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DTC P0300-00: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected; DTC P0300-27: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (Emission) Signal Rate of Change Above Threshold; DTC P0300-85: Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (Over Temperature) Signal Above Allowable Range; DTC P0301-00: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected; DTC P0302-00: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected; DTC P0303-00: Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected; DTC P0304-00: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected [03/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO MISFIRE DTCS) 
    1. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 or P0304-00 and other DTCs are output A
      P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 and P0304-00 are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 and/or P0304-00 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART  

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK PCV VALVE AND HOSE CONNECTIONS 
    GTY1149881Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check the PCV hose connections.
    2. Check the PCV valve.

      Refer to INSPECTION [12/2022 - ]

      OK

      PCV hose and PCV valve are connected correctly and are not damaged.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV VALVE OR HOSE 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING GTS (MISFIRE RPM AND MISFIRE LOAD) 
    1. Read and note the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load values.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Misfire RPM
      Misfire Load

      HINT: 

      The Misfire RPM and Misfire Load values indicate the vehicle conditions under which the misfire occurred.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. READ VALUE USING GTS (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT) 
    1. Read the value displayed on the GTS.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut is Avail A
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut is Not Avl B

    Result: 

    See step  14

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK DTC 
    1. Check the DTCs that were output when the vehicle was brought to the workshop.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0300-00 is output A
      P0300-27 is output B
      P0300-85 is output C
      P0301-00 is output D
      P0302-00 is output E
      P0303-00 is output F
      P0304-00 is output G

    Result: 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    See step  12

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT HISTORY) 
    1. Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the Freeze Frame Data which were present when the DTC was stored.

      Powertrain > Engine > DTC (P0300-00) > Freeze Frame Data 

      Tester Display
      Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is ON A
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is OFF B

    Result: 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    See step  14

  7. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT HISTORY) 
    1. Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the Freeze Frame Data which were present when the DTC was stored.

      Powertrain > Engine > DTC (P0300-27) > Freeze Frame Data 

      Tester Display
      Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is ON A
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is OFF B

    Result: 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    See step  14

  8. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT HISTORY) 
    1. Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the Freeze Frame Data which were present when the DTC was stored.

      Powertrain > Engine > DTC (P0300-85) > Freeze Frame Data 

      Tester Display
      Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is ON A
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is OFF B

    Result: 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    See step  14

  9. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT HISTORY) 
    1. Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the Freeze Frame Data which were present when the DTC was stored.

      Powertrain > Engine > DTC (P0301-00) > Freeze Frame Data 

      Tester Display
      Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is ON A
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is OFF B

    Result: 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    See step  14

  10. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT HISTORY) 
    1. Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the Freeze Frame Data which were present when the DTC was stored.

      Powertrain > Engine > DTC (P0302-00) > Freeze Frame Data 

      Tester Display
      Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is ON A
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is OFF B

    Result: 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    See step  14

  11. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT HISTORY) 
    1. Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the Freeze Frame Data which were present when the DTC was stored.

      Powertrain > Engine > DTC (P0303-00) > Freeze Frame Data 

      Tester Display
      Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is ON A
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is OFF B

    Result: 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    See step  14

  12. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT HISTORY) 
    1. Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the Freeze Frame Data which were present when the DTC was stored.

      Powertrain > Engine > DTC (P0304-00) > Freeze Frame Data 

      Tester Display
      Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is ON A
      The value of Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History is OFF B

    Result: 

    See step  14

    Result: 

    See step  13

  13. CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF PORT INJECTION 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature
    • Read each value for Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to Misfire Count Cylinder #4 and Injection Mode displayed on the GTS while performing the Active Test.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Prohibit the Catalyst OT Misfire Prevent Fuel Cut
      Data List Display
      Injection Mode
      Misfire Count Cylinder #1
      Misfire Count Cylinder #2
      Misfire Count Cylinder #3
      Misfire Count Cylinder #4

      Result

      Injection Mode Misfire Count Proceed to
      Port 1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts A
      3 cylinders or more have misfire counts
      There are no misfire counts B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    See step  15

    Result: 

    See step  18

  14. CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF PORT INJECTION 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature
    • According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List with the Active Test "Control the Injection Mode" set to Port. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform procedure [A] and [B] and then check the misfire counts again.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Control the Injection Mode
      Data List Display
      Ignition Monitor
      Misfire Count Cylinder #1
      Misfire Count Cylinder #2
      Misfire Count Cylinder #3
      Misfire Count Cylinder #4
      1. Drive the vehicle with the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load noted in the "Read Value Using GTS (Misfire RPM and Misfire Load)" procedures above [A].
        WARNING:

        When performing a driving test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      2. Read the Injection Mode and Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to Misfire Count Cylinder #4 or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].

        Result

        Injection Mode Misfire Count Proceed to
        Port 1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts A
        3 cylinders or more have misfire counts
        There are no misfire counts B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    See step  18

    Result: 

    See step  15

  15. CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF DIRECT INJECTION 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature
    • According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List with the Active Test "Control the Injection Mode" set to Direct. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform procedure [A] and [B] and then check the misfire counts again.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Control the Injection Mode
      Data List Display
      Injection Mode
      Misfire Count Cylinder #1
      Misfire Count Cylinder #2
      Misfire Count Cylinder #3
      Misfire Count Cylinder #4
      1. Drive the vehicle with the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load noted in the "Read Value Using GTS (Misfire RPM and Misfire Load)" procedures above [A].
        WARNING:

        When performing a driving test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      2. Read the Injection Mode and Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to Misfire Count Cylinder #4 or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].

        Result

        Misfire Count Proceed to
        Port (Result of step 13 or 14) Direct
        1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts 1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts A
        3 cylinders or more have misfire counts 3 cylinders or more have misfire counts B
        1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts There are no misfire counts C
        3 cylinders or more have misfire counts There are no misfire counts D

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    See step  21

    Result: 

    See step  24

    Result: 

    REPLACE PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (MISFIRING CYLINDER) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  16

  16. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE) 

    Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [03/2023 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (MISFIRING CYLINDER) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  17

  17. CHECK FUEL LINE 
    1. Check the fuel lines for leaks or blockage.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    GO TO FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 

    Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM 

  18. CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF DIRECT INJECTION 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature
    • According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List with the Active Test "Control the Injection Mode" set to Direct. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform procedure [A] and [B] and then check the misfire counts again.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Control the Injection Mode
      Data List Display
      Injection Mode
      Misfire Count Cylinder #1
      Misfire Count Cylinder #2
      Misfire Count Cylinder #3
      Misfire Count Cylinder #4
      1. Drive the vehicle with the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load noted in the "Read Value Using GTS (Misfire RPM and Misfire Load)" procedures above [A].
        WARNING:

        When performing a driving test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

      2. Read the Injection Mode and Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to Misfire Count Cylinder #4 or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].

        Result

        Misfire Count Proceed to
        Port (Result of step 13 or 14) Direct
        There are no misfire counts There are misfire counts A
        There are no misfire counts There are no misfire counts B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  19

  19. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  20

  20. CHECK MISFIRE COUNT 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature
    • Press the EV/HV mode selection switch to select HV mode. (for PHEV Model)
    • Drive the vehicle with Misfire RPM and Misfire Load.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Injection Mode
      Misfire Count Cylinder #1
      Misfire Count Cylinder #2
      Misfire Count Cylinder #3
      Misfire Count Cylinder #4
      Misfire RPM
      Misfire Load
      WARNING:

      When performing a driving test, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    • Monitor all of the misfire count values and Injection Mode displayed on the GTS.

      Result

      Misfire Count Injection Mode Proceed to
      There are no misfire counts - A
      1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts Port or Either B
      3 cylinders or more have misfire counts Port or Either C
      There are misfire counts Direct D

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  24

    Result: 

    REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  21

  21. INSPECT SPARK PLUG 
    1. Inspect the spark plug of the misfiring cylinder.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2022 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE SPARK PLUG 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  22

  22. CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST) 
    1. Perform a spark test.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2022 - ]

      HINT: 

      • If the result of the spark test is normal, proceed to the next step.
      • Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the spark plug or ignition coil assembly.

        Refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2023 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  23

  23. CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE 
    1. Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the engine assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2023 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    CHECK ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOW COMPRESSION 

  24. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM 
    1. Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2022 - ]

      OK

      No leaks from intake system.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the intake system.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2023 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  25

  25. READ VALUE USING GTS (COOLANT TEMPERATURE) 
    1. Read the Data List twice, when the engine is both cold and warmed up.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature

      Standard

      GTS Display Condition Specified Condition
      Coolant Temperature Cold engine Same as ambient air temperature
      Warm engine Between 75 and 100°C (167 and 212°F)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  26

  26. READ VALUE USING GTS (MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature
    • Read Mass Air Flow Sensor while maintaining an engine speed of 2500 RPM.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Engine Speed
      Mass Air Flow Sensor

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The value of Mass Air Flow Sensor is between 5.5 and 18.6 gm/sec A
      None of the above conditions are met B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    See step  33

    Result: 

    See step  27

  27. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    • Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature

      HINT: 

      The A/C switch and all accessories should be off.

