Part 2

FA20 ENGINE CONTROL: SFI SYSTEM: P1604; Startability Malfunction; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]
P1604 - Startability Malfunction (Continued)

24. PERFORM SIMULATION TEST

(a) Check if the engine can be started.

Result

B -- CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOM

A -- END

25. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOM

(a) Confirm the problem symptoms.

HINT
The problem symptoms below can be determined by reading the freeze frame data.

Result

HINT
* If there is hesitation (cranking speed is slow and combustion occurs before passing TDC) during the initial cranking period, the battery charge may be insufficient or the starter may be malfunctioning.
* *1: If there is no initial combustion, a wire harness may be malfunctioning, or the ignition or fuel system may be malfunctioning.
* *2: If the engine stalls after starter turnoff, the air-fuel ratio may be incorrect or the camshaft timing oil control valve may have a problem returning.
* *3: If the initial combustion and starter turnoff occur late, the fuel injection volume may be incorrect (too low or too high).

B -- PERFORM SIMULATION TEST

C -- CHECK FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (FOR PORT INJECTION)

D -- INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER

E -- INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A -- Continue to next step.

26. PERFORM SIMULATION TEST

(a) When cranking the engine, check for a noise indicating that the starter pinion gear is extending, and check that the starter pinion gear is not spinning freely.

Result

HINT
*1: The battery may be fully depleted or there may be excess engine friction.

B -- CHECK STARTER ASSEMBLY

C -- INSPECT BATTERY
A -- Continue to next step.

27. INSPECT BATTERY

(a) Check the electrolyte quantity.

OK:

Electrolyte quantity is within the specified range.

(b) Inspect the specific gravity.

(1) Inspect the specific gravity of each cell.

Standard specific gravity:

1.25 to 1.29 (electrolyte is at 20°C (68°F))

HINT
* If the result is not as specified, recharge or replace the battery.
* It is not necessary to inspect a maintenance-free battery.

(c) Inspect the battery voltage.

(1) Turn the ignition switch off and turn on the headlights for 20 to 30 seconds. This will remove the surface charge from the battery.

(2) Measure the battery voltage.

Standard voltage:

12.5 to 12.9 V (electrolyte is at 20°C (68°F))

HINT
If the result is not as specified, recharge or replace the battery.

(3) Measure the battery voltage when cranking the engine.

Standard:

Approximately 6 V or higher (0°C (32°F) or higher)

HINT
When the battery is depleted, the horn becomes quieter.

NG -- CHARGE OR REPLACE BATTERY
OK -- Continue to next step.

28. CHECK ENGINE ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the crankshaft rotates smoothly when rotating it by hand.

OK:

Crankshaft rotates smoothly.

HINT
Excess engine friction may have occurred temporarily. Remove the cylinder head cover and oil pan, and check for foreign matter such as iron fragments. If there is a malfunction or signs of a malfunction present, perform a detailed inspection by disassembling all the parts.

NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE ENGINE ASSEMBLY

OK -- INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY Starter (For Automatic Transmission)

29. CHECK STARTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the starter assembly Removal.

(b) Check for starter pinion gear wear and damage.

OK:

There is no wear or damage.

Result

B -- REPLACE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

C -- REPLACE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

A -- REPLACE STARTER ASSEMBLY Removal

30. INSPECT BATTERY

(a) Check the electrolyte quantity.

HINT
*1: If the cranking speed is fast, there may be compression loss.

B -- CHECK AND REPAIR ENGINE ASSEMBLY
A -- Continue to next step.

33. INSPECT BATTERY

(a) Check the electrolyte quantity.

OK:

Electrolyte quantity is within the specified range.

(b) Inspect the specific gravity.

(1) Inspect the specific gravity of each cell.

Standard specific gravity:

1.25 to 1.29 (electrolyte is at 20°C (68°F))

HINT
* If the result is not as specified, recharge or replace the battery.
* It is not necessary to inspect a maintenance-free battery.

(c) Inspect the battery voltage.

(1) Turn the ignition switch off and turn on the headlights for 20 to 30 seconds. This will remove the surface charge from the battery.

(2) Measure the battery voltage.

Standard voltage:

12.5 to 12.9 V (electrolyte is at 20°C (68°F))

HINT
If the result is not as specified, recharge or replace the battery.

(3) Measure the battery voltage when cranking the engine.

Standard:

Approximately 6 V or higher (0°C (32°F) or higher)

HINT
When the battery is depleted, the horn becomes quieter.

NG -- CHARGE OR REPLACE BATTERY
OK -- Continue to next step.

34. CHECK ENGINE ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the crankshaft rotates smoothly when rotating it by hand.

OK:

Crankshaft rotates smoothly.

