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.
Component Function Check
- PRECONDITIONING
Make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
TESTING CONDITION
- Vehicle driven distance: More than 5, 000 km (3, 107 miles)
- Barometric pressure: 98.3 - 104.3 kPa (1.003 - 1.064 kg/cm2 , 14.25 - 15.12 psi)
- Atmospheric temperature: 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F)
- Engine coolant temperature: 75 - 95°C (167 - 203°F)
- Transmission: Warmed-up
- For A/T models: After the engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature, drive vehicle until "ATF TEMP SE 1" (A/T fluid temperature sensor signal) indicates more than 60°C (140°F).
- For M/T models: After the engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature, drive for 5 minutes.
- Electrical load: Not applied
- Rear window defogger switch, air conditioner switch, lighting switch are OFF. Steering wheel is straight ahead.
- Engine speed: Idle
GO TO 2.
- PERFORM SPEC IN DATA MONITOR MODE
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NOTE: Perform "SPEC" in "DATA MONITOR" mode in maximum scale display.- Perform "BASIC INSPECTION : SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".
- Select "B/FUEL SCHDL""A/F ALPHA-B1""A/F ALPHA-B2""MAS A/F SE-B1" and "MAS A/F SE-B2" in "SPEC" of "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
- Make sure that monitor items are within the SP value.
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES: INSPECTION END
NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".
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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.
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