ECD SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P1169

DTC Code DTC Name
P1169 Converter DC / DC Piezo Voltage Too Low, Piezo Voltage Too High

DESCRIPTION

The DC/DC converter built into the ECM boosts the battery voltage (+12V) to 70V to activate the piezo injector.

The ECM constantly monitors the boosted voltage. If the boosted voltage deviates from the normal range, the ECM determines that the DC/DC converter is malfunctioning.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Possible to Detect
Ignition Switch Engine Run
P1169

Either the following condition (a) or (b) is met.

(a) The piezo injector voltage remains less than 40 V for 2 sec. or more.

(b) The piezo injector voltage remains more than 90 V for 2 sec. or more


  • ECM

  • Power source circuit

  • Injector

  • Injector circuit

ON ON

CAUTION:


  • Do not reuse the injection pipe. Be sure to replace it with a new one.

  • Do not reuse the injection nozzle seat. If the injector has been removed, be sure to replace the injector nozzle seat with a new one.

  • The injector is controlled by a voltage of +/- 70 V.

  • Be sure to connect the injector connectors correctly to prevent malfunctions in the injector.

  • Do not use any power source other than the ECM for the injector.

  • Do not apply voltage to the injector while it is not grounded to body.

  • Do not disassemble the injector.

  • Do not use the ultrasonic cleaning tool to clean the injector.

FAIL-SAFE

DTC No. Fail-safe Operation Fail-safe Deactivation Condition
P1169 - -

WIRING DIAGRAM

A0137WOE01
A0138SPE04

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips


  • When DTC P1169 is present, check the injector voltage by selecting the following menu items on the intelligent tester: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Inj Volt.

  • If the ECM is replaced, variant coding (variant coding indicates the presence of vehicle accessory items, A/C, etc.) should always be performed Click here.

  • Before removing the ECM and the peripheral parts, wait at least 3 minute after turning the ignition switch off (If the cooling fan is operating, remove the ECM and the peripheral parts after the fan stops.).

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK IF ENGINE STARTS

    Result
    Result Proceed To
    Engine starts A
    Engine does not start B

    B
    A
  2. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (INJECTOR VOLTAGE)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Start the engine and turn the intelligent tester on.

    3. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Inj Volt.

    4. Read the value.

      Result
      Display Proceed To
      40 to 90 V A
      Other than above B

    B
    A
  3. CHECK BATTERY (VOLTAGE)


    1. Check if the battery voltage.

      Note

      Carry out this check with the engine stopped and ignition switch OFF.

      Standard voltage
      11 to 14 V

    NG
    OK
  4. INSPECT ECM (VOLTAGE)


    1. A0137AHE03

      Disconnect the B54 ECM connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      +B1 (B54-19) - Body ground 11 to 14 V
      +B2 (B54-22) - Body ground 11 to 14 V
      +B3 (B54-23) - Body ground 11 to 14 V

    NG
    OK
  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BODY GROUND)


    1. A0137PTE01

      Disconnect the A35 (A36) ECM connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance
      LHD
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      GND1 (A35-28) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
      GND2 (A35-32) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
      RHD
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      GND1 (A36-28) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
      GND2 (A36-32) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG
    OK
  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BODY GROUND)


    1. A0137YQE01

      Disconnect the B53 and B54 ECM connectors.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance
      Check for open
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E1 (B53-38) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
      E2 (B54-12) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG
    OK
  7. CHECK CONNECTOR INSTALLATION (INJECTOR)


    1. Check the injector connector installation.

      OK
      The connectors are installed correctly.

    NG
    OK
  8. CHECK INJECTOR


    1. A0138ZUE01

      Disconnect the N1, N2, N3 and N4 injector connectors.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1 - 2 150 to 250 kΩ

    NG
    OK
  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INJECTOR - ECM)


    1. A0138J3E01

      Disconnect the B54 ECM connector.

    2. Disconnect the N1, N2, N3 and N4 injector connectors.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance
      Check for open
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      #10 (B54-28) - Injector (No.1) (N1-1) Below 1 Ω
      PINJ1 (B54-29) - Injector (No.1) (N1-2) Below 1 Ω
      #20 (B54-25) - Injector (No.2) (N2-1) Below 1 Ω
      PINJ2 (B54-30) - Injector (No.2) (N2-2) Below 1 Ω
      #30 (B54-26) - Injector (No.3) (N3-1) Below 1 Ω
      PINJ3 (B54-32) - Injector (No.3) (N3-2) Below 1 Ω
      #40 (B54-27) - Injector (No.4) (N4-1) Below 1 Ω
      PINJ4 (B54-31) - Injector (No.4) (N4-2) Below 1 Ω
      Check for short
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      #10 (B54-28) or Injector (No.1) (N1-1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      PINJ1 (B54-29) or Injector (No.1) (N1-2) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      #20 (B54-25) or Injector (No.2) (N2-1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      PINJ2 (B54-30) or Injector (No.2) (N2-2) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      #30 (B54-26) or Injector (No.3) (N3-1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      PINJ3 (B54-32) or Injector (No.3) (N3-2) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      #40 (B54-27) or Injector (No.4) (N4-1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      PINJ4 (B54-31) or Injector (No.4) (N4-2) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher

    NG
    OK