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CONSULT Function

FUNCTION 

Diagnostic test mode Function
Self Diagnostic Result Self-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTCs and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data can be read and erased quickly.*
Data Monitor Input/Output data in the ECM can be read.
Work Support This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the indications on the CONSULT unit.
Active Test Diagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT drives some actuators apart from the ECMs and also shifts some parameters in a specified range.
ECU Identification ECM part number can be read.
DTC Work Support The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis status/result can be confirmed.

*: The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared when the ECM memory is erased.

SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE 

Self Diagnostic Item 

Regarding items of DTC and 1st trip DTC, refer to DTC Index .

How to Read DTC and 1st Trip DTC 

DTCs and 1st trip DTCs related to the malfunction are displayed in "self-diag results".

How to Erase DTC and 1st Trip DTC 

NOTE: SYMBOL If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
  1. Select "ENGINE" with CONSULT.
  2. Select "SELF-DIAG RESULTS".
  3. Touch "ERASE". (DTC in ECM will be erased.)

Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data 

Freeze frame data item* Description
ODO/TRIP METER [km] ODO/TRIP meter at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
Warm up cycle counter -
FUEL SYS - B1
  • "Fuel injection system status" at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
  • One mode in the following is displayed. Mode2: Open loop due to detected system malfunction. Mode3: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enleanment). Mode4: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control. Mode5: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop
FUEL SYS - B2
CAL/LD VALUE The calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP The engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
L - FUEL TRM - B1
  • "Long-term fuel trim" at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
  • The long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule than short-term fuel trim.
L - FUEL TRM - B2
S - FUEL TRM - B1
  • "Short-term fuel trim" at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
  • The short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule.
S - FUEL TRM - B2
ENGINE SPEED [rpm] The engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VEHICL SPEED The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT MANI PRES [kPa] These items are displayed but are not applicable to this model.
ABSOL TH - P/S The throttle valve opening angle at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COMBUST CONDITION These items are displayed but are not applicable to this model.
B/FUEL SCHDL [msec] The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.

*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.

DATA MONITOR MODE 

NOTE: SYMBOL
  • The following table includes information (items) inapplicable to this vehicle. For information (items) applicable to this vehicle, refer to CONSULT display items.
  • For reference values of the following items, refer to Reference Value .

Monitored Item 

Monitored item Unit Description Remarks
COOLAN TEMP/S °C or °F The engine coolant temperature (determined by the signal voltage of the engine coolant temperature sensor) is displayed. When the engine coolant temperature sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM enters fail-safe mode. The engine coolant temperature determined by the ECM is displayed.
VHCL SPEED SE km/h or mph The vehicle speed computed from the vehicle speed signal sent from combination meter is displayed.  
BATTERY VOLT V The power supply voltage of ECM is displayed.  
INT/A TEMP SEN °C or °F The intake air temperature (determined by the signal voltage of the intake air temperature sensor) is indicated.  
PURG VOL C/V %
  • Indicates the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve control value computed by the ECM according to the input signals.
  • The opening becomes larger as the value increases.
 
FUEL T/TMP SE °C or °F The fuel temperature (determined by the signal voltage of the fuel tank temperature sensor) is displayed.  
FUEL LEVEL SE V The signal voltage of the fuel level sensor is displayed.  
EVAP SYS PRES V The signal voltage of EVAP control system pressure sensor is displayed.  
CAL/LD VALUE % "Calculated load value" indicates the value of the current air flow divided by peak air flow.  
HO2S2 (B1) V The signal voltage of the heated oxygen sensor 2 is displayed.  
ENG OIL TEMP °C or °F The engine oil temperature (determined by the signal voltage of the engine oil temperature sensor) is indicated.  
A/F ALPHA - B1 % The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feedback correction factor per cycle is indicated.  
INT/V SOL(B1) % Not used.  
IGN TIMING BTDC Indicates the ignition timing computed by ECM according to the input signals. When the engine is stopped, a certain value is indicated.
A/F S1 HTR(B1) %
  • Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater control value computed by ECM according to the input signals.
  • The current flow to the heater becomes larger as the value increases.
 
