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Pretesting Inspection

If ECI system components fail, interruption of fuel supply or failure to supply proper amount of fuel for engine operation will result. The following conditions will result: engine is hard to start or does not start at all, unstable idle and/or poor driveability. Before testing ECI system, perform basic engine checks first (ignition system, incorrect engine adjustments, etc.).

ECI SYSTEM CHECK PROCEDURE - SELECT SWITCH POSITION "A"

ECI Checker Check Switch Position And Details Specifications
1
Function Being Checked Power Supply
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 11-13V
Terminal No. B1
2
Function Being Checked Variable Resistor
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Condition N/A
Normal Reading N/A
Terminal No. A10
3
Function Being Checked Throttle Position Sensor
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Accelerator Fully Closed - Normal Reading 0-0.6V
Accelerator Fully Opened - Normal Reading (1) 4.5V
Terminal No. A1
4
Function Being Checked Coolant Temperature Sensor
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
32°F(0°C) - Normal Reading 3.5V
68°F (20°C) - Normal Reading 2.6V
104°F (40°C) - Normal Reading 1.8V
176°F (80°C) - Normal Reading 0.6V
Terminal No. A3
5
Function Being Checked Intake Air Temperature Sensor
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
32°F(0°C) - Normal Reading 3.5V
68°F (20°C) - Normal Reading 2.6V
104°F (40°C) - Normal Reading 1.8V
176°F (80°C) - Normal Reading 0.7V
Terminal No. A4
6
Function Being Checked Idle Position Switch
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Accelerator Fully Closed - Normal Reading (2) OV
Accelerator Fully Opened - Normal Reading 11-13V
Terminal No. A5
7
Function Being Checked Idle Speed Control Solenoid Valve
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Condition Compressor Switch Off
Normal Reading (3) 11-13V
Terminal No. A14
8
Function Being Checked EGR Control Solenoid Valve
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 11-13V
Terminal No. B4
9
Function Being Checked Spark Retard Signal
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Condition N/A
Normal Reading Over 4V
Terminal No. B6
10
Function Being Checked Pressure Solenoid Valve
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 0-12V In 0.6 Sec.
Terminal No. B12
11
Function Being Checked Compressor Switch
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Condition Compressor Switch from "OFF to ON"
Normal Reading 11-13V
Terminal No. A15
12
Function Being Checked Secondary Air Control Solenoid Valve
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 11-13V
Terminal No. B11
(1) Cold engine, fast idle operating = 2-3V
(2) Cold engine, fast idle operating = 12-13V
(3) Non-A/C equipped models = OV.
ECI SYSTEM CHECK PROCEDURE - SELECT SWITCH POSITION "B"

ECI Checker Check Switch Position And Details Specifications
1
Function Being Checked Cranking Signal
Procedure Ignition Switch "OFF" to "ON"
Condition N/A
Normal Reading Over 8V
Terminal No. A13
2
Function Being Checked Control Relay
Procedure Idling
Condition N/A
Normal Reading OV
Terminal No. B5
3
Function Being Checked Idle Speed Control Solenoid Valve
Procedure Idling
Cooler Switch "OFF" - Normal Reading 12V
Cooler Switch "OFF to ON" - Normal Reading OV
Terminal No. A12
4
Function Being Checked Ignition Pulse
Procedure Idling
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 12-14V
Terminal No. A8
5
Function Being Checked Air Flow Sensor
Procedure Idling
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 3V
Procedure 3000 RPM
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 3V
Terminal No. A7
6
Function Being Checked Injector 1 Pulse
Procedure Idling
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 13-14V
Procedure 3000 RPM
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 13V
Terminal No. B9
7
Function Being Checked Injector 2 Pulse
Procedure Idling
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 13-14V
Procedure 3000 RPM
Condition N/A
Normal Reading 13V
Terminal No. B10
8
Function Being Checked Oxygen Sensor
Procedure After Warm-Up
Condition To Heat Up Sensor
Normal Reading 0-1-2.7V
Procedure N/A
Condition To Heat Up Sensor
Normal Reading 0-1-2.7V
Terminal No. A6
9
Function Being Checked EGR Control
Procedure Idling
Condition After Warm-Up
Normal Reading OV
Function Being Checked Solenoid Valve
Procedure 800-3000 RPM
Condition After Warm-Up
Normal Reading 12-15V
Function Being Checked N/A
Procedure Above 3000 RPM
Condition After Warm-Up
Normal Reading OV
Terminal No. B4
10
Function Being Checked Pressure Sensor
Procedure Ignition Switch "ON and OFF"
Condition Engine Stopped
Normal Reading 1.5-2.6V
Procedure Idling
Condition Engine Stopped
Normal Reading 0.2-1.2V
Terminal No. A17
11
Function Being Checked Spark Retard Signal
Procedure Idling
Condition N/A
Normal Reading Over 4V
Terminal No. B6
12
Function Being Checked Secondary Air Control
Procedure Idling
Condition Water Temp. Above 131°F(55°C)
Normal Reading 0-12-15V
Function Being Checked Secondary Valve
Procedure Idling
Condition Water Temp. Above 131°F (55°C)
Normal Reading In 30 sec.
Terminal No. B11