SFI SYSTEM (w/ Dual VVT-i) VC Output Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The ECM constantly generates a 5 V power source voltage from the battery voltage supplied to the +B (BATT) terminal to operate the microprocessor. The ECM also provides this power source voltage to the sensors through the VC output circuit.

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When the VC circuit is short-circuited, the microprocessor in the ECM and the sensors that are supplied with power through the VC circuit are inactivated because power is not supplied from the VC circuit. Under this condition, the system does not start up and the MIL does not illuminate even if the system malfunctions.

Tech Tips

Under normal conditions, the MIL is illuminated for several seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to ON. The MIL goes off when the engine is started.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK MIL


    1. Check that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when the ignition switch is turned to ON.

      OK
      MIL lights up.

    NG

    CHECK COMMUNICATION BETWEEN GTS AND ECM Click here

    OK

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here

  2. CHECK COMMUNICATION BETWEEN GTS AND ECM


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Check the communication between the GTS and ECM.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Communication is not possible A
      Communication is possible B

    B

    GO TO MIL CIRCUIT Click here

    A

  3. CHECK MIL (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the throttle body assembly connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Check the MIL.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      MIL does not illuminate A
      MIL illuminates B

      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after cleaning the throttle body Click here.


    B

    REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  4. CHECK MIL (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Check the MIL.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      MIL does not illuminate (w/ air pressure sensor) A
      MIL does not illuminate (w/o air pressure sensor) B
      MIL illuminates C

    B

    CHECK MIL (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR INTAKE SIDE)) Click here

    C

    REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  5. CHECK MIL (AIR PRESSURE SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the air pressure sensor connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Check the MIL.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      MIL does not illuminate A
      MIL illuminates B

    B

    REPLACE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR Click here

    A

  6. CHECK MIL (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR INTAKE SIDE))


    1. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for intake side) connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Check the MIL.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      MIL does not illuminate A
      MIL illuminates B

    B

    REPLACE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR INTAKE SIDE) Click here

    A

  7. CHECK MIL (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (FOR EXHAUST SIDE))


    1. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust side) connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Check the MIL.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      MIL does not illuminate A
      MIL illuminates B

    B

    REPLACE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (EXHAUST SIDE) Click here

    A

  8. CHECK MIL (BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the battery current sensor connector.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Check the MIL.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      MIL does not illuminate A
      MIL illuminates B

    B

    REPLACE BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ASSEMBLY

    A

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR


    1. Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.

    3. Disconnect the air pressure sensor connector. (with air pressure sensor)

    4. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for intake side) connector.

    5. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor (for exhaust side) connector.

    6. Disconnect the battery current sensor connector.

    7. Disconnect the ECM connectors.

    8. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D116-134 (VCTA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B94-49 (VCPA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B94-52 (VCP2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D116-129 (VCAI) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D116-116 (VCV1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D116-111 (VCE1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D116-117 (VCIB) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE ECM Click here