ATOM PRES SEN 2 V The signal voltage from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor is displayed.  
EXH/V TIM B1 °CA Indicates [°CA] of exhaust camshaft retard angle.  
FAN DUTY % Indicates a command value for cooling fan. The value is calculated by ECM based on input signals.  
THRTL STK CNT B1* - Not used.  
ENG SPEED rpm Indicates the engine speed computed from the signal of the crankshaft position sensor (POS) and camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
  • Accuracy becomes poor if engine speed drops below the idle rpm.
  • If the signal is interrupted while the engine is running, an abnormal value may be indicated.
TRVL AFTER MIL km or mile Distance traveled while MIL is activated.  
INJ PULSE-B1 msec Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse width compensated by ECM according to the input signals. When the engine is stopped, a certain computed value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL ms "Base fuel schedule" indicates the fuel injection pulse width programmed into ECM, prior to any learned on board correction. When engine is running, specification range is indicated in "SPEC".
MASS AIRFLOW g/s Indicates the mass air flow computed by ECM according to the signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor.  
ACCEL SEN 1 V The accelerator pedal position sensor signal voltage is displayed. ACCEL SEN 2 signal is converted by ECM internally. Thus, it differs from ECM terminal voltage signal.
ACCEL SEN 2
TP SEN 1-B1 V The throttle position sensor signal voltage is displayed. TP SEN 2-B1 signal is converted by ECM internally. Thus, it differs from ECM terminal voltage signal.
TP SEN 2-B1
I/P PULLY SPD rpm Indicates the engine speed computed from the input speed sensor signal.  
VEHICLE SPEED km/h or mph The vehicle speed computed from the vehicle speed signal sent from TCM is displayed.  
TUMBLE POS SEN V The intake manifold runner control valve position sensor signal voltage is displayed.  
AC PRESS SEN V The signal voltage from the refrigerant pressure sensor is displayed.  
A/F SEN1 (B1) V The A/F signal computed from the input signal of the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 is displayed.  
VHCL SPEED SE km/h or mph The vehicle speed computed from the vehicle speed signal sent from combination meter is displayed.  
SET VHCL SPD km/h or mph The preset vehicle speed is displayed.  
VTC DTY EX B1 %
  • The control value of the exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve (determined by ECM according to the input signals) is indicated.
  • The advance angle becomes larger as the value increases.
 
A/F ADJ-B1 - Indicates the correction of a factor stored in ECM. The factor is calculated from the difference between the target air-fuel ratio stored in ECM and the air-fuel ratio calculated from A/F sensor 1 signal.  
INT/V TIM(B1) °CA Indicates [°CA] of intake camshaft advance angle.  
EOP SENSOR V The signal voltage of EOP sensor is displayed.  
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR (Hz) Hz The signal frequency of the mass air flow sensor is displayed.  
A/F-S ATMSPHRC CRCT B1 - Displays a determined value of atmospheric correction factor necessary for correcting an A/F sensor signal input to ECM. The signal used for the correction is an A/F sensor signal transmitted while driving under atmospheric pressure.  
A/F-S ATMSPHRC CRCT UP B1 count Displays the number of updates of the A/F sensor atmospheric correction factor.  
LOAD SIGNAL ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the electrical lode signal.
  • ON: Rear window defogger switch is ON and/or lighting switch is 2nd position.
  • OFF: Both rear window defogger switch and lighting switch are OFF.
 
AIR COND SIG ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air conditioner switch as determined by the air conditioner signal.  
PW/ST SIGNAL ON/OFF [ON/OFF] condition of the power steering system (determined by the signal sent from EPS control unit) is indicated.  
P/N POSI SW ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the park/neutral position (PNP) signal.  
START SIGNAL ON/OFF Indicates start signal status [ON/OFF] computed by the ECM according to the signals of engine speed and battery voltage. After starting the engine, [OFF] is displayed regardless of the starter signal.
CLSD THL POS ON/OFF Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] computed by ECM according to the accelerator pedal position sensor signal.  
HO2S2 MNTR(B1) RICH/LEAN Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 signal:
  • RICH: means the amount of oxygen after three way catalyst is relatively small.
  • LEAN: means the amount of oxygen after three way catalyst is relatively large.
When the engine is stopped, a certain value is indicated.
IGNITION SW ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from ignition switch signal.  
HEATER FAN SW ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the heater fan switch signal.  
IDL A/V LEARN YET/CMPLT Displays the condition of Idle Air Volume Learning
  • YET: Idle air volume learning has not been performed yet.
  • CMPLT: Idle air volume learning has already been performed successfully.
 
BRAKE SW ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the stop lamp switch signal.  
AIR COND RLY ON/OFF The air conditioner relay control condition (determined by ECM according to the input signals) is indicated.  
FUEL PUMP RLY ON/OFF Indicates the fuel pump relay control condition determined by ECM according to the input signals.  
VENT CONT/V ON/OFF The control condition of the EVAP canister vent control valve (determined by ECM according to the input signals) is displayed.
  • ON: Closed
  • OFF: Open
 
THRTL RELAY ON/OFF Indicates the throttle control motor relay control condition determined by the ECM according to the input signals.  
HO2S2 HTR (B1) ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated oxygen sensor 2 heater determined by ECM according to the input signals.  
DIST SW On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition from DISTANCE switch signal.  
BRAKE SW2 On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition of stop lamp switch signal.  
BRAKE SW1 On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition from brake pedal position switch signal.  
SET SW On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition from SET- switch signal.  
RESUME/ACC SW On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition from RES+ switch signal.  
CANCEL SW On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition from CANCEL switch signal.  
MAIN SW On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition from MAIN switch signal.  
CRUISE LAMP On/Off Indicates [On/Off] condition of CRUISE lamp determined by the ECM according to the input signals.  
HO2 S2 DIAG1(B1) INCMP/CMPLT Indicates DTC P0139 self-diagnosis (delayed response) condition.
  • INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incomplete.
  • CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is complete.
 
