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Engine Stalls-After Start/At Idle [SKYACTIV-G]: Notes

ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE [SKYACTIV-G] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

Troubleshooting item Engine stalls-after start/at idle
Description
  • Stalling occurs if vehicle is left idling under no load.
  • Stalling occurs when load (electric, A/C) is applied during idling.
  • Stalling occurs if the accelerator pedal is depressed from an idling condition when accelerating from a stop.
Possible cause
  • Engine overheating
  • PCM DTC is stored
  • Erratic signal to PCM
    • APP sensor or related circuit malfunction
    • ECT sensor No. 1 or related circuit malfunction
    • ECT sensor No. 2 or related circuit malfunction
    • MAF sensor or related circuit malfunction
    • MAP sensor or related circuit malfunction
    • A/F sensor or related circuit malfunction
      • HO2S or related circuit malfunction
  • Improper operation of A/C system
  • Improper operation of drive-by-wire control system
  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction
  • Open circuit in MAF sensor ground circuit
  • Intermittent open circuit in PCM ground circuit
  • Poor fuel quality
  • Air leakage from intake-air system
  • Intake-air system restriction
  • Electrical connector disconnected
  • No battery power supply to PCM or poor ground
  • Fuel leakage
  • Vacuum leakage
  • No signal from CKP sensor
    • Loose installation
    • Damaged trigger wheel (crankshaft pulley)
      • Open or short circuit in related wiring harness
  • Erratic signal from CMP sensor
    • Loose installation
    • Damaged trigger wheel (intake camshaft and/or exhaust camshaft)
      • Open or short circuit in related wiring harness
  • Inadequate fuel pressure (high or low pressure side)
    • Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
    • High pressure fuel pump malfunction
    • Spill valve control solenoid valve control circuit malfunction (damage to driver in PCM caused by short circuit to ground system)
    • Spill valve control solenoid valve malfunction (built-into high pressure fuel pump)
    • Relief valve (built-into high pressure fuel pump) malfunction
    • Fuel line restriction
    • Fuel filter clogged
      • Fuel pump unit malfunction
  • Fuel injector malfunction
  • Incorrect fuel injection timing
  • Improper operation of electric variable valve timing control system
    • Electric variable valve timing driver malfunction
    • Electric variable valve timing motor malfunction
      • Electric variable valve timing actuator malfunction
  • Improper operation of hydraulic variable valve timing control system
  • Ignition system malfunction
    • Ignition coil malfunction
  • Low engine compression
  • Improper intake valve timing
  • Improper exhaust valve timing
  • Exhaust system and/or TWC restricted
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • Injector driver (built-into PCM) malfunction
Possible cause  
WARNING:
CAUTION:
  • Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.
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CAUTION:
  • Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.