FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
The main components of the engine control system are as follows:
| Component | Outline | Quantity | Function | |
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| ECM | VFOREST + VFOREST | 1 | Optimally controls the engine control system to suit the operating conditions of the engine in accordance with the signals provided by the sensors. | |
| Air Fuel Ratio Sensor | Type with Heater (Planar Type) | 1 | Detects the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas by measuring the electromotive force which is generated in the sensor itself. | |
| Oxygen Sensor | Type with Heater (Cup Type) | 1 | ||
| Intake Mass Air Flow Meter Sub-assembly | Air Flow Meter | Hot-wire Type | 1 | Uses a built-in hot-wire to directly detect the intake air mass. |
| Intake Air Temperature Sensor | Thermistor Type | 1 | Detects the intake air temperature. | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor | Thermistor Type | 1 | Detects the engine coolant temperature. | |
| Fuel Pressure Sensor | Semiconductor Type | 1 | Detects the fuel pressure in the fuel delivery pipe. | |
| Crank Position Sensor [Rotor Teeth] | Magneto Resistive Element (MRE) Type [36 - 2] | 1 | Detects the engine speed and performs cylinder identification. | |
| Cam Position Sensor (No. 1 and No. 2 Crank Position Sensor) [Rotor Teeth] | Magneto Resistive Element (MRE) Type [3] | 2 | Performs cylinder identification. | |
| Throttle Position Sensor | Non-contact Type | 1 | Detects the throttle valve opening angle. | |
| No. 1 Turbo Pressure Sensor | Turbo Pressure Sensor | Semiconductor Type | 1 | Detects the turbo pressure. |
| Intake Air Temperature Sensor | Thermistor Type | 1 | Detects the intake air temperature. | |
| No. 2 Turbo Pressure Sensor | Semiconductor Type | 1 | Detects the turbo pressure. | |
| Accelerator Pedal Sensor Assembly | Non-contact Type | 1 | Detects the amount of pedal effort applied to the accelerator pedal. | |
| Knock Control Sensor | Built-in Piezoelectric Element Type (Flat Type) | 1 | Detects engine knocking indirectly through the vibration of the cylinder block caused by engine knocking. | |
| Oil Pressure Sender Gauge Assembly | Semiconductor Type | 1 | Detects the engine oil pressure. | |
| Temperature Sensor | Thermistor Type | 1 | Detects the engine oil temperature. | |
| Cam Timing Oil Control Solenoid Assembly | Solenoid Type | 2 | Changes the oil passage to the VVT-i or VVT-iW controller in response to signals from the ECM. | |
| Throttle Control Motor | DC Motor | 1 | Regulates the opening of the throttle valve in accordance with the signals from the ECM. | |
| Fuel Injector Assembly | High Pressure Single Slit Nozzle Type | 4 | This injector contains a high-pressure electromagnetically-operated nozzle used to inject fuel directly into the cylinder. | |
| No. 1 Ignition Coil | Type with Igniter | 4 | Incorporates an igniter and provides the high voltage electricity necessary for ignition in accordance with signals from the ECM. | |
| Spark Plug | Iridium-tipped Type | 4 | Produces a spark inside the cylinder using high voltage electricity delivered from the ignition coil assembly. | |
| Electric Water Pump Assembly | Brushless Motor | 1 | Based on signals from the ECM, coolant is pressure-fed to the turbocharger sub-assembly and intercooler assembly. | |
| Oil Pressure Switching Valve Assembly | Solenoid Type | 1 | Based on signals from the ECM, the supply of engine oil to the piston jet is controlled. | |
| Vacuum Regulating Valve Assembly | Solenoid Type | 1 | Based on signals from the ECM, the wastegate valve is opened and closed. | |
| Air Bypass Valve | Solenoid Type | 1 | Based on signals from the ECM, the air bypass valve is opened and closed. | |
SYSTEM CONTROL
The engine control system has the following features:
| System | Outline |
|---|---|
| Direct Injection 4-stroke Gasoline Engine with Turbo (D-4T) | This system comprehensively controls the D-4 and turbo pressure control. |
| Direct Injection 4-stroke Gasoline Engine Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (D-4 SFI) System |
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| Electronic Spark Advance (ESA) |
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| Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i) | Optimally controls the opening angle of the throttle valve in accordance with the accelerator pedal input and the engine and vehicle operating conditions. |
| Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide (VVT-iW) | Regulates operation of the intake camshaft to ensure an optimal valve timing in accordance with the engine operating conditions. |
| Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) | Regulates operation of the exhaust camshaft to ensure an optimal valve timing in accordance with the engine operating conditions. |
| Cooling Fan Control | The cooling fan ECU steplessly controls the speed of the fans in accordance with the engine coolant temperature, vehicle speed, engine speed and air conditioning operating conditions. As a result, the cooling performance is improved. |
| Fuel Pump Control (for Low Pressure) |
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| Fuel Pump Control (for High Pressure) | Regulates the fuel pressure within a range of 2.4 MPa to 20 MPa in accordance with driving conditions. |
| Air Fuel Ratio Sensor and Oxygen Sensor Heater Control | Maintains the temperature of the air fuel ratio sensor and oxygen sensor at an appropriate level to increase the ability of each sensor to accurately detect the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas. |
| Turbocharger Control |
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| Electric Water Pump Control (for Turbocharger and Intercooler) | Controls the amount of coolant sent to the turbocharger sub-assembly and intercooler assembly in accordance with the engine operating conditions. |
| Piston Jet Control System | Controls the piston jet engine oil injection in accordance with the engine condition. |
| Drive Start Control System*2 | If an abnormal shift (R to D/M, D/M to R, N to R, P to D/M, P to R) is detected while accelerating, a warning is displayed in the multi-information display and motive force is reduced to limit the acceleration, helping to avoid a collision. |
| Brake Override System | When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the motive force may be restrained. (For the Activation Conditions and Inspection Method, refer to the Repair Manual.) |
| Evaporative Emission Control | The ECM controls the purge flow of the evaporative emissions (HC) from the charcoal canister in accordance with engine conditions. |
| Oil Maintenance Reminder System | The oil maintenance information message is shown on the multi-information display according to the vehicle condition to inform the driver. For details, see the METER / GAUGE / DISPLAY section. |
| Engine Immobiliser | Prohibits fuel delivery and ignition if an attempt is made to start the engine with an invalid key. |
Tech Tips
*1: Surge phenomenon: This phenomenon is when the intake airflow reverses. As a result, an abnormal noise is easily generated during deceleration.
*2: Models with CVT
FAIL-SAFE
When the ECM detects a malfunction, the ECM stops or controls the engine according to the data already stored in the memory. For details, refer to the Repair Manual.
DIAGNOSIS
When the ECM detects a malfunction, the ECM diagnoses and memorizes the failed section. For details, refer to the Repair Manual.