DESCRIPTION
Problem Symptom | Suspected Area |
Trouble Area | |
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Strong engine vibration due to above symptoms |
| Ignition system |
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Fuel system |
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Intake and exhaust systems |
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Other control systems |
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Engine |
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High load from another system |
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SYMPTOM AND CAUSE OF SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
HINT:
The following are descriptions of the characteristics of each system malfunction. After understanding the link between the causes and symptoms, perform the inspection of each component. Even if the problem symptom does not recur, signs of the malfunction may be found in the Data List.
(a) Ignition system
Spark plug
Main cause of malfunction | Performance degradation (wear, existence of foreign matter, etc.) |
Symptom | Engine speed fluctuation due to abnormal combustion |
Data List | Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to #4 |
HINT: If the spark plug of the malfunctioning cylinder is abnormally wet with fuel, a leaking fuel injector assembly is suspected. |
Main cause of malfunction | Internal malfunction |
Problem symptom | Engine speed fluctuation due to abnormal combustion |
Data List | Misfire Count Cylinder #1 to #4 |
(b) Fuel system
Fuel injector assembly
Main cause of malfunction | Blockage |
Problem symptom |
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Data List |
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HINT: If the engine malfunction disappears when the fuel injection volume is increased or decreased using the Control the Injection Volume, the respective cylinder may be malfunctioning. |
HINT: If the air fuel ratio becomes lean only when the engine is running under a high load and at a high engine speed, clogging of the fuel pump or fuel filter is suspected. |
Main cause of malfunction |
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Problem symptom |
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(c) Intake and exhaust systems
EGR system
Main cause of malfunction | Improper operation, sticking |
Problem symptom |
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Data List |
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Main cause of malfunction | Performance degradation (existence of foreign matter, etc.) |
Problem symptom | Lack of power |
Data List | Mass Air Flow Sensor |
HINT: If the value of the Data List item "Mass Air Flow Sensor" is abnormal, a malfunction of the mass air flow meter sub-assembly is suspected. |
Main cause of malfunction | Inappropriate trim volume adjustment due to accumulation of deposits |
Problem symptom |
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Data List |
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Main cause of malfunction | Deviation in sensor characteristics |
Problem symptom | Abnormal combustion due to deviation of actual air fuel ratio from calculated ratio |
Data List |
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(d) Engine
Engine assembly
Main cause of malfunction |
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Problem symptom |
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HINT:
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Data List Items Related to Lack of Power
HINT:
Depending on the vehicle model, the applicable Data List items may vary. Data List items other than the ones used in the diagnostic procedure are for reference only.
Vehicle Control History Freeze Frame Data Items Related to Lack of Power
HINT:
The frequency of the malfunction can be determined by confirming the number of times the symptom occurred.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
PROCEDURE
1. | INTERVIEW THE CUSTOMER |
(a) Interview the customer for details about the conditions when experiencing the lack of power.
HINT:
If a lack of power occurs when the engine is running under a high load and at a high engine speed, the fuel filter may be clogged.
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2. |
CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Perform a road test.
(b) Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result | Proceed to |
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DTCs are not output | A |
DTC is output | B |
B | GO TO DTC CHART |
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3. |
READ VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY FREEZE FRAME DATA AND PERFORM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Utility
Tester Display |
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Vehicle Control History (RoB) |
HINT:
It is also possible to display vehicle control history during the Health Check, if "Store All Data" is selected.
(b) Confirm if any data relating to the problem symptoms exists in the Vehicle Control History.
HINT:
(c) Check if the problem symptoms stated by the customer are currently occurring.
HINT:
By using snapshot to store the Data List, the Data List items can be compared to the Vehicle Control History.
(d) Read the Vehicle Control History Freeze Frame Data.
