Engine: Testing and Inspection
ENGINEON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT
2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL
3. INSPECT BATTERY
4. INSPECT AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
(b) Remove the air filter element.
(c) Visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged or oily.
If necessary, replace the air filter.
5. INSPECT SPARK PLUG
6. INSPECT FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
HINT: You do not need to check the belt deflection because the auto tensioner has been adopted.
7. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
NOTICE:
^ Turn all the electrical systems and the A/C OFF.
^ Inspect the ignition timing with the cooling fan OFF.
^ When checking the ignition timing, shift the transmission to the neutral position.
(a) Warm up and stop the engine.
(b) When using the intelligent tester:
(1) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(2) Allow the engine to idle.
(3) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST.
(4) Read IGN ADVANCE to check the ignition timing.
Standard ignition timing: 5 to 15° BTDC at idle
(5) Check that the ignition timing advances immediately when the engine speed is increased.
(6) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(7) Disconnect the intelligent tester from the DLC3.
(c) When not using the intelligent tester:
(1) Remove the No. 1 engine cover.
(2) Open the IG cover located in the right of the No. 4 ignition coil.
(3) Pull out the wire harness as shown in the illustration.
(4) Connect the timing light to the wire harness.
NOTICE: Use a timing light that detects the first signal.
(5) Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
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(6) Allow the engine to idle and check the ignition timing.
Standard ignition timing: 8 to 12° BTDC at idle
HINT: Run the engine speed at 1,000 to 1,300 rpm for 5 seconds, then check that the engine speed returns to the idling speed.
(7) Remove the SST from the DLC3.
(8) Allow the engine to idle and check the ignition timing.
Standard ignition timing: 5 to 15° BTBC
(9) Check that the ignition timing advances immediately when the engine speed is increased.
(10) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(11) Remove the timing light.
(12) Close the IG cover.
(13) Install the No. 1 engine cover.
8. INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED
(a) With intelligent tester:
(1) Turn OFF all the accessories and air conditioning.
(2) Move the shift lever to P or neutral.
(3) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(4) Warm up the engine.
(5) Select the tester menus: DIAGNOSIS, ENHANCED OBD II and DATA LIST.
(6) Read ENGINE SPEED to check the idle speed while the radiator-cooling fan is not rotating.
Standard idle speed:
(7) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(8) Disconnect the tester from the DLC3.
(b) Without intelligent tester:
(1) Turn OFF all the accessories and air conditioning.
(2) Move the shift lever to P or neutral.
(3) Connect the SST to 9 (TAC) of the DLC3 terminal, and then connect a tachometer to the SST.
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(4) Warm up the engine.
(5) Check the idle speed while the radiator-cooling fan is not rotating.
Standard idle speed:
(6) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(7) Remove the tachometer and disconnect the SST from the DLC3.
9. INSPECT COMPRESSION
(a) Warm up and stop the engine.
(b) Remove the No. 1 engine cover.
(c) Remove the 4 ignition coils.
(d) Remove the 4 spark plugs.
(e) Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
(f) Set SST and a compression gauge.
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(g) Insert the compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
(h) While cranking the engine, measure the compression pressure.
Standard compression pressure: 1,300 kPa (13.3 kgf/cm2, 189 psi)
Minimum pressure: 1,000 kPa (10.2 kgf/cm2, 145 psi)
Standard difference between each cylinder: 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 14 psi)
NOTICE:
^ Always use a fully charged battery to obtain an engine speed of 250 rpm or more.
^ Check the other cylinders' compression pressures in the same way.
^ This measurement must be done as quickly as possible.
If the cylinder compression is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and inspect again.
HINT:
^ If adding oil increases the compression, the piston rings and/or cylinder bore may be worn or damaged.
^ If pressure stays low, a valve may be stuck or seated improperly, or there may be leakage in the gasket.
10. INSPECT CO/HC
HINT: The ECM properly controls the CO/HC concentration in the emission gas.
(a) Start and warm up the engine.
(b) Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for approximately 180 seconds.
(c) Insert the CO/HC meter testing probe at least 40 cm (1.3 ft.) into the tailpipe while idling.
(d) Inspect the CO/HC concentration while idling and/or at 2,500 rpm.
If the CO/HC concentration is not as specified, perform troubleshooting in the order given below.
(1) See the table for possible causes, and then inspect and repair the applicable causes if necessary.
