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.
SFI System: Inspection
- INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER
- Output voltage inspection.
- Apply battery voltage across terminals 1 (+B) and 2 (E2G).
- Connect the positive (+) tester probe to terminal VG, and negative (-) tester probe to terminal E2G.
- Blow air into the MAF meter, and check that the voltage output fluctuates.
- Resistance inspection.
- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 4 (THA) and 5 (E2).
Resistance:
- Output voltage inspection.
- INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSY
- Resistance inspection.
- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.
Resistance: 6.9 to 7.9 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F)
- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the terminals.
- Movement inspection.
- Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and negative (-) lead to terminal 2, and check the movement of the valve.
NOTE:Confirm the valve moves freely and does not stick in any position.
HINT:
Foreign objects in the oil can cause subtle pressure leaks in the valve. The pressure leak will cause the cam to advance. This condition will usually set a DTC.
- Resistance inspection.
- INSPECT THROTTLE BODY ASSY
- Check the throttle body.
- Check that the throttle valve shaft is not rickety.
- Check that all ports are not stopped up.
- Check that the throttle valve opens and closes smoothly.
- Check that there is no clearance between the throttle stop screw and throttle lever at the throttle valve closed position.
- Check the throttle body.
- INSPECT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
- Resistance inspection.
- Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
- Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals VC and E2.
Resistance: 2.5 to 6.0 kΩ
- Check the variation in resistance between terminals VTA and E2.
Variation in resistance:
The resistance value increases in proportion to the throttle lever opening value.
HINT:
- Resistance inspection.
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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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