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
RemovalTire Pressure Warning Light Circuit
DESCRIPTION
If the ECU detects trouble, the tire pressure warning light blinks (comes on
after blinking for 1 minute) and
tire pressure monitor is cancelled at the same time. At this time, the ECU
records a DTC in the memory.
Connect terminals TC and CG of DLC3 to make the tire pressure war ...
Reassembly
1. INSTALL OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH O-RING
(a) Coat an O-ring with ATF, and install it to the direct
clutch drum.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the O-ring is not twisted or
pinched when it is installed.
2. INSTALL OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH DRUM SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Coat the direct clutch drum with A ...
Oxygen Sensor Circuit
HINT:
Sensor 2 refers to the sensor mounted behind the Three-Way Catalytic
Converter (TWC) and located far
from the engine assembly.
DESCRIPTION
A three-way catalytic converter (TWC) is used in order to convert the carbon
monoxide (CO), hydro
carbon (HC), and nitrogen oxides (HOx) into ...