Problem Symptoms Table
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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.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Engine does not crank (Does not start) | Battery | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 |
| Cranking holding function circuit | Refer to Cranking Holding Function Circuit | |
| Starter | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Starter relay | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Park/neutral position switch | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Immobiliser system | Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING | |
| No initial combustion (Does not start) | ECM power source circuit | Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit |
| Crankshaft position sensor | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| VVT sensor | Refer to 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 | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit | |
| ECM | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| VC output circuit | Refer to VC Output Circuit | |
| Engine cranks normally but difficult to start | Fuel pump control circuit | Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit |
| Compression | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4 | |
| Difficult to start with cold engine | Ignition system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Spark plug | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2 | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit | |
| Injector | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Difficult to start with warm engine | Injector | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 |
| Ignition system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Spark plug | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2 | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit | |
| High engine idle speed | Electronic throttle control system | Refer to DTC P2111: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open; DTC P2112: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed |
| A/C signal circuit | - | |
| ECM power source circuit | Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit | |
| Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) | Refer to ACIS Control Circuit | |
| Low engine idle speed (Poor idling) | Electronic throttle control system | Refer to DTC P2111: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open; DTC P2112: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed |
| A/C signal circuit | - | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit | |
| Air induction system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) | Refer to ACIS Control Circuit | |
| PCV hose | - | |
| Rough idling | Compression | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4 |
| Spark plug | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2 | |
| Injector | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Ignition system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit | |
| Electronic throttle control system | Refer to DTC P2111: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open; DTC P2112: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed | |
| Air induction system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) | Refer to ACIS Control Circuit | |
| PCV hose | - | |
| Mass air flow meter | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Idle hunting | Electronic throttle control system | Refer to DTC P2111: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open; DTC P2112: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed |
| Air induction system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| ECM power source circuit | Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit | |
| Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) | Refer to ACIS Control Circuit | |
| Hesitation/poor acceleration | Fuel pump control circuit | Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit |
| Spark plug | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2 | |
| Ignition system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Injector | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Mass air flow meter | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Electronic throttle control system | Refer to DTC P2111: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open; DTC P2112: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed | |
| Air induction system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Compression | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4 | |
| Air Intake Control System (AICS) | Refer to Air Intake Control Circuit | |
| Brake override system | Refer to Brake Override System | |
| Surging (Poor driveability) | Spark plug | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2 |
| Fuel pump control circuit | Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit | |
| Ignition system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Injector | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Mass air flow meter | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Variable valve timing system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Compression | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4 | |
| Engine stalls soon after starting | Fuel pump control circuit | Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit |
| Spark plug | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 2 | |
| Ignition system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| Injector | Refer to INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Variable valve timing system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 | |
| Electronic throttle control system | Refer to DTC P2111: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Open; DTC P2112: Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed | |
| Air induction system | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| PCV hose | - | |
| Compression | Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4 | |
| Engine stalls only during A/C operation | A/C signal circuit | - |
| ECM | Refer to REMOVAL | |
| Unable/difficult to refuel | Refueling valve (canister) | - |