Problem Symptoms Table
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HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptom. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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.
SFI System
SFI SYSTEM SYMPTOM CHART
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Engine does not crank (Does not start) | Battery | PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
| Starter | INSPECTION | |
| Starter relay | RELAY | |
| Park/neutral position switch | PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH | |
| Clutch pedal switch | REMOVAL | |
| Engine does not crank (Does not start) | ECM power source circuit | ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT |
| Crankshaft position sensor | REMOVAL | |
| Camshaft position sensor | REMOVAL | |
| Ignition system | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT | |
| Fuel injector circuit | FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT | |
| Valve timing | INSTALLATION | |
| VC output circuit | VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT | |
| ECM | REMOVAL | |
| Engine cranks normally but difficult to start | Fuel pump control circuit | FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT |
| Fuel pump | INSPECTION | |
| Fuel injector circuit | FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT | |
| ECM power source circuit | ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT | |
| Engine coolant temperature sensor | INSPECTION | |
| Intake system | INTAKE SYSTEM | |
| Ignition system | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Spark plug | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Throttle body | INSPECTION | |
| Compression | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Incomplete intermittent combustion occurs (Does not start) | Fuel pump control circuit | FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT |
| Fuel pump | INSPECTION | |
| Ignition circuit | SYSTEM DIAGRAM | |
| Ignition system | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Fuel injector circuit | FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT | |
| ECM power source circuit | ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT | |
| Crankshaft position sensor | REMOVAL | |
| Camshaft position sensor | REMOVAL | |
| Valve timing | INSTALLATION | |
| High engine idle speed | Throttle body | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Intake system | INTAKE SYSTEM | |
| A/C signal circuit | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING | |
| ECM power source circuit | ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT | |
| Engine coolant temperature sensor | INSPECTION | |
| PCV valve and hose | REMOVAL | |
| Low engine idle speed (Poor idling) | Throttle body | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| A/C signal circuit | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT | |
| Fuel pump | INSPECTION | |
| Intake system | INTAKE SYSTEM | |
| PCV valve and hose | REMOVAL | |
| Rough idling | Compression | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Ignition system | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Spark plug | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Fuel injector circuit | FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT | |
| ECM power source circuit | ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT | |
| Fuel pump | INSPECTION | |
| Throttle body | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Intake system | INTAKE SYSTEM | |
| PCV valve and hose | REMOVAL | |
| Air fuel ratio sensor | REMOVAL | |
| Heated oxygen sensor | INSPECTION | |
| Mass air flow meter | MASS AIR FLOW METER | |
| Idle hunting | Throttle body | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Intake system | INTAKE SYSTEM | |
| PCV valve and hose | REMOVAL | |
| Air fuel ratio sensor | REMOVAL | |
| Mass air flow meter | MASS AIR FLOW METER | |
| Hesitation/Poor acceleration | Fuel pump control circuit | FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT |
| Fuel pump | INSPECTION | |
| Spark plug | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Ignition system | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Fuel injector circuit | FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT | |
| ECM power source circuit | ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT | |
| Mass air flow meter | MASS AIR FLOW METER | |
| Throttle body | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Intake system | INTAKE SYSTEM | |
| Valve timing | INSTALLATION | |
| Compression | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Surging (Poor driveability) | Spark plug | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Fuel pump control circuit | FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT | |
| Fuel pump | INSPECTION | |
| Ignition system | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Fuel injector circuit | FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT | |
| ECM power source circuit | ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT | |
| Mass air flow meter | MASS AIR FLOW METER | |
| Variable valve timing (VVT) system | DTC P0010 CAMSHAFT POSITION "A" ACTUATOR CIRCUIT (BANK 1) | |
| Compression | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Engine stalls soon after starting | Fuel pump control circuit | FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT |
| Fuel pump | INSPECTION | |
| Spark plug | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Ignition system | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Fuel injector circuit | FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT | |
| ECM power source circuit | ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT | |
| Mass air flow meter | MASS AIR FLOW METER | |
| Variable valve timing (VVT) system | DTC P0010 CAMSHAFT POSITION "A" ACTUATOR CIRCUIT (BANK 1) | |
| Throttle body | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Intake system | INTAKE SYSTEM | |
| PCV valve and hose | REMOVAL | |
| Compression | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Engine stalls only during A/C operation | A/C signal circuit | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| ECM | ECM | |
| Unable/difficult to refuel | Refueling valve (canister) | REMOVAL |