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
- PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-IΒ
Without CONSULT
- Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3, 500 and 4, 000 RPM for at least 1 minute under no load.
- Let engine idle for 1 minute.
- Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals under the following condition.
DTC
ECM
Condition
Voltage
Connector
+
-
Terminal
Terminal
P2270
F128
41
35
Revving up to 4, 000 RPM under no load at least 10 times
The voltage should be below 0.18 V at least once during this procedure.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
GO TO 2.
- PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-IIΒ
Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals under the following condition.
DTC
ECM
Condition
Voltage
Connector
+
-
Terminal
Terminal
P2270
F128
41
35
Keeping engine at idle for 10 minutes
The voltage should be below 0.18 V at least once during this procedure.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
GO TO 3.
- PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-IIIΒ
Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals under the following condition.
DTC
ECM
Condition
Voltage
Connector
+
-
Terminal
Terminal
P2270
F128
41
35
Coasting from 80 km/h (50 MPH) in D position
The voltage should be below 0.18 V at least once during this procedure.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Go to Diagnosis ProcedureΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.