P1421
P1421 COLD START CONTROL
Description
ECM controls ignition timing and engine idle speed when engine is started with prewarming up condition.
This control promotes the activation of three way catalyst by heating the catalyst and reduces emissions.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:
- If DTC P1421 is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for other DTC.
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11 V at idle.
- GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-III.
4. Check the indication of "COOLAN TEMP/S".
If it is between 4�C (39�F) and 36�C (97�F), go to the following steps.
If it is below 4�C (39�F), warm engine up to more than 4�C (39�F) and retry from step 1.
If it is above 36�C (97�F), cool engine down to less than 36�C (97�F) and retry from step 1.
5. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes.
6. Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES - Go to SEE Diagnosis Procedure.
NO - INSPECTION END
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform Special Repair Requirement.
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
2.CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check for the cause of intake air volume lacking. Refer to the following.
- Crushed intake air passage
- Intake air passage clogging
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Repair or replace malfunctioning part
3.CHECK FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION
Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure for DTC P0171, P0174. P0171.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 4.
NO - Go to P0171 for DTC P0171, P0174.
4.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Erase DTC.
3. Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure.
See SEE DTC Logic.
Is the 1st trip DTC P1421 displayed again?
YES - GO TO 5.
NO - INSPECTION END
5.REPLACE ECM
1. Replace ECM.
2. Go to Special Repair Requirement.
- INSPECTION END