HO2 S2 DIAG2(B1) INCMP/CMPLT
NOTE: SYMBOL The item is indicated, but not used.
 
EVAP LEAK DIAG YET/CMPLT Indicates the condition of EVAP leak diagnosis.
  • YET: EVAP leak diagnosis has not been performed yet.
  • CMPLT: EVAP leak diagnosis has been performed successfully.
 
EVAP DIAG READY ON/OFF Indicates the ready condition of EVAP leak diagnosis.
  • ON: Diagnosis has been ready condition.
  • OFF: Diagnosis has not been ready condition.
 
SYSTEM 1 DIAGNOSIS A B1 INCMP/CMPLT Indicates DTC P219A self-diagnosis condition.
  • INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incomplete.
  • CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is complete.
 
A/F SEN1 DIAG1 (B1) INCMP/ CMPLT Indicates DTC P015A or P015B self-diagnosis condition.
  • INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incomplete.
  • CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is complete.
 
A/F SEN1 DIAG2 (B1) INCMP/ CMPLT Indicates DTC P014C or P014D self-diagnosis condition.
  • INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incomplete.
  • CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is complete.
 
SYSTEM 1 DIAGNOSIS B B1 ABSNT/PRSNT Indicates DTC P219A self-diagnosis condition.
  • ABSNT: Self-diagnosis standby
  • PRSNT: Under self-diagnosis
 
A/F IMBALNC DIAG - CPS STAT ABSNT/ PRSNT Indicates DTC P219C - P219F self-diagnosis condition.
  • ABSNT: The vehicle condition is not within the diagnosis range.
  • PRSNT: The vehicle condition is within the diagnosis range.
 
A/F SEN1 DIAG3 (B1) INCMP/ CMPLT Indicates DTC P014C, P014D, P015A or P015B self-diagnosis condition.
  • INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incomplete.
  • CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is complete.
 
A/F IMBLNC DIAG - CPS CMPLT INCMP/CMPLT Indicates DTC P219C - P219F self-diagnosis condition.
  • INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incomplete.
  • CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is complete.
 

*: The item is indicated, but not used.

NOTE: SYMBOL Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.

WORK SUPPORT MODE 

Work Item 

WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
VALVE TIMING OFFSET DATA WRITING Ignition switch ON and engine stopped. After the following parts are replaced.
  • ECM
  • Camshaft, timing chain
  • Timing chain
  • Engine assembly
VALVE TIMING OFFSET DATA CLEAR Ignition switch ON and engine stopped. After the following parts are replaced.
  • ECM
  • Engine assembly
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE Crank a few times after engine stalls. When releasing fuel pressure from fuel line
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE Close the EVAP canister vent control valve in order to make EVAP system close under the following conditions.
  • Ignition switch ON
  • Engine not running
  • Ambient temperature is above 0°C (32°F)
  • No vacuum and no high pressure in EVAP system
  • Fuel tank temperature is more than 0°C (32°F)
  • Within 10 minutes after starting "EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE"
  • When trying to execute "EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE" under the condition except above, CONSULT will discontinue it and display appropriate instruction.

NOTE: When starting engine, CONSULT may display "Battery voltage is low. Charge battery", even in using charged battery.
When detecting EVAP vapor leak point of EVAP system
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ* Idle condition When adjusting target ignition timing
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ* Idle condition When setting target idle speed
WRITING DATA FOR REPLC CPU In this mode, write data stored by "SAVE DATA FOR CPU REPLC" in work support mode to ECM. When ECM is replaced.
SAVING DATA FOR REPLC CPU In this mode, save data that is in ECM. When ECM is replaced.
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN The idle air volume that keeps the engine within the specified range is memorized in ECM. When learning the idle air volume
CLSD THL POS LEARN Ignition on and engine stopped. When learning throttle valve closed position
SELF-LEARNING CONT The coefficient of self-learning control mixture ratio returns to the original coefficient. When clearing mixture ratio self-learning value
VIN REGISTRATION In this mode, VIN is registered in ECM. When registering VIN in ECM
ELECTRIC INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL LEARNING Ignition switch ON and engine stopped. After the following parts are replaced.
  • Electric intake valve timing control actuator
  • Electric intake valve timing control module
  • Camshaft, timing chain, camshaft sprocket
  • Piston, connecting rod, crankshaft
  • Position sensor
Misfire count (real-time) These items are displayed but not used. -
Misfire count (past) These items are displayed but not used. -

*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.

