1. INSPECT THROTTLE BODY
(a) Listen to the throttle control motor operating sounds.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(2) When pressing the accelerator pedal position sensor lever, listen to the running motor. Make sure that no friction noise comes from the motor.
If friction noise exists, replace the throttle body.
(b) Inspect the throttle position sensor.

(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3) Check that the MIL turns off.
(4) Under CURRENT DATA, the throttle valve opening percentage (THROTTLE POS) should be within the standard range below.
Standard throttle valve opening percentage: 60% or more If the percentage is less than 60%, replace the throttle body.
| NOTICE: When checking the throttle valve opening percentage, the transmission should be in neutral. |
Throttle body
RemovalPrecaution
1. NOTES FOR CLEARANCE SONAR SYSTEM
Under the following conditions, the sensor of the
clearance sonar may not operate properly:
Foreign matter such as snow or mud gets on the
sensor (the detection function will return to
normal when the foreign matter is no longer
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Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The shift solenoid valve DSL is turned "ON" and "OFF" by signals from the ECM
in order to control the
hydraulic pressure operation, the lock-up relay valve, which then controls
operation of the lock-up clutch.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
Torque converter lock-up i ...
Installation
1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE
Check that the front wheels are facing straight
ahead.
Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
NOTICE:
If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the
turn signal switch may snap.
Install the spiral cable.
NOTICE:
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