Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Procedure
- INSPECTION START
Turn ignition switch to START.
Is any cylinder ignited?
Yes or No
- CHECK OVERALL FUNCTION
With CONSULT-II
- Start engine.
- Perform "POWER BALANCE" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
- Make sure that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.
OK or NG
- OK: INSPECTION END
- NG: GO TO 3.
- CHECK FUNCTION OF INJECTOR-I
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect harness connector F21, F201 (bank 1) and F41, F221 (bank 2).
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between the following;
harness connector F21 terminal 5 and ground,
harness connector F41 terminal 5 and ground
- Voltage: Battery voltage
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect ECM harness connector.
- Check harness continuity between the following terminals.HARNESS CONTINUITY CHECKING TERMINALS REFERENCE
Cylinder Harness connector terminal ECM terminal 1 F21terminal3 23 3 F21 terminal2 22 5 F21 terminal1 21 7 F21 terminal6 44 2 F41 terminal3 42 4 F41 terminal2 41 6 F41 terminal1 40 8 F41 terminal6 63 - Continuity should exist.
- Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
- OK: GO TO 5
- NG: GO TO 4.
- DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Harness connectors E32, F32
- Harness connectors F21, F201
- Harness connectors F41, F221
- Fuse block (J/B) No. 1 connector M1
- Fuse block (J/B) No. 2 connectors M143, E215
- 15A fuse
- Harness for open or short between harness connector F21 and fuse
- Harness for open or short between harness connector F41 and fuse
- Harness for open or short between harness connector F21 and ECM
- Harness for open or short between harness connector F41 and ECM
- Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
- CHECK FUNCTION OF INJECTOR-II
Provide battery voltage between the following terminals, and then interrupt it. Listen to each injector operating sound.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
