DESCRIPTION
Faults and Symptoms of Common Rail Diesel Components
Engine Control
| Main fault | Decrease in performance (foreign matter is stuck) |
| Symptoms | Lack of power, black smoke |
| Data List | MAF |
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Tech Tips The maximum fuel injection volume is controlled according to the output from the mass air flow meter. |
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| Symptom and Corresponding Main Fault |
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| Data List |
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| Main fault |
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| Symptoms | Lack of power (when vehicle is starting, under heavy load) (Black smoke is not emitted when racing while vehicle is stopped) |
| Data List | MAP, Target Booster Pressure
VN Turbo Command
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| Diagnostic Point |
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| Main fault | Blockage |
| Symptoms | Lack of power (high engine speed, under heavy load) |
| Data List | MAP When the accelerator is fully depressed, if MAP is 20 kPa lower than Target Booster Pressure for more than 5 seconds, then a lack of power will be felt. |
| Main fault | Open circuit, glow plug relay fault |
| Symptoms | Difficult to start, rough idle, knocking, white smoke (when cold) |
| Data List | Check the glow plug indicator light |
| Diagnostic Point | Measure the resistance of the glow plug |
| Main fault | Battery is depleted |
| Symptoms | Difficult to start (cannot crank, crank speed is low), horn is quiet |
| Data List | Battery Voltage When cranking, battery voltage is below 5 V. |
| Main fault | Damaged, seized up |
| Symptoms | Cannot crank, crank speed is low, strange noise |
| Main fault | Loss of compression |
| Symptoms | Rough idle (lack of power always) |
| Data List | Engine Speed of Cyl
Injection Feedback Val
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| Main fault | Starter system malfunction |
| Symptoms | Difficult to start |
| Data List | Starter Signal
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Diesel Injection
| Main fault | - |
| Symptoms | Difficult to start, engine stalling, rough idle, lack of power |
| Data List | Common Rail Pressure, Target Common Rail Pressure, Target Pump SCV Current
Tech Tips
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| Diagnostic Trouble Code | Even if Common Rail Pressure is below Target Common Rail Pressure, a DTC will not be stored. |
| Main fault | Blockage |
| Symptoms | Difficult to start, engine stalling, rough idle, lack of power |
| Data List | Common Rail Pressure, Target Common Rail Pressure
Tech Tips The fuel pressure changes at engine start, but is approx. 25000 kPa at engine start after the engine is warmed up. |
| Diagnostic Trouble Code | Even if Common Rail Pressure is below Target Common Rail Pressure, a DTC will not be stored. |
| Main fault | Blockage |
| Symptoms | Rough idle, lack of power, black smoke, white smoke, knocking |
| Data List | Injection Feedback Val
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| Main fault | Does not completely close |
| Symptoms | Difficult to start, engine stall, rough idle, lack of power |
| Main fault | Circuit fault: The injector assembly does not open. |
| Symptoms | Difficult to start, rough idle, lack of power, black smoke, white smoke, knocking |
| Data List | Same as injector assembly |
| Diagnostic Trouble Code | When the injector driver has a fault, some DTCs may be stored. |
| Main fault | Open circuit, decrease in performance (foreign matter is stuck) |
| Symptoms | Difficult to start, rough idle, engine stall, lack of power |
| Data List | Common Rail Pressure, Target Common Rail Pressure
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| Diagnostic Trouble Code | When the fuel pressure sensor has a fault, some DTCs may be stored. |
| Main fault | - |
| Symptoms | Difficult to start, rough idle (especially when cold) |
Diesel EGR
| Main fault |
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| Symptoms |
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| Data List | Actual EGR Valve Pos., Target EGR Pos.
EGR Close Lrn. Val., EGR Close Lrn. Status
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Diesel Throttle
| Main fault | Stuck, does not move smoothly |
| Symptoms |
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| Data List |
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Data List Related to Starting Trouble
MAP
MAF
Intake Air
Coolant Temp
Battery Voltage
Starter Signal
Engine Speed of Cyl #1 (to #4)
Target Common Rail Pressure
Common Rail Pressure
Target Pump SCV Current
Injection Feedback Val #1 (to #4)
Injection Volume
Actual Throttle Position
Target EGR Position
Actual EGR Valve Pos.
