Tech Tips
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.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Engine does not crank (Does not start) | Battery | |
| Starter signal circuit | ||
| Smart entry and start system | ||
| Stop and Start System | ||
| VC output circuit (ECM 5 V output) | ||
| No initial combustion (Does not start) | Immobiliser system | |
| ECM power source circuit | ||
| VC output circuit (ECM 5 V output) | ||
| Crankshaft position sensor | ||
| Fuel pump control circuit | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel injector circuit | ||
| Valve timing (check for loose or jumped teeth on timing chain) | ||
| No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* | ||
| Engine cranks normally but difficult to start | Fuel pump control circuit | |
| Fuel pump | ||
| Engine coolant temperature sensor | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel injector assembly | ||
| Compression | ||
| Fuel injector circuit | ||
| ECM power source circuit | ||
| Intake system | ||
| Throttle body assembly | ||
| Engine difficult to start | ||
| No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* | ||
| Incomplete intermittent combustion occurs (Does not start) | Fuel pump control circuit | |
| Fuel pump | ||
| Fuel line | - | |
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel injector assembly | ||
| Crankshaft position sensor | ||
| Valve timing (check for loose or jumped teeth on timing chain) | ||
| High engine speed (Poor idle) | Air conditioning signal circuit | |
| Throttle body assembly | ||
| Intake system | ||
| Engine coolant temperature sensor | ||
| ECM power source circuit | ||
| PCV hose | ||
| PCV valve | ||
| Low engine speed (Poor idle) | Fuel pump control circuit | |
| Throttle body assembly | ||
| Intake system | ||
| PCV hose | ||
| PCV valve | ||
| Engine stalls on deceleration | Idle speed (refer to "Low engine speed" symptom) | - |
| Rough idle | Rough idling | |
| Compression | ||
| Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) | ||
| Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) | ||
| Mass air flow meter sub-assembly | ||
| Manifold absolute pressure sensor | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel line | - | |
| Fuel pump | ||
| Intake system | ||
| PCV hose | ||
| PCV valve | ||
| VALVEMATIC system | ||
| No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* | ||
| External part malfunction (Increase in load: A/C system, CVT system, etc.) | - | |
| Hunting (Poor idle) | PCV hose | |
| PCV valve | ||
| Mass air flow meter sub-assembly | ||
| Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) | ||
| Drive start control | ||
| Engine stalls during air conditioning operation | Air conditioning signal circuit | |
| ECM | ||
| Hesitation/Poor acceleration (Poor driveability) | VALVEMATIC system | |
| Lack of power or hesitation | ||
| Fuel line | - | |
| Fuel pump | ||
| Valve timing (check for loose or jumped teeth on timing chain) | ||
| Mass air flow meter sub-assembly | ||
| Throttle body assembly | ||
| Knock control sensor | ||
| Fuel injector assembly | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Compression | ||
| Brake override system | ||
| Drive start control | ||
| No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* | ||
| Lack of power | Lack of power | |
| Surging (Poor driveability) | Fuel line | - |
| Fuel pump control circuit | ||
| Fuel pump | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel injector assembly | ||
| No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* | ||
| Engine stalls soon after starting | Mass air flow meter sub-assembly | |
| Intake system | ||
| Manifold absolute pressure sensor | ||
| Fuel line | - | |
| Valve timing (check for loose or jumped teeth on timing chain) | ||
| VALVEMATIC system | ||
| Engine stalls | ||
| No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly* | ||
| Shift solenoid valve SL (K114F CVT) | ||
| Shift solenoid valve SL (K114 CVT) | ||
| MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) malfunction | MIL Circuit | |
| Meter/Gauge system | ||
| Unable/difficult to refuel | Fuel system (canister, roll over valve, fuel tank etc.) | - |
Tech Tips
*: Check "Fuel Cut Elps Time" in the Data List. If the elapsed time is over 0 sec, then the engine speed is high (the engine speed at which fuel cut occurs + 500 rpm or more). In this situation, there is a possibility that a No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly will become loose and malfunction, check that the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assemblies are properly installed.