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NO.11 ENGINE STALLS/QUITS, ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK/JERK, HESITATION/STUMBLE, SURGES [SKYACTIV-G 2.5]



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ENGINE STALLS/QUITS-ACCELERATION/CRUISE

ENGINE RUNS ROUGH-ACCELERATION/CRUISE

MISSES-ACCELERATION/CRUISE

BUCK/JERK-ACCELERATION/CRUISE/DECELERATION

HESITATION/STUMBLE-ACCELERATION

SURGES-ACCELERATION/CRUISE

DESCRIPTION

  • Engine stops unexpectedly at beginning of acceleration or during acceleration.

  • Engine stops unexpectedly while cruising.

  • Engine speed fluctuates during acceleration or cruising.

  • Engine misses during acceleration or cruising.

  • Vehicle bucks/jerks during acceleration, cruising, or deceleration.

  • Momentary pause at beginning of acceleration or during acceleration.

  • Momentary minor irregularity in engine output.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Engine overheating

  • Drive-by-wire control system operates with brake override system

  • PCM DTC is stored

  • Erratic signal to PCM

    • APP sensor or related circuit malfunction

    • Neutral switch or related circuit malfunction (MTX)

    • Communication error between TCM and PCM (ATX)

    • ECT sensor No.1 or related circuit malfunction

    • Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction

    • IAT sensor No.1 (integrated in MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1) or related circuit malfunction

    • MAF sensor or related circuit malfunction

    • MAP sensor or related circuit malfunction

    • A/F sensor or related circuit malfunction

    • HO2S or related circuit malfunction

    • Improper air/fuel mixture ratio control operation

    • Intermittent open or short circuit MAF sensor, APP sensor, TP sensor

  • Improper operation of A/C system

  • Improper operation of drive-by-wire control system

  • Throttle body malfunction

  • Incorrect fuel injection timing

  • Fuel injector malfunction

  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction

  • Improper A/F sensor signal

    • A/F sensor malfunction

    • Open or short circuit in related wiring harness

    • Loose installation

    • Exhaust system leakage

  • Main relay intermittent malfunction

  • Poor fuel quality

  • Air leakage from intake-air system

  • Intake-air system restriction

  • Air cleaner restriction

  • Clutch slippage (MTX)

  • Fuel leakage

  • Vacuum leakage

  • Engine mount installation loose

  • Erratic or no signal from CMP sensor

    • Loose installation

    • Damaged trigger wheel (intake camshaft and/or exhaust camshaft)

    • Open or short circuit in related wiring harness

  • Erratic signal from CKP sensor

    • Loose installation

    • Damaged trigger wheel (crankshaft pulley)

    • Open or short circuit in related wiring harness

  • Inadequate fuel pressure (high or low pressure side)

    • Fuel pressure sensor malfunction

    • High pressure fuel pump malfunction

    • Spill valve control solenoid valve control circuit malfunction (damage to driver in PCM caused by short circuit to ground system)

    • Spill valve control solenoid valve (built-into high pressure fuel pump) malfunction

    • Relief valve (built-into high pressure fuel pump) malfunction

    • Fuel line restricted

    • Fuel pump mechanical malfunction

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Improper intake valve timing due to timing chain jumping

  • Improper exhaust valve timing due to timing chain jumping

  • Low engine compression

  • Improper intake valve timing

  • Improper exhaust valve timing

  • Spark plug malfunction

  • Throttle valve clogged

  • Exhaust system and/or TWC restriction (PCM DTC is stored.)

  • PCV valve malfunction

  • Check valve (two-way) malfunction

  • Injector driver (built-into PCM) malfunction

  • ATX internal malfunction (ATX)

WARNING:

The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:

  • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

  • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION” and “AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION” described in this manual. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

CAUTION:

  • Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign matter.

CAUTION:

Related PIDs

Item (definition)

Unit/Condition

Definition

Condition/Specification (Reference)

APP1

%

APP sensor No.1

  • Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 15%

  • Accelerator pedal depressed: Approx. 82%

V

  • Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 0.75 V

  • Accelerator pedal depressed: Approx. 4.1 V

APP2

%

APP sensor No.2

  • Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 7.45%

  • Accelerator pedal depressed: Approx. 41%

V

  • Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 0.38 V

  • Accelerator pedal depressed: Approx. 2.05 V

CPP/PNP (MTX)

Off/On

Shift lever position

  • Other than neutral: Off

  • Neutral: On

ECT

°C, °F

Engine coolant temperature (No.1)

  • Displays ECT

V

  • ECT is 20 °C {68 °F}: Approx. 3.10 V

  • ECT is 40 °C {104 °F}: Approx. 2.16 V

  • ECT is 60 °C {140 °F}: Approx. 1.40 V

  • ECT is 80 °C {176 °F}: Approx. 0.87 V

  • ECT is 100 °C {212 °F}: Approx. 0.54 V

FUEL_PRES

KPa {MPa}, mBar {Bar}, psi, in H20

Fuel pressure

  • Displays fuel pressure

V

  • Fuel pressure is 3.0 MPa {31 kgf/cm2, 435 psi}: Approx. 0.92 V

  • Fuel pressure is 4.8 MPa {49 kgf/cm2, 696 psi}: Approx. 1.17 V

IAT

°C, °F

Intake air temperature (No.1)

  • Displays IAT (No.1)

V

  • IAT is 20 °C {68 °F}: Approx. 2.70 V

  • IAT is 40 °C {104 °F}: Approx. 1.80 V

  • IAT is 60 °C {140 °F}: Approx. 1.20 V

LOAD

%

Engine load

  • Idle (after warm up): Approx. 17.64%

  • Racing (engine speed is 2,000 rpm): Approx. 14.51%

  • Racing (engine speed is 4,000 rpm): Approx. 21.17%

LONGFT1

%

Long term fuel trim

  • Idle (after warm up): Approx. -2.34%

  • Racing (engine speed is 2,000 rpm): Approx. -0.78%

  • Racing (engine speed is 4,000 rpm): Approx. -0.78%

MAF

g/Sec

Mass air flow

  • Displays MAF

V

  • Switch ignition ON (engine off) (MAF: 0.59 g/s {0.078 lb/min}): Approx. 0.72 V

  • Idle (after warm up) (MAF: 2.17 g/s {0.287 lb/min}): Approx. 0.86 V

  • Racing (engine speed is 2,000 rpm) (MAF: 4.73 g/s {0.626 lb/min}): Approx. 1.07 V

MAP

KPa {MPa}, mBar {Bar}, psi, in H20

Manifold absolute pressure

  • Displays MAP

V

  • Switch ignition ON (engine off) (MAP:101 kPa {1.03 kgf/cm2, 14.6 psi}): Approx. 4.07 V

  • Idle (after warm up) (MAP: 33 kPa {0.34 kgf/cm2, 4.8 psi}): Approx. 1.34 V

  • Racing (engine speed is 2,000 rpm) (MAP: 26 kPa {0.27 kgf/cm2, 3.8 psi}): Approx. 1.05 V

O2S11

µA

A/F sensor

  • Idle (after warm up): Approx. -39 µA

  • Deceleration fuel cut (accelerator pedal released from engine speed of 4,000 rpm or more): Approx. 3.84 mA

O2S12

V

HO2S

  • Idle (after warm up): 0—1.0 V

  • Deceleration fuel cut (accelerator pedal released from engine speed of 4,000 rpm or more): Approx. 0 V

RPM

RPM

Engine speed

  • Displays engine speed

SHRTFT1

%

Short term fuel trim

  • Idle (after warm up): Approx. 1.56%

  • Racing (engine speed is 2,000 rpm): Approx. -3.12%

  • Racing (engine speed is 4,000 rpm): Approx. -8.59%

TP REL

%

Throttle position signal (relative value)

  • Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 12%

  • Accelerator pedal depressed: Approx. 82%

VSS

KPH, MPH

Vehicle speed

  • Displays vehicle speed

Diagnostic Procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1

 VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION INCLUDES HARD ENGINE STARTING

  • Is the engine unable to start after it has stalled?

Yes

If the engine is unable to start, perform the symptom troubleshooting “NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK” and “NO.6 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START”.

(See NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

(See NO.6 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Go to the next step.

2

 VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION INCLUDES ROUGH IDLING

  • Does the engine idle rough?

Yes

Perform the symptom troubleshooting “NO.8 ENGINE RUNS ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE”.

(See NO.8 ENGINE RUNS ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Go to the next step.

3

 VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS OVERHEATING

  • Access the ECT PID using the M-MDS.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

    CAUTION:

    • While performing this step, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner.

    • When the M-MDS is used to observe monitor system status while driving, be sure to have another technician with you, or record the data in the M-MDS using the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD capturing function and inspect later.

  • Is the ECT PID value less than 116 °C {241 °F} during driving?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

The cause of this concern could be from the cooling system overheating.

4

 VERIFY DRIVE-BY-WIRE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATES WITH BRAKE OVERRIDE SYSTEM

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (drive-by-wire control system operates with brake override system.)

(See DTC P2299:00 [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Go to the next step.

5

 VERIFY PCM DTC

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Go to the next step.

6

 VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS

CAUTION:

  • While performing this step, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner.

  • When the M-MDS is used to observe monitor system status while driving, be sure to have another technician with you, or record the data in the M-MDS using the PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD capturing function and inspect later.

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

APP1, APP2 PIDs are not as specified:

CPP/PNP PID is not as specified: (MTX)

ECT PID is not as specified:

FUEL_PRES PID is not as specified:

IAT PID is not as specified:

MAF PID is not as specified:

MAP PID is not as specified:

O2S11, SHRTFT1, LONGFT1 PIDs are not as specified:

O2S12 PID is not as specified:

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

  • If the malfunction remains:

    • Inspect communication error between TCM and PCM. (ATX)

      • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results if necessary.

    • Perform the “INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING” procedure.

      (See INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

7

 INSPECT A/C CUT-OFF CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

8

 INSPECT DRIVE-BY-WIRE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION

Yes

Visually inspect the throttle body (damage/scratching).

  • If there is any malfunction:

    • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

  • If there is no malfunction:

    • Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

9

 INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR OPERATION

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

10

 INSPECT PURGE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

11

 INSPECT CURRENT A/F SENSOR SIGNAL

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Go to Step 13.

12

 DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS A/F SENSOR MALFUNCTION OR A/F SENSOR RELATED WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTION

NOTE:

  • If the inspection in Step 12 is performed, the PCM detects a DTC and performs fail-safe control. After performing the inspection, clear DTCs using the M-MDS.

  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the A/F sensor connector.

  • Verify the symptom.

  • Does the symptom disappear?

Yes

Replace the A/F sensor.

(See AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Inspect the following:

  • Exhaust system leakage between exhaust manifold and A/F sensor

  • Loose installation of A/F sensor

    • If there is any malfunction:

      • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

    • If there is no malfunction:

      • Inspect the A/F sensor signal circuit.

      • Repair or replace the suspected wiring harness if necessary.

13

 INSPECT MAIN RELAY OPERATION

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

14

 INSPECT RELATED PART CONDITION

Yes

Service if necessary.

  • Repeat this step.

No

Go to the next step.

15

 INSPECT FUEL PRESSURE (HIGH-SIDE)

  • Start the engine and warm it up completely.

  • Access the FUEL_PRES PID using the M-MDS at idle.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

  • Is the FUEL_PRES PID value approx. 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm2, 435 psi}?

Yes

Go to Step 19.

No

Lower than 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm2, 435 psi}:

Higher than 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm2, 435 psi}:

  • Go to the next step.

16

 DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR OR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP

  • Is the vehicle acceleration performance normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Go to Step 18.

17

 INSPECT FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR

Yes

Replace the fuel distributor.

(See FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Go to Step 19.

18

 INSPECT SPILL VALVE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND

  • Switch the ignition off.

  • Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump and PCM connectors.

  • Inspect for continuity between high pressure fuel pump terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.

  • Is there continuity?

Yes

Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between high pressure fuel pump terminal A and PCM terminal 1EE.

    If there is a common connector:

  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.

  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:

  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

If the malfunction remains:

No

Replace the high pressure fuel pump.

(See HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

19

 INSPECT FUEL PRESSURE (LOW-SIDE)
    Specification:

  • 405—485 kPa {4.13—4.94 kgf/cm2, 58.8—70.3 psi}

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Inspect the following:

  • Fuel line restriction

  • Fuel filter clogged

20

 INSPECT THROTTLE BODY FOR CLOGGING

Yes

Clean the throttle valve.

No

Go to the next step.

21

 INSPECT ENGINE COMPRESSION
    Specification:

  • Compression

    • Standard: 954 kPa {9.73 kgf/cm2, 138 psi} (300 rpm)

    • Minimum: 763 kPa {7.78 kgf/cm2, 111 psi} (300 rpm)

    • Maximum difference between cylinders: 161 kPa {1.64 kgf/cm2, 23.4 psi} (300 rpm)

NOTE:

  • Because the SKYACTIV-G 2.5 retards the intake valve closing timing, compression pressure is low.

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Inspect the following:

  • Damaged valve seat

  • Worn valve stem and valve guide

  • Worn or stuck piston ring

  • Worn piston, piston ring or cylinder

  • Improper intake valve timing

  • Improper exhaust valve timing

Service if necessary.

22

 INSPECT IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

23

 INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR RESTRICTION

  • Inspect for restriction in the exhaust system and the TWC.

  • Is there any restriction?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

No

Go to the next step.

24

 INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS PCV VALVE OR INJECTOR DRIVER (PCM INTEGRATED)

Yes

Replace the PCV valve.

(See POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Injector driver malfunction.

If the problem remains, overhaul the engine.

25

Verify the test results.

  • If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.

    (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

  • If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.

    • If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.

    • If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest.



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