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Diagnostic procedure

KNOCKING/PINGING-ACCELERATION/CRUISE - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1
  • Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2
  • Access1 ECT PID.
  • Verify ECT PID is less than 116 °C {241 °F}  during driving.
  • Is ECT PID less than specification?
Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect cooling system for cause of overheating.
2
  • Connect WDS or equivalent 16 DLC-2.
  • Turn ignition key to ON (Engine OFF).
  • Retrieve any DTCs.
  • Is "PASSED" displayed?
Yes No DTC is displayed: 
  • Go to next step.
No DTC is displayed: 
  • Go to appropriate DTC test.
3 Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect for cause.
4
  • Install fuel pressure gauge-between pulsation damper and fuel distributor.
  • Start engine and run it at idle.
  • Measure fuel line pressure at idle
  • Is fuel line pressure correct at idle?
Fuel line pressure 420-460 kPa {4.3-4.6 kgf/cm2, 61-66 psi} 
Yes Go to next step.
No Zero or low: 
  • Inspect fuel pump circuit.
  • Inspect for open fuel pump relief valve.
  • Inspect for fuel leakage inside pressure regulator.
  • Inspect for clogged main fuel line.

High: 
  • Inspect pressure regulator for high pressure cause.
  • Inspect for clogged fuel return line.
5 Yes Inspect ignition timing.
No Replace knock sensor.
6
  • Verify test results.
    • If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
    • If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
      • If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
      • If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace or reprogram PCM.