EGR Close Lrn. Status
EGR Close Lrn. Val.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Explanation of Symptom
| Starting Trouble | For good starting it is essential to have:
The fuel is ignited by the heat which is generated by compression pressure. With problems such as a depleted battery, the crankshaft speed can become low, or if the engine compression is poor due to leakage, the compression pressure will not rise and there will be difficulty starting. When the engine is cold, even if there is compression heat, it will escape from the combustion chamber. For this reason, when the engine is started when it is cold, the glow plugs heat the compressed air. Also, after starting the engine, by charging the glow plugs for a fixed time set according to the engine coolant temperature, diesel knocking and white smoke are prevented. The quantity of fuel injected is determined by the fuel pressure and also the amount of time the injector assembly is open. |
Trouble Area Chart According to Problem Cause
Note
After replacing the ECM, the new ECM needs registration (See page ) and initialization Click here.
After replacing the fuel supply pump assembly, the ECM needs initialization Click here.
After replacing an injector assembly, the ECM needs registration Click here.
Tech Tips
Specified values in the following troubleshooting flowchart are for reference only. Variations in the Data List values may occur depending on the measuring conditions or the vehicle age. Do not assume the vehicle is normal when the Data List outputs standard values. There may be concealed factors of the malfunction.
PROCEDURE
CHECK ENGINE CRANKING CONDITION
Check the engine cranking condition.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Does not crank at all. | A |
| Low cranking speed. Tech Tips When cranking speed is low, especially when the temperature is low, check if the engine oil grade matches the recommendation. |
B |
| Cranking is OK. | C |
| B |
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CHECK BATTERY CONDITION Click here |
| C |
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CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE (AMOUNT OF FUEL) Click here |
| A |
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CHECK BATTERY CONDITION
Check the battery condition Click here.
| NG |
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REPLACE BATTERY |
| OK |
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CHECK COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Check if the normal starting screen appears (check whether communication with the ECM is possible).
Tech Tips
Use a tester that is able to communicate with other vehicles.
| OK |
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| Communication is possible (vehicle can be recognized). |
| NG |
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CHECK VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT Click here |
| OK |
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READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CLUTCH SWITCH)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Clutch Switch.
Read the value displayed on the tester.
| OK | ||||||
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| OK | A |
| NG | B |
| B |
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REPLACE CLUTCH SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
| A |
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READ ALL OUTPUT DTCS
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Utility / All Codes.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| No DTC is output | A |
| DTCs related to engine are output | B |
| A |
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END |
| B |
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GO TO RELATED DTC Click here |
CHECK FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE (AMOUNT OF FUEL)
Check if the fuel level is low.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The indicator (fuel warning light) is not illuminated | A |
| The indicator (fuel warning light) is illuminated | B |
| B |
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ADD FUEL Click here |
| A |
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CHECK INITIALIZATION (FUEL SUPPLY PUMP)
When the engine does not start or another problem such as rough idling is present, perform initialization and check to see if the problem symptoms disappear. If the problem symptoms do not disappear, perform the next procedure.
Tech Tips
When replacing the ECM, the fuel supply pump initialization must be performed Click here.
| NEXT |
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READ OUTPUT DTC (RELATED TO ENGINE)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Read the DTCs.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| No DTC is output | A |
| DTCs related to engine are output | B |
| B |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ACCORDING TO DTC OUTPUT Click here |
| A |
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TAKE SNAPSHOT DURING STARTING AND IDLING
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data.
| *1 | Snapshot Button |
Take a snapshot of the following Data List items with the intelligent tester during "ignition switch ON (5 seconds) → Starting → Idling (10 seconds)".
Tech Tips
A snapshot can be used to compare vehicle data from the time of the malfunction to normal data and is very useful for troubleshooting. The data in the illustration below is that of a normal vehicle, but as the data varies between individual vehicles, this data should only be used for reference.
