Fuel System

MULTI-POINT FUEL INJECTION (MPFI) SYSTEM

Throttle Body

1.2L Engine

Fig. 1: Throttle body assembly-1.2L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant from the radiator to a level below the throttle body.
3. Remove the air intake duct from the throttle body.
4. If equipped with cruise control, disconnect the cable from the throttle body.
5. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
6. Disconnect the idle air control solenoid and throttle position sensor harnesses.
7. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the throttle body.
8. Remove the four throttle body mounting bolts and remove the throttle body from the collector chamber.
9. Clean all gasket material from both mating surfaces.

To install:

10. Using a new gasket, install the throttle body to the collector. Tighten the mounting bolts to 17-20 ft. lbs. (22-26 Nm).
11. Using new clamps, connect the coolant hoses to the throttle body.
12. Connect the throttle position sensor and the air idle control solenoid harnesses.
13. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body.
14. If equipped with cruise control, connect the cable to the throttle body.
15. Install the air intake duct.
16. Refill the radiator with coolant.
17. Connect the negative battery cable and bleed the cooling system.

1.8L, 2.2L, 2.5L and 2.7L Engines

Fig. 2: Throttle body assembly-1.8L engine

Fig. 3: Throttle body assembly-2.2L and 2.5L engines

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant from the radiator to a level below the throttle body.
3. Remove the air intake duct from the throttle body.
4. If equipped with cruise control, disconnect the cable from the throttle body.
5. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle body.
6. Disconnect the idle air control solenoid and throttle position sensor harnesses.
7. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the throttle body.
8. Remove the four throttle body mounting bolts and remove the throttle body from the collector chamber.
9. Clean all gasket material from both mating surfaces.

To install:

10. Using a new gasket, install the throttle body to the collector. Tighten the mounting bolts to 14-17 ft. lbs. (19-23 Nm).
11. Using new clamps, connect the coolant hoses to the throttle body.
12. Connect the throttle position sensor and the air idle control solenoid harnesses.
13. Connect the accelerator cable to the throttle body.
14. If equipped with cruise control, connect the cable to the throttle body.
15. Install the air intake duct.
16. Refill the radiator with coolant.
17. Connect the negative battery cable and bleed the cooling system.

SVX

Fig. 4: Throttle body assembly-SVX

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant to a level below the throttle body.
3. Remove the intake collector cover.
4. Disconnect the cruise control and accelerator cables from the throttle body.
5. Remove the air intake duct from the throttle body.
6. Disconnect the coolant and vacuum hoses from the throttle body. Tag them if necessary for installation.
7. Disconnect the throttle position sensor and idle air control solenoid valve connectors.
8. Remove the six bolts attaching the throttle body to the intake collector and remove the throttle body.
9. Clean all gasket material from both mating surfaces.

To install:

10. Use a new gasket and install the throttle body to the intake collector. Tighten the mounting bolts to 14-16 ft. lbs. (20-22 Nm).
11. Connect the throttle position sensor and idle air control solenoid valve connectors.
12. Connect the coolant and vacuum hoses to the throttle body.
13. Install the air intake duct.
14. Connect the cruise control and accelerator cables.
15. Install the intake collector cover.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
17. Refill and bleed the cooling system.

1.2L and 1.8L Engines

Fig. 5: Throttle sensor testing-1.2L and 1.8L engines

1. Insert a feeler gauge between the stopper screw of the throttle body and the stopper, and check for continuity between the following terminals:
   • 1.8L engines except XT: terminals A and C
   • 1.8L XT: terminals 4 and 3
2. Check that there is continuity between the terminals when the throttle is fully closed.
3. Check that there is continuity between the terminals when a 0.0217 in. (0.55mm) feeler gauge is inserted between the throttle body screw and the stopper.
4. Check that there is no continuity between the terminals when a 0.0362 in. (0.92mm) feeler gauge is inserted between the throttle body screw and the stopper.
5. If not within specifications, loosen the screws securing the throttle switch and adjust until all specifications are met.
6. Measure the resistance between the sensor signal and ground on the throttle sensor connector terminals as follows:
   • 1.2L and 1.8L engines except XT: terminals 1 and 2
   • 1.8L XT: terminals 3 and 2
7. Resistance should be 6-18 kilo-ohms. If not, replace the throttle opening sensor.
8. Measure the resistance between the throttle sensor terminals 1 and 3. Resistance should be 5.8-17.8 kilo-ohms when the throttle valve is fully closed and 1.5-5.1 kilo-ohms when the throttle valve is fully open.
9. Ensure that the resistance changes smoothly between the fully closed and fully open positions. If resistance is not within specifications, replace the sensor.
10. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. Check the idle speed.
11. Under a non-loaded state, turn the throttle lever by hand to increase engine rpm until the end of the dashpot comes off the throttle cam.
12. Gradually return the throttle lever, then check engine rpm when the throttle cam contacts the end of the dashpot. Engine rpm should be 2800-3400.
13. If rpm is not as specified, loosen the dashpot locknut, then turn the dashpot until engine rpm is within specification. Tighten the locknut.
14. After adjustment, rev the engine to ensure that the idle speed returns correctly as the throttle is released.

