SFI SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tip:
  • 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.

  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Table 1. SFI System

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

Engine does not crank (Does not start)

Battery (w/ stop and start system)

Click here

Battery (w/o stop and start system)

Click here

Starter relay

Click here

Starter assembly (w/ stop and start system)

Click here

Starter assembly (w/o stop and start system)

Click here

Clutch start switch assembly

Click here

Starter signal circuit

Click here

Entry and start system (for start function)

Click here

MMT System (for MMT models)

Click here

Stop and Start System (w/ stop and start system)

Click here

No initial combustion (Does not start)

ECM power source circuit

Click here

Immobiliser system (w/ entry and start system)

Click here

Immobiliser system (w/o entry and start system)

Click here

Crankshaft position sensor

Click here

Ignition circuit (for Euro-OBD)

Click here

Ignition system

Click here

Fuel pump control circuit

Click here

Fuel pump

Click here

Fuel injector circuit

Click here

Camshaft position sensor (for intake camshaft)

Click here

Camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft)

Click here

Valve timing

Click here

Starter signal circuit

Click here

ECM

Click here

Engine cranks normally but difficult to start

Fuel pump control circuit

Click here

Fuel pump

Click here

Fuel injector circuit

Click here

Fuel injector assembly

Click here

ECM power source circuit

Click here

Starter signal circuit

Click here

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Click here

Ignition system

Click here

Ignition circuit (for Euro-OBD)

Click here

Intake system

Click here

Spark plug

Click here

Throttle body with motor assembly

Click here

Crankshaft position sensor

Click here

Compression

Click here

EGR valve assembly

Click here

Incomplete intermittent combustion occurs (Does not start)

Fuel pump control circuit

Click here

Fuel pump

Click here

Fuel line

-

Ignition circuit (for Euro-OBD)

Click here

Ignition system

Click here

Intake system

Click here

Fuel injector circuit

Click here

Fuel injector assembly

Click here

Spark plug

Click here

ECM power source circuit

Click here

Starter signal circuit

Click here

Crankshaft position sensor

Click here

Camshaft position sensor (for intake camshaft)

Click here

Camshaft position sensor (for exhaust camshaft)

Click here

Valve timing

Click here

High engine speed

Throttle body with motor assembly

Click here

Intake system

Click here

Air conditioning signal circuit (for automatic air conditioning system)

Click here

Air conditioning signal circuit (except automatic air conditioning system)

Click here

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Click here

PCV valve

Click here

PCV hose

Click here

EGR valve assembly

Click here

Low engine speed (Poor idling)

Throttle body with motor assembly

Click here

Air conditioning signal circuit (for automatic air conditioning system)

Click here

Air conditioning signal circuit (except automatic air conditioning system)

Click here

Fuel pump control circuit

Click here

Fuel pump

Click here

Intake system

Click here

PCV valve

Click here

PCV hose

Click here

EGR valve assembly

Click here

Rough idle

Compression (engine mechanical)

Click here

Spark plug

Click here

Fuel injector circuit

Click here

ECM power source circuit

Click here

Fuel pump control circuit

Click here

Fuel pump

Click here

Fuel injector assembly

Click here

Fuel line

-

Throttle body with motor assembly

Click here

Ignition circuit (for Euro-OBD)

Click here

Ignition system

Click here

Intake system

Click here

Purge VSV

Click here

PCV valve

Click here

PCV hose

Click here

Heated oxygen sensor (sensor 1)

Click here

Heated oxygen sensor (sensor 2)

Click here

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

Click here

Air conditioning signal circuit (for automatic air conditioning system)

Click here

Air conditioning signal circuit (except automatic air conditioning system)

Click here

EGR valve assembly

Click here

Knock control sensor

Click here

Hunting (Poor idling)

Throttle body with motor assembly

Click here

Intake system

Click here

PCV valve

Click here

PCV hose

Click here

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

Click here

Heated oxygen sensor (sensor 1)

Click here

EGR valve assembly

Click here

Hesitation/Poor acceleration (poor drivability)

Fuel pump control circuit

Click here

Fuel line

-

Fuel pump

Click here

Fuel injector assembly

Click here

Spark plug

Click here

Ignition system

Click here

Ignition circuit (for Euro-OBD)

Click here

Fuel injector circuit

Click here

ECM power source circuit

Click here

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

Click here

Throttle body with motor assembly

Click here

Intake system

Click here

Valve timing

Click here

Compression

Click here

EGR valve assembly

Click here

Knock control sensor

Click here

Surging (Poor drivability)

Spark plug

Click here

Fuel pump control circuit

Click here

Fuel pump

Click here

Fuel injector assembly

Click here

Ignition system

Click here

Ignition circuit (for Euro-OBD)

Click here

Fuel injector circuit

Click here

ECM power source circuit

Click here

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

Click here

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system

Click here

Compression

Click here

Engine stalls soon after starting

Fuel pump control circuit

Click here

Fuel pump

Click here

Fuel injector assembly

Click here

Spark plug

Click here

Ignition system

Click here

Ignition circuit (for Euro-OBD)

Click here

Fuel injector circuit

Click here

ECM power source circuit

Click here

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

Click here

Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system

Click here

Throttle body with motor assembly

Click here

Intake system

Click here

PCV valve

Click here

PCV hose

Click here

Compression

Click here

Engine stalls during air conditioning operation

Air conditioning signal circuit (for automatic air conditioning system)

Click here

Air conditioning signal circuit (except automatic air conditioning system)

Click here

ECM

Click here