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ENGINE RUNS ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE [SKYACTIV-G]

ENGINE RUNS ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE [SKYACTIV-G]

SM2334609


id0103s4889500

Troubleshooting item

Engine runs rough/rolling idle

Description
• Idle speed lower than the specification.
• Idling speed unstable, increases/decreases.
Possible cause
• Engine overheating
• PCM DTC is stored
• Erratic signal to PCM
― APP sensor or related circuit malfunction
― ECT sensor No.1 or related circuit malfunction
― ECT sensor No.2 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 load signal input
― Improper A/C request signal
• Improper operation of A/C system
• Improper operation of drive-by-wire control system
• Incorrect fuel injection timing
• Fuel injector malfunction
• Purge solenoid valve malfunction
• Poor fuel quality
• Air leakage from intake-air system
• Intake-air system restriction
• Electrical connector disconnected
• Fuel leakage
• Vacuum leakage
• Improper engine oil viscosity
• Erratic signal from CKP sensor
― Loose installation
― Damaged trigger wheel (crankshaft pulley)
― Open or short circuit in related wiring harness
• 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
• Inadequate fuel pressure (high or low pressure side)
― 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 malfunction (built-into high pressure fuel pump)
― Relief valve (built-into high pressure fuel pump) malfunction
― Fuel line restriction
― Fuel filter clogged
― Fuel pump unit malfunction
• Improper operation of electric variable valve timing control system (PCM DTC is stored.)
• Improper operation of hydraulic variable valve timing control system
• Low engine compression
• Improper intake valve timing
• Improper exhaust valve timing
• Spark plug malfunction
• Ignition coil malfunction
• Exhaust system and/or TWC restriction
• PCV valve malfunction
• Injector driver (built-into PCM) malfunction
Possible cause
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.
― Highly pressurized fuel may spray out if the fuel line is cut. Due to the following dangers occurring with a fuel spray, always complete the “Fuel Line Safety Procedure” to prevent the fuel from spraying. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (US))].) (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (US))].)
• Fuel may cause irritation if it comes in contact with skin and eyes.
• If fuel ignites and causes a fire, it may lead to serious injury or death, and damage to property and facilities.
― Fuel is highly flammable and dangerous. Fuel line spills and leakage can cause serious injury or death, and damage to equipment. Always refer to the “Quick Release Connector Removal/Installation (fuel system)” before performing the fuel hose installation, and execute the “Fuel Leakage Inspection” after installation. (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (FUEL SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (US))].) (See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (FUEL SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (US))].) (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (US))].) (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-G (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (US))].)
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 material.
Caution
• Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.

Related PIDs

PIDs

Reference

A/C_REQ
APP1
APP2
ECT
ECT_VOLT
ECT2
ECT2_VOLT
FUEL_PRES
LOAD_CALC
LONG_FUEL_TRIM
MAF
MAP
MAP_VOLT
A/F_SEN_CUR
HO2S_OUT_VOLT
ENG_RPM
SHRT_FUEL_TRIM
TP_RELAT
VSS