Vehicle Control History | Vehicle Control History Freeze Frame Data |
Suspected Area | Proceed to |
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Lack of Power is stored (Vehicle Control History Code: X0844) |
Knock Correct Learn Value is less than 5 deg(CA) |
Fuel quality is bad due to fuel aging degradation, water intrusion or fuel additive. |
A |
Engine Lack of Power (Bad Fuel Condition) is stored (Vehicle Control History Code: X0845) |
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The malfunction is currently occurring and there is no Vehicle Control History related to the problem symptoms stated by the customer. |
B | ||
The malfunction is not currently occurring and there is no Vehicle Control History related to the problem symptoms stated by the customer. |
C |
A | CONFIRM FUEL HINT:
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C | CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS |
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4. |
READ VALUE USING GTS (ISC F/B LEARN TORQUE) |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display |
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ISC F/B Learn Torque |
(b) Read the value displayed on the GTS.
Result | Proceed to |
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Less than 15 Nm | A |
Other than above | B |
B | GO TO STEP 23 |
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5. |
READ VALUE USING GTS (KNOCK CORRECT LEARN VALUE) |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
(b) Idle the engine.
(c) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display |
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Coolant Temperature |
Knock Correct Learn Value |
(d) Read the value.
Knock Correct Learn Value |
Proceed to |
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5 deg(CA) or higher |
A |
Less than 5 deg(CA) |
B |
HINT:
B | CONFIRM FUEL |
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6. |
READ VALUE USING GTS (SHORT FT B1S1 AND LONG FT B1S1) |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display |
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Short FT B1S1 |
Long FT B1S1 |
(b) Read the value displayed on the GTS.
Data List | Result |
Proceed to |
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Short FT B1S1 + Long FT B1S1 |
-20% or higher, or less than 20% |
A |
Other than above |
B |
HINT:
B | GO TO STEP 15 |
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7. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (D-4S (FUEL CUT)) |
(a) Start the engine.
HINT:
Reproduce the vehicle conditions when the malfunction occurred. (such as after the engine is warmed up or after a cold start).
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Active Test Display |
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D-4S (Fuel Cut) |
Data List Display |
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Engine Speed |
(c) According to the display on the GTS, perform the Active Test and check for a malfunctioning cylinder.
HINT:
Result | Proceed to |
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One cylinder is malfunctioning |
A |
Multiple or all cylinders are malfunctioning, or the malfunctioning cylinder cannot be determined. |
B |
B | GO TO STEP 14 |
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8. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CHECK THE CYLINDER COMPRESSION) |
HINT:
If the vehicle does not support the Active Test "Check the Cylinder Compression", measure the compression pressure. If the compression pressure is normal, go to step 9 (PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (D-4S (INJECTION VOLUME))).
(a) Warm up the engine.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Active Test Display |
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Check the Cylinder Compression |
Data List Display |
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Engine Speed Cylinder #1 |
Engine Speed Cylinder #2 |
Engine Speed Cylinder #3 |
Engine Speed Cylinder #4 |
Average Engine Speed of All Cylinder |
HINT:
To display the entire Data List, press the pull down menu button next to Primary. Then select Compression.
(c) Push the snapshot button to turn the snapshot function on.
HINT:
Using the snapshot function, data can be recorded during the Active Test.
(d) While the engine is not running, press the Active button to change Check the Cylinder Compression to "Start".
HINT:
After performing the above procedure, Check the Cylinder Compression will start. Fuel injection for all cylinders is prohibited and each cylinder engine speed measurement enters standby mode.
(e) Crank the engine for about 10 seconds.
(f) Monitor the engine speed (Engine Speed Cylinder #1 to #4 and Average Engine Speed of All Cylinder) displayed on the GTS.
NOTICE:
HINT:
(g) Stop cranking the engine, and then change "Check the Cylinder Compression" to "Stop" after the engine stops.
NOTICE:
(h) Push the snapshot button to turn the snapshot function off.
(i) Select "Stored Data" on the GTS screen, select the recorded data and display the data as a graph.
HINT:
If the data is not displayed as a graph, the change of the values cannot be observed.
(j) Read the value.
