| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P0300 | Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected |
| P0301 | Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected |
| P0302 | Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected |
| P0303 | Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected |
| P0304 | Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected |
| P0305 | Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected |
| P0306 | Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected |
| P0307 | Cylinder 7 Misfire Detected |
| P0308 | Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected |
DESCRIPTION
When the engine misfires, high concentrations of hydrocarbons (HC) enter the exhaust gas. Extremely high hydrocarbon concentration levels can cause an increase in exhaust emission levels. Extremely high concentrations of hydrocarbons can also cause increases in the three-way catalytic converter temperature, which may cause damage to the three-way catalytic converter. To prevent this increase in emissions and to limit the possibility of thermal damage, the ECM monitors the misfire count. When the temperature of the three-way catalytic converter reaches the point of thermal degradation, the ECM blinks the MIL. To monitor misfires, the ECM uses both the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor. The camshaft position sensor is used to identify any misfiring cylinders and the crankshaft position sensor is used to measure variations in the crankshaft rotation speed. Misfires are counted when the crankshaft rotation speed variations exceed predetermined thresholds. If the misfire count exceeds the threshold levels, and could cause emission control system performance deterioration, the ECM illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0300 | Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected | Simultaneous misfiring of several cylinders occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
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Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. |
DTC stored |
| P0301 | Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
|
|
Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. |
DTC stored |
| P0302 | Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
|
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Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. |
DTC stored |
| P0303 | Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
|
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Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. |
DTC stored |
| P0304 | Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
|
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Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. |
DTC stored |
| P0305 | Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
|
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Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. |
DTC stored |
| P0306 | Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
|
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Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. |
DTC stored |
| P0307 | Cylinder 7 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
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Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. |
DTC stored |
| P0308 | Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected | Misfiring of a specific cylinder occurs and one of the following conditions is met (2 trip detection logic):
|
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Comes on/Blinks* *: The MIL flashes when a catalyst-damaging misfire is detected. |
DTC stored |
When DTCs for misfiring cylinders are randomly stored, but DTC P0300 is not stored, it indicates that misfires have been detected in different cylinders at different times. DTC P0300 is only stored when several misfiring cylinders are detected at the same time.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC when either one of the following conditions, which could cause emission deterioration, is detected (2 trip detection logic).
Within the first 1000 crankshaft revolutions after the engine starts, an excessive number of misfires (approximately 10 to 50 misfires per 1000 crankshaft revolutions) occurs once.
An excessive number of misfires (approximately 10 to 50 misfires per 1000 crankshaft revolutions) occurs a total of 4 times.
The ECM flashes the MIL (immediate detection logic) and stores a DTC (2 trip detection logic) when either one of the following conditions, which could cause damage to the three-way catalytic converter, is detected.
At a high engine speed, a sufficient amount of misfires to damage the catalyst occurring within 200 crankshaft revolutions is detected once.
At a normal engine speed, a sufficient amount of misfires to damage the catalyst occurring within 200 crankshaft revolutions is detected 3 times.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Crankshaft position sensor Camshaft position sensor VVT sensor |
| Required Sensors/Components (Related) | Engine coolant temperature Intake air temperature sensor Mass air flow meter sub-assembly |
| Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
| Either of the following conditions is met | (a) or (b) |
| (a) Engine coolant temperature at engine start | Higher than -7°C (19°F) |
| (b) Engine coolant temperature | Higher than 20°C (68°F) |
| First 1000 revolutions after engine start, or during check mode | Crankshaft 1000 revolutions |
| Except above | Crankshaft 1000 revolutions x 4 |
| All of the following conditions 1, 2, 3 and 4 are met | Crankshaft 200 revolutions x 3 |
| Except above (MIL blinks immediately) | Crankshaft 200 revolutions |
| 1. Driving cycles | 1st |
| 2. Check mode | Off |
| 3. Engine speed | Less than 2200 rpm |
| 4. Engine load | Less than 55% |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
| Misfire rate | 3.7% or more |
| Number of misfires per 200 revolutions | 120 or more (varies with intake air amount and engine speed) |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Record the DTC(s) and freeze frame data.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Using the GTS, switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode.
