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Description and Diagnostic Procedure


SYSTEM: Back Up Power Source Circuit

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Battery voltage is supplied to terminal BATT of the Engine Control Module even when the Ignition Switch is OFF for use by the Diagnostic Trouble Code memory and air-fuel ratio adaptive control value memory, etc.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

1. Check EFI fuse.
- If OK proceed to step 2.
- If not OK check for short in the harness and all the components connected to EFI fuse.
2. Check voltage of terminal BATT.
- If OK proceed to step 3.
- If not OK check and repair harness or connector between battery, EFI fuse and Engine Control Module.
3. Check operation for the back up.
- If OK proceed to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM.
- If not OK check and replace Engine Control Module.