When there is trouble starting with a cold engine, take the snapshot when the engine is cold. Then warm up the engine (engine coolant temperature is 70°C (158°F) or higher) and after idling the vehicle for 1 minute (A/C off, electrical load off), take a snapshot of the data for 15 seconds while idling.
Graphs like the ones shown below can be displayed by transferring the stored snapshot from the tester to a PC. Intelligent Viewer must be installed on the PC.
| NEXT |
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CHECK SNAPSHOT (COMMON RAIL PRESSURE)
Check Common Rail Pressure in the snapshot taken when the engine was starting.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| 2 seconds after Starter Signal turns from OFF to ON, Common Rail Pressure is below 20000 kPa Tech Tips As long as the fuel pressure remains below 5000 kPa, the ECM stops sending the injection command signal (IJT) to the injector driver, and then the actual injection duration remains 0 microseconds. |
A |
| 2 seconds after Starter Signal turns from OFF to ON, Common Rail Pressure is 50000 kPa or higher | B |
| Except above | C |
Tech Tips
Fuel pressure is about 30000 to 40000 kPa when the engine is cranking and the engine coolant temperature is 0°C (32°F) or higher.
Fuel pressure increases rapidly during cranking.
| B |
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CHECK SNAPSHOT Click here |
| C |
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INSPECT INJECTOR COMPENSATION CODE Click here |
| A |
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CHECK ENGINE STARTING CONDITION
Check whether the engine can be started.
Tech Tips
If there are deposits in the injector assemblies and they are left for a long time, the injector assemblies for all the cylinders may become stuck.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The engine can be started. | A |
| There is no initial combustion even when the engine can be cranked. | B |
| B |
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CHECK IF FUEL IS BEING SUPPLIED TO FUEL SUPPLY PUMP ASSEMBLY Click here |
| A |
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INSPECT COMMON RAIL ASSEMBLY
Inspect the common rail assembly Click here.
| OK |
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ADD FUEL Click here |
| NG |
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REPLACE COMMON RAIL Click here |
CHECK IF FUEL IS BEING SUPPLIED TO FUEL SUPPLY PUMP ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the inlet hose from the fuel supply pump assembly.
Operate the priming pump and check that fuel is being supplied to the fuel supply pump assembly.
| OK |
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| Fuel is properly supplied to the fuel supply pump when the priming pump is operated. |
Tech Tips
When there is a lack of fuel, fuel pressure drops.
Inspect for fuel filter element sub-assembly clogging (check that the fuel filter element sub-assembly is not clogged).
Reconnect the inlet hose.
| NG |
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CHECK AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CLOGGED FUEL PIPE (INCLUDING FROZEN FUEL) (FUEL TANK - FUEL SUPPLY PUMP) Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SUCTION CONTROL VALVE - ECM)
Disconnect the suction control valve connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance (Check for Open) | |||||||||
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| Standard Resistance (Check for Short) | |||||||||
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Reconnect the suction control valve connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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REPLACE SUCTION CONTROL VALVE
Replace the suction control valve Click here.
| NEXT |
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BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM
Bleed the air from the fuel system Click here.
| NEXT |
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PERFORM FUEL SUPPLY PUMP INITIALIZATION
Perform fuel supply pump initialization Click here.
| NEXT |
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READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (COMMON RAIL PRESSURE)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Common Rail Pressure.
Start the engine.
Read the Common Rail Pressure values while cranking and idling the engine.
| Result | Proceed to |
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| The engine cannot be started or the engine can be started but Common Rail Pressure is below 20000 kPa 2 seconds after the starter signal changes from OFF to ON | B |
| Except above | A |
| A |
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END |
| B |
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INSPECT INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (INSPECTION FOR VALVE CLOSING PROBLEM)
Remove the glow plug assembly for all the cylinders Click here.
Visually check if there is fuel on the glow plugs.
Tech Tips
If there is fuel on a glow plug, fuel may be leaking from an injector assembly.
