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 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 that Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) lights up when turning the ignition switch ON.
- CHECK COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTELLIGENT TESTER AND ECM
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and tester ON.
- Check the communication between the tester and ECM.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed To Communication is possible A Communication is not possible B
A: GO TO MIL CIRCUIT
B: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK MIL (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)
- Disconnect the C17 throttle body connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed To MIL Illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B - Reconnect the throttle body connector.
A: REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
B: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK MIL (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR)
- Disconnect the A20 accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed To MIL Illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B - Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
A: REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
B: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK MIL (CANISTER PUMP MODULE)
- Disconnect the J25 canister pump module connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Check the MIL.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to MIL Illuminates A MIL does not illuminate B - Reconnect the canister pump module connector.
A: REPLACE CHARCOAL CANISTER ASSEMBLY
B: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
- Disconnect the C17 throttle body connector.
- Disconnect the A20 accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
- Disconnect the J25 canister pump module connector.
- Disconnect the A21 and C20 ECM connectors.
- Check the resistance.
Standard resistance (Check for short)
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connections Specified Conditions VCTA (C20-67) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher VCPA (A21-57) - Body ground VCP2 (A21-58) - Body ground VCPP (C20-70) - Body ground - Reconnect the throttle body connector.
- Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
- Reconnect the canister pump module connector.
- Reconnect the ECM connectors.
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.
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