Engine Controls/Fuel ♦ 1.

4L (LUV) 9-277
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement
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Warning: Gasolina orgasoline vapors are highly flammable. A tire could occur lían ignition source is present. Never drain or store
gasolina or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility offire or explosión. Have a dry Chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher
nearby.
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect battery negatíve cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection on page 9-713.

1 Fuel Ventilaron Pipe

Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
2 Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Ignition Coil Replacement
Special Tools
EN-6009 Remover and Installer Ignition Module For
equivalen! regional tools, referto Special Tools (Diagnostic
Tools) on page 9-308.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover
Replacement on page 9-790.

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ignition coil (1).

3. Remove the 2 ignition coil bolts (1).

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2. Disconnect ignition coil wiring harness plug (2) from

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4. Install EN-6009 remover/installer (1) to ignition coil (2).

5. Remove the ignition coil.

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Installation Procedure
1, Instail the ignition coil.

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4. Connect ignition coil wiring harness plug (2) to ignition

coil (1).
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5. Instail engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover
Replacement on page 9-790.
2, Remove EN-6009 remover (1) from ignition
coil (2). Throttle/ldle Learn
Description
The engine control module (ECM) learns the airflow
through the throttle body to ensure the correct idle. The
learned airflow valúes are stored within the ECM. These
valúes are learned to adjust for production variation and
will continuously learn during the life of the vehicle to
compénsate for reduced airflow due to throttle body
coking. Anytime the throttle body airflow rate changes, for
example due to cleaning or replacing, the valúes must be
relearned.
An engine that had a heavily coked throttle body that has
been cleaned or replaced may take several drive cycles to
learn out the coking. To accelerate the process, the sean
tool has the ability to reset all learned valúes back to zero.
A new ECM will also have valúes set to zero.
The idle may be unstable or a DTC may set if the learned
valúes do not match the actual airflow.
Conditions for Running the Throttle
Learn Procedure
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• DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107,
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution on paga 0-8.
P0108, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0122,
3. Instail the 2 ignition coil bolts (1) and tighten to 8N-m(71 P0123, P0128, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175,
Ibin). P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206,
P0220, P0222, P0223, P0300, P0351, P0352,
P0353, P0496, P0601, P0604, P0606, P060D,
P0641, P0651, P1516, P2101, P2119, P2120,
P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128, P2135,
P2138, or P2176 are not set.
• Ignition ON, engine OFF.
• The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is Okm/h (Omph).

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Learn Procedure An incorrect heat range causes the following
• DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102.P0103, P0106, P0107, conditions:
P0108, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0122, • Spark plug fouling—Colder plug
P0123, P0128, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, • Pre-ignitior causing spark plug and/or engine
P0201, P0202, PO2O3, P0204, P0205, P0206, damage—Hotter plug
P0220, P0222, P0223, P0300, P0351, P0352,
P0353, P0496, P0601, P0604, P0606, P060D, Spark Plug Inspection
P0641, P0651, P1516, P2101, P2119, P2120,
P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128, P2135,
P2138, or P2176 are not set.
• The engine speed is between 450-4,000 RPM.
• The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) ¡s greater than 5
kPa.
• The mass air flow (MAF) is greater than 2 g/s.
• The ignition voltage is greater than 10 volts.
Throttle Learn
Reset Procedure (Performed after the throttle body is
cleaned or replaced)
1. Ignition ON, engine OFF, perforan the Idle Learn Reset
in Module Setup with a sean tool.
2. Start the engine and monitor the TB Idle Airflow
Compensation parameter. The TB Idle Airflow
Compensation valué should equal 0 percent and the
engine should be idling at a normal idle speed.
3. Clear the DTCs and return to the diagnostic that
referred you here.
Learn Procedure (Performed after the ECM is flashed 622530

or replaced) 1. Inspect the terminal post (1) for damage.

