Sfi System Problem Symptoms Table

Engine. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
3Uz-Fe Engine Control System. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

Sfi System -- Problem Symptoms Table


HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential cases of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Symptom
Suspected area
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Engine does not crank (does not start)
- Starter
Click here
- STARTER relay
Click here
- Engine Switch
Click here
No initial combustion (does not start)
- ECM power source circuit
Click here
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- ECM
Click here
Engine cranks normally (difficult to start)
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- Compression
Click here
Cold engine (difficult to start)
- Starter signal circuit
Click here
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- Spark plug
Click here
- Ignition system
Click here
- Injector
Click here
Hot engine (difficult to start)
- Starter signal circuit
Click here
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- Spark plug
Click here
- Ignition system
Click here
- Injector
Click here
High engine idle speed
- A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit)
Click here
- ECM power source circuit
Click here
- Electronic throttle control system
Click here
- Air induction system
Click here
- PCV hose
-
Low engine idle speed
- A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit)
Click here
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- Electronic throttle control system
Click here
- Air induction system
Click here
- PCV hose
-
Rough idling
- Compression
Click here
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- Electronic throttle control system
Click here
- Air induction system
Click here
- PCV hose
-
Hunting (when idling)
- ECM power source circuit
Click here
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- Spark plug
Click here
- Ignition system
Click here
- Injector
Click here
- Electronic throttle control system
Click here
- Air induction system
Click here
- PCV hose
-
Hesitation/Poor acceleration (poor driveability)
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- A/T faulty
Click here
- Spark plug
Click here
- Ignition system
Click here
- Injector
Click here
Surging (poor driveability)
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- Spark plug
Click here
- Ignition system
Click here
- Injector
Click here
Engine stalls soon after starting
- Fuel pump control circuit
Click here
- Spark plug
Click here
- Ignition system
Click here
- Injector
Click here
Engine stalls during A/C operation
- A/C signal circuit (compressor circuit)
Click here
- ECM
Click here
Unable/difficult to refuel
- Refueling valve (canister)
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