Engine Control System/Fuel System
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Specifications
Specifications
Fuel Delivery System
| Items | Specification | |
| Fuel tank | Capacity | 35 L (9.2 US gal, 37.0 US qt, 30.8 Imp. qt) |
| Fuel filter | Type | Paper Type |
| Fuel Pressure | Low Pressure Fuel Hose | 480–520 kPa (4.9–5.3 kgf/cm², 69.6–75.4 psi) |
| High Pressure Fuel Hose | 2–20 MPa (20.4–203.9 kgf/cm², 290.1–2900.8 psi) | |
| Fuel pump | Type | Electric, In-Tank Type |
| Which was driven | Electric Motor | |
| High pressure fuel pump | Type | Mechanical Type |
| Which was driven | Camshaft | |
Gauges
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) [Built into ETC Module]| Item | Opening Percentage (%) | Output Voltage (V) [Vref = 5 V] | |
| TP1 | THA | 8,5 - 11,5 | 0,43 - 0,58 |
| THW | 88 - 96 | 4,40 - 4,80 | |
| TP2 | THA | 88,5 - 91,5 | 4,43 - 4,58 |
| THW | 2 - 10 | 0,10 - 0,50 | |
| Fail-safe | Throttle Valve Stuck at 5° | ||
| Supply Voltage (V) | 4,8 - 5,2 | ||
| Type | Non-Contact Hall IC Sensor [built into ETC module] | ||
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) ▷ Type: Piezoresistive pressure sensor
| Pressure [kPa (kgf/cm², psi)] |
Output Voltage