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Problem Symptoms Table [07/2015 - 08/2016]

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SFI SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Engine does not crank (Does not start) Battery Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
VC output circuit (ECM 5 V output) Refer to VC Output Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Starter signal circuit Refer to Starter Signal Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Smart access system with push-button start Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [07/2015 - ]
Starter assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
No initial combustion (Does not start) Immobiliser system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [07/2015 - ]
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 - ]
VVT sensor (for intake camshaft) Refer to CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
VVT sensor (for exhaust camshaft) Refer to CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector circuit Refer to Fuel Injector Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Valve timing Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
Starter signal circuit Refer to Starter Signal Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
ECM Refer to REMOVAL [07/2015 - ]
No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Engine cranks normally but difficult to start Flow chart [Engine difficult to start] Refer to Engine Difficult to Start [07/2015 - ]
Engine coolant temperature sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Compression Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
Fuel injector circuit Refer to Fuel Injector Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
Throttle body with motor assembly Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Starter signal circuit Refer to Starter Signal Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Incomplete intermittent combustion occurs (Does not start) Fuel line -
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Crankshaft position sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Valve timing Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
High engine speed Air conditioning signal circuit Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [07/2015 - ]
Throttle body with motor assembly Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Engine coolant temperature sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
PCV valve and hose Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [07/2015 - ]
ACIS control circuit Refer to ACIS Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Low engine speed (Poor idle) Throttle body with motor assembly Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
ACIS control circuit Refer to ACIS Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
PCV valve and hose Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Engine stalls on deceleration Flow chart [Engine stalls] Refer to Engine Stalls [07/2015 - ]
Idle speed (refer to "Low engine speed") -
Rough idle Flow chart [Rough idling] Refer to Rough Idling [07/2015 - ]
Compression (engine mechanical) Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
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 ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Air conditioning signal circuit Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [07/2015 - ]
Fuel line -
Valve timing Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
Intake system Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
ACIS control circuit Refer to ACIS Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
PCV valve and hose Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
External part malfunction (Increase in load: A/C system, A/T system, etc.) -
No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Hunting (Poor idle) PCV valve and hose Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Mass air flow meter sub-assembly Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Air fuel ratio sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
ACIS control circuit Refer to ACIS Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Lack of power Flow chart [Lack of power] Refer to Lack of Power [07/2015 - ]
Engine stalls during air conditioning operation Air conditioning signal circuit Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [07/2015 - ]
ECM Refer to REMOVAL [07/2015 - ]
Hesitation/Poor acceleration (Poor driveability) Fuel line -
Valve timing Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
Mass air flow meter sub-assembly Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Throttle body with motor assembly Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Knock control sensor Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Air intake control circuit Refer to Air Intake Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
Brake override system Refer to Brake Override System [07/2015 - ]
No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Surging (Poor driveability) Fuel line -
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel injector assembly Refer to INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [07/2015 - ]
No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Engine stalls soon after starting Flow chart [Engine stalls] Refer to Engine Stalls [07/2015 - ]
Mass air flow meter sub-assembly Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [07/2015 - ]
Intake system Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
Fuel line -
No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ]
Unable/difficult to refuel Fuel system (canister, refueling valve, roll over valve, fuel tank, etc.) -
Engine vibrates frequently when idling (Active control engine mount system) Active control engine mount circuit Refer to Active Control Engine Mount System [07/2015 - ]
Drive mode does not change Drive mode switch circuit Refer to Drive Mode Switch Circuit [07/2015 - ]

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*: Check the "Fuel Cut Elps Time" in the Data List.

If the elapsed time is over 0 sec, then the engine speed is high (More than the engine speed at which fuel cut occurs + 500 rpm).

When this has happened, there is the possibility that the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly will become loose and malfunction, so check that the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly is properly attached. (Refer to COMPONENTS [07/2015 - ] ).