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 ECM (+B VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Measure the voltage between the terminals of the ECM connectors.
Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition +B (E6-1) - E1 (E3-3) 9 to 14 V
OK : PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NG : GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Disconnect the E3 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition E1 (E3-3) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK : GO TO NEXT STEP
- INSPECT ECM (IGSW VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.
Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition IGSW (E6-9) - E1 (E3-3) 9 to 14 V
OK : Go to step 6
NG : GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK FUSE (AM2)
- Remove the AM2 fuse from the engine room relay block.
- Measure the resistance of the AM2 fuse.
Standard resistance: Below 1 Ω
NG : CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO FUSE
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OK : GO TO NEXT STEP
- INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the I10 ignition switch connector.
- Measure the resistance of the ignition switch.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTIgnition Switch Position Tester Connection Specified Condition LOCK All Terminals 10 kΩ or higher ON AM2 (5) - IG2 (6) Below 1 Ω
NG : REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
OK : CHECK HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - IGNITION SWITCH, IGNITION SWITCH - ECM)
- INSPECT ECM (MREL VOLTAGE)
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.
Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition MREL (E6-8) - E1 (E3-3) 9 to 14 V
NG : REPLACE ECM
OK : GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK FUSE (EFI)
- Remove the EFI fuse from the engine room relay block.
- Measure the resistance of the EFI fuse.
Standard resistance: Below 1 Ω
NG : CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO FUSE
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OK : GO TO NEXT STEP
- INSPECT EFI RELAY (Marking: EFI)
- Remove the EFI relay from the engine room relay block.
- Measure the resistance of the EFI fuse.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition 3 - 5 10 kΩ or higher 3 - 5 Below 1 Ω (When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2)
NG : REPLACE EFI RELAY
OK : GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI RELAY - ECM, EFI RELAY - BODY GROUND)
- Check the harness and connector between the EFI relay and ECM.
- Remove the EFI relay from the engine room relay block.
- Disconnect the E6 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connections Specified Conditions Engine room relay block (EFI relay terminal 2) - MREL (E6-8) Below 1 Ω Engine room relay block (EFI relay terminal 3) - +B (E6-1) Below 1 Ω Standard resistance (Check for short)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connections Specified Conditions Engine room relay block (EFI relay terminal 2) or MREL (E6-8) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher Engine room relay block (EFI relay terminal 3) or +B (E6-1) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
- Check the harness and connector between the EFI relay and body ground.
- Remove the EFI relay from the engine room relay block.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified condition Engine room relay block (EFI relay terminal 1) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK : CHECK AND REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TERMINAL 5 OF EFI RELAY - BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL)
- Check the harness and connector between the EFI relay and 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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