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Problem Symptoms Table

HINT: 

When a malfunction is not confirmed by a DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) check and the cause of problem cannot be identified through a basic inspection, troubleshoot according to the priority order indicated in the table below.

SFI SYSTEM:

Symptom Suspected Area See
Engine does not crank (does not start) Immobilizer system (w/ Smart Key System) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Immobilizer system (w/o Smart Key System) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Starter Refer to INSPECTION
STARTER relay Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Cranking holding function circuit (w/ Smart Key System) Refer to Cranking Holding Function Circuit
Starter signal circuit (w/o Smart Key System) Refer to Starter Signal Circuit
No initial combustion (does not start) ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit
Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
VC output circuit (ECM 5 V output) Refer to VC Output Circuit
ECM -
Difficult to start (engine cranks normally) Electronic throttle control system Refer to DTC P2102: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low; DTC P2103: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Spark plug Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Compression Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
VC output circuit (ECM 5 V output) Refer to VC Output Circuit
Difficult to start with cold engine Electronic throttle control system Refer to DTC P2102: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low; DTC P2103: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit
Spark plug Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
Engine coolant temperature sensor Refer to INSPECTION
Difficult to start with hot engine Electronic throttle control system Refer to DTC P2102: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low; DTC P2103: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit
Spark plug Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
Engine coolant temperature sensor Refer to INSPECTION
High engine idle speed (poor idling) Electronic throttle control system Refer to DTC P2102: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low; DTC P2103: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit
A/C signal circuit (Compressor circuit) -
Acoustic control induction system Refer to ACIS Control Circuit
PCV hose Refer to PARTS LOCATION
ECM -
Low engine idle speed (poor idling) Electronic throttle control system Refer to DTC P2102: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low; DTC P2103: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit
A/C signal circuit (Compressor circuit) -
Acoustic control induction system Refer to ACIS Control Circuit
PCV hose Refer to PARTS LOCATION
Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
ECM -
Rough idling (poor idling) Electronic throttle control system Refer to DTC P2102: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low; DTC P2103: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Compression Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit
Spark plug Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Acoustic control induction system Refer to ACIS Control Circuit
PCV hose Refer to PARTS LOCATION
Hunting (poor idling) Electronic throttle control system Refer to DTC P2102: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low; DTC P2103: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
ECM power source circuit Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit
Spark plug Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
Acoustic control induction system Refer to ACIS Control Circuit
PCV hose Refer to PARTS LOCATION
Hesitation/Poor acceleration (poor driveability) Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Spark plug Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Air intake control system Refer to ACIS Control Circuit
A/T faulty (U151E) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
A/T faulty (U151F) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Brake override system Refer to Brake Override System
Surging (poor driveability) Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit
Spark plug Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
Engine stalls soon after starting Fuel pump control circuit Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit
Electronic throttle control system Refer to DTC P2102: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low; DTC P2103: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High
Crankshaft position sensor Refer to INSPECTION
Spark plug Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Ignition system Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Fuel injector Refer to INSPECTION
Engine stalls during A/C operation A/C signal circuit (Compressor circuit) -
ECM -
Unable/difficult to refuel Refueling valve (canister) -
Engine vibrates frequently when idling (Active Control) Active control engine mount circuit Refer to Active Control Engine Mount System