NO.4 HARD TO START/LONG CRANK/ERRATIC START/ERRATIC CRANK [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop]
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HARD TO START/LONG CRANK/ERRATIC START/ERRATIC CRANK |
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DESCRIPTION
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• Starter cranks engine at normal speed but engine requires excessive cranking time before starting.
• Battery is operating normally.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• Poor fuel quality
• Fuel leakage
• Air leakage from intake-air system
• Intake-air system restriction
• Vacuum leakage
• PCM DTC is stored.
• Contamination in MAF sensor
• Open circuit in MAF sensor ground circuit
• Intermittent open circuit in PCM ground circuit
• Improper operation of drive-by-wire control system
• EGR valve malfunction
• Purge solenoid valve malfunction
• Erratic signal from CMP sensor
• Erratic signal from CKP sensor
• Erratic signal to PCM
• Exhaust system or TWC restriction
• Spark plug malfunction
• Erratic signal to ignition coils
• Inadequate fuel pressure (high or low pressure side)
• Incorrect fuel injection timing
• Fuel injector malfunction
• Low engine compression
• Improper valve timing
• Power drive relay malfunction
• Power relay malfunction
• Power relay ground malfunction
• Open circuit in wiring harness between power drive relay terminal A and PCM terminal 1AL
• Open circuit in wiring harness between power drive relay terminal C and power relay
• Starting system malfunction
• PCV valve malfunction
• Injector driver (built-in PCM) malfunction
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Diagnostic procedure
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INSPECTION |
RESULTS |
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1
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Inspect for the following:
• Fuel quality (proper octane, contamination, winter/summer blend)
• Fuel leakage
• Intake-air system leakage or restriction
• Vacuum leakage
Is there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Service if necessary.
• Repeat this step.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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2
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Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
Retrieve any DTCs using the M-MDS.
Are any DTCs present?
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Yes
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Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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3
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Access the ECT PID using the M-MDS.
Is the ECT PID value less than 116 °C {241 °F} during driving?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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The cause of this concern could be from the cooling system overheating.
• Perform the symptom troubleshooting “NO.17 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING”.
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4
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Inspect the MAF sensor for the following:
• Contamination
• MAF sensor terminal B voltage (ground circuit)
Is there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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5
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Verify the PCM ground point condition.
Is there any ground point looseness or lifting in the PCM?
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Yes
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Repair the ground point looseness and lifting.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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6
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Will the engine run smoothly at part throttle?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 8.
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7
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Perform the TP sweep inspection.
Does the drive-by-wire control system work properly?
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Yes
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Visually inspect the throttle body (damage/scratching).
• If normal:
• If not:
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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8
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Inspect the engine condition while tapping the EGR valve housing.
Does the engine condition improve?
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Yes
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Replace the EGR valve.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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9
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Perform the Purge Control System Inspection.
Does the purge solenoid valve work properly?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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10
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Inspect the CMP sensor and CKP sensor for the following:
• Installation condition
• Damaged trigger wheel and camshaft
• Open or short circuit in related circuit
Is there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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11
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Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS:
• ECT
• LONGFT1
• MAF
• O2S11
• O2S12
• SHTFT1
Do the PIDs indicate the correct values under the trouble condition?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
• If the malfunction remains:
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12
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Inspect for restriction in the exhaust system and the TWC.
Is there any restriction?
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Yes
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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13
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Perform the Spark Test.
Is a strong blue spark visible at each cylinder?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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14
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Access the FUEL_PRES PID using the M-MDS.
Is the FUEL_PRES PID value within the specification?
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Yes
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Go to Step 19.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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15
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Is the vehicle accelerate performance normally?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 17.
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16
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Inspect the fuel pressure sensor.
Is there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Replace the fuel delivery pipe.
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No
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Go to Step 19.
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17
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Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump and PCM connectors.
Inspect for continuity between high pressure fuel pump terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to ground.
• If the malfunction remains:
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No
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Go to the next step.
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18
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Replace the high pressure fuel pump.
Access the FUEL_PRES PID using the M-MDS.
Is the FUEL_PRES PID value within the specification?
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Yes
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High pressure fuel pump or spill valve control solenoid valve (built-in high pressure pump) malfunction.
• Symptom troubleshooting is completed.
• Go to Step 26.
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No
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Relief valve (built-in fuel delivery pipe) malfunction.
• Replace the fuel delivery pipe.
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19
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Connect the fuel pressure gauge between the fuel pump and the high pressure fuel pump.
Measure the fuel pressure line of the low pressure side.
Is the fuel pressure within the specification?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Inspect for the following:
• Fuel line restriction
• Fuel filter clogging
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20
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Perform the Fuel Injector Operation Inspection.
Do the fuel injectors operate properly?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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21
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Measure the compression pressure for each cylinder.
Does the starting system work properly?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Inspect for the following:
• Damaged valve seat
• Worn valve stem and valve guide
• Worn or stuck piston ring
• Worn piston, piston ring or cylinder
• Improper valve timing
Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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22
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Switch the ignition to start with the clutch pedal depressed (MTX)/selector lever in P or N position (ATX).
Is a clicking sound from the power relay and power drive relay?
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Yes
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Go to Step 24.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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23
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Inspect the power relay and power drive relay.
(See RELAY INSPECTION.)
Is there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Replace the suspect relay.
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No
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Inspect the following wiring harness:
• Between power drive relay and power relay
• Between PCM terminal 1AL and power drive relay
• Between power relay and ground
Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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24
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Inspect the starting system.
Does the starting system work properly?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts according to the inspection results.
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25
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Inspect the PCV valve.
Is there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Replace the PCV valve.
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No
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Injector driver is malfunction.
• Replace the PCM.
If the problem remains, overhaul the engine.
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26
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Verify the test results.
• If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)
• If a malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.
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