ECD SYSTEM (w/ EGR Cooler) HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Tech Tips


  • Use these procedures to troubleshoot the ECD system.

  • *: Use the intelligent tester.


  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP


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  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS


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  3. CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO DLC3*

    Tech Tips

    If the display indicates a communication fault with the tester, inspect the DLC3.


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  4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

    Tech Tips

    Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data if necessary.


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  5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*


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  6. VISUAL INSPECTION


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  7. SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*


    1. Refer to the check mode procedure Click here


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  8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

    Tech Tips

    If the engine does not start, first perform the "CHECK DTC" procedures and "BASIC INSPECTION" procedures below.

    Result
    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction occurs A
    Malfunction does not occur B

    B
    A
  9. CHECK DTC

    Result
    Result Proceed to
    Malfunction code A
    No malfunction code B

    B
    A
  10. REFER TO DTC CHART*


    1. Refer to the diagnostic trouble code chart Click here


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  11. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION

    Result
    Result Proceed to
    Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

    B
    A
  12. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

    Tech Tips

    If the customer's problem description is applicable to one of the following problems, refer to the troubleshooting on the pages shown below:

    Symptom Condition See page
    Engine difficult to or stalling
    • Engine difficult to start with cold engine

    • Engine difficult to start with warm engine

    • Engine stalls soon after starting

    • Any condition other than those listed above

    Click here

    Black smoke emitted
    • When idling

    • When driving

    Click here

    Rough idling or excessive engine vibration
    • Abnormal initial idling

    • High engine idling speed

    • Low engine idling speed

    Click here

    Lack of power or hesitation
    • Hunting with cold engine

    • Hunting with warm engine

    • Surging with cold engine

    • Surging with warm engine

    • Poor acceleration

    • Poor driveability

    Click here

    Engine knocking or rattling
    • When idling

    • When driving

    Click here

    Result
    Result Proceed to
    Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

    B
    A
  13. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT


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  14. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION

    Result
    Result Proceed to
    Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

    B
    A
  15. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS


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  16. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION


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  17. IDENTIFY PROBLEM


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  18. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR


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  19. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST


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