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Inspection Procedure
- INSPECT ECM (+B, +B2 VOLTAGE)
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A13-2 (+B) - E3-1 (E1) Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V A13-1 (+B2) - E3-1 (E1) Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the E3 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition E3-1 (E1) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to Next Step
- INSPECT ECM (IGSW VOLTAGE)
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A14-8 (IGSW) - E3-1 (E1) Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
OK: Go to step 6
NG: Go to Next Step
- CHECK FUSE (ECU-IG)
- Remove the ECU-IG fuse from the engine room No. 2 junction block.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition ECU-IG Always Below 1 Ω
NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS CONNECTED TO FUSE AND REPLACE FUSE
OK: Go to Next Step
- INSPECT IGNITION RELAY NO. 2 (IG2)
- Remove the IG2 relay from the engine room No. 2 junction block.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition 3-5 When no battery voltage applied to terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher 3-5 When battery voltage applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
NG: REPLACE IGNITION RELAY NO. 2 (IG2) (See IGNITION RELAY NO. 2 )
OK: GO TO SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (See POWER SOURCE MODE DOES NOT CHANGE )
- INSPECT ECM (MREL VOLTAGE)
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition A14-3 (MREL) - E3-1 (E1) Engine switch on (IG) 9 to 14 V
NG: REPLACE ECM (See REMOVAL )
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK FUSE (EFI MAIN2)
- Remove the EFI MAIN2 fuse from the engine room No. 2 relay block.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition EFI MAIN2 Always Below 1 Ω
NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS CONNECTED TO FUSE AND REPLACE FUSE
OK: Go to Next Step
- INSPECT EFI RELAY (EFI MAIN2)
- Remove the EFI MAIN2 relay from the engine room No. 2 relay block.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition 3-5 When no battery voltage applied to terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher When battery voltage applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
NG: REPLACE EFI RELAY (EFI MAIN2) (See EFI RELAY )
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI RELAY (EFI MAIN2) - ECM, BODY GROUND)
- Check the harness and the connectors between the integration relay and the ECM.
- Remove the EFI MAIN2 relay from the engine room No. 2 relay block.
- Disconnect the A14 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition EFI MAIN2 relay (1) - A14-3 (MREL) Always Below 1 Ω Standard resistance (Check for short)
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition EFI MAIN2 relay (1) or A14-3 (MREL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
- Check the harness and the connectors between the EFI MAIN2 relay and body ground.
- Remove the EFI MAIN2 relay from the engine room No. 2 relay block.
- Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
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Standard resistance (Check for open)
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition EFI MAIN2 relay (2) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: CHECK AND REPAIR HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TERMINAL +B OF ECM - BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL)
- Check the harness and the connectors between the integration relay and the 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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