Inspection Procedure 5: Hunting (Repeated Acceleration and Deceleration) Occurs at the Set Vehicle Speed: Diagnosis
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CAUTION:
- If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect diagnostic trouble code may be stored. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
- Before replacing the ECU, ensure that the CAN bus lines is normal.
- STEP 1. Diagnose the CAN bus line. CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
- Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ."
- Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
- Diagnose the CAN bus line. (Refer to EXPLANATION ABOUT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) CAN BUS DIAGNOSTICS )
- Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTIC TABLE ). Then go to Step 6.
- STEP 2. Check the transaxle system diagnostic trouble code.
Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), perform transaxle system diagnostic trouble code (Refer to DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION < CVT >, DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION < A/T >).
Q: Is any diagnostic trouble code stored?
- YES: Repair the transaxle system (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART < CVT >, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART < A/T >). Then go to Step 6.
- NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check the MFI system diagnostic trouble code.
Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), perform MFI system diagnostic trouble code (Refer to DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION < 2.4L ENGINE >, DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION < 3.0L ENGINE >).
Q: Is any diagnostic trouble code stored?
- YES: Repair the MFI system (Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART < 2.4L ENGINE >, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART < 3.0L ENGINE >). Then go to Step 6.
- NO: Go to Step 4.
- STEP 4. Check the data list.
Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check the data list (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE ).
- Item 04: Vehicle speed signal
Q: Is the check result normal?
- STEP 5. Check the symptom.
Q: Does a hunting occur?
- YES: Replace the ECM (Refer to ECM < 2.4L ENGINE >, ECM < 3.0L ENGINE >). Then go to Step 6.
- NO: It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
- STEP 6. Check the symptom.
Q: Does a hunting occur?
- YES: Return to Step 1.
- NO: The procedure is complete.