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
RemovalIf you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
run-flat tires)
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but instead you
can continue driving the vehicle with run-flat tires even if any
tire goes flat.
In this case, slow down and drive with extra caution.
Run-flat tires (A “RFT” or “DSST” mark is molded on the sidewall)
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Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter is a sensor that measures the amount of air
flowing through the throttle
valve. The ECM uses this information to determine the fuel injection time and to
provide appropriate airfuel
ratio. Inside the MAF meter, there is a heated platinum wire whic ...
Speedometer Malfunction
DESCRIPTION
Factors that affect the indicated vehicle speed include tire size, tire
inflation, and tire wear. The speed indicated on the speedometer has an
allowable margin of error. This can be tested using a speedometer tester
(calibrated chassis dynamometer). For details about testing and ...