SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P1603

DTC Code DTC Name
P1603 Engine Stall History

DESCRIPTION

After starting the engine, this DTC is stored when the engine stops without the ignition switch being operated.

Using the GTS, the conditions present when the DTC was stored can be confirmed by referring to the freeze frame data. Freeze frame data records engine conditions when a malfunction occurs. This information can be useful when troubleshooting.

It is necessary to check if the vehicle has ran out of fuel before performing troubleshooting, as this DTC is also stored when the engine stalls due to running out of fuel.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition
P1603 After monitoring for startability problems (P1604) finishes and 5 seconds or more have elapsed after starting the engine, with the engine running, the engine stops (the engine speed drops to 200 rpm or less) without the ignition switch being operated for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
Trouble Area
Ignition system

  • Spark plug

  • Ignition coil assembly
Fuel system

  • Fuel injector assembly

  • Fuel pump

  • Fuel pump control circuit

  • Fuel line

  • Purge VSV system

  • Fuel quality (existence of foreign matter, degradation)
Intake and exhaust systems

  • Mass air flow meter

  • Intake system (Air leaks or deposit accumulation)

  • Throttle body assembly

  • Air fuel ratio sensor

  • Heated oxygen sensor

  • Camshaft timing oil control assembly

  • Variable Valve Timing system (VVT system)

  • Brake booster assembly
Other control systems

  • ECM

  • Wire harness or connector

  • Knock sensor

  • Engine coolant temperature sensor
Engine

  • Thermostat

  • Engine assembly

  • Engine mount
High load from another system

  • Air conditioning system

  • Power steering system

  • Electrical load signal system

  • CVT system

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • In contrast to normal malfunction diagnosis for components, circuits and systems, DTC P1603 is used to determine the malfunctioning area from the problem symptoms and freeze frame data when the user mentions problems such as engine stall.

    As these DTCs can be stored as a result of certain user actions, even if these DTCs are output, if the customer makes no mention of problems, clear these DTCs without performing any troubleshooting and return the vehicle to the customer.

  • DTCs related to engine stall and starting problems may be detected due to operations performed by the user. The following are a few examples. Ask questions to the user about how the vehicle is operated and give advice as necessary.


    • Ran out of fuel

    • Rolled down on a slope and engine stalls (backed up in D, moved forward in R)

  • If any other DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

  • Use any information from the customer problem analysis about the condition of the vehicle at the time when the problem occurred (how the engine stopped, conditions when the engine was restarted, etc.) as a reference.

    Symptom Suspected Area
    Engine vibration occurs and engine stops

    • Abnormal mass air flow meter output due to existence of foreign matter

    • Abnormal air fuel ratio due to malfunction of air fuel ratio sensor or heated oxygen sensor, air leaks in intake system or insufficient fuel supply
    Engine stops with no engine vibration Ignition system, injection stoppage, high load from external parts
    Engine can be started with accelerator pedal depressed Insufficient air volume
    Engine stalls or is difficult to start immediately after engine stalled, regardless of whether engine is cold or warm Deposits in intake system or combustion chamber caught temporarily on intake or exhaust valve

  • Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records engine conditions when a malfunction occurs. This information can be useful when troubleshooting.

  • When confirming the freeze frame data, be sure to check all 5 sets of freeze frame data Click here.

  • When confirming freeze frame data, if there are multiple items related to the cause of the malfunction, perform troubleshooting for all related items.

  • Try to operate the vehicle under the conditions recorded in the freeze frame data which were present when the malfunction occurred. Confirm the data at this time and the data when the engine is idling (engine warmed up, no load, and shift lever in D or N) and compare this data with the freeze frame data.

  • Inspections take into account the fact that the malfunction may not have reoccurred and place emphasis on checking the vehicle conditions present at the time when the malfunction occurred.

  • When performing inspections, jiggle the relevant wire harnesses and connectors in an attempt to reproduce malfunctions that do not always occur.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

    5. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Only DTC P1603 is output A
      DTCs other than P1603 are output B

      Tech Tips


      • When DTC P1603 and P1605 are output simultaneously, perform the troubleshooting for P1605 first.

      • Using freeze frame data, confirm the conditions the moment the DTC was stored and after the DTC was stored. This information can be useful when troubleshooting.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART Click here

    A

  2. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (ISC LEARNING VALUE)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the freeze frame data which were present when the DTC was stored Click here.

      Result
      Freeze Frame Data Item for DTC P1603 Result Suspected Area Action Proceed to
      ISC Learning Value Less than 6.2 L/s - Go to the next step A
      6.2 L/s or more Throttle valve assembly Go to Engine Stalls (from step 11) B

    B

    GO TO ENGINE STALLS Click here

    A

  3. READ FREEZE FRAME DATA (AFS VOLTAGE B1S1, SHORT FT #1 AND LONG FT #1)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the freeze frame data which were present when the DTC was stored Click here.

      Result
      Freeze Frame Data Item for DTC P1603 Suspected Area Action Proceed to
      AFS Voltage B1S1 Short FT #1 Long FT #1
      3.8 V or higher 15% or more - Fuel pump Go to Engine Stalls (from step 20) NEXT
      Less than 2.8 V, or 3.8 V or higher Less than -15%, or 15% or more Less than -15%, or 15% or more

      • Mass air flow meter

      • Air fuel ratio sensor

      • Fuel pump

      		 Go to Engine Stalls (from step 15)*
      2.8 V to 3.8 V -15% to 15% -15% to 15% - Go to Engine Stalls

      Tech Tips

      *: If the value of AFS Voltage B1S1, Short FT #1 or Long FT #1 is as specified, malfunction of a component listed in the "Suspected Area" column of the table is suspected.


    NEXT

    GO TO ENGINE STALLS Click here