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Problem Symptoms Table

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Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The potential cases 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.

SFI SYSTEM 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS - SFI SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected area
Engine does not crank (Does not start) 1. Check push-start function initialization
2. Immobilizer System
3. ECM power source circuit
4. VC output circuit
5. Cranking holding function circuit
6. Starter
No initial combustion (Does not start) 1. ECM power source circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuit
3. ECM
Engine cranks normally but difficult to start 1. Fuel pump control circuit
2. Fuel pump for high pressure
3. Compression
Difficult to start with cold engine 1. Cranking holding function circuit
2. Ignition system
3. Spark plug
4. Fuel pump control circuit
5. Fuel pump for high pressure
6. Fuel injector for direct injection
7. Fuel injector for port injection
Difficult to start with worm engine 1. Cranking holding function circuit
2. Fuel injector for port injection
3. Fuel injector for direct injection
4. Ignition system
5. Spark plug
6. Fuel pump control circuit
7. Fuel pump for high pressure
High engine idle speed (Poor idling) 1. ECM power source circuit
2. A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit)
3. Electronic throttle control system
4. Air induction system
5. PCV hose
Low engine idle speed (Poor idling) 1. A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit)
2. Fuel pump control circuit
3. Fuel pump for high pressure
4. Electronic throttle control system
5. Air induction system
6. PCV hose
Rough idling (Poor idling) 1. Compression
2. Fuel pump control circuit
3. Fuel pump for high pressure
4. Electronic throttle control system
5. Air induction system
6. PCV hose
Hunting (Poor idling) 1. ECM power source circuit
2. Fuel pump control circuit
3. Fuel pump for high pressure
4. Spark plug
5. Ignition system
6. Fuel injector for port injection
7. Fuel injector for direct injection
8. Electronic throttle control system
9. Air induction system
10. PCV hose
Hesitation/ Poor acceleration (Poor driveability) 1. Fuel pump control circuit
2. Fuel pump for high pressure
3. Spark plug
4. Ignition system
5. Fuel injector for port injection
6. Fuel injector for direct injection
Surging (Poor driveability) 1. Spark plug
2. Fuel pump control circuit
3. Fuel pump for high pressure
4. Ignition system
5. Fuel injector for port injection
6. Fuel injector for direct injection
Engine stalls soon after starting 1. Fuel pump control circuit
2. Fuel pump for high pressure
3. Spark plug
4. Ignition system
5. Fuel injector for port injection
6. Fuel injector for direct injection
Engine stalls during A/C operation 1. A/C signal circuit (Compressor circuit)
2. ECM
Unable/difficult refuel 1. Refueling valve (canister)