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Results

Action

1
VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION INCLUDES HARD ENGINE STARTING
• Verify the vehicle engine condition.
• Can idling be maintained?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Perform the symptom troubleshooting “ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE”.
2
VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS OVERHEATING
Warning
• 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.
• Access the ECT PID using the M-MDS. (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION.)
• 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.
• Perform the symptom troubleshooting “COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING”. (See COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING [SKYACTIV-G (US)].)
3
VERIFY PCM DTC
• Perform the DTC inspection for the PCM. (See DTC INSPECTION.)
• Are any DTCs displayed?
Yes
Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS
Warning
• 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.
• Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS: (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION.)
― APP1
― APP2
― ECT
― ECT_VOLT
― ECT2
― ECT2_VOLT
― MAF
― MAP
― MAP_VOLT
― A/F_SEN_CUR
― HO2S_OUT_VOLT
― SHRT_FUEL_TRIM
― LONG_FUEL_TRIM
• Do the PIDs indicate the correct values under the malfunction condition? (See PID/DATA MONITOR TABLE [PCM (SKYACTIV-G (US))].)
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
APP1, APP2 PIDs are not as specified:
ECT, ECT_VOLT, ECT2, ECT2_VOLT PIDs are not as specified:
MAF PID is not as specified:
MAP, MAP_VOLT PIDs are not as specified:
A/F_SEN_CUR, SHRT_FUEL_TRIM, LONG_FUEL_TRIM PIDs are not as specified:
HO2S_OUT_VOLT PID is not as specified:
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location.
• If the malfunction remains:
― Perform the “Action for Non-repeatable Malfunction” procedure. (See TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE [(US)].)
5
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS A/C REQUEST SIGNAL OR OTHER
• Access the A/C_REQ PID using the M-MDS. (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION.)
• Monitor the A/C_REQ PID while turning on and off the air conditioner using the switch on the control panel.
• Does the A/C_REQ PID value change from on to off according to switch control panel?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
If the A/C_REQ PID is always ON:
• Perform the symptom troubleshooting “A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY”. (See A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY [SKYACTIV-G].)
If the A/C_REQ PID is always OFF:
• Perform the symptom troubleshooting “A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY”. (See A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY [SKYACTIV-G].)
6
INSPECT DRIVE-BY-WIRE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION
• Perform the Electronic Control Throttle Operation Inspection. (See ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G (US)].)
• Does the drive-by-wire control system work properly?
Yes
Visually inspect the throttle body (damage/scratching).
• If there is any malfunction:
― Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
• If there is no malfunction:
― Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
7
INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR OPERATION
• Do the fuel injectors operate properly?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
8
INSPECT PURGE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION
• Does the purge solenoid valve work properly?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
9
INSPECT RELATED PART CONDITION
• Inspect the following:
― Fuel quality (proper octane, contamination, winter/summer blend)
― Intake-air system restriction or leakage
― Electrical connectors connection
― Fuel leakage in fuel system
― Vacuum leakage
― Engine oil viscosity
― CKP sensor, intake CMP sensor and exhaust CMP sensor
• Damaged trigger wheel, intake camshaft and exhaust camshaft
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
No
Go to the next step.
10
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 PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION.)
• Is the FUEL_PRES PID value within specification?
Specification:
Approx. 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm2, 435 psi} (Thailand specs.)
Approx. 10 MPa {102 kgf/cm2, 1450 psi} (except Thailand specs.)
Yes
Go to Step 14.
No
Lower than specification:
• Inspect the following:
― Fuel leakage at the fuel line and fuel injector
― Fuel pump
• If there is any malfunction:
― Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
• If there is no malfunction:
― Go to Step 13.
Higher than specification:
• Go to the next step.
11
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 13.
12
INSPECT FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR FOR MALFUNCTION
• Is the part normal?
Yes
Go to Step 14.
No
Replace the fuel distributor and perform the repair completion verification.
13
INSPECT SPILL VALVE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
• Inspect the applicable circuit for a short to ground. (See CIRCUIT INSPECTION.)
• Is the circuit normal?
Yes
Replace the high pressure fuel pump and perform the repair completion verification.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
14
INSPECT FUEL PRESSURE (LOW-SIDE)
• Connect the fuel pressure gauge between fuel pump and high pressure fuel pump.
• Is the low side fuel pressure within specification?
Specification:
475—555 kPa {4.85—5.65 kgf/cm2, 68.9—80.4 psi}
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Inspect the following:
• Fuel line restriction
• Fuel filter clogged
― If there is any malfunction:
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
― If there is no malfunction:
15
INSPECT ENGINE COMPRESSION
• Are compression pressures within specification?
Yes
Go to Step 21.
No
Go to the next step.
16
INSPECT ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DRIVER FOR MALFUNCTION
• Is the part normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
17
INSPECT ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MOTOR FOR MALFUNCTION
• Is the part normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
18
INSPECT ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR FOR MALFUNCTION
• Is the part normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
19
INSPECT HYDRAULIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
No
Go to the next step.
20
INSPECT FOR MALFUNCTION DUE TO DEVIATED VALVE TIMING
• Is the valve timing normal?
Yes
Inspect for the following engine internal parts:
• Cylinder
• Piston ring
• Intake valve
• Exhaust valve
• Such as cylinder head gasket
― If there is any malfunction:
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
No
Adjust the valve timing to the correct timing and perform the repair completion verification.
21
INSPECT IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION
• Is a strong blue spark visible at each cylinder?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
22
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 location and perform the repair completion verification.
No
Go to the next step.
23
INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS PCV VALVE OR INJECTOR DRIVER (PCM INTEGRATED)
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the PCV valve and perform the repair completion verification.
No
Injector driver malfunction.
If the problem remains, overhaul the engine and perform the repair completion verification.
Repair completion verification 1
VERIFY THAT VEHICLE IS REPAIRED
• Install/connect the part removed/disconnected during the troubleshooting procedure.
• Has the malfunction symptom been eliminated?
Yes
Complete the symptom troubleshooting. (Explain contents of repair to customer)
No
Refer to the controller area network (CAN) malfunction diagnosis flow to inspect for a CAN communication error.
• If the CAN communication is normal, perform the diagnosis from Step 1.
― If the malfunction recurs, go to the next step.
Repair completion verification 2
VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED BY NOT PERFORMING PCM REPROGRAMMING
• Verify repair information and verify that there is a new calibration in the PCM.
• Is there a new calibration in the PCM?
Yes
Perform the PCM reprogramming and verify if the malfunction symptom was corrected.
No
Replace the PCM.