
EFI SYSTEM — Troubleshooting FI-11
SYMPTOM — DIFFICULT TO START OR NO START (CRANKS OK)
CHECK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
Check for output of diagnostic code.
(See page FI-22)
Normal code
DOES ENGINE START WITH
ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED?
OK
NO
CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAKS IN AIR
INTAKE LINE
BAD
OK
CHECK IGNITION SPARK
1. Unplug connectors of injector resistor
and start injector time switch.
2. Check by holding spark plug wire 8 —
10 mm (0.31 — 0.39 in.) away from
engine block while engine is cranking.
A strong spark should be noted.
BAD
OK
CHECK IGNITION TIMING
1. Short point terminals of the
check connector.
2. Check ignition timing.
STD: 10° BTDC
(w/o F terminals of the
check connector)
NO
OK
CHECK FUEL SUPPLY TO INJECTOR
1. Fuel in tank bad
2. Fuel pressure in fuel line
(1) Short fuel pump check terminals.
(2) Fuel pressure at fuel hose of fuel
filter can be felt.
See page FI-45)
BAD
OK
CHECK FUEL PUMP SWITCH IN AIR
FLOW METER
Check continuity between terminals Fc and
E while measuring plate of air flow meter
is open.
BAD
OK CONTINUED ON PAGE FI-12
Malfunction
code(s)
Diagnostic code(s)
(See page FI-25)
ISC system
(1) ISC valve
(2) Wiring connection (+B ISC valve ECU)
1. Oil filler cap
2. Oil level gauge
3. Hose connections
4. PCV hoses
5. EGR system — EGR valve stays open
1. Plug wires
2. High-tension cords
3. Distributor
4. Ignition coil, igniter
Adjust ignition timing. (See page IG-9)
1. Fuel line — leakage — deformation
2. Fuse
3. Circuit opening relay (See page FI-69)
4. Fuel pump (See page FI-44)
5. Fuel filter
6. Fuel pressure regulator
(See page FI-52)
Air flow meter (See page FI-58)