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 ECM (+B VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.
Standard voltage
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Specified Condition E10-1 (+B) - E6-1 (E1) 9 to 14 V
OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN ON PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NG: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the E6 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
Standard resistance
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Specified Condition E6-1 (E1) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK ECM (IGSW VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.
Standard voltage
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Specified Condition E10-9 (IGSW) - E6-1 (E1) 9 to 14 V
OK: Go to step 6
NG: Go to next step
- INSPECT FUSE (IGN)
- Remove the IGN fuse from the cowl side junction block RH.
- Measure the resistance of the IGN fuse.
Standard resistance:
Below 1 Ω
NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO IGN FUSE, AND REPLACE IGN FUSE
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Remove the I18 ignition switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the ignition switch.
Standard resistance
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSwitch position Tester Connection Specified Condition ON 6-7 Below 1 Ω START 6-7 Below 1 Ω
NG: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - IGNITION SWITCH, IGNITION SWITCH - ECM)
- CHECK ECM (MREL VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.
Standard voltage
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Specified Condition E10-8 (MREL) - E6-1 (E1) 9 to 14 V
NG: REPLACE ECM
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT FUSE (EFI OR ECD NO. 1)
- Remove the EFI OR ECD NO. 1 fuse from the engine room junction block.
- Measure the resistance of the EFI OR ECD NO. 1 fuse.
Standard resistance:
Below 1 Ω
NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO EFI OR ECD NO. 1 FUSE, AND REPLACE EFI OR ECD FUSE
- INSPECT EFI RELAY (Marking: EFI OR ECD)
- Remove the EFI relay from the engine room relay block.
- Measure the resistance of the EFI relay.
Standard resistance
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTerminal Connection Specified Condition 1 - 3 10 kΩ or higher 1 - 3 Below 1 Ω (when battery voltage is applied to terminals 2 and 4)
NG: REPLACE EFI RELAY
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI RELAY - ECM, EFI RELAY - BODY GROUND)
- Check harness and connector (see ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).
OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
NG: CHECK AND REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TERMINAL +B OF ECM - POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL)
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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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