Read the misfire counts of each cylinder, Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count, with the engine idling. If any misfire count is displayed, skip the following confirmation driving pattern.
Drive the vehicle so that the vehicle conditions displayed in Misfire RPM and Misfire Load of the Data List are the same as the freeze frame data. Perform this step several times.
Tech Tips
In order to store misfire DTCs, it is necessary to operate the vehicle for the period of time shown in the table below, confirm the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load in the Data List.
| Engine speed | Duration |
|---|---|
| Idling | 8.0 minutes or more |
| 1000 | 4.5 minutes or more |
| 2000 | 2.5 minutes or more |
| 3000 | 1.5 minutes or more |
Check whether misfires have occurred by checking DTCs and freeze frame data.
Tech Tips
Do not turn the engine switch off until the output DTC(s) and freeze frame data have been recorded. When the ECM returns to normal mode (default), the stored DTC(s), freeze frame data and other data are cleared.
Record the DTC(s), freeze frame data and misfire counts.
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
Tech Tips
Check the "Fuel Cut Elps Time" in the Data List or the Freeze Frame Data.
If the elapsed time is over 0 seconds, then the engine speed is high (engine speed at which fuel cut occurs + 500 rpm).
When this has happened, there is the possibility that the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly will become loose and a fire could start, so check that the No. 1 valve rocker arm sub-assembly is properly attached.
If any DTCs other than misfire DTCs are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
Read freeze frame data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
If the misfire does not recur when the vehicle is brought to the workshop, reproduce the conditions stored in the ECM as freeze frame data.
If the misfire still cannot be reproduced even though the conditions stored in the ECM as freeze frame data have been reproduced, one of the following factors is considered to be a possible cause of the problem:
There was insufficient fuel in the tank.
Improper fuel was used.
The spark plugs have been contaminated.
The problem requires further diagnosis.
After finishing repairs, check the misfire counts of the cylinders (Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count).
Be sure to confirm that no misfiring cylinder DTCs are stored again by performing the confirmation driving pattern after finishing repairs.
For 8 cylinder engine, the ECM intentionally does not set the specific misfiring cylinder DTCs at high engine speed. If misfires occur only in high engine speed areas, only DTC P0300 is set.
In the event of DTC P0300 being present, perform the following operations:
Clear the DTCs.
Start the engine and conduct the confirmation driving pattern.
Read the misfiring counts of each cylinder or DTC(s) using the GTS.
Repair the cylinder(s) that has a high misfiring rate or is indicated by the DTC.
After finishing repairs, conduct the confirmation driving pattern again, in order to verify that DTC P0300 is not set.
When one of Short FT B1S1, Long FT B1S1, Short FT B2S1 or Long FT B2S1 in the freeze frame data is outside the range of +/-15%, the air fuel ratio may be rich (-15% or less) or lean (+15% or higher).
When Coolant Temp in the freeze frame data is less than 75°C (167°F), the misfires have occurred only while warming up the engine.
An extremely imbalanced drive wheel which causes body vibration may cause misfire DTCs to be stored.
PROCEDURE
CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO MISFIRE DTCS)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
Read the DTCs.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tech Tips
If any DTCs other than P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 and/or P0308 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
| B |
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GO TO DTC CHART Click here |
| A |
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CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS
Check the PCV hose connections.
| OK |
|---|
| PCV valve and hose are correctly connected and are not damaged. |
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE |
| OK |
|
READ VALUE USING GTS (MISFIRE RPM AND MISFIRE LOAD)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Ptrl Misfire / Misfire RPM and Misfire Load.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Misfire RPM |
| Misfire Load |
Read and note the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load values.
Tech Tips
The Misfire RPM and Misfire Load values indicate the vehicle conditions under which the misfire occurred.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
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| NEXT |
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READ VALUE USING GTS (CATALYST OT MF F/C)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Ptrl Misfire / Catalyst OT MF F/C.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Catalyst OT MF F/C |
Read the value displayed on the GTS.
| Result | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| B |
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GO TO STEP 6 Click here |
| A |
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PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (PROHIBIT THE CATALYST OT MISFIRE PREVENT F/C)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Prohibit the Catalyst OT Misfire prevent F/C.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Prohibit the Catalyst OT Misfire prevent F/C |
Perform the Active Test.
