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DTC Description: Specification

Check Intake System for Leak 

  1. Check the following items for leak:
    • Throttle body gasket
    • Gasket between intake manifold and surge tank
    • Seals between intake manifold and fuel injectors
    • Seals between surge tank and PCV valves
  2. Is there a problem?

    YES

    1. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO

    1. Go to "Check for Exhaust leak" procedure.

Check for Exhaust Leak 

  1. Check for leak in Exhaust.
  2. Is there a problem?

    YES

    1. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO

    1. Go to "Check Fuel Line Pressure" procedure.

Check Fuel Line Pressure 

  1. Start the engine with the fuel pump disconnected to reduce the internal pressure of the fuel lines and hoses, and wait until it stops by itself.
    CAUTION: Be sure to reduce the fuel pressure before disconnecting the fuel main pipe and hose, otherwise fuel will spill out.
  2. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal and then connect the fuel pump harness connector.
  3. Using the fuel pressure gauge, adaptor and connector, install the fuel-pressure gauge to the fuel delivery pipe.
  4. Connect the battery's negative (-) terminal.
  5. Check that there is no fuel leak from the pressure gauge or connections.
  6. Start the engine and let it idle.
  7. Measure the fuel pressure.
    1. Specification: 350 kPa (3.5 kg/cm2 , 49.8 psi)
  8. Is the fuel pressure OK?

    YES

    1. Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION " procedure.

    NO

    1. If fuel pressure is too low, check fuel filter for blockage or fuel pump.
    2. If fuel pressure is too high, check fuel pump.