Diagnostic Procedure

1. Start engine and run it at idle.
2. Listen for an exhaust gas leak before three way catalyst 1.

Fig 1: Checking Exhaust Gas Leak Before Three Way Catalyst 1

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OK or NG 

1. OK : GO TO 2.
2. NG : Repair or replace.

1. Listen for an intake air leak after the mass air flow sensor.
2. Check PCV hose connection.

OK or NG 

1. OK : GO TO 3.
2. NG : Repair or replace.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect corresponding heated oxygen sensor 1 (HO2S1) harness connector.
3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
4. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal and HO2S1 terminal as follows. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
   Fig 2: Checking Harness Continuity Between ECM Terminal (35, 16) And HO2S1 Terminal

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   1. Continuity should exist. 
5. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
   Fig 3: Checking Harness Continuity Between ECM Terminal (35, 16) And Ground

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   1. Continuity should not exist. 
6. Check harness continuity between HO2S1 terminal 4 and ECM terminal 78.
   1. Continuity should exist. 
7. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG 

1. OK : GO TO 4.
2. NG : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

1. Release fuel pressure to zero. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
2. Install fuel pressure gauge and check fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE CHECK .
   1. At idling: 350 kPa (3.57 kg/cm ², 51 psi) 

OK or NG 

1. OK : GO TO  6.
2. NG : GO TO 5.

Check the following.

• Fuel pump and circuit (Refer to Description .)
• Fuel pressure regulator (Refer to FUEL PRESSURE CHECK .)
• Fuel lines
• Fuel filter for clogging
  1. Repair or replace.

With CONSULT-II 

1. Install all removed parts.
2. Check "MASS AIR FLOW" in "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
   1. 2.0 - 6.0 g.m/sec: at idling 
   2. 7.0 - 20.0 g.m/sec: at 2, 500 RPM 

With GST 

1. Install all removed parts.
2. Check mass air flow sensor signal in MODE 1 with GST.
   1. 2.0 - 6.0 g.m/sec: at idling 
   2. 7.0 - 20.0 g.m/sec: at 2, 500 RPM 

OK or NG 

1. OK : GO TO 7.
2. NG : Check connectors for rusted terminals or loose connections in the mass air flow sensor circuit or grounds. Refer to DTC P0101 MAF SENSOR .

With CONSULT-II 

1. Start engine.
2. Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.

Fig 4: CONSULT-II Power Balance In ACTIVE TEST Display

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Without CONSULT-II 

1. Start engine.
2. Listen to each injector operating sound.
   1. Clicking noise should be heard. 

Fig 5: Checking Injector For Operating Sound

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OK or NG 

1. OK : GO TO 8.
2. NG : Perform trouble diagnosis for INJECTOR CIRCUIT .

1. Confirm that the engine is cooled down and there are no fire hazards near the vehicle.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Disconnect all injector harness connectors.
4. Remove injector gallery assembly. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE . Keep fuel hose and all injectors connected to injector gallery.
5. For DTC P0171, reconnect injector harness connectors on bank 1.

   For DTC P0174, reconnect injector harness connectors on bank 2.

6. Disconnect all ignition coil harness connectors.
7. Prepare pans or saucers under each injector
8. Crank engine for about 3 seconds.

   For DTC P0171, make sure that fuel splays out from injectors on bank 1.

   For DTC P0174, make sure that fuel splays out from injectors on bank 2.

   1. Fuel should be sprayed evenly for each injector. 

OK or NG 

1. OK : GO TO 9.
2. NG : Replace injectors from which fuel does not spray out. Always replace O-ring with new ones.

Fig 6: Checking Injector For Fuel Splays Out

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Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT .

1. INSPECTION END