Note
When performing the Active Test, make sure the vehicle is stopped and the engine is either idling or being revved within 3000 rpm.
| Result | ||
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| NEXT |
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PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION WAY (PORT))
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Injection Way / Port / Injection Way and Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count.
| Active Test Display |
|---|
| Control the Injection Way |
| Data List Display |
|---|
| Injection Way |
| Cylinder #1 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #2 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #3 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #4 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #5 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #6 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #7 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #8 Misfire Count |
Allow the engine to idle.
Read each value for Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count and Injection Way displayed on the GTS. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform procedure [A] and [B] and then check the misfire counts again.
Drive the vehicle with the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load noted in the "Read Value Using GTS (Misfire RPM and Misfire Load)" procedures above [A].
Read the Injection Way and Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].
| Result | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| B |
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PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION WAY (DIRECT)) Click here |
| A |
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PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION WAY (DIRECT))
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Injection Way / Direct / Injection Way and Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count.
| Active Test Display |
|---|
| Control the Injection Way |
| Data List Display |
|---|
| Injection Way |
| Cylinder #1 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #2 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #3 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #4 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #5 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #6 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #7 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #8 Misfire Count |
Allow the engine to idle.
Read each value for Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count and Injection Way displayed on the GTS. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform procedure [A] and [B] and then check the misfire counts again.
Drive the vehicle with the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load noted in the "Read Value Using GTS (Misfire RPM and Misfire Load)" procedures above [A].
Read the Injection Way and Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].
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Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the port fuel injector assembly.
| A |
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REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY Click here |
| B |
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GO TO STEP 9 Click here |
| C |
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READ VALUE USING GTS (MISFIRE RPM AND MISFIRE LOAD)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Misfire RPM, Misfire Load, Cylinder #1 to #8 Misfire Count and Injection Way.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Injection Way |
| Cylinder #1 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #2 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #3 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #4 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #5 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #6 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #7 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #8 Misfire Count |
| Misfire RPM |
| Misfire Load |
Drive the vehicle with Misfire RPM and Misfire Load.
Monitor all of the misfire count values or DTCs and Injection Way displayed on the GTS.
| Result | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the direct fuel injector assembly.
| A |
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CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here |
| B |
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GO TO STEP 17 Click here |
| C |
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GO TO STEP 25 Click here |
| D |
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REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY Click here |
| E |
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READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL PRESS)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Ptrl General / Fuel Press.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Fuel Press |
Read the values.
| Standard |
|---|
| Idling |
| 3500 to 4500 kPag. |
| 2000 rpm (No load) |
| 2500 to 4500 kPag. |
Tech Tips
The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off, and the shift state should be Park (P), and the engine should be fully warmed up.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
|
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION WAY (DIRECT)) Click here |
| OK |
|
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION WAY (DIRECT))
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Turn the GTS on.
Warm up the engine.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Injection Way / Direct / Injection Way, Short FT B1S1, Long FT B1S1, Short FT B2S1, Long FT B2S1, Fuel Pump Duty (D4) and Fuel Pump2 Duty (D4).
| Active Test Display |
|---|
| Control the Injection Way |
| Data List Display |
|---|
| Fuel Pump Duty (D4) |
| Fuel Pump2 Duty (D4) |
| Injection Way |
| Short FT B1S1 |
| Long FT B1S1 |
| Short FT B2S1 |
| Long FT B2S1 |
Tech Tips
The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off and park (P) should be selected and the engine should be fully warmed up.
Read the value.
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Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel pump with seal sub-assembly (for high pressure side) or direct fuel injector assembly.
| A |
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REPLACE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE LH (FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR) Click here |
| B |
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REPLACE FUEL PUMP WITH SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY (FOR HIGH PRESSURE SIDE) Click here |
| C |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here |
| D |
|
REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY Click here |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION WAY (DIRECT))
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Injection Way / Direct / Injection Way and Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count.
| Active Test Display |
|---|
| Control the Injection Way |
| Data List Display |
|---|
| Injection Way |
| Cylinder #1 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #2 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #3 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #4 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #5 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #6 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #7 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #8 Misfire Count |
Allow the engine to idle.
