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 MIL
- Check that MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) lights up when turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
Standard:
MIL lights up
NG: SYSTEM OK
NG: GO TO NEXT STEP
- Check that MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) lights up when turning the ignition switch to the ON position.
- CHECK CONNECTION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the intelligent tester on.
- Check the communication between the intelligent tester and ECM.
Result
RESULT REFERENCECondition Proceed to Communication Is possible A Communication Is not possible B
A: GO TO MIL CIRCUIT
B: GO TO NEXT STEP
- INSPECT ECM (VC VOLTAGE)
- CHECK MIL (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)
- Disconnect the T1 throttle body connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Check the MIL.
Result
MIL RESULT REFERENCECondition Proceed to MIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
A: REPLACE THROTTLE BODY
B: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK MIL (CANISTER PUMP MODULE)
- Disconnect the T1 throttle body connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Check the MIL
Result
MIL RESULT REFERENCECondition Proceed to MIL Illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B
A: REPLACE CANISTER
B: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ECM - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the T1 throttle body connector.
- Disconnect the L1 canister pump module connector.
- Disconnect the E8 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
WIRE HARNESS TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester Connection Specified Condition E8-18 (VC) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE 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.