HINT:
Result | Proceed to |
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There is no variation in "Engine Speed Cylinder" (All cylinders display approximately the same value for "Engine Speed Cylinder") |
A |
There is variation in "Engine Speed Cylinder" (Only one cylinder displays a value for "Engine Speed Cylinder" that differs considerably) |
B |
B | GO TO STEP 13 |
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9. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (D-4S (INJECTION VOLUME)) |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature 75°C (167°F) or higher with all the accessories switched off.
(b) Idle the engine.
(c) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Active Test Display |
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D-4S (Injection Volume) |
Data List Display |
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Coolant Temperature |
(d) According to the display on the GTS, perform the Active Test and check the vehicle conditions when increasing and decreasing the fuel injection volume of port injection and direct injection.
HINT:
Result | Proceed to |
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Malfunction is still present even if the fuel injection volume is changed |
A |
Malfunction disappears when the fuel injection volume is changed |
B |
B | GO TO STEP 12 |
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10. |
CHECK IGNITION SYSTEM |
(a) Check the ignition system.
HINT:
Result | Proceed to |
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The malfunctioning cylinder does not return to normal |
A |
The malfunctioning cylinder returned to normal |
B |
B | GO TO STEP 28 |
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11. |
INSPECT OTHER RELATED COMPONENTS |
(a) Check the power source circuit, wire harness and connectors.
NEXT | GO TO STEP 28 |
12. |
REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
(a) Replace the abnormal fuel injector assembly.
HINT:
Click here
NEXT | GO TO STEP 30 |
13. |
CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE |
(a) Measure the cylinder compression pressure. If the compression pressure of a cylinder is low, inspect the engine assembly and repair or replace parts as necessary.
Click here
NEXT | GO TO STEP 28 |
14. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION) |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
HINT:
The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Active Test Display |
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Control the EGR Step Position |
Data List Display |
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Engine Speed |
Coolant Temperature |
(c) Perform the Active Test and check the vehicle condition when operating the EGR valve assembly.
NOTICE:
HINT:
Operate the EGR valve between step 0 and 30 when performing this step.
Result | Proceed to |
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Vehicle condition changes during the Active Test (Malfunction occurs when the EGR valve is open and disappears when the EGR valve is closed) |
A |
Vehicle condition does not change during the Active Test (Malfunction occurs whether the EGR valve is open or closed) |
B |
HINT:
During Active Test, if the idling condition does not change in response to EGR step position, then there is probably a malfunction in the EGR valve.
B | GO TO STEP 29 |
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15. |
READ VALUE USING GTS (MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR) |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature 75°C (167°F) or higher with all the accessories switched off.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display |
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Engine Speed |
Mass Air Flow Sensor |
Coolant Temperature |
(c) According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List when the engine is running.
Result | Proceed to |
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Idling (engine warmed up): 1.5 to 3.3 gm/sec Engine speed 3000 rpm (without load): 8.0 to 13.0 gm/sec |
A |
Other than above |
B |
B | GO TO STEP 27 |
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16. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (D-4S (INJECTION VOLUME)) |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature 75°C (167°F) or higher with all the accessories switched off.
(b) Warm up the air fuel ratio sensors at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for 90 seconds.
(c) Idle the engine.
(d) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Active Test Display |
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D-4S (Injection Volume) |
Data List Display |
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Coolant Temperature |
A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 |
A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 |
(e) According to the display on the GTS, perform the Active Test and check the vehicle conditions when increasing and decreasing the fuel injection volume of port injection and direct injection.
NOTICE:
HINT:
Standard:
GTS Display (Sensor) |
Injection Volume | Current |
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A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 (Air fuel ratio (sensor 1)) |
12% | Below -0.075 mA |
-12% | More than 0.037 mA | |
A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 (Air fuel ratio (sensor 2)) |
12% | Below -0.86 mA |
-12% | More than 0.33 mA |
Result | Proceed to |
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Output current values are abnormal |
A |
Malfunction disappears when fuel injection volume is increased |
B |
Malfunction is still present when fuel injection volume is increased, even if output current values are normal |
C |
B | GO TO STEP 18 |
C | GO TO STEP 19 |
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17. |
REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSORS |
(a) Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).
