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 the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when turning the ignition switch ON.
OK: MIL lights up
OK: SYSTEM OK
NG: GO TO Next Step
- CHECK CONNECTION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM
- Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch ON and intelligent tester ON.
- Check the communication between the intelligent tester and ECM.
Result
RESULT CHARTCommunication is possible A Communication is not possible B A: GO TO MIL CIRCUIT
B: GO TO Next Step
- INSPECT ECM
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Measure the voltage between E5-23 (VC) and E7-1 (E1) of the ECM connectors.
Result: Voltage is not 5 V
- CHECK MIL (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)
- Disconnect the T16 throttle body connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT CHARTMIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B A REPLACE THROTTLE BODY
B: GO TO Next Step
- CHECK MIL (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR)
- Disconnect the C31 camshaft position sensor connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT CHARTMIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B A: REPLACE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
B: GO TO Next Step
- CHECK MIL (CANISTER PUMP MODULE)
- Remove the spare tire.
- Disconnect the L5 canister pump module connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT CHARTMIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B A: REPLACE CANISTER
B: GO TO Next Step
- CHECK MIL (PRESSURE SENSOR)
- Remove the intake manifold (see REMOVAL ).
- Disconnect the A54 pressure sensor.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT CHARTMIL illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B A: REPLACE AIR SWITCHING VALVE
B: GO TO Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
- Disconnect the T16 throttle body connector.
- Disconnect the C31 camshaft position sensor connector.
- Disconnect the L5 canister pump module connector.
- Disconnect the A54 pressure sensor.
- Disconnect the E5 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.
Standard resistance (check for short)
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Specified Condition E5-23 (VC) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
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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.
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