Note: Do NOT perform this procecure if DTCs are set. • Inspect for a bent or broken terminal post (1).
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle on
• Test for a loose terminal post (1) by twisting and
page 6-69.
pulling the post. The terminal post(1) should NOT
1. Start and idle the engine for 3 minutes. move.
2. With a sean tool, monitor the Desired Idle Speed and
the actual Engine Speed.
3. The ECM will start to learn the new idle cells and
Desired Idle Speed should start to decrease.
4. Ignition OFF for 60 seconds.
5. Start and idle the engine for 3 minutes.
6. After the 3 minute run time the engine should be idling
normal.
Note: During the drive eyele the check engine light may
come on with idle speed DTCs. If idle speed codes are set,
clear codes so the ECM can continué to learn.
=> If the engine idle speed has not been learned the
vehicle will need to be criven at speeds above 70
km/h (44 mph) with several decelerations and
extended ¡dies.
7. After the drive eyele, the engine should be idling
normally.
=> If the engine idle speed has not been learned, turn
OFF the ignition for 60 seconds and repeat step 6.
8. Once the engine speed has returned to normal, clear
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DTCs and return to the diagnostic that referred you
2. Inspect the insulator (2) for flashover or carbón
here.
tracking, soot. This is caused by the electrical charge
Spark Plug Inspection traveling across the insula:or (2) between the terminal
post (1) and ground. Inspect for the following
Spark Plug Usage conditions:
1. Ensure that the correct spark plug is installed. An • Inspect the spark plug boot for damage.
incorrect spark plug causes driveability conditions. ♦ Inspect the spark plug recess area of the cylinder
2. Ensure that the spark plug has the correct heat range. head for moisture, such as oil, coolant, or water. A

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spark plug boot that is saturated causes arcing to electrode (4) by shaking the spark plug.
ground. 5. A rattling sound indicates ¡nternal damage.
6. A loose center electrode (4) reduces the spark
intensity.
• Inspect for bridged electrodes (3, 4). Deposits on
the electrodes (3, 4) reduce or ellminates the gap.
• Inspect for worn or missing platinum pads on the
electrodes (3,4) If equipped.
• Inspect for excessive fouling.
• Inspect the spark plug recess area of the cylinder
head for debris. Dirty or damaged threads can
cause the spark plug not to seat correctly during
installation.
Spark Plug Visual Inspection
1. Normal operation—Brown to grayish-tan with small
amounts of white powdery deposits are normal
combustión by-produets from fuels with additives.
2. Carbón Fouled—Dry, fluffy black carbón, or soot
caused by the following conditions:
• Rich fuel mixtures
• Leaking fue! injectors
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3. Inspect the insulator (2) for cracks. All orpartofthe • Restricted air filter element
electrical charge may are through the crack instead of • Incorrect combustión
the electrodes (3,4). • Reduced ignition system voltage output
• Weak coils
• Worn ignition wires
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Excessive idling or slow speeds under light loads
can keep spark plug temperatures so low that
normal combustión deposits may not burn off.
• Deposit Fouling—Oil, coolant, or additives that
inelude substances such as silicone, very white
coating, reduces the spark intensity. Most powdery
deposits wili not effect spark intensity unless they
form into a glazing over the electrode.

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4. Inspect for evidence of improper arcing.

• Measure the gap between the center electrode (4)
and the side electrode (3) termináis. An
excessively wide electrode gap can prevent correct
spark plug operation.
• Inspect for the correct spark plug torque.
Insufficient torque can prevent correct spark plug
operation. An over torqued spark plug, causes the
insulator (2) to crack.
• Inspect for signs of tracking that occurred near the
insulator tip instead of the center electrode (4).
• Inspect for a broken or worn side electrode (3).
• Inspect for a broken, worn, or loose center

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Spark Plug Replacement

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Spark Plug Replacement

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Prelíminary Procedure
1. Openthehood.
2. Remove the engine sight shield.
3. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to Ignition Coi!Replacement on page 9-277.
Spark Plugs
Cautíon: Refer to Fastener Caution on page 0-8.
Tighten
1 25N-m (18 Ibft)
Special Tools
EN-194-E Spark Plug Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Diagnostic Tools) on page 9-308.

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