
FI-12
EFI SYSTEM — Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM — DIFFICULT TO START OR NO START (CRANKS OK)
CHECK DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
Check for output of diagnostic code.
(See page FI-23)
Normal code
Malfunction
code(s)
Diagnostic code(s) (See page FI-26)
DOES ENGINE START WITH
ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED?
OK
ISC system
(1) ISC valve
(2) Wiring connection
NO
CHECK FOR VACUUM LEAKS IN AIR
INTAKE LINE
BAD
1. Oil filler cap
2. Oil dipstick
3. Hose connections
4. PCV hose
5. EGR system — EGR valve stays open
OK
CHECK IGNITION SPARK
7M-GE (See page IG-5)
7M-GTE (See page IG-10)
BAD
1. High-tension cords
2. Distributor (7M-GE) or cam position
sensor (7M-GTE)
3. Ignition coil
4. Igniter
OK
CHECK SPARK PLUGS
Plug gap: 7M-GE 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
7M-GTE 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
— HINT —
Check compression pressure and valve
clearance if necessary.
NO
1. Spark plugs
2. Compression pressure
Minimum: 9.0 kg/cm²
(128 psi, 883 kPa)
at 250 rpm
3. Valve clearance
Standard: IN 0.15 — 0.25 mm
(0.006 — 0.010 in.)
EX 0.20 — 0.30 mm
(0.008 — 0.012 in.)
BAD
All
Plugs
WET
1. Injector — Shorted or leaking
2. Injector wiring — Short circuited
3. Fuel pressure — Leakage
(See page FI-77)
4. Cold start injector time switch
(See page FI-112)
OK CONTINUED ON PAGE FI-13