CHECK CONNECTION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM
CHECK MIL (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)
CHECK MIL (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR)
CHECK MIL (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR INTAKE SIDE))
CHECK MIL (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR EXHAUST SIDE))
CHECK MIL (BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR)
CHECK MIL (OIL PRESSURE SENSOR)
SFI SYSTEM - VC Output Circuit |
DESCRIPTION
The ECM constantly generates a 5 V power supply voltage from the battery voltage supplied to the +B (BATT) terminal to operate the microprocessor. The ECM also provides this power source voltage to the sensors through the VC output circuit.
When the VC circuit is short-circuited, the microprocessor in the ECM and sensors that are supplied with power through the VC circuit are inactivated because the power is not supplied from the VC circuit. Under this condition, the system does not start up and the MIL does not illuminate even if the system malfunctions.
- HINT:
- Under normal conditions, the MIL is illuminated for several seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to ON, and then goes off when the engine starts.
WIRING DIAGRAM


INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK MIL CONDITION |
Check that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when turning the ignition switch to ON.
- OK:
- MIL lights up.
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OK | ||
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2.CHECK CONNECTION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the tester on.
Check the communication between the tester and ECM.
Result Result Proceed to Communication is possible A Communication is not possible B
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B | |
3.CHECK MIL (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) |
Disconnect the throttle body assembly connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the MIL.
Result Result Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
Reconnect the throttle body assembly connector.
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B | |
4.CHECK MIL (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR) |
Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the MIL.
Result Result Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
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B | |
5.CHECK MIL (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR INTAKE SIDE)) |
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for intake side) connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the MIL.
Result Result Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
Reconnect the camshaft position sensor (for intake side) connector.
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B | |
6.CHECK MIL (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR EXHAUST SIDE)) |
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust side) connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the MIL.
Result Result Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
Reconnect the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust side) connector.
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B | |
7.CHECK MIL (VACUUM SENSOR) |
Disconnect the vacuum sensor connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the MIL.
Result Result Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
Reconnect the vacuum sensor connector.
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B | |
8.CHECK MIL (BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR) |
Disconnect the battery current sensor connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the MIL.
Result Result Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
Reconnect the battery current sensor connector.
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B | |
9.CHECK MIL (OIL PRESSURE SENSOR) |
Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Check the MIL.
Result Result Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
Reconnect the oil pressure sensor connector.
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B | |
10.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR |
Disconnect the throttle body assembly connector.
Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for intake camshaft) connector.
Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) connector.
Disconnect the vacuum sensor connector.
Disconnect the battery current sensor connector.
Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connectors.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance (Check for Short):
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B32-89 (VCTA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher A12-57 (VCPA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher A12-58 (VCP2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B32-119 (VCV1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B32-121 (VCE1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B32-67 (VCPM) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B32-95 (VCPT) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
Text in Illustration *1 Front view of wire harness connector
(to ECM)*2 Front view of wire harness connector
(to ECM)
Reconnect the throttle body assembly connector.
Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
Reconnect the camshaft position sensor (for intake camshaft) connector.
Reconnect the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft) connector.
Reconnect the vacuum sensor connector.
Reconnect the battery current sensor connector.
Reconnect the oil pressure sensor connector.
Reconnect the ECM connectors.
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OK | ||
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