Click here
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).
Click here
(b) Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).
Click here
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).
Click here
NEXT | GO TO STEP 30 |
18. |
REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
(a) Replace the fuel injector assemblies of all cylinders.
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel injector assembly.
Click here
NEXT | GO TO STEP 30 |
19. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (ACTIVATE THE CIRCUIT RELAY (BRUSHLESS)) |
(a) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
Tester Display |
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Activate the Circuit Relay (Brushless) |
(b) When performing the Active Test, check for an operating sound from the fuel pump (for low pressure side).
OK:
Activate the Circuit Relay (Brushless) |
Specified Condition |
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ON | Operating sound heard |
OFF | Operating sound not heard |
NG | GO TO STEP 26 |
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20. |
INSPECT FUEL PUMP (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE) |
(a) Attach a fuel pressure gauge and check the fuel pressure when cranking the engine and after stopping the engine.
Click here
Standard:
Vehicle State | Specified Condition |
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Cranking engine | 300 to 530 kPa (3.1 to 5.4 kgf/cm2, 44 to 77 psi) |
5 minutes after stopping engine |
98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 14 psi) or higher |
HINT:
NG | GO TO STEP 25 |
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21. |
READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL PRESSURE (HIGH)) |
(a) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher with all the accessories switched off.
(b) Enter the following menus.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display |
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Engine Speed |
Coolant Temperature |
Fuel Pressure (High) |
Injection Mode |
(c) According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.
Standard:
GTS Display | Condition |
Specified Condition |
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Fuel Pressure (High) |
| 2400 to 20000 kPag |
NG | GO TO STEP 28 |
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22. |
INSPECT OTHER RELATED COMPONENTS |
(a) Inspect other related components.
HINT:
If the malfunctioning part could not be determined by performing the preceding inspections, one of the following malfunctions is suspected.
NEXT | GO TO STEP 28 |
23. |
REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECT (CLEAN THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Clean off any deposits from the inside of the throttle body with motor assembly.
(b) Push open the throttle valve and wipe off any carbon from the valve and bore using a piece of cloth soaked in non-residue solvent.
*1 | Throttle Body with Motor Assembly |
*2 | Bore |
*3 | Valve |
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*a | Reference |
*b | Throttle Body with Motor Assembly Cross-section Diagram |
*c | When valve fully opened |
*d | Do not directly apply cleaner |
*e | Deposits |
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NOTICE:
HINT:
The illustrations are for reference only. Actual parts may differ.
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24. |
PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN |
(a) Perform "Inspection After Repair" after cleaning the throttle body with motor assembly.
Click here
(b) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
(c) Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes or more and confirm that the engine speed is within the specified range.
HINT:
If the engine is operated without performing learning value reset and idle learning after cleaning the deposits from the throttle body with motor assembly, the idle speed may increase.
NEXT | GO TO STEP 30 |
25. |
INSPECT RELATED PARTS |
(a) Inspect the following fuel pump (for low pressure side) related parts:
NEXT | GO TO STEP 28 |
26. |
REPLACE FUEL PUMP (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE) |
(a) Replace the fuel pump (for low pressure side).
for 2WD: Click here
for AWD: Click here
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel pump (for low pressure side).
Click here
NEXT | GO TO STEP 30 |
27. |
CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM |
(a) Check for air leaks or blockage in the intake system components. If a connection problem or foreign matter is found, repair the connection or remove the foreign matter.
HINT:
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28. |
REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS |
(a) Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
(b) Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the malfunctioning part.
Click here
NEXT | GO TO STEP 30 |
29. |
REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY |
(a) Replace the EGR valve assembly.
Click here
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the EGR valve assembly.
Click here
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30. |
CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST |
(a) Check that the engine has returned to normal.
NEXT | END |