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
RemovalAir Mix Damper Position Sensor Circuit (Driver Side)
DESCRIPTION
This sensor detects the position of the air mix control servo motor (air
outlet damper) and sends the
appropriate signals to the A/C amplifier. The position sensor is built in the
air mix control servo motor. The
position sensor resistance changes as the air mix control servo ...
Short to B+ in Curtain Shield Squib LH Circuit
DTC B1168/86 Short to B+ in Curtain Shield Squib LH Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The curtain shield squib LH circuit consists of the center airbag sensor
assembly and the curtain shield
airbag assembly LH.
The circuit instructs the SRS to deploy when deployment conditions are met.
DTC B1168/86 is ...
Sound Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Stereo Jack Adapter
DESCRIPTION
The stereo jack adapter sends an external device sound signal to the radio
receiver through this circuit.
The sound signal that has been sent is amplified by the stereo component
amplifier or radio receiver, and
then is sent to the speakers.
If there is an open or short in th ...