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
- INSPECT ECU TERMINAL VOLTAGE (+B AND IG2 TERMINAL)
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Value +B (A9-2) - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V 1G2 (A9-10) - GND (A9-12) Engine switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V
OK: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
NG: Go to next step.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT ECU - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the active control engine mount ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition GND (A9-12) - Body ground Below 1 Ω - Reconnect the active control engine mount ECU connector.
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT ECU - BODY GROUND)
OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ACTIVE CONTROL ENGINE MOUNT ECU - BATTERY)
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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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