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Confirmation Driving Pattern

  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
  3. Turn the tester on.
  4. Record the DTC(s) and freeze frame data.
  5. Using the tester, switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
  6. Read the misfire counts of each cylinder (CYL #10 to #60) with the engine in an idling condition. If any misfire count is displayed, skip the following confirmation driving pattern.
  7. Drive the vehicle several times with the conditions, such as engine rpm and engine load, shown in MISFIRE RPM and MISFIRE LOAD in the DATA LIST.

    HINT:

    In order to store misfire DTCs, it is necessary to operate the vehicle for the period of time shown in the table below, using the MISFIRE RPM and MISFIRE LOAD in the DATA LIST.

    DATA LIST

    Engine RPM Duration
    Idling 3.5 minutes or more
    1,000 3 minutes or more
    2,000 1.5 minutes or more
    3,000 1 minute or more
  8. Check whether misfires have occurred by checking DTCs and freeze frame data.

    HINT:

    Do not turn the engine switch off until the stored DTC(s) and freeze frame data have been recorded. When the ECM returns to normal mode (default), the stored DTC(s), freeze frame data and other data will be erased.

  9. Record the DTC(s), freeze frame data and misfire counts.
  10. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 5 seconds.

HINT:

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO MISFIRE DTCS) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
    5. Read DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Display (DTC output) Proceed to
      P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305 and/or P0306 A
      P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305 and/or P0306 and other DTCs B

      HINT:

      If any DTCs other than P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305 and P0306 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    B : GO TO  DTC CHART  

    A : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (MISFIRE RPM AND MISFIRE LOAD) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
    3. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / MISFIRE / MISFIRE RPM and MISFIRE LOAD.
    4. Read and note the MISFIRE RPM and MISFIRE LOAD (engine load) values.

      HINT:

      The MISFIRE RPM and MISFIRE LOAD values indicate the vehicle conditions under which the misfire occurred.

    NEXT 

  3. CHECK PCV HOSE (HOSE CONNECTIONS) 

    OK: PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged. 

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE 

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF PORT INJECTION (CYL #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 AND #6) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Clear DTCs.
    5. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / D-4S TEST / D-4S INJ SWITCH / PORT. (Procedure "A")
    6. Allow the engine to idle.
    7. Monitor all of the misfire rate values that are displayed on the tester (example: CYL #1). If no misfire counts occur for any of the cylinders, perform the following procedure: (Procedure "B")
      1. Shift the gear selector lever to the D position.
      2. Repeat procedure "A" to "B" above.
      3. Monitor all of the misfire rate values that are displayed on the tester (example: CYL #1).

        Result 

        RESULT REFERENCE

        Misfire count Proceed to
        1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts A
        3 cylinders or more have misfire counts A
        There is no misfire counts B

    B : Go to step   16 

    A : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  5. CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF DIRECT INJECTION (CYL #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 AND #6) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester ON.
    4. Clear DTCs.
    5. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / D-4S TEST / D-4S INJ SWITCH / DIRECT. (Procedure "A")
    6. Allow the engine to idle.
    7. Monitor all of the misfire rate values that are displayed on the tester (example: CYL #1). If no misfire counts occur for any of the cylinders, perform the following procedure: (Procedure "B")
      1. Shift the gear selector lever to the D position.
      2. Repeat procedure "A" to "B" above.
      3. Monitor all of the misfire rate values that are displayed on the tester (example: CYL #1).

        Result 

        RESULT REFERENCE

        Misfire Count Proceed to
        Port Direct
        1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts 1 or 2 cylinder has misfire counts A
        3 cylinders or more have misfire counts 3 cylinders or more have misfire counts B
        1 or 2 cylinders have misfire counts There is no misfire counts C
        3 cylinders or more have misfire counts There is no misfire counts D

    B : Go to step   10 

    C: REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR FOR PORT INJECTION (MISFIRING CYLINDER) 

    D : Go to step   14 

    A : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  6. CHECK SPARK PLUG 
    1. Remove the ignition coil and the spark plug of the misfiring cylinder.
    2. Measure the spark plug electrode gap.

