Scheme 35
Scheme 36
Scheme 37
Main Relay Operation Inspection
- Verify that the main relay clicks when the ignition is switched to ON and off. If there is no operation sound, inspect the following: Main relay (See «RELAY INSPECTION».) Harness and connector between battery and main relay terminal A Harness and connector between PCM terminal 1AZ and main relay terminal D
Fuel Injector Operation Inspection
| STEP | INSPECTION | RESULTS | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | While cranking the engine, inspect for fuel injector operation sound at each cylinder using a sound scope. Is the operation sound heard? | Yes | Fuel injector operation is normal. |
| No | All cylinders not heard: Go to the next step. Some cylinders not heard: Go to Step 3. | ||
| 2 | Perform the main relay operation inspection. (See «MAIN RELAY OPERATION INSPECTION».) Is the main relay operation normal? | Yes | Inspect the following: Fuel injector power system related wiring harness and connectors PCM connectors Fuel injector ground and related wiring harness and connectors Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results. |
| No | Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results. | ||
| 3 | Switch fuel injector connector of not operating fuel injector with operating fuel injector. Is the operation sound heard? | Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Replace the fuel injector. (See «FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6]».) | ||
| 4 | Are wiring harness and connectors of not operation fuel injector normal? (Open or short) | Yes | Inspect the PCM terminal voltage of fuel injector signal. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results. |
| No | Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results. |
FUEL INJECTOR OPERATION INSPECTION CHART
Fuel Pump Operation Inspection
- Remove the fuel-filler cap.
- Switch the ignition to ON.
- Turn the fuel pump relay from off to on using the PCM PID FP and inspect if the fuel pump operation sound is heard. If no operation sounds is heard, go to the next step.
- Measure the voltage at fuel pump unit terminal B (wiring harness-side). Specification B+ (Ignition switch at on) If the voltage is as specified, inspect the following: Fuel pump continuity Fuel pump ground If not as specified, inspect the following: Fuel pump relay (See «RELAY INSPECTION».) Wiring harness connector (Battery positive terminal-Fuel pump relay-Fuel pump) Wiring harness between fuel pump relay and PCM terminal 1BI
Variable Valve Timing Control System Operation Inspection
When idling cannot be continued
Note. Inspect for each bank.
- Remove the OCV and verify that the spool valve is at maximum retard position. (See «OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6]».) If the spool valve is stuck in advance direction, replace the OCV. (See «OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6]».)
- Connect the OCV connector.
- Switch the ignition to ON.
- Verify that the spool valve is at max. retard position. If the spool valve is stuck in advance direction, inspect the following: Short circuit in harnesses or connectors between OCV and PCM.
- Inspect the variable valve timing actuator.
When idling can be continued
For right bank
- Disconnect OCV (RH) connector.
- Warm up the engine and it at idle.
- Apply the battery voltage to the OCV and verify that the engine idles roughly or stalls. If the engine idles roughly or stalls, inspect the timing belt component (valve timing deviation). If the engine does not idle roughly or stall, go to the next step.
- Remove the OCV (RH) and perform the spool valve operation inspection. (See «OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6]».) If not as specified, inspect the following: OCV (RH) (See «OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6]».) Harnesses and connectors between OCV (RH) and PCM have an open or short circuit. If as specified, inspect the following right bank hydraulic passages for clogging or leakage, or both. Oil pressure switch-OCV OCV-Camshaft Camshaft internal passage
- It they are normal, replace the right bank camshaft pulley (with built-in variable valve timing actuator).
When idling can be continued
For left bank
- Disconnect OCV (LH) connector.
- Warm up the engine to idle.
- Apply the battery voltage to the OCV and verify that the engine idles roughly or stalls. If the engine idles roughly or stalls, inspect the timing belt component (valve timing deviation). If the engine does not idle roughly or stall, go to the next step.
- Remove the OCV (LH) and perform spool valve operation inspection. (See «OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI 3.7 V6]».) If not as specified, inspect the following: OCV (LH) (See «OIL CONTROL VALVE (OCV) INSPECTION [MZI 3.7 V6]».) Harnesses and connectors between OCV (LH) and PCM have an open or short circuit. If as specified, inspect the following left bank hydraulic passages for clogging or leakage or both. Oil pressure switch-OCV OCV-Camshaft Camshaft internal passage
- If they are normal, replace the left bank camshaft pulley (with built-in variable valve timing actuator).