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
RemovalCoolant
Replacement
1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (See page
EM-26)
2. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
page EM-28)
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.
HINT:
Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it
according to the regulations in your area.
(b ...
Speed sensor check (when using intelligent tester)
(a) Check the backward signal.
(1) Drive the vehicle in reverse for more than 1
second at 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher.
HINT:
Drive the vehicle in reverse and check the speed
sensor signal. Note that the signal check cannot
be completed if the vehicle speed is 45 km/h (28
mph) or more.
(b) Che ...
Fuel Pump Control Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The FUEL PUMP relay switches the fuel pump speed according to the engine
conditions. The fuel pump
operates when the ECM receives the starter-operating signal (STA) and
crankshaft-rotating signal (NE).
The FUEL PUMP relay is turned ON while the engine is idling or operating at l ...