2.2L and 2.5L Engines

Fig. 6: Throttle sensor testing-2.2L and 2.5L engines

1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Measure the voltage between the ECU connector terminal and ground. Voltage should be as follows:
   • Terminal 2 and ground: 4.4-4.8 volts with the throttle fully open
   • Terminal 2 and ground: 0.7-1.6 volts with the throttle fully closed
   • Terminal 3 and ground: 5 volts
   • Terminal 1 and ground: 0 volts
3. Ensure that voltage smoothly decreases in response to throttle opening. If measurements are not within specification, check and repair the ECU terminals or harness.
4. Disconnect the harness from the throttle sensor. Measure the resistance between throttle sensor terminals 2 and 3. Resistance should be 12 kilo-ohms.
5. Measure the resistance between terminals while slowly opening the throttle valve from the closed position. Resistance should be as follows:
   • Terminals 2 and 4: 10-12 kilo-ohms with the throttle valve fully closed
   • Terminals 2 and 4: 3-5 kilo-ohms with the throttle valve fully open
6. Ensure resistance smoothly increases in response to throttle opening. If measurements are not within specification, replace the throttle sensor.
7. Detach connectors from the ECU and throttle sensor.
8. Measure resistance between the ECU connector and throttle sensor connectors. Resistance should be as follows:
   • ECU terminal 1 and throttle sensor terminal 2: 0 ohms
   • ECU terminal 2 and throttle sensor terminal 4: 0 ohms
   • ECU terminal 3 and throttle sensor terminal 3: 0 ohms
9. Measure resistance between the throttle sensor connectors and ground. Resistance should be as follows:
   • Terminal 2 and ground: 1 mega-ohm minimum
   • Terminal 4 and ground: 1 mega-ohm minimum
   • Terminal 3 and ground: 1 mega-ohm minimum
10. If resistance is not within specification, check and repair the harness or connector.

2.7L Engine

Fig. 7: Throttle sensor testing-2.7L engine

1. Disconnect the throttle sensor connector.
2. Insert a feeler gauge between the stopper screw of the throttle body and the stopper, and check for continuity between terminals 4 and 3.
3. Check that there is 5 a maximum of kilo-ohms resistance between the terminals when a 0.0138 in. (0.35mm) feeler gauge is inserted between the throttle body screw and the stopper.
4. Check that there is 1 mega-ohm resistance minimum between the terminals when a 0.0295 in. (0.75mm) feeler gauge is inserted between the throttle body screw and the stopper.
5. If not within specifications, loosen the screws securing the throttle switch and adjust until all specifications are met.
6. Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 4. Resistance should be 3-7 kilo-ohms.
7. Measure the resistance between terminals 2 and 4. Resistance should be 2 kilo-ohms.
8. Ensure that the resistance changes smoothly between the fully closed and fully open positions. If resistance is not within specifications, replace the sensor.

3.3L Engine

Fig. 8: Throttle sensor testing-3.3L engine

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the throttle sensor connector.
3. Measure the resistance between throttle sensor connector terminals 1 and 3. Resistance should be 5 kilo-ohms.
4. Measure the resistance between terminals 2 and 3 while slowly opening the throttle valve from the closed position.
5. Resistance should be 10-12 kilo-ohms when the throttle valve is closed and 3-5 kilo-ohms when the throttle is open. Ensure that the resistance increases in response to throttle valve opening.
6. If the throttle body fails the checks up to this point, replace it.
7. Disconnect the ECU connectors and measure the resistance of the harness connector between the ECU and the throttle sensor. Resistance should be as follows:
   • ECU terminal 3 and throttle sensor terminal 2: 0 ohms
   • ECU terminal 2 and throttle sensor terminal 1: 0 ohms
   • ECU terminal 1 and throttle sensor terminal 3: 0 ohms
8. If measurements are not within specification, check and repair the harness or connector.
9. Measure the resistance of the harness connector between the throttle sensor connector and ground. Resistance should be as follows:
   • Terminal 2 and ground: 1 mega-ohm minimum
   • Terminal 1 and ground: 1 mega-ohm minimum
   • Terminal 3 and ground: 1 mega-ohm minimum

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