTC P0356 IGNITION COIL "F" PRIMARY / SECONDARY CIRCUIT 
4. Injector DTC P0300 RANDOM / MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0302 CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0303 CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0304 CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0305 CYLINDER 5 MISFIRE DETECTED; DTC P0306 CYLINDER 6 MISFIRE DETECTED 
Engine stalls during A/C operation 1. A/C signal circuit (Compressor circuit) -
2. ECM (Included in HV Control ECU) -
Unable/difficult to refuel Refueling valve (canister) -
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