Read each value for Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count and Injection Way displayed on the GTS. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform procedure [A] and [B] and then check the misfire counts again.
Drive the vehicle with the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load noted in the "Read Value Using GTS (Misfire RPM and Misfire Load)" procedures above [A].
Read the Injection Way and Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].
| Result | ||||||||
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Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the direct fuel injector assembly.
| B |
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REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY Click here |
| A |
|
CHECK INJECTOR DRIVER (NO. 1 AND NO. 2)
Turn the engine switch off.
Replace the No. 1 and No. 2 injector drivers with normal ones from another vehicle.
Note
Do not disconnect and reconnect the connectors with the engine switch on (IG), as the injector driver may be damaged.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes / Pending.
Read the pending DTCs.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| B |
|
REPLACE INJECTOR DRIVER (NO. 1 OR NO. 2) Click here |
| A |
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REPLACE FUEL PUMP WITH SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY (FOR HIGH PRESSURE SIDE)
Replace the fuel pump with seal sub-assembly (for high pressure side).
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing thefuel pump with seal sub-assembly (for high pressure side).
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
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| NEXT |
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CLEAR DTC
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
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| NEXT |
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CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 AND P0308)
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| All Readiness |
Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 and/or P0308.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| A |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here |
| B |
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END |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION WAY (DIRECT))
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine and warm it up.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Injection Way / Direct / Ptrl Misfire / Injection Way and Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count.
| Active Test Display |
|---|
| Control the Injection Way |
| Data List Display |
|---|
| Injection Way |
| Cylinder #1 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #2 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #3 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #4 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #5 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #6 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #7 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #8 Misfire Count |
Allow the engine to idle.
Read each value for Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count and Injection Way displayed on the GTS. If no misfire counts occur in any cylinders, perform procedure [A] and [B] and then check the misfire counts again.
Drive the vehicle with the Misfire RPM and Misfire Load noted in the "Read Value Using GTS (Misfire RPM and Misfire Load)" procedures above [A].
Read the Injection Way and Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #8 Misfire Count or DTCs displayed on the GTS [B].
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Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel injector assembly (for direct injection).
| B |
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CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM Click here |
| C |
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REPLACE REPLACE PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (MISFIRING CYLINDER) Click here |
| D |
|
CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE) Click here |
| A |
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INSPECT SPARK PLUG
Inspect the spark plug of the misfiring cylinder.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPLACE SPARK PLUG Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST)
Perform a spark test.
Tech Tips
If the result of the spark test is normal, proceed to the next step.
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the spark plug or ignition coil assembly.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
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| NEXT |
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CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE (MALFUNCTIONING CYLINDER)
Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder.
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the engine assembly.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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CHECK ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOW COMPRESSION |
| OK |
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CHECK VALVE CLEARANCE (MISFIRING CYLINDER)
Check the valve clearance.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
|
ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.
| OK |
|---|
| No leaks from intake system. |
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the intake system.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM |
| OK |
|
CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN)
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| *a | Timing Mark | *b | Approximately 68° |
| *c | Approximately 16° | *d | Approximately 32° |
| *e | Approximately 50° | - | - |
Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing intake gear assemblies and camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies are at the positions shown in the illustration.
| OK |
|---|
| The timing marks on the camshaft timing gears are aligned as shown in the illustration. |
Tech Tips
If the result is not as specified, check for mechanical malfunctions that may have affected the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.
When checking the valve timing, make sure the camshaft timing intake gear assemblies are set to the most retarded position and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies are set to the most advanced position. When the VVT system is normal and the engine is stopped, the camshaft timing intake gear assemblies stop at the center of their operation range and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies stop at the most advanced position.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
GO TO STEP 40 Click here |
| OK |
|
READ VALUE USING GTS (COOLANT TEMP)
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Click here |
| OK |
|
READ VALUE USING GTS (MAF SENSOR)
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / MAF Sensor 1, MAF Sensor 2, Coolant Temp and Engine Speed.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Engine Speed |
| MAF Sensor 1 |
| MAF Sensor 2 |
| Coolant Temp |
Allow the engine to idle until Coolant Temp reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
Read MAF with the engine speed at 3000 rpm.
| Standard | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here |
| NG |
|
GO TO STEP 33 Click here |
CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.
| OK |
|---|
| No leaks from intake system. |
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the intake system.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM |
| OK |
|
CHECK VALVE TIMING (CHECK FOR LOOSE AND JUMPED TEETH ON TIMING CHAIN)
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| *a | Timing Mark | *b | Approximately 68° |
| *c | Approximately 16° | *d | Approximately 32° |
| *e | Approximately 50° | - | - |
Remove the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.
Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.
Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing intake gear assemblies and camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies are at the positions shown in the illustration.
| OK |
|---|
| The timing marks on the camshaft timing gears are aligned as shown in the illustration. |
Tech Tips
If the result is not as specified, check for mechanical malfunctions that may have affected the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.
When checking the valve timing, make sure the camshaft timing intake gear assemblies are set to the most retarded position and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies are set to the most advanced position. When the VVT system is normal and the engine is stopped, the camshaft timing intake gear assemblies stop at the center of their operation range and the camshaft timing exhaust gear assemblies stop at the most advanced position.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
CHECK ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM Click here |
| OK |
|
READ VALUE USING GTS (COOLANT TEMP)
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / Coolant Temp.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Coolant Temp |
Read the Data List twice, when the engine is both cold and warmed up.
| Standard | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Click here |
| OK |
|
READ VALUE USING GTS (MAF SENSOR)
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / MAF Sensor 1, MAF Sensor 2, Coolant Temp and Engine Speed.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Engine Speed |
| MAF Sensor 1 |
| MAF Sensor 2 |
| Coolant Temp |
Allow the engine to idle until Coolant Temp reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
Read MAF with the engine speed at 3000 rpm.
| Standard | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
CHECK FOR HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR CONNECTION) Click here |
| OK |
|
INSPECT SPARK PLUG
Inspect the spark plug of the misfiring cylinder.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPLACE SPARK PLUG Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST)
Perform a spark test.
Tech Tips
If the result of the spark test is normal, proceed to the next step.
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the spark plug or ignition coil assembly.
Click here
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| NEXT |
|
CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE (MALFUNCTIONING CYLINDER)
Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder.
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the engine assembly.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
CHECK ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOW COMPRESSION |
| OK |
|
CHECK VALVE CLEARANCE (MISFIRING CYLINDER)
Check the valve clearance.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here |
| NG |
|
ADJUST VALVE CLEARANCE Click here |
CHECK FOR HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR CONNECTION)
Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter sub-assembly and ECM.
Tech Tips
Repair any problems.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| NEXT |
|
CLEAR DTC
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| NEXT |
|
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 AND P0308)
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| All Readiness |
Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 and/or P0308.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| B |
|
END |
| A |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY - ECM)
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Disconnect the mass air flow meter sub-assembly connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
|
REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Replace the mass air flow meter sub-assembly.
Tech Tips
If the results of the inspections performed in steps 24 and 28 indicated no problem, proceed to the next step without replacing the mass air flow meter sub-assembly.
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the mass air flow meter sub-assembly.
Click here
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| NEXT |
|
CLEAR DTC
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| NEXT |
|
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (MISFIRE DTCS)
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| All Readiness |
Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 and/or P0308.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| A |
|
END |
| B |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here |
CHECK ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Check for mechanical malfunctions that affect the valve timing, such as a jumped tooth or stretching of the timing chain.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS, COMPONENT AND AREA |
| OK |
|
CLEAR DTC
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| NEXT |
|
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (MISFIRE DTCS)
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
| Tester Display |
|---|
| All Readiness |
Input the DTC: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 and/or P0308.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| A |
|
REPLACE ECM Click here |
| B |
|
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here |
CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE)
Check the fuel pressure (for low pressure side).
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the port fuel injector assembly.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
|
REPLACE PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY Click here |
| NG |
|
CHECK FUEL PUMP OPERATION
Check the fuel pump operation.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
GO TO FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK FUEL LINE
Check the fuel line for leakage and blockage.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
|
CHECK AND REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM (FUEL PUMP, PRESSURE REGULATOR, FUEL LINE AND FILTER) |
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINE |