DESCRIPTION
When the engine misfires, high concentrations of hydrocarbons (HC) enter the exhaust gas. Extremely high hydrocarbon concentration levels can cause an increase in exhaust emission levels. Extremely high concentrations of hydrocarbons can also cause increases in the three-way catalytic converter temperature, which may cause damage to the three-way catalytic converter. To prevent this increase in emissions and to limit the possibility of thermal damage, the ECM monitors the misfire count. When the temperature of the three-way catalytic converter reaches the point of thermal degradation, the ECM blinks the MIL. To monitor misfires, the ECM uses both the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor. The camshaft position sensor is used to identify any misfiring cylinders and the crankshaft position sensor is used to measure variations in the crankshaft rotation speed. Misfires are counted when the crankshaft rotation speed variations exceed predetermined thresholds. If the misfire count exceeds the threshold levels, and could cause emission control system performance deterioration, the ECM illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.
DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Note |
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P030000 | Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected | Simultaneous misfiring of several cylinders occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
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| Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. | SAE: P0300 |
P030027 | Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (Emission) Signal Rate of Change Above Threshold | An emission deterioration misfire occurs (2 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on | SAE: - |
P030085 | Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (Over Temperature) Signal Above Allowable Range | A misfire occurs that may damage the three-way catalytic converter (2 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. | SAE: - |
P030100 | Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
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| Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. | SAE: P0301 |
P030200 | Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
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| Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. | SAE: P0302 |
P030300 | Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
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| Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. | SAE: P0303 |
When DTCs for misfiring cylinders are randomly stored, but DTC P030000 is not stored, it indicates that misfires have been detected in different cylinders at different times. DTC P030000 is only stored when several misfiring cylinders are detected at the same time.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC when the following condition, which could cause emission deterioration, is detected (2 trip detection logic).
The ECM flashes the MIL (immediate detection logic) and stores a DTC (2 trip detection logic) when the following condition, which could cause damage to the three-way catalytic converter, is detected.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Crankshaft position sensor Camshaft position sensor |
Required Sensors/Components (Related) | Engine coolant temperature Intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter sub-assembly) Mass air flow meter sub-assembly |
Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
Misfire Either of the following conditions is met | (a) or (b) |
(a) Engine coolant temperature at engine start | Higher than -10°C (14°F) |
(b) Engine coolant temperature | Higher than 20°C (68°F) |
Duration | Crankshaft 1000 revolutions x 4 |
Duration | Crankshaft 200 revolutions x 3 |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
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HINT:
In order to store misfire DTCs, it is necessary to operate the vehicle for the period of time shown in the table below, confirm the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load in the Data List.
Engine speed | Duration |
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Idling | 4.5 minutes or more |
2000 | 2.5 minutes or more |
3000 | 1.5 minutes or more |
HINT:
Do not turn the ignition switch off until the output DTC(s) and Freeze Frame Data have been recorded. When the ECM returns to normal mode (default), the stored DTC(s), Freeze Frame Data and other data are cleared.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P010012 for the mass air flow meter sub-assembly circuit.
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
HINT:
If the elapsed time is over 0 seconds, then the engine speed is high (engine speed at which fuel cut occurs + 500 rpm).
When this has happened, there is the possibility that the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly will become loose and a fire could start, so check that the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly is properly attached.
When a failure in the primary ignition system is suspected, refer to "Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History", "Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut Cylinder #1 to #3", and "Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to #3" in the Freeze Frame Data, the pending Freeze Frame Data, and the Data List, and confirm in which cylinder the high-frequency misfire was concentrated.
In the event of DTC P030000 being present, perform the following operations:
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PROCEDURE
1. | CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO MISFIRE DTCS) |
(a) Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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P030000, P030027, P030085, P030100, P030200 and/or P030300 are output | A |
P030000, P030027, P030085, P030100, P030200 and/or P030300 and other DTCs are output | B |
HINT:
If any DTCs other than P030000, P030027, P030085, P030100, P030200 and/or P030300 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B | GO TO DTC CHART |
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2. | CHECK PCV VALVE AND HOSE CONNECTIONS |
(a) Check the PCV hose connections.
(b) Check the PCV valve.
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OK:
PCV hose and PCV valve are connected correctly and are not damaged.
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV VALVE OR HOSE |
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3. | READ VALUE USING GTS (MISFIRE RPM AND MISFIRE LOAD) |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List Tester Display |
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Misfire RPM |
Misfire Load |
(b) Read and note the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load values.
HINT:
The Misfire RPM and Misfire Load values indicate the vehicle conditions under which the misfire occurred.
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4. | READ VALUE USING GTS (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT) |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List Tester Display |
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Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut |
(b) Read the value displayed on the GTS.
Data List | Result | Proceed to |
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Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut | Avail | A |
Not Avl | B |
B | GO TO STEP 7 |
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5. | READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (CATALYST OT MISFIRE FUEL CUT HISTORY) |
(a) Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the Freeze Frame Data which were present when the DTC was stored.
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Freeze Frame Data Item | Result | Proceed to |
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Catalyst OT Misfire Fuel Cut History | ON | A |
OFF | B |
B | GO TO STEP 7 |
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6. | CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF PORT INJECTION |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test Active Test Display |
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Prohibit the Catalyst OT Misfire Prevent Fuel Cut |
Data List Display |
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Injection Mode |
Misfire Count Cylinder #1 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #2 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #3 |
(c) Read each value for Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to Misfire Count Cylinder #3 and Injection Mode displayed on the GTS while performing the Active Test.
Injection Mode | Misfire Count | Proceed to |
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Port | 1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts | A |
3 cylinders or more have misfire counts | ||
There are no misfire counts | B |
A | GO TO STEP 8 |
B | GO TO STEP 11 |
7. | CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF PORT INJECTION |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test Active Test Display |
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Control the Injection Mode |
Data List Display |
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Injection Mode |
Misfire Count Cylinder #1 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #2 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #3 |
(c) 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.
(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].
(2) Read the Injection Mode and Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to Misfire Count Cylinder #3 or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].
Injection Mode | Misfire Count | Proceed to |
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Port | 1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts | A |
3 cylinders or more have misfire counts | ||
There are no misfire counts | B |
B | GO TO STEP 11 |
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8. | CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF DIRECT INJECTION |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test Active Test Display |
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Control the Injection Mode |
Data List Display |
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Injection Mode |
Misfire Count Cylinder #1 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #2 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #3 |
(c) 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.
(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].
(2) Read the Injection Mode and Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to Misfire Count Cylinder #3 or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].
Misfire Count | Proceed to | |
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Port (Result of step 6 or 7) | 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 |
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the port fuel injector assembly.
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A | GO TO STEP 14 |
B | GO TO STEP 17 |
C | REPLACE PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (MISFIRING CYLINDER) |
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9. | CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE) |
(a) Check the fuel pressure (for low pressure side).
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HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the port fuel injector assembly.
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OK | REPLACE PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (MISFIRING CYLINDER) |
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10. | CHECK FUEL LINE |
(a) Check the fuel lines for leaks or blockage.
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel pump (for low pressure side).
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OK | GO TO FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT |
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM |
11. | CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF DIRECT INJECTION |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test Active Test Display |
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Control the Injection Mode |
Data List Display |
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Injection Mode |
Misfire Count Cylinder #1 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #2 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #3 |
(c) 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.
(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].
(2) Read the Injection Mode and Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to Misfire Count Cylinder #3 or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].
Misfire Count | Proceed to | |
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Port (Result of step 6 or 7) | Direct | |
There are no misfire counts | There are misfire counts | A |
There are no misfire counts | There are no misfire counts | B |
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the direct fuel injector assembly.
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A | REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
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12. | CLEAR DTC |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs(b) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
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13. | CHECK MISFIRE COUNT |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List Tester Display |
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Injection Mode |
Misfire Count Cylinder #1 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #2 |
Misfire Count Cylinder #3 |
Misfire RPM |
Misfire Load |
(c) Drive the vehicle with Misfire RPM and Misfire Load.
(d) Monitor all of the misfire count values and Injection Mode displayed on the GTS.
Misfire Count | Injection Mode | Proceed to |
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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 |
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the direct fuel injector assembly.
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A | CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS |
C | GO TO STEP 17 |
D | REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
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14. | INSPECT SPARK PLUG |
(a) Inspect the spark plug of the misfiring cylinder.
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HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the spark plug.
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NG | REPLACE SPARK PLUG |
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15. | CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST) |
(a) Perform a spark test.
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HINT:
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16. | CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE |
(a) Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder.
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HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the engine assembly.
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OK | REPLACE ECM |
NG | CHECK ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOW COMPRESSION |
17. | CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM |
(a) Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.
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OK:
No leaks from intake system.
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the intake system.
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NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM |
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18. | READ VALUE USING GTS (COOLANT TEMPERATURE) |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List Tester Display |
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Coolant Temperature |
(b) Read the Data List twice, when the engine is both cold and warmed up.
Standard:
GTS Display | Condition | Specified Condition |
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Coolant Temperature | Cold engine | Same as ambient air temperature |
After fully warming up | Between 75 and 105°C (167 and 221°F) |
HINT:
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NG | REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
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19. | INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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NG | GO TO STEP 21 |
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20. | CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN) |
(a) Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly. |
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(b) Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the TDC timing mark of the timing chain cover.
(c) Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gear assemblies and camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies are at the positions shown in the illustration.
HINT:
If the timing marks are not as shown, turn the crankshaft one revolution clockwise.
OK:
Timing marks on camshaft timing gear assemblies and camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies 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.
OK | GO TO STEP 21 |
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS, COMPONENT AND AREA |
21. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR CONNECTION) |
(a) Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter sub-assembly and ECM.
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HINT:
Repair any problems.
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22. | CLEAR DTC |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs(b) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
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23. | CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (MISFIRE DTCS) |
(a) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Utility Tester Display |
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All Readiness |
(c) Input the DTC: P030000, P030027, P030085, P030100, P030200 and/or P030300.
(d) Check the DTC judgment result.
Result | Proceed to |
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NORMAL (DTCs are not output) | A |
ABNORMAL (P030000, P030027, P030085, P030100, P030200 and/or P030300 is output) | B |
A | END |
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24. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM) |
(a) Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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D23-3(VCC) - D104-84(VCVG) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
D23-1(FG) - D104-107(VG) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
D23-2(E2G) - D104-83(E2G) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
D23-3(VCC) or D104-84(VCVG) - Body ground and other terminals | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
D23-1(FG) or D104-107(VG) - Body ground and other terminals | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
NG | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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25. | REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
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HINT:
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26. | CLEAR DTC |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs(b) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
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27. | CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED |
(a) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Utility Tester Display |
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All Readiness |
(c) Input the DTC: P030000, P030027, P030085, P030100, P030200 and/or P030300.
(d) Check the DTC judgment result.
Result | Proceed to |
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NORMAL (DTCs are not output) | A |
ABNORMAL (P030000, P030027, P030085, P030100, P030200 and/or P030300 is output) | B |
A | END |
B | REPLACE ECM |
Before refueling, close all the doors, windows, and the liftgate/trunk lid, and switch the ignition OFF.
To open the fuel-filler lid, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release.To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. Attach the removed cap to the inner side of the fuel-filler lid.