Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. 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	Refer to
Engine does not crank (Does not start)	Battery	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Cranking holding function circuit	CRANKING HOLDING FUNCTION CIRCUIT
	Starter	INSPECTION
	Starter relay	STARTER RELAY
	Park/neutral position switch	REMOVAL
	Immobiliser system	HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
No initial combustion (Does not start)	ECM power source circuit	ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
	Crankshaft position sensor	CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
	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)
	Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	ECM	ECM
	VC output circuit	VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Engine cranks normally but difficult to start	Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
Engine cranks normally but difficult to start	Compression	DRIVE BELT
Difficult to start with cold engine	Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Spark plug	IGNITION COIL
	Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	Injector	INSPECTION
Difficult to start with warm engine	Injector	INSPECTION
	Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Spark plug	IGNITION COIL
	Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
High engine idle speed	Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK CLOSED
	A/C signal circuit	-
	ECM power source circuit	ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
	Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)	ACIS CONTROL CIRCUIT
Low engine idle speed (Poor idling)	Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK CLOSED
	A/C signal circuit	-
	Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)	ACIS CONTROL CIRCUIT
	PCV hose	-
Rough idling	Compression	DRIVE BELT
	Spark plug	IGNITION COIL
	Injector	INSPECTION
	Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK CLOSED
	Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)	ACIS CONTROL CIRCUIT
	PCV hose	-
	Mass air flow meter	MASS AIR FLOW METER
Idle hunting	Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK CLOSED
	Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	ECM power source circuit	ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
	Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)	ACIS CONTROL CIRCUIT
Hesitation/poor acceleration	Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	Spark plug	IGNITION COIL
	Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Injector	INSPECTION
	Mass air flow meter	MASS AIR FLOW METER
	Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK CLOSED
	Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Compression	DRIVE BELT
	Air Intake Control System (AICS)	AIR INTAKE CONTROL CIRCUIT
Surging (Poor driveability)	Spark plug	IGNITION COIL
	Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Injector	INSPECTION
	Mass air flow meter	MASS AIR FLOW METER
	Variable valve timing system	CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
	Compression	DRIVE BELT
Engine stalls soon after starting	Fuel pump control circuit	FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT
	Spark plug	IGNITION COIL
	Ignition system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	Injector	INSPECTION
	Variable valve timing system	CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
	Electronic throttle control system	DTC P2111 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK OPEN; DTC P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - STUCK CLOSED
	Air induction system	ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
	PCV hose	-
	Compression	DRIVE BELT
Engine stalls only during A/C operation	A/C signal circuit	-
Engine stalls only during A/C operation	ECM	ECM
Unable/difficult to refuel	Refueling valve (canister)	-