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Problem Symptoms Table

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Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

SFI SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area See
Engine does not crank (Does not start) Smart access system with push-button start Refer toEngine does not Start
Immobiliser system Refer toHOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
ECM power source circuit Refer toECM Power Source Circuit
VC output circuit Refer toVC Output Circuit
Cranking holding function circuit Refer toCranking Holding Function Circuit
Starter (for 2.0 kW Type) Refer toINSPECTION
No initial combustion (Does not start) ECM power source circuit Refer toECM Power Source Circuit
Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
ECM Refer toTERMINALS OF ECM 
Engine cranks normally but difficult to start Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel pump for high pressure Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Compression Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 6
Difficult to start with cold engine Cranking holding function circuit Refer toCranking Holding Function Circuit
Ignition system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Spark plug Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel pump for high pressure Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector for direct injection Refer toINSPECTION
Fuel injector for port injection Refer toINSPECTION
Difficult to start with warm engine Cranking holding function circuit Refer toCranking Holding Function Circuit
Fuel injector for port injection Refer toINSPECTION
Fuel injector for direct injection Refer toINSPECTION
Ignition system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Spark plug Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel pump for high pressure Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
High engine idle speed (Poor idling) ECM power source circuit Refer toECM Power Source Circuit
A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit) Refer toHOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Electronic throttle control system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Air induction system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ventilation hose Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Low engine idle speed (Poor idling) A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit) Refer toHOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel pump for high pressure Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Electronic throttle control system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Air induction system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ventilation hose Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Rough idling (Poor idling) Compression Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 6
Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel pump for high pressure Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Electronic throttle control system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Air induction system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ventilation hose Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Hunting (Poor idling) ECM power source circuit Refer toECM Power Source Circuit
Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel pump for high pressure Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Spark plug Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
Ignition system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector for port injection Refer toINSPECTION
Fuel injector for direct injection Refer toINSPECTION
Electronic throttle control system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Air induction system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ventilation hose Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Hesitation/Poor acceleration (Poor driveability) Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel pump for high pressure Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Spark plug Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
Ignition system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector for port injection Refer toINSPECTION
Fuel injector for direct injection Refer toINSPECTION
Surging (Poor driveability) Spark plug Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel pump for high pressure Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ignition system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector for port injection Refer toINSPECTION
Fuel injector for direct injection Refer toINSPECTION
Engine stalls soon after starting Fuel pump control circuit Refer toFuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel pump for high pressure Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Spark plug Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2
Ignition system Refer toON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector for port injection Refer toINSPECTION
Fuel injector for direct injection Refer toINSPECTION
Engine stalls during A/C operation A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit) Refer toHOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
ECM Refer toTERMINALS OF ECM 
Unable/difficult to refuel Refueling valve (canister) -