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.
On-Vehicle Inspection
- INSPECT AIR-FUEL RATIO COMPENSATION SYSTEM
- Measure the voltage between terminals of the engine ECM connectors.
Standard:
ENGINE ECM CONNECTORS VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition E7-23 (AF1A+) - E6-1(E1) Ignition switch ON 3.3V E7-31 (AF1A-) - E6-1(E1) Ignition switch ON 3.0V NOTE: Connect test leads to the connector's backside. The connectors should not be disconnected from the ECM.HINT:
Voltage between the terminals of the ECM is kept constant regardless of the voltage of the A/F sensor.
- Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
- Select "DATA MONITOR". Then select "A/FS b1 S1", "A/FS B2 S1" and "O2S b1 S2" to display the monitors.
- Warm up the A/F sensor with the engine speed at 2,500 RPM for approximately 2 minutes.
- Keep the engine speed at 2,500 RPM and confirm that the displays of "A/FS B1 S1" and "A/FS B2 S1" are as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
- The illustration may differ slightly from the display on the hand held tester.
- Only the hand-held tester displays the waveform of the A/F sensor.
- Confirm that the display of "O2S B1 S2" changes between 0 V to 1 V with the engine speed at 2,500 RPM.
- Measure the voltage between terminals of the engine ECM connectors.
- INSPECT FUEL CUT OFF RPM
- Increase the engine speed to at least 3,500 RPM.
- Use a sound scope to check for injector operating sounds.
- Check that when the throttle lever is released, injector operation sounds stop momentarily (at 2,500 RPM) and then resume (at 1,400 RPM).
Standard:
INJECTOR OPERATING SOUNDS CONDITIONItem Specified Condition Fuel cut off rpm 2,500 rpm Fuel return rpm 1,400 rpm
- VISUALLY INSPECT HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND GASKETS
- Check for cracks, leaks or damage.
HINT:
Removal or problems with the engine oil dipstick, oil filler cap, PCV hose and other components may cause the engine to run improperly. Disconnection, looseness or cracks in the parts of the air induction system between the throttle body and cylinder head will allow air suction and cause the engine to run improperly.
If necessary, replace any damaged parts.
- Check for cracks, leaks or damage.
- Using Hand-Held Tester:
INSPECT EVAP SYSTEM LINE
- Warm up and stop the engine.
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Install a vacuum gauge (EVAP control system test equipment vacuum gauge) to the EVAP service port on the purge line.
- Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
- Start the engine.
- Turn the hand-held tester main switch ON.
- Use the ACTIVE TEST mode on the hand-held tester to operate the VSV for EVAP.
- Check the vacuum while the engine is idling.
Standard:
Maintain at 0.368 to 19.713 in.Hg (5 to 268 in.Aq) for over 5 seconds.
HINT:
If the vacuum does not change, the hose connecting the VSV to the service port has come loose or is blocked, or the VSV is malfunctioning.
- Stop the engine.
- Disconnect the hand-held tester from the DLC3.
- Disconnect the vacuum gauge from the EVAP service port on the purge line.
- Connect a pressure gauge to the EVAP service port on the purge line.
- Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Turn the hand-held tester main switch ON.
- Use the ACTIVE TEST mode on the hand-held tester to operate the VSV for CCV.NOTE: In step (m), the ignition switch should be ON, but the engine should not be running.
HINT:
If the check is not completed within 10 minutes, the VSV for CCV will be reset and close automatically.
- Check the pressure.
- Add 13.5 to 15.5 in.Aq of pressure from the EVAP service port.
Standard:
2 minutes after the pressure is added, the gauge should still read over 7.7 to 8.8 in.Aq.
HINT:
If you cannot add pressure, the hose connecting the VSV for EVAP canister fuel tank has become disconnected or the VSV is open.
- Check if the pressure decreases when the fuel tank cap is removed while adding pressure.
HINT:
If the pressure does not decrease when the fuel tank cap is removed, the hose connecting the service port to the fuel tank is blocked.
- Add 13.5 to 15.5 in.Aq of pressure from the EVAP service port.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the hand-held tester from the DLC3.
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- Warm up and stop the engine.
- Not Using Hand-Held Tester:
INSPECT EVAP SYSTEM LINE
- Warm up and stop the engine.
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Install a vacuum gauge (EVAP control system test equipment vacuum gauge) to the EVAP service port on the purge line.
- Disconnect the VSV for EVAP connector.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) and negative (-) leads to the VSV for EVAP terminals.
- Start the engine.
- Check the vacuum while the engine is idling.
Standard:
Maintain at 0.368 to 19.713 in.Hg (5 to 268 in.Aq) for over 5 seconds.
HINT:
If the vacuum does not change, the hose connecting the VSV to the service port has come loose or is blocked, or the VSV is malfunctioning.
- Stop the engine.
- Disconnect the battery's positive (+) and negative (-) leads from the VSV for EVAP terminals.
- Reconnect the VSV for EVAP connector.
- Disconnect the vacuum gauge from the EVAP service port on the purge line.
- Connect a pressure gauge to the EVAP service port on the purge line.
- Disconnect the VSV for CCV connector.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) and negative (-) leads to the VSV for CCV terminals.NOTE: Incorrect electrode connection causes damage to the VSV. Pay due attention when connecting the lead wire.
- Warm up and stop the engine.
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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.