    • Confirm that the value of Data List item Engine Independent is "Operate" then check the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure while performing the Active Test.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Control the EGR Step Position
      Data List Display
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure
      Engine Independent
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the value of Data List item Engine Independent is "Operate" while performing the Active Test.
      • Do not leave the EGR valve open for 10 seconds or more during the Active Test.
      • Be sure to return the EGR valve to step 0 when the Active Test is completed.
      • Do not open the EGR valve 30 steps or more during the Active Test.

      OK

      The value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure changes in response to the EGR step position when the value of Engine Independent is "Operate".

      Standard

      - EGR Step Position (Active Test)
      0 Steps 0 to 30 Steps
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure
      (Data List)
      (EGR valve is fully closed) Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is at least +10 kPa (1.45 psi) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed

      HINT: 

      • If the value of Data List item Engine Independent is "Not Opr" when the engine is idling, charge control is being performed. Perform the Active Test after charge control is complete ("Operate" is displayed).
      • While performing the Active Test, if the increase in the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure is small, the EGR valve assembly may be a malfunctioning.
      • Even if the EGR valve assembly is malfunctioning, rough idling or an increase in the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure may occur while performing the Active Test. However, the amount that the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure increases will be smaller than normal.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is at least +10 kPa (1.45 psi) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed A
      None of the above conditions are met B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    See step  29

    Result: 

    See step  28

  28. INSPECT EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Check if the EGR valve is stuck open.

      OK

      EGR valve is tightly closed.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  29

  29. CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

      HINT: 

    • Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the TDC timing mark of the timing chain cover.
    • Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly are at the positions shown in the illustration.
      GTY1108436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Timing Mark
      *b TDC Timing Mark
      *c Groove

      HINT: 

      If the timing marks are not as shown, turn the crankshaft one revolution clockwise.

      OK

      Timing marks on camshaft timing gear assembly and camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly are at the positions shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      If the result is not as specified, check for mechanical malfunctions that may have affected the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  33

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  30

  30. CHECK ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM 
    1. Check for mechanical malfunctions that affect the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the engine mechanical system.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2023 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS, COMPONENT AND AREA 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  31

  31. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  32

  32. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (MISFIRE DTCS) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    • Perform the All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    • Input the DTC: P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 or P0304-00.
    • Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 and/or P0304-00 is output)
      B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  33

  33. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR CONNECTION) 
    1. Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter sub-assembly and ECM.

      HINT: 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  34

  34. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  35

  35. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (MISFIRE DTCS) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    • Perform the All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    • Input the DTC: P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 or P0304-00.
    • Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 and/or P0304-00 is output)
      B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    See step  36

  36. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR CONNECTION) 
    1. Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter sub-assembly and ECM.

      HINT: 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  37

  37. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  38

  38. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (MISFIRE DTCS) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    • Perform the All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    • Input the DTC: P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 or P0304-00.
    • Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 and/or P0304-00 is output)
      B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    See step  39

  39. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
    • Disconnect the ECM connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      C27-4 (VCC) - C52-78 (VCVG) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      C27-3 (FG) - C52-101 (VG) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      C27-2 (E2G) - C52-79 (E2G) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      C27-4 (VCC) or C52-78 (VCVG) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C27-3 (FG) or C52-101 (VG) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      C27-2 (E2G) or C52-79 (E2G) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  40

  40. REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    • Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]
    • If the results of the inspections performed in step 26 (READ VALUE USING GTS (MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR)) indicated no problem, proceed to the next step without replacing the mass air flow meter sub-assembly.

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  41

  41. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  42

  42. CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    • Perform the All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    • Input the DTC: P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 or P0304-00.
    • Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (P0300-00, P0300-27, P0300-85, P0301-00, P0302-00, P0303-00 and/or P0304-00 is output)
      B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE ECM 

    Refer to REMOVAL [03/2023 - ]