ACTIVE TEST MODE 

Test Item 

TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
ENG COOLANT TEMP
  • Engine: Return to the original trouble condition
  • Change the engine coolant temperature using CONSULT.
If trouble symptom disappears, see CHECK ITEM.
  • Harness and connectors
  • Engine coolant temperature sensor
  • Fuel injector
FUEL INJECTION
  • Engine: Return to the original trouble condition
  • Change the amount of fuel injection using CONSULT.
If trouble symptom disappears, see CHECK ITEM.
  • Harness and connectors
  • Fuel injector
  • Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
IGNITION TIMING
  • Engine: Return to the original trouble condition
  • Timing light: Set
  • Retard the ignition timing using CONSULT.
If trouble symptom disappears, see CHECK ITEM.
  • Perform Idle Air Volume Learning.
PURG VOL CONT/V
  • Engine: After warming up, run engine at 1, 500 rpm.
  • Change the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve opening percent using CONSULT.
Engine speed changes according to the opening percent.
  • Harness and connectors
  • Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP SEN Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT.
POWER BALANCE
  • Engine: After warming up, idle the engine.
  • A/C switch OFF
  • Shift lever: Neutral
  • Cut off each fuel injector signal one at a time using CONSULT.
Engine runs rough or dies.
  • Harness and connectors
  • Compression
  • Fuel injector
  • Power transistor
  • Spark plug
  • Ignition coil
INT V/T ASSIGN ANGLE
  • Engine: Return to the original non-standard condition
  • Change intake valve timing using CONSULT.
If malfunctioning symptom disappears, see CHECK ITEM.
  • Harness and connectors
  • Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
EXH V/T ASSIGN ANGLE
  • Engine: Return to the original nonstandard condition
  • Change exhaust valve timing using CONSULT.
If malfunctioning symptom disappears, see CHECK ITEM.
  • Harness and connectors
  • Exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve
FUEL PUMP RELAY
  • Ignition switch: ON
  • Turn the fuel pump relay "ON" and "OFF" using CONSULT and listen to operating sound.
Fuel pump relay makes the operating sound.
  • Harness and connectors
  • Fuel pump relay
VENT CONTROL/V
  • Ignition switch: ON
  • Turn solenoid valve ON and OFF with the CONSULT and listen to operating sound.
Solenoid valve makes an operating sound.
  • Harness and connectors
  • EVAP canister vent control solenoid valve
FAN DUTY CONTROL*
  • Ignition switch: ON
  • Change duty ratio using CONSULT.
Cooling fan speed changes.
  • Harness and connectors
  • IPDM E/R (Cooling fan relay)
  • Cooling fan motor
  • Cooling fan relay
  • Cooling fan module
TUMBLE CONTROL VALUE
  • Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped)
  • Turn the intake manifold runner control valve "ON" and "OFF" using CONSULT to open or close.
Touch the intake manifold runner control valve motor and check the operating vibration and sound.
  • Harness and connectors
  • Intake manifold runner control valve
  • Intake manifold runner control valve motor

*: Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.

DTC WORK SUPPORT MODE 

Test Item 

Test mode Test item Corresponding DTC No. Reference
HO2S2 HO2S2 (B1) P1146 P0138 DTC Description
HO2S2 (B1) P1147 P0137 DTC Description
HO2S2 (B1) P0139 P0139 DTC Description
A/F SEN1 A/F SEN1 (B1) P1276 P0130 DTC Description
EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM PURG FLOW P0441 P0441 DTC Description
PURG VOL CN/V P1444 P0443 DTC Description

SRT and P-DTC MODE 

SRT STATUS Mode 

PERMANENT DTC STATUS Mode 

How to display permanent DTC status

  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  2. Turn ignition switch ON.
  3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
  4. Turn ignition switch ON.
  5. Select "PERMANENT DTC STATUS" in "DTC and SRT CONFIRMATION" mode with CONSULT.
    NOTE: SYMBOL Permanent DTCs stored in ECM memory are displayed on the CONSULT screen to show if a driving pattern required for erasing permanent DTCs is complete (CMPLT) or incomplete (INCMP).
    CAUTION:

    Since the "PERMANENT DTC STATUS" screen displays the previous trip information, repeat the following twice to update the information: "Ignition switch OFF", "Wait for more than 10 seconds" and "Ignition switch ON".

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NOTE: SYMBOL This mode is not used in regions that permanent DTCs are not regulated by law.

SRT WORK SUPPORT Mode 

This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT while monitoring the SRT status.

PERMANENT DTC WORK SUPPORT Mode 

This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to complete the driving pattern that is required for erasing permanent DTC.

NOTE: SYMBOL This mode is not used in regions that permanent DTCs are not regulated by law.