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.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK MIL
- Check that the MIL lights up when turning the Turn the engine switch on (IG).
OK:
MIL lights up
OK: SYSTEM OK
NG: Go to next step
- Check that the MIL lights up when turning the Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- CHECK CONNECTION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM
- Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
- Turn the Turn the engine switch on (IG) and intelligent tester ON.
- Check the communication between the intelligent tester and ECM.
Result
RESULT CHARTCondition Proceed to Communication is not possible A Communication is possible B
B: GO TO MIL CIRCUIT
A: Go to next step
- CHECK ECM (VC VOLTAGE)
- CHECK MIL (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)
- Disconnect the E39 throttle body connector.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT CHARTCondition Proceed to MIL does not illuminate A MIL illuminates B
B: REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
A: Go to next step
- CHECK MIL (CANISTER PUMP MODULE)
- Disconnect the V17 or y1 canister pump module connector.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT CHARTCondition Proceed to MIL does not illuminate A MIL illuminates B
B: REPLACE CANISTER
A: Go to next step
- CHECK MIL (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR)
- Disconnect the A34 accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT CHARTCondition Proceed to MIL does not illuminate A MIL illuminates B
B: REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL
A: Go to next step
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ECM - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the E39 throttle body connector.
- Disconnect the V17 or y1 canister pump module connector.
- Disconnect the A34 accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
- Disconnect the E8 ECM connector.
- Disconnect the A7 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness connector.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester Connection Specified Condition E8-29 (VC) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher A7-35 (VCPA) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher A7-27 (VCP2) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE ECM
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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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