After replacing an injector assembly, make sure that the common rail pressure (fuel pressure) is within 5000 kPa of the target fuel pressure while cranking the engine.
If there is fuel on a glow plug, fuel may have mixed with the engine oil. Check the engine oil amount and whether the engine oil smells of diesel fuel. If the oil level is above the full line or the engine oil smells of diesel fuel, replace the engine oil.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| No fuel on glow plugs | A |
| Fuel on glow plugs | B |
Install the glow plug assembly Click here.
| B |
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REPLACE INJECTOR ASSEMBLY OF MALFUNCTIONING CYLINDER Click here |
| A |
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REPLACE COMMON RAIL
Replace the common rail Click here.
| NEXT |
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BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM
Bleed the air from the fuel system Click here.
| NEXT |
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READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (COMMON RAIL PRESSURE)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Common Rail Pressure.
Start the engine.
Read the Common Rail Pressure values while cranking and idling the engine.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The engine cannot be started or the engine can be started but Common Rail Pressure is below 20000 kPa 2 seconds after the starter signal changes from OFF to ON | B |
| Except above | A |
| A |
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END |
| B |
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REPLACE INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES OF ALL CYLINDERS Click here |
INSPECT INJECTOR COMPENSATION CODE
Read the injector compensation code Click here.
| OK |
|---|
| Compensation codes stored in the ECM match compensation codes of the installed injector assemblies. |
| NG |
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REGISTER INJECTOR COMPENSATION CODE AND PERFORM PILOT QUANTITY LEARNING Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK DATA LIST
| *1 | Snapshot Button |
Check Injection Feedback Val #1 to #4 and Injection Volume in the snapshot taken when the engine was idling.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Injection Feedback Val #1 to #4 are more than 3 mm3/st. Tech Tips There may be a malfunction in the corresponding cylinder. |
A |
| Injection Feedback Val #1 to #4 are 3 mm3/st or less. Injection Volume is more than 10 mm3/st. |
B* |
| Injection Feedback Val #1 to #4 are 3 mm3/st or less. Injection Volume is 10 mm3/st or less. |
C |
Tech Tips
*: When this case occurs, usually symptoms may be noticeable, such as difficulty starting, rough idling, knocking or black smoke at high common rail pressure.
The shift lever should be in neutral and the A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off.
| B |
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REPLACE INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES OF ALL CYLINDERS Click here |
| C |
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CHECK TEMPERATURE WHEN STARTING TROUBLE OCCURS Click here |
| A |
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PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CONTROL THE CYLINDER #1 TO #4 FUEL CUT)
Tech Tips
Use this Active Test to determine the malfunctioning cylinder.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Start the engine and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Cylinder #1 to #4 Fuel Cut.
Tech Tips
If the engine idle speed does not change when an injector assembly is disabled, the cylinder being tested is malfunctioning.
If the cylinder being tested is normal, there will be a significant change in idle speed when the fuel injection is stopped for that cylinder.
| NEXT |
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PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CHECK THE CYLINDER COMPRESSION)
Tech Tips
Use this Active Test to help determine whether a cylinder has compression loss or not.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Check the Cylinder Compression / Data List / Compression / Engine Speed of Cyl #1 to #4.
Check the engine speed during the Active Test.
| OK |
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| The values of Engine Speed Cyl #1 to #4 are within 10 rpm of each other. |
Tech Tips
When cranking, if the speed of a cylinder is approximately 100 rpm more than the other cylinders, there is probably a loss of compression in that cylinder.
| OK |
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REPLACE INJECTOR ASSEMBLY OF MALFUNCTIONING CYLINDER Click here |
| NG |
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CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE OF MALFUNCTIONING CYLINDER
Tech Tips
Measure the compression of the cylinder that had a high speed during the "Check the Cylinder Compression" Active Test.
Check the cylinder compression pressure Click here.
| NG |
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CHECK ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOW COMPRESSION |
| OK |
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REPLACE INJECTOR ASSEMBLY OF MALFUNCTIONING CYLINDER
Tech Tips
It can be determined that the injector assembly is faulty as the corresponding cylinder is malfunctioning, but has no compression loss.
