NO.7 SLOW RETURN TO IDLE [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5]
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SLOW RETURN TO IDLE |
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DESCRIPTION
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• The engine takes more time than normal to return to idle speed.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• ECT sensor malfunction
• Thermostat is stuck open
• Throttle body malfunction
• Air leakage from intake air system
• PCM malfunction
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Diagnostic procedure
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INSPECTION |
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1
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Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
Retrieve any DTCs.
Are any DTCs present?
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Yes
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Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)
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No
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Go to the next step.
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2
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Access the ECT PID using the M-MDS.
Start the engine and warm it up to ECT PID is above 90 °C {194 °F}.
Does the ECT PID increasing dull at thermostat initial opening temperature?
Thermostat initial opening temperature
• 80—84 °C {176—183 °F}
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Yes
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Go to Step 4.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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3
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Remove the thermostat.
Inspect the thermostat operation.
Is there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Replace the thermostat.
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No
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Inspect the characteristic of the ECT sensor.
Replace the ECT sensor, if necessary.
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4
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Is the throttle body free of contamination?
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Yes
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Inspect for air leakage from the intake air system components while racing the engine to higher speed.
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
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No
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Clean or replace the throttle body.
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5
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• Verify the test results.
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