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Basic Inspection





INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT


BASIC INSPECTION : Special Repair Requirement

1.INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for scheduled maintenance.





2. Open engine hood and check the following:
- Harness connectors for improper connections
- Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
- Hoses and ducts for leakage
- Air cleaner clogging
- Gasket
3. Check that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
- Headlamp switch is OFF.
- Air conditioner switch is OFF.
- Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
- Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.





4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points to the middle of gauge.
Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.





5. Run engine at approximately 2,000 rpm for approximately 2 minutes under no load.
6. Check that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-III or GST.
Are any DTCs detected?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - GO TO 3.
2.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnosis Procedure.
- GO TO 3
3.CHECK IDLE SPEED
1. Run engine at approximately 2,000 rpm for approximately 2 minutes under no load.





2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) 2 or 3 times under no load, then run engine at idle speed for approximately 1 minute.
3. Check idle speed.
For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement.
For specification, refer to Specifications.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 10.
NO - GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform Special Repair Requirement.
- GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform Special Repair Requirement.
- GO TO 6.
6.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform Special Repair Requirement.
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
YES - GO TO 7.
NO - Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. Then GO TO 4.
7.CHECK IDLE SPEED AGAIN
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement.
For specification, refer to Specifications.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 10.
NO - GO TO 8.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the Following.
- Check camshaft position sensor and circuit. Refer to P0340.
- Check crankshaft position sensor and circuit. Refer to P0335.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 9.
NO - Repair or replace malfunctioning part. Then GO TO 4.
9.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute with a non-malfunctioning ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of the incident, although this is rare.)
2. Perform initialization of IVIS (NATS) system and registration of all IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to Special Repair Requirement.
- GO TO 4.
10.CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement.
For specification, refer to Specifications.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 19.
NO - GO TO 11.
11.PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform Special Repair Requirement.
- GO TO 12.
12.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform Special Repair Requirement.
- GO TO 13.
13.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform Special Repair Requirement.
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
YES - GO TO 14.
NO - Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. Then GO TO 4.
14.CHECK IDLE SPEED AGAIN
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement.
For specification, refer to Specifications.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 15.
NO - GO TO 17.
15.CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light.
For procedure, refer to Special Repair Requirement.
For specification, refer to Specifications.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 19.
NO - GO TO 16.
16.CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 17.
NO - Repair the timing chain installation. Then GO TO 4.
17.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
- Check camshaft position sensor and circuit. Refer to P0340.
- Check crankshaft position sensor and circuit. Refer to P0335.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 18.
NO - Repair or replace malfunctioning part. Then GO TO 4.
18.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute with a non-malfunctioning ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of the incident, although this is rare.)
2. Perform initialization of IVIS (NATS) system and registration of all IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to Special Repair Requirement.
- GO TO 4.
19.INSPECTION END
If ECM is replaced during this BASIC INSPECTION procedure, go to Description Special Repair Requirement
- INSPECTION END
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