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
RemovalCombination Meter ECU Communication Stop
DTC B1271 Combination Meter ECU Communication Stop
DESCRIPTION
DTC B1271 is output when communication between the combination meter and the
multiplex network
gateway ECU stops for more than 10 seconds.
DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
B1271
...
DTC check / clear
1. DTC CHECK
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Connect the intelligent tester to the Controller
Area Network Vehicle Interface Module (CAN
VIM). Then connect the CAN VIM to the Data
Link Connector 3 (DLC3).
Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi ...
Engine immobilizer
system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle the ...