      Standard: Between 1.0 mm and 1.4 mm (0.039 in. and 0.055 in.) 

    3. Check the electrode for carbon deposits.

      Recommended spark plug: 

      SPARK PLUG REFERENCE

      Manufacture Product
      DENSO FK20HBR11
      Fig 1: Measuring Spark Plug Electrode Gap
      G04054660Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: If the electrode gap is larger than standard, replace the spark plug. Do not adjust the electrode gap.

    NG : REPLACE SPARK PLUG 

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  7. CHECK FOR SPARK AND IGNITION 
    1. Disconnect the injector connectors, in order to prevent the engine from starting.
    2. Install the spark plug to the ignition coil.
    3. Attach the spark plug assembly to the cylinder head cover.
    4. Crank the engine for less than 2 seconds and check the spark.

      OK: Sparks jump across the electrode gap. 

    5. Reconnect the injector connectors.

    NG : Go to step   9 

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  8. CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE (MALFUNCTION CYLINDER) 
    1. Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder.

    OK : REPLACE ECM 

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOW COMPRESSION 

  9. CHANGE NORMAL SPARK PLUG AND CHECK SPARK OF MISFIRING CYLINDER 
    1. Change the installed spark plug to a spark plug that functions normally.
    2. Perform a spark test.
      CAUTION: Always disconnect each injector connector.
      NOTE: Do not crank the engine for more than 2 seconds.
      1. Install the spark plug to the ignition coil and connect the ignition coil connector.
      2. Disconnect the injector connector.
      3. Ground the spark plug.
      4. Check if sparks occur while the engine is being cranked.

        OK: Sparks jump across the electrode gap. 

    NG : REPLACE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY THEN CONFIRM THAT THERE IS NO MISFIRE 

    OK : REPLACE SPARK PLUG 

  10. CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 
    1. Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage.

      OK: No leakage from air induction system. 

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  11. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (COOLANT TEMP) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / COOLANT TEMP.
    5. Read the COOLANT TEMP twice, when the engine is both cold and warmed up.

      Standard: 

      • With cold engine: Same as ambient air temperature. 
      • With warm engine: Between 75°C and 95°C (167°F and 203°F). 

    NG : REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  12. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (MAF) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / MAF and COOLANT TEMP.
    5. Allow the engine to idle until the COOLANT TEMP reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.
    6. Read the MAF with the engine in an idling condition and at an engine speed of 2,500 rpm.

      Standard: 

      • MAF while engine idling: Between 2.1 g/sec and 3.1 g/sec (shift position: N, A/C: OFF). 
      • MAF at an engine speed of 2,500 rpm: Between 7.8 g/sec and 11.4 g/sec (shift position: N, A/C: OFF). 

    NG : REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER 

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  13. CHECK VALVE TIMING 
    1. Remove the cylinder head covers.
    2. Turn the crankshaft pulley, and align its groove with the timing mark "0" of the timing chain cover.
    3. Check that the timing marks of the camshaft timing gears are aligned wit h the timing marks of the bearing cap as shown in the illustration.

      If not, turn the crankshaft 1 revolution (360°) and align the marks as above.

      OK: Timing marks on camshaft timing gears are aligned as shown in illustration. 

    4. Reinstall the cylinder head covers.
      Fig 2: Aligning Timing Marks
      G04054661Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG : ADJUST VALVE TIMING 

    OK : REPLACE ECM 

  14. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (LOW PRESSURE SIDE) 
    1. Check the fuel pressure (low pressure side) (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).

    OK : REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR FOR PORT INJECTION 

    NG : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  15. CHECK FUEL PUMP OPERATION 
    1. Check the fuel pump operation (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).

