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Inspection steps

  1. MIL illumination check
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Check that the MIL illuminates in the combination meter assembly.

      Result

      Result Go to
      Does not illuminate A
      Illuminates B

      B: Go to related circuit inspection listed in symptom table (Refer to SYMPTOM TABLE )

      A: Go to next step

  2. Reading SSM3 data
    1. Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check that the communication between SSM3 and engine control computer can be executed normally.
      NOTE: [Current Data Display & Save] for engine can be checked.

      Result

      Result Go to
      Communication not detected. A
      Communication detected. B

      B: Go to MIL CIRCUIT INSPECTION  (Refer to )

      A: Go to next step

  3. Check throttle body assembly (with motor) (short-circuit inspection)
    1. Disconnect the connector for throttle body assembly.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check the MIL in the combination meter assembly.

      Result

      Result Go to
      Does not illuminate A
      Illuminates B

      B: Replacement of throttle body assembly (with motor) (refer to REMOVAL )

      A: Go to next step

  4. Check air pressure sensor assembly (short-circuit inspection)
    1. Disconnect the connector for air pressure sensor assembly.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check the MIL in the combination meter assembly.

      Result

      Result Go to
      Does not illuminate A
      Illuminates B

      B: Replacement of air pressure sensor assembly (refer to VACUUM SENSOR ASSEMBLY (FA20) )

      A: Go to next step

  5. Check fuel pressure sensor (short-circuit inspection)
    1. Disconnect the connector for the fuel pressure sensor.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check the MIL in the combination meter assembly.

      Result

      Result Go to
      Does not illuminate A
      Illuminates B

      B: Replacement of the fuel pressure sensor (refer to REMOVAL )

      A: Go to next step

  6. Check accelerator pedal sensor assembly (short-circuit inspection)
    1. Disconnect the connector for accelerator pedal sensor assembly.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check the MIL in the combination meter assembly.

      Result

      Result Go to
      Does not illuminate A
      Illuminates B

      B: Replacement of accelerator pedal sensor assembly (refer to ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD ASSEMBLY (FA20) )

      A: Go to next step

  7. Check battery current sensor (short-circuit inspection)
    1. Disconnect the connector for battery current sensor.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check the MIL in the combination meter assembly.

      Result

      Result Go to
      Does not illuminate A
      Illuminates B

      B: Replacement of battery current sensor (refer to BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR )

      A: Go to next step

  8. Check canister pump module (short-circuit inspection)
    1. Disconnect the connector for canister pump module.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check the MIL in the combination meter assembly.

      Result

      Result Go to
      Does not illuminate A
      Illuminates B

      B: Replacement of canister pump module

      A: Go to next step

  9. Check wiring harness and connector (short-circuit inspection)
    NOTE: For the inspection procedure and precautions for wiring harnesses and connectors, refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AND HOW TO PERFORM .
    1. Disconnect the connector for throttle body assembly.
    2. Disconnect the connector for air pressure sensor assembly.
    3. Disconnect the connector for the fuel pressure sensor.
    4. Disconnect the connector for accelerator pedal sensor assembly.
    5. Disconnect the connector for battery current sensor.
    6. Disconnect the connector for the engine control computer.
    7. Measure the resistance between the terminals. (Refer to ECM TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT for the terminal arrangement)

      Resistance

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
      A36-19 (VC) - chassis ground Always 10 k Ωor more
      A35-22 (VCP2) - chassis ground Always 10 k Ωor more
      A35-21 (VCPA) - chassis ground Always 10 k Ωor more

      NG: Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector

      OK: Replacement of the engine control computer (refer to REMOVAL )