HINT:
DESCRIPTION
A Direct Ignition System (DIS) is used on this vehicle.
The DIS is a 1-cylinder ignition system in which each cylinder is ignited by one ignition coil and one spark plug is connected to the end of each secondary wiring. High-voltage is generated in the secondary wiring and then applied directly to each spark plug. The sparks of the spark plugs pass from the center electrodes to the ground electrodes.
The ECM determines the ignition timing and transmits the ignition (IGT) signals to each cylinder. Using the IGT signal, the ECM turns the power transistor inside the igniter on and off. The power transistor, in turn, switches on and off the current to the primary coil. When the current to the primary coil is cut off, highvoltage is generated in the secondary coil. This voltage is applied to the spark plugs, causing them to spark inside the cylinders. As the ECM cuts the current to the primary coil off, the igniter sends back an ignition confirmation (IGF) signal to the ECM, for each cylinder ignition.
Reference: Inspection using an oscilloscope
While cranking or idling, check the waveform between terminals IGT (1 to 6) and E1, and IGF1 and E1 of the ECM connector.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
If the ECM does not receive any IGF signals despite transmitting the IGT signal, it interprets this as a fault in the igniter and sets a DTC.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is set 1 second after the engine is next started.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
1 CHECK FOR SPARKS AND CHECK SPARK PLUG OF MISFIRING CYLINDER
HINT: (See page ES-211)
2 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY - ECM (IGF1 SIGNAL TERMINAL))
(a) Disconnect the I1, I2, I3, I4, I5 or I6 ignition coil with igniter connector.
(b) Disconnect the E9 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:
(d) Reconnect the ECM connector.
(e) Reconnect the ignition coil with igniter connector.
3 INSPECT ECM (IGF1 VOLTAGE)
(a) Disconnect the I1, I2, I3, I4, I5 or I6 ignition coil with igniter connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
(d) Reconnect the ignition coil connector.
REPLACE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY (See page IG-8)
4 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY - ECM (IGT SIGNAL TERMINAL))
(a) Disconnect the I1, I2, I3, I4, I5 or I6 ignition coil with igniter connector.
(b) Disconnect the E9 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance :
5 INSPECT ECM (IGT1, IGT2, IGT3, IGT4, IGT5 OR IGT6 VOLTAGE)
(a) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
6 INSPECT ECM (IGT1, IGT2, IGT3, IGT4, IGT5 OR IGT6 VOLTAGE)
(a) Disconnect the I1, I2, I3, I4, I5 or I6 ignition coil connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
(d) Reconnect the ignition coil connector.
7 INSPECT IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE)
(a) Disconnect the I1, I2, I3, I4, I5 or I6 ignition coil with igniter connector.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:
(c) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(d) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
(e) Reconnect the ignition coil with igniter connector.
REPLACE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY (See page IG-8)
8 INSPECT RELAY (IG2 RELAY)
(a) Remove the IG2 relay from the No. 3 engine room R/B.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
(c) Reinstall the IG2 relay.
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY - IGNITION SWITCH)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related term
Meaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure
The maximum cold i ...
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Range / Performance
HINT:
This DTC relates to the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor.
DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P2120 (See page ES-343).
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The accelerator pedal position sensor is mounted on the accelerator pedal
bracket. The accelerator pedal
position sensor has 2 sensor elements ...
Starter Relay Circuit High
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
While the engine is being cranked, the positive battery voltage is applied to
terminal STA of the ECM.
If the ECM detects the Starter Control (STA) signal while the vehicle is being
driven, it determines that
there is a malfunction in the STA circuit. The ECM then il ...