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Symptom Table

SYSTEM - BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM 

  SYMPTOM Reference
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING IDLING VIBRATION SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA  
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 1 1 2 3 2   2 2     3   2 Component Function Check 
Fuel pressure regulator system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4     Work Procedure
Fuel injector circuit 1 1 2 3 2   2 2     2     Component Function Check 
Evaporative emission system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4     System Description
Fuel rail pressure sensor circuit 1 1 2 2 2   2 2     2     DTC Description
High pressure fuel pump circuit     4   3                 Component Function Check 
Air Positive crankcase ventilation system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4   4 1   POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION : Periodic Maintenance 
Incorrect idle speed adjustment       1 1 1 1   1     IDLE SPEED : Periodic Maintenance 
Electric throttle control actuator 1 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2   2   2 DTC Description , DTC Description
Intake manifold runner control valve circuit       4 4                 DTC Description
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjustment 3 3 1 1 1   1 1     1     IGNITION TIMING : Periodic Maintenance 
Ignition circuit 1 1 2 2 2   2 2     2     Component Function Check 
Main power supply and ground circuit 2 2 3 3 3   3 3   2 3     Diagnosis Procedure 
Main power supply and ground circuit 1 1 2 2 2   2 2     2     Diagnosis Procedure 
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit 3 3 3       DTC Description
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuit             DTC Description , DTC Description , DTC Description
Throttle position sensor circuit     2 2       DTC Description , DTC Description ,DTC Description ,DTC Description ,DTC Description ,
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit     3 2 1             DTC Description ,DTC Description ,DTC Description
Knock sensor circuit     2               3     DTC Description
Engine oil temperature sensor circuit     4   2           3     DTC Description
Crankshaft position sensor circuit 2 2                       DTC Description
Intake camshaft position sensor circuit 3 2                       DTC Description
Vehicle speed signal circuit   2 3   3           3     DTC Description
ECM 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3     DTC Description
Electric intake valve timing control module circuit     3   3 3               DTC Description ,DTC Description
Electric intake valve timing control actuator circuit         3                 DTC Description ,DTC Description
Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve circuit   3 2   1 3 2 2 3   3     DTC Description ,DTC Description
Exhaust camshaft position sensor circuit 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     DTC Description
Transmission range switch     3   3   3 3     3     DTC Description
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit   2       3     3   4     Component Function Check 
Electrical load signal circuit             3             Component Function Check 
Air conditioner circuit 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3   3   2 Work Flow (Automatic air conditioner),Work Flow (Manual air conditioner)
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)     4                     Work Flow

1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. (continued on next chart)

SYSTEM - ENGINE MECHANICAL and OTHER 

  SYMPTOM Reference
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA) ENGINE STALL HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING IDLING VIBRATION SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA  
Fuel Fuel tank 5 5                       Inspection
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5 Inspection
Vapor lock                         -
Valve deposit 5 5 5 5   5 5     5 -
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline, Low octane)       -
Air Air duct   5 5   5   5 5     5     Inspection
Air cleaner Inspection
Air leakage from air duct (Mass air flow sensor - electric throttle control actuator) 5 5 5 5 Inspection
Electric throttle control actuator Exploded View
Air leakage from intake manifold/Collector/Gasket -
Cranking Battery 1 1 1   1   1 1     1   1 Work Flow (With 165-DSS-5000P) (With 165-DSS-5000P),Work Flow (Without 165-DSS-5000P) (Without 165-DSS-5000P)
Generator circuit Work Flow (With 165-DSS-5000P) (With 165-DSS-5000P),Work Flow (Without 165-DSS-5000P) (Without 165-DSS-5000P)
Starter circuit 3             Work Flow (With 165-DSS-5000P) (With 165-DSS-5000P),Work Flow (Without 165-DSS-5000P) (Without 165-DSS-5000P)
Signal plate 6 Inspection
Transmission range switch 4 Component Inspection
Engine Cylinder head 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Inspection
Cylinder head gasket 4 3  
Cylinder block 6 6 6 6 6 6 6   6 4 Inspection
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod  
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve mechanism Timing chain 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Inspection
Camshaft Inspection
Intake valve timing control Component Inspection 
Exhaust valve timing control Component Inspection 
Intake valve 3 Inspection
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/Gasket 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Inspection ,Inspection
Three way catalyst
Lubrication Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 5 5 5 5 5   5 5     5     Inspection ,Inspection ,Inspection
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil Inspection
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap 5 5 5 5 5   5 5   4 5     Inspection , Inspection
Thermostat 5 Inspection
Water pump   Exploded View
Water gallery Inspection
Cooling fan 5 Exploded View
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminated coolant Inspection

1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.