Replace the injector assembly Click here.
| NEXT |
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BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM Click here |
CHECK TEMPERATURE WHEN STARTING TROUBLE OCCURS
Check the temperature when starting trouble occurs.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Difficult to start only for cold engine. | A |
| Difficult to start both for cold and warmed up engine. | B |
| B |
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CHECK FUEL QUALITY Click here |
| A |
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INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Inspect the engine coolant temperature sensor Click here.
| NG |
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REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Click here |
| OK |
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INSPECT GLOW PLUG ASSEMBLY (RESISTANCE)
Inspect the glow plug Click here.
| NG |
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REPLACE GLOW PLUG ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK FUEL QUALITY
Check that fuel with a low cetane number is used.
| NEXT |
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CHECK ENGINE STARTING CONDITION
Check whether the engine can be started.
Tech Tips
If there are deposits in the injector assemblies and they are left for a long time, the injector assemblies for all the cylinders may become stuck.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| The engine can be started. | A |
| There is no initial combustion even when the engine can be cranked. | B |
| B |
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REPLACE INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES OF ALL CYLINDERS Click here |
| A |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Check whether the difficulty starting has been successfully repaired by starting the engine.
| NEXT |
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END |
CHECK SNAPSHOT
Tech Tips
When all Data List values are OK and Common Rail Pressure is higher than Target Common Rail Pressure, perform the following inspection.
| NEXT |
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INSPECT INJECTOR DRIVER (POWER SOURCE)
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Injector Driver) |
Disconnect the injector driver connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
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Reconnect the injector driver connector.
| NG |
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GO TO INJECTOR CIRCUIT Click here |
| OK |
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INSPECT INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
If there is no initial combustion during cranking, there may be air in the injector assemblies.
| NEXT |
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END |
REPLACE INJECTOR ASSEMBLIES OF ALL CYLINDERS
Replace the injector assemblies Click here.
| NEXT |
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BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM
Bleed the air from the fuel system Click here.
| NEXT |
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REGISTER INJECTOR COMPENSATION CODE AND PERFORM PILOT QUANTITY LEARNING
Register the injector compensation codes Click here.
Perform the injector pilot quantity learning Click here.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Common Rail Pressure.
Start the engine.
Read the Common Rail Pressure values while cranking and idling the engine.
| OK |
|---|
| The engine can be started and Common Rail Pressure is 20000 kPa or higher 2 seconds after the starter signal changes from OFF to ON. |
| NEXT |
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END |
CHECK AND REPAIR OR REPLACE CLOGGED FUEL PIPE (INCLUDING FROZEN FUEL) (FUEL TANK - FUEL SUPPLY PUMP)
Check and repair or replace the clogged fuel pipe.
| NEXT |
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BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM Click here |
ADD FUEL
Add fuel.
| NEXT |
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BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM
Bleed the air from the fuel system Click here.
| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Common Rail Pressure.
Start the engine.
Read the Common Rail Pressure values while cranking and idling the engine.
| OK |
|---|
| The engine can be started and Common Rail Pressure is 20000 kPa or higher 2 seconds after the starter signal changes from OFF to ON. |
| NEXT |
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END |
CHECK VC OUTPUT CIRCUIT
Check the VC output circuit Click here.
| NEXT |
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CHECK COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Check if the normal starting screen appears (check whether communication with the ECM is possible).
Tech Tips
Use a tester that is able to communicate with other vehicles.
| OK |
|---|
| Communication is possible (vehicle can be recognized). |
| OK |
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END |
| NG |
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CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
Check the ECM power source circuit Click here.
| NEXT |
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CHECK COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Check if the normal starting screen appears (check whether communication with the ECM is possible).
Tech Tips
Use a tester that is able to communicate with other vehicles.
| OK |
|---|
| Communication is possible (vehicle can be recognized). |
| OK |
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END |
| NG |
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REPLACE ECM Click here |