HINT
Excess engine friction may have occurred temporarily. Remove the cylinder head cover and oil pan, and check for foreign matter such as iron fragments. If there is a malfunction or signs of a malfunction present, perform a detailed inspection by disassembling all the parts.

NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE ENGINE ASSEMBLY

OK -- INSPECT STARTER ASSEMBLY Starter (For Automatic Transmission)

35. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (FOR PORT INJECTION)

(a) Using a sound scope or screwdriver, check for fuel injector operating noise while cranking the engine.

OK:

Fuel injector operating noise is heard.

NG -- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE SPEED)
OK -- Continue to next step.

36. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (LOW PRESSURE SIDE)

(a) Inspect the fuel pressure Fuel System.

NG -- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE FUEL PUMP / SPEED)
OK -- Continue to next step.

37. CHECK SPARK PLUG AND SPARK

(a) Check for sparks Testing and Inspection.

NG -- CHECK SPARK PLUG
OK -- Continue to next step.

38. CONFIRM VEHICLE CONDITION

(a) Confirm the conditions present when the malfunction occurred based on the customer problem analysis.

Result

HINT
*1: The pressure regulator may be stuck open. Attach a fuel pressure gauge and check the ability of the system to maintain fuel pressure after stopping the engine.

*2: Fuel may be leaking from a fuel injector assembly.

*3: The pressure regulator may not be able to maintain the fuel pressure. Attach a fuel pressure gauge and check the ability of the pressure regulator to maintain fuel pressure after stopping the engine.

*4: From step 72, perform fuel system troubleshooting C (steps 73 to 76).

B -- CHECK FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (FOR PORT INJECTION)

C -- CHECK MALFUNCTION CONDITION
A -- Continue to next step.

39. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (LOW PRESSURE SIDE)

HINT
For the fuel pressure inspection, refer to the following procedures Fuel System.

(a) Attach a fuel pressure gauge and check the fuel pressure after stopping the engine.

Result

HINT
* If the engine cannot be started, check the fuel pressure after cranking the engine.
* *1: From step 72, perform fuel system troubleshooting C (steps 73 to 76).

B -- CHECK MALFUNCTION CONDITION

A -- REPLACE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY Disassembly

40. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (FOR PORT INJECTION)

(a) After stopping the engine, measure the HC concentration inside the surge tank for 15 minutes.

Result

HINT
* If the concentration is 4000 ppm or more, a fuel injector assembly may have a sealing problem.
* *1: From step 72, perform fuel system troubleshooting C (steps 73 to 76).

B -- CHECK MALFUNCTION CONDITION

A -- REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (FOR PORT INJECTION) Removal

41. CHECK SPARK PLUG

(a) Inspect the spark plugs Testing and Inspection.

HINT
Even if the spark plug of only one cylinder is malfunctioning, replace the spark plugs of all cylinders.

NG -- REPLACE SPARK PLUG Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

42. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE SPEED)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Engine Speed.

(d) Start the engine.

(e) While running the engine, read the value of Engine Speed.

OK:

A value that matches the actual engine speed is constantly output.

HINT
* Check the engine speed using a line graph.
* If the engine cannot be started, check the engine speed while cranking the engine.
* If the engine speed is 0 rpm, the crankshaft position sensor may have an open or short circuit.

NG -- CHECK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT P0335
OK -- Continue to next step.

43. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IGNITION COIL POWER SOURCE)

(a) Disconnect the ignition coil assembly connectors.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

HINT
* Jiggle the wire harness and connector to increase the likelihood of detecting malfunctions that do not always occur.
* Make sure there is not an excessive amount of force applied to the wire harness.

NG -- CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
OK -- Continue to next step.

44. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the ignition coil assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance (Check for open):

Standard Resistance (Check for short):

HINT
* Jiggle the wire harness and connector to increase the likelihood of detecting malfunctions that do not always occur.
* Make sure there is not an excessive amount of force applied to the wire harness.

NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- Continue to next step.

45. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the ignition coil assembly connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance (Check for open):

HINT
* Jiggle the wire harness and connector to increase the likelihood of detecting malfunctions that do not always occur.
* Make sure there is not an excessive amount of force applied to the wire harness.
* If the wire harness is normal, after replacing the ignition coil assembly, check if engine starting trouble occurs again. If engine starting trouble occurs again, proceed to step 72 and perform troubleshooting for the ignition system (steps 78 to 83).

NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK -- REPLACE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY Removal

46. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE FUEL PUMP / SPEED)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Fuel Pump / Speed.

(d) When performing the Active Test, check for an operating sound from the fuel pump.

OK:

HINT
Jiggle the wire harness and connector to increase the likelihood of detecting malfunctions that do not always occur.

NG -- CHECK FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT (LOW PRESSURE SIDE) Fuel Pump Control Circuit
OK -- Continue to next step.