NO.14 POOR FUEL ECONOMY [MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)]
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POOR FUEL ECONOMY |
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DESCRIPTION
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• The fuel economy is unsatisfactory.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• Incorrect idle speed
• A/C system improper operation
• Intake -air system clogging or restriction
• Engine cooling system malfunction
• Poor fuel quality
• Improper coolant level
• Erratic signal from CKP sensor
• Erratic signal from CMP sensor
• Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
• ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
• Boost sensor or related circuit malfunction
• Accelerator pedal position sensor or related circuit malfunction
• Incorrect adjustment idle switch
• MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
• VSS or related circuit malfunction
• Turbocharger malfunction
• Charge air cooler malfunction
• Low engine compression
• Improper valve timing
• Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter clogging
• Incorrect fuel injection timing
• Fuel injector malfunction
• Supply pump malfunction
• Fuel leakage
• Fuel line clogging or restriction
• Fuel filter clogging or restriction
• Brake dragging
• EGR system malfunction
• Vacuum leakage
• Clutch slippage
• Variable boost control (VBC) system malfunction
• Coolant heater system malfunction
• Diesel particulate filter restriction or damaged (High power-Euro 4)
• Diesel particulate filter system malfunction (High power-Euro 4)
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Diagnostic Procedure
STEP |
INSPECTION |
RESULTS |
ACTION |
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1
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Inspect the following:
• Fuel quality (e.g.: including water contamination, winter/summer blend)
• Fuel line/fuel filter clogging and/or restriction
• Fuel line leakage
• Intake-air system restriction
• Exhaust system, catalyst converter and/or diesel particulate filter* restriction
• Charge air cooler condition (restriction or damaged)
• Vacuum leakage
Are all items normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Service if necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
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2
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Is the brake system functioning properly?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Inspect for the cause.
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3
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Perform the self-test function using the M-MDS.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
Retrieve any DTC.
Are DTCs displayed?
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Yes
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DTC is displayed:
Go to the appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect for the following:
• Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM terminal 53 or 79
• Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM terminal 69
• PCM control relay stuck open
• Open or poor ground circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85, 103 or 104)
• Poorly connected vehicle body ground
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No
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No DTC is displayed:
Go to the next step.
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4
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Connect the pressure gauge to the A/C line.
Turn the blower and A/C switches on.
Is the pressure within the specification?
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Yes
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Go to the next step
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No
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A/C is always on:
Go to symptom troubleshooting “NO.24 A/C ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY”.
Other symptoms:
Inspect the following:
• Refrigerant charging amount
• Cooling fan operation.
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5
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Access ECT PID.
Drive vehicle while monitoring PID.
Is PID within specification?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Inspect for coolant leakage, cooling fan operations or thermostat operation.
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6
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Inspect idle speed.
Is the idle speed normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to symptom troubleshooting “NO.7 SLOW RETURN TO IDLE”.
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7
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Perform the EGR system inspection.
Is the EGR system normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to the EGR system operation results.
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8
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Inspect adjustment of accelerator pedal position sensor and idle switch.
Are the accelerator pedal position sensor and the idle switch adjusted correctly?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Adjust the accelerator pedal position sensor and the idle switch correctly.
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9
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Is the engine compression correct?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Inspect for the following:
• Damaged valve seat
• Worn valve stem and valve guide
• Worn or stuck piston ring
• Worn piston, piston ring or cylinder
• Improper valve timing
Service if necessary.
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10
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Inspect fuel injector.
Is fuel injector normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace if necessary.
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11
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Perform the turbocharger inspection.
Is the turbocharger normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Replace the turbocharger.
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12
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Inspect guide blade valve operation.
Is there any problem?
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Yes
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Repair or replace if necessary.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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13
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Visually inspect CKP sensor and teeth of pulse wheel.
Are the CKP sensor and the teeth of pulse wheel normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Replace malfunctioning parts.
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14
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Measure gap between CKP sensor and teeth of pulse wheel.
Specification
1.5—2.5 mm {0.059—0.098 in}
Is the gap within specification?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Adjust the CKP sensor position.
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15
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Visually inspect CMP sensor and teeth of pulse wheel.
Are the CMP sensor and the teeth of pulse wheel normal?
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Yes
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Inspect the following PIDs:
• ECT
• IAT
• MAF
• MAP
• RPM
• VSS
If the PID value is not as specified, repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
If the PID value is normal, go to the next step. (High power-Euro 4) or step 21 (standard power-Euro 4)
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No
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Replace malfunctioning parts.
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16
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Check scheduled maintenance for following:
• Fuel additive
• Diesel particulate filter
Are these scheduled maintenances properly?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Carry out the scheduled maintenance properly.
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17
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Inspect the fuel additive amount.
Are there any fuel additives in fuel additive tank?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Inspect and repair or replace for following:
• Fuel additive hose (Fuel additive tank - fuel additive pump - fuel tank)
• Fuel tank level sensor
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18
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Remove the diesel particulate filter.
Visually inspect for damaged at diesel particulate filter.
Are there detected any damaged?
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Yes
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Replace the diesel particulate filter.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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19
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Perform cooling air bypass valve operation inspection.
Does the cooling air bypass valve operation properly?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace malfunctioning part, according to inspection result.
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20
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Access following PIDs using the M-MDS.
• CABVDC
• CABVP
• DPF_DIF
Monitor the PIDs.
Are there any problems detected?
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Yes
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Inspect the suspect PID related wiring and components.
If okay inspect the fuel level sensor.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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21
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Inspect timing belt for following:
• Chipping of gear teeth
• Low tension
• Breakage damage or cracks
Is the timing belt normal?
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Yes
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Inspect the following:
• Clutch slippage
• CKP sensor
• Boost sensor and related circuit
• Brake system for dragging
• Coolant heater system
• Glow system
If normal, remove and inspect the supply pump.
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No
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If the timing is incorrect, adjust the valve timing.
If the timing belt is not normal, replace the timing belt.
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22
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Verify test results.
• If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)].)
• If the malfunction remains, inspect related Service Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
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