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Metering Oil Pump Control Inspection

  1. Connect the M-MDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
  2. Verify that DTC P1686, P1687 or P1688 is not displayed.
    • If DTC P1686, P1687, P1688 are displayed, perform DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE )
  3. Verify that the metering oil pump motor coil resistance is as specified.

    (See METERING OIL PUMP RESISTANCE INSPECTION )

  4. Verify that there is continuity between the metering oil position switch terminal A and C.
  5. Measure the voltage of PCM terminal 2N at idle.

    Specification 0 V 

    • If not as specified, inspect for the following wiring harnesses and connectors:
      • Between PCM terminal 2N and metering oil pump position switch terminal A
      • Between PCM terminal 1U and metering oil pump position switch terminal C
  6. Inspect for the following and repair or replace according to inspection results.
    • Oil pipe (leakage or crack between metering oil pump and oil nozzle)
    • Oil nozzle
    • Air bleed hose (leakage, clogged, damage or poor connection)