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Problem Symptoms Table [08/2016 - ]

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SFI SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area See Service Information
Engine does not crank (Does not start) Hybrid control system Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2016 - ]
VC output circuit (ECM 5 V output) Refer to VC Output Circuit [07/2015 - ]
No initial combustion (Does not start) ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [07/2015 - ]
VC output circuit (ECM 5 V output) Refer to VC Output Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Crankshaft position sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Valve timing Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector circuit Refer to Fuel Injector Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Engine cranks normally but difficult to start Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Engine coolant temperature sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Compression Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
Fuel injector assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector circuit Refer to Fuel Injector Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Throttle with motor body assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
PCV valve and hose Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
EGR valve assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Incomplete intermittent combustion occurs (Does not start) Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel line -
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector circuit Refer to Fuel Injector Circuit [07/2015 - ]
EGR valve assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Crankshaft position sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Camshaft position sensor Refer to REMOVAL [07/2015 - ]
Valve timing Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
High engine speed Throttle with motor body assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Engine coolant temperature sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
PCV valve and hose Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Low engine speed (Poor idle) Throttle with motor body assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
PCV valve and hose Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Rough idle Compression Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Spark plug Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
Fuel injector circuit Refer to Fuel Injector Circuit [07/2015 - ]
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel line -
Throttle with motor body assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Purge VSV Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
PCV valve and hose Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Air fuel ratio sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Heated oxygen sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Mass air flow meter sub-assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Manifold absolute pressure sensor Refer to REMOVAL [07/2015 - ]
Knock control sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
EGR valve assembly -
Hunting (Poor idle) Electronic throttle control system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Drive start control system Refer to Drive Start Control System [08/2016 - ]
Hesitation and/or poor acceleration (Poor driveability) Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Spark plug Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Mass air flow meter sub-assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Electronic throttle control system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Compression Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
Brake override system Refer to Brake Override System [07/2015 - ]
Drive start control system Refer to Drive Start Control System [08/2016 - ]
Surging (Poor driveability) Spark plug Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Mass air flow meter sub-assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system Refer to DTC P0016: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) [07/2015 - ]
Compression Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
Engine stalls soon after starting Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Spark plug Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system Refer to DTC P0016: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A) [07/2015 - ]
Electronic throttle control system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Manifold absolute pressure sensor Refer to REMOVAL [07/2015 - ]
PCV valve and hose Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Compression Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
EGR valve assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Unable/difficult to refuel Fuel system (canister, refueling valve, roll-over valve, fuel tank, etc.) -