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.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
|---|---|---|
| Engine does not crank (Does not start) | Battery | |
| Starter | ||
| Starter relay | ||
| Park/neutral position switch | ||
| Immobiliser system | ||
| Entry and start system | ||
| No initial combustion (Does not start) | ECM power source circuit | |
| Crankshaft position sensor | ||
| Camshaft position sensor | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel pump control circuit | ||
| ECM | ||
| VC output circuit | ||
| Engine cranks normally but difficult to start | Fuel pump control circuit | |
| Compression | ||
| ECM Power Source Circuit | ||
| Difficult to start with cold engine | Ignition system | |
| Spark plug | ||
| Fuel pump control circuit | ||
| Fuel injector | ||
| Cranking holding function circuit | ||
| Difficult to start with warm engine | Fuel injector | |
| Ignition system | ||
| Spark plug | ||
| Fuel pump control circuit | ||
| Cranking holding function 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 | ||
| Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) | ||
| PCV hose | ||
| Rough idling | Compression | |
| Spark plug | ||
| Fuel injector | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel pump control circuit | ||
| Electronic throttle control system | ||
| Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) | ||
| PCV hose | ||
| Mass air flow meter | ||
| Idle hunting | Electronic throttle control system | |
| ECM power source circuit | ||
| Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) | ||
| Hesitation/Poor acceleration | A/T faulty | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | ||
| Spark plug | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel injector | ||
| Mass air flow meter | ||
| Electronic throttle control system | ||
| Compression | ||
| Brake override system | ||
| Surging (Poor driveability) | Spark plug | |
| Fuel pump control circuit | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel injector | ||
| Mass air flow meter | ||
| Variable valve timing system | ||
| Compression | ||
| Engine stalls soon after starting | Fuel pump control circuit | |
| Spark plug | ||
| Ignition system | ||
| Fuel injector | ||
| Variable valve timing system | ||
| Electronic throttle control system | ||
| PCV hose | ||
| Compression | ||
| Engine stalls only during A/C operation | A/C signal circuit | |
| ECM |