SFI SYSTEM(w/ EGR System) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tip:
  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes 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.

  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Table 1. SFI System

Symptom

Suspected Area

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Engine does not crank (Does not start)

Battery

Starter Assembly

Entry and start system (for Start Function)

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Starter Relay

Park/neutral Position Switch Assembly

VC Output Circuit

Immobiliser System

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No initial combustion (Does not start)

ECM Power Source Circuit

Crankshaft Position Sensor

Camshaft Position Sensor

Ignition System

Fuel Pump Control Circuit

Fuel Injector Circuit

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VC Output Circuit

Starter Signal Circuit

Engine cranks normally but difficult to start

Fuel Pump Control Circuit

EGR Valve Assembly

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Ignition System

Compression

Fuel Injector Assembly

Fuel Injector Circuit

Air Induction System

Throttle Body Assembly

PCV Hose

Starter Signal Circuit

Difficult to start with cold engine

Ignition System

Spark Plug

Fuel Pump Control Circuit

Fuel Injector Assembly

Starter Signal Circuit

Difficult to start with warm engine

Fuel Injector Assembly

Ignition System

Spark Plug

Fuel Pump Control Circuit

Starter Signal Circuit

High engine idle speed

Electronic Throttle Control System

A/C Signal Circuit

ECM Power Source Circuit

Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)

Low engine idle speed (Poor idling)

Electronic Throttle Control System

A/C Signal Circuit

Fuel Pump Control Circuit

Air Induction System

Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)

PCV Hose

Rough idling

Compression

Spark Plug

Fuel Injector Assembly

Ignition System

Fuel Pump Control Circuit

Electronic Throttle Control System

Air Induction System

Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)

PCV Hose

Mass Air Flow Meter Assembly

EGR Valve Assembly

Hunting (Poor idling)

Electronic Throttle Control System

Air Induction System

ECM Power Source Circuit

Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)

Hesitation and/or poor acceleration

Fuel Pump Control Circuit

Spark Plug

Ignition System

Fuel Injector Assembly

Mass Air Flow Meter Assembly

Electronic Throttle Control System

Air Induction System

Compression

Brake override system

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Surging (Poor driveability)

Spark Plug

Fuel Pump Control Circuit

Ignition System

Fuel Injector Assembly

Mass Air Flow Meter Assembly

Variable Valve Timing System

Compression

Engine stalls soon after starting

Fuel Pump Control Circuit

Spark Plug

Ignition System

Fuel Injector Assembly

Variable Valve Timing System

Electronic Throttle Control System

Air Induction System

PCV Hose

Compression

EGR Valve Assembly

Engine stalls only during A/C operation

A/C Signal Circuit

ECM