Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. 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.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom	Suspected Area	See
Engine does not crank (Does not start)	1. Battery	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	2. Starter	INSPECTION
	3. Starter relay	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	4. Park/neutral position switch	INSPECTION
	5. Immobiliser system	HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
No initial combustion (Does not start)	1. ECM power source circuit	ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
	2. Crankshaft position sensor	CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
	3. VVT sensor	DTC P0340 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION; DTC P0342 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT LOW INPUT (BANK 1 OR SINGLE SENSOR); DTC P0343 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT (BANK 1 OR SINGLE SENSOR); DTC P0345 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT (BANK 2); DTC P0347 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT LOW INPUT (BANK 2); DTC P0348 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT (BANK 2)
	4. Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	5. Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	6. ECM	ECM
	7. VC output circuit	VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Engine cranks normally but difficult to start	1. Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
Engine cranks normally but difficult to start	2. Compression	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Difficult to start with cold engine	1. Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	2. Spark plug	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	3. Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	4. Injector	INSPECTION
Difficult to start with warm engine	1. Injector	INSPECTION
	2. Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	3. Spark plug	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	4. Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
High engine idle speed	1. Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE CLOSED ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK
	2. A/C signal circuit	-
	3. ECM power source circuit	ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
	4. Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)	ACIS CONTROL CIRCUIT
Low engine idle speed (Poor idling)	1. Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE CLOSED ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK
	2. A/C signal circuit	-
	3. Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	4. Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	5. Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)	ACIS CONTROL CIRCUIT
	6. PCV hose	-
Rough idling	1. Compression	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	2. Spark plug	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	3. Injector	INSPECTION
	4. Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	5. Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	6. Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE CLOSED ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK
	7. Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	8. Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)	ACIS CONTROL CIRCUIT
	9. PCV hose	-
	10. Mass air flow meter	MASS AIR FLOW METER
Idle hunting	1. Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE CLOSED ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK
	2. Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	3. ECM power source circuit	ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
	4. Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)	ACIS CONTROL CIRCUIT
Hesitation/Poor acceleration	1. Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	2. Spark plug	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	3. Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	4. Injector	INSPECTION
	5. Mass air flow meter	MASS AIR FLOW METER
	6. Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE CLOSED ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK
	7. Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	8. Compression	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	9. Air Intake Control System (AICS)	AIR INTAKE CONTROL CIRCUIT
Surging (Poor drive ability)	1. Spark plug	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	2. Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	3. Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	4. Injector	INSPECTION
	5. Mass air flow meter	MASS AIR FLOW METER
	6. Variable valve timing system	CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
	7. Compression	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Engine stalls soon after starting	1. Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	2. Spark plug	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	3. Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	4. Injector	INSPECTION
	5. Variable valve timing system	CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
	6. Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE CLOSED ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK
	7. Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	8. PCV hose	-
	9. Compression	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Engine stalls only during A/C operation	1. A/C signal circuit	-
Engine stalls only during A/C operation	2. ECM	ECM
Unable/difficult to refuel	1. Refueling valve (canister)	-