    OK : CHECK AND REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM (PRESSURE REGULATOR, PIPE LINE AND FILTER) 

    NG : REPLACE FUEL PUMP 

  16. CHECK MISFIRE COUNT OF DIRECT INJECTION (CYL #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 AND #6) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester ON.
    4. Clear DTCs.
    5. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / D-4S TEST / D-4S INJ SWITCH / DIRECT. (Procedure "A")
    6. Allow the engine to idle.
    7. Monitor all of the misfire rate values that are displayed on the tester (example: CYL #1). If no misfire counts occur for any of the cylinders, perform the following procedure: (Procedure "B")
      1. Shift the gear selector lever to the D position.
      2. Repeat procedure "A" to "B" above.
      3. Monitor all of the misfire rate values that are displayed on the tester (example: CYL #1).

        Result 

        RESULT REFERENCE

        Misfire Count Proceed to
        Port Direct
        There is no misfire counts 1 or 2 cylinder has misfire counts A
        There is no misfire counts 3 cylinders or more have misfire counts B
        There is no misfire counts There is no misfire counts C

    B : Go to step 17 

    C : Go to step   19 

    A : REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR FOR DIRECT INJECTION (MISFIRING CYLINDER) 

  17. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
    3. Start the engine.
    4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / FUEL PRESS.
    5. While revving the engine, check that the fuel pressure fluctuates.

      Standard: Idling: 3 to 5 MPa 

      2,500 rpm (No load): 6 to 10 MPa 

      HINT:

      The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be OFF, and the transmission gear selector lever should be in the N or P position, and the engine should be fully warmed up.

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM FOR HIGH PRESSURE (REFER TO  DTC P0087   OR  P0088  ) 

    OK : GO TO NEXT STEP 

  18. PERFORM SYSTEM CHECK (D-4S TEST) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine and turn the intelligent tester on.
    3. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / D-4S TEST / D-4S INJ SWITCH / PORT.
    4. Read the value SHORT FT #1 and LONG FT #1 and/or SHORT FT #2 and LONG FT #2.

      OK: SHORT FT #1(#2) + LONG FT #1(#2) = Between - 19% and +19% 

    5. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / SYSTEM CHECK / D-4S TEST / D-4S INJ SWITCH / DIRECT.

      HINT:

      The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be OFF, and the transmission gear selector lever should be in the N or P position, and the engine should be fully warmed up.

    6. Read the value SHORT FT #1, LONG FT #1, SHORT FT #2, LONG FT #2 and FUEL PUMP D4.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Item Proceed to
      FUEL PUMP D4 SHORT FT #1 + LONG FT #1 SHORT FT #2 + LONG FT #2
      40% or more -15% or less -15% or less A
      10% or less +15% or more +15% or more A
      40% or more +15% or more +15% or more B
      10% or less -15% or less -15% or less C
      10% to 40% - - D

    B : REPLACE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR 

    C : REPLACE ECM 

    D : REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR FOR DIRECT INJECTION (MALFUNCTION CYLINDER INJECTOR) 

    A : REPLACE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR 

  19. CHECK MISFIRE COUNT 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Clear DTCs.
    5. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / MISFIRE RPM, MISFIRE LOAD CYL #1 to #6 and COMBUSTION D4.
    6. Drive the vehicle with MISFIRE RPM and MISFIRE LOAD noted in step  2.
    7. Monitor all of the misfire rate values (example: CYL #1) or DTCs and COMBUSTION D4 displayed on the tester.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Misfire count INJ WAY Proceed to
      There is no misfire counts - A
      1 or 2 cylinder has misfire counts Port or EITHER B
      3 cylinders or more have misfire counts Port or EITHER C
      1 or 2 cylinder has misfire counts DIRECT D
      3 cylinders or more have misfire counts DIRECT E

    B : Go to step   6 

    C : Go to step   10 

    D : REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR FOR DIRECT INJECTION (MALFUNCTION CYLINDER INJECTOR) 

    E : Go to step   17 

    A : CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS