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NO.15 EMISSION COMPLIANCE [SKYACTIV-G 2.5]



15

EMISSION COMPLIANCE

DESCRIPTION

  • Fails emissions test.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Engine overheating

  • Cooling system malfunction

  • PCM DTC is stored

  • Incorrect ignition timing

  • Spark plug malfunction

  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction

  • Inadequate fuel pressure

    • Fuel leakage at the fuel line and/or fuel injector

    • Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit 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 restriction

    • Fuel pump unit malfunction

  • Air leakage from intake-air system

  • Vacuum lines leakage or blockage

  • Charcoal canister damage

  • Improper engine coolant level

  • Excessive carbon built-up in combustion chamber

  • Improper engine compression

  • Improper intake valve timing

  • Improper exhaust valve timing

  • Exhaust system and/or TWC restriction

  • Exhaust gas leakage from exhaust system

  • TWC malfunction (PCM DTC is stored.)

  • PCV valve malfunction or incorrect valve installation

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)

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

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%


Diagnostic Procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1

VERIFY PCM DTC

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

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

No

Go to the next step.

2

VERIFY DRIVE MODE CONDITION
  • Verify that the drive mode is completed.

  • Is the drive mode completed?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Perform the Drive Mode.

(See OBD-II DRIVE MODE [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

3

INSPECT FOR ANY OTHER MALFUNCTION
  • Can malfunction symptoms other than “NO.15 EMISSION COMPLIANCE” be verified?

Yes

Go to the applicable symptom troubleshooting.

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

No

Go to the next step.

4

VERIFY CO AND HC CONCENTRATION
  • Verify CO and HC concentration.

  • Is the CO or HC concentration excessive?

Yes

Go to Step 6.

NOTE:

  • If the HC concentration is normal and the CO concentration is excessive, a rich A/F can be considered the cause.

  • If the CO concentration is normal and the HC concentration is excessive, a A/F lean can be considered the cause.

  • If the CO and HC concentration is excessive, incomplete combustion or a rich A/F can be considered the cause.

No

Go to the next step.

5

VERIFY NOx CONCENTRATION
  • Verify NOx concentration.

  • Is the NOx concentration excessive?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Symptom troubleshooting is completed.

6

VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY IGNITION TIMING MALFUNCTION

Yes

Inspect the following:

  • Spark plug

    (See SPARK PLUG INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

  • Ignition coil/ion sensor No.1

    (See IGNITION COIL INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

  • Ignition coil/ion sensor No.2

  • Ignition coil/ion sensor No.3

  • Ignition coil/ion sensor No.4

    • If there is any malfunction:

      • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

    • If there is no malfunction:

      • Go to Step 18.

No

Go to the next step.

7

INSPECT PURGE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

8

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 the next step.

No

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

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

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

9

INSPECT INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM FOR AIR LEAKAGE
  • Inspect for leakage in intake-air system.

  • Is there any leakage?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

No

Go to the next step.

10

INSPECT RESTRICTION IN VENTILATION HOSE
  • Inspect for restriction in the ventilation hose.

  • Is there any restriction?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

No

Go to the next step.

11

VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS CHARCOAL CANISTER

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

(See CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Go to the next step.

12

VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY LACK OF ENGINE COOLANT

Yes

Add engine coolant and verify that there is no engine coolant leakage.

(See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

(See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

  • If there is any malfunction:

    • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

  • If there is no malfunction:

    • Go to Step 18.

No

Go to the next step.

13

VERIFY CARBON ACCUMULATION CONDITION IN COMBUSTION CHAMBER
  • Verify carbon accumulation condition in combustion chamber.

  • Has carbon accumulated?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

No

Go to the next step.

14

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

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

15

INSPECT TWC FOR RESTRICTION
  • Inspect for restriction in the TWC.

  • Is there any restriction?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

(See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

Go to the next step.

16

INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKAGE
  • Visually inspect for exhaust gas leakage from the exhaust system.

  • Is there any malfunction?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.

No

Go to the next step.

17

INSPECT PCV VALVE

Yes

Replace the PCV valve, then go to the next step.

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

No

Go to the next step.

18

VERIFY SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
  • Measure CO, HC, and NOx concentration again.

  • Is CO, HC, and NOx concentration within specification?

Yes

Symptom troubleshooting is completed.

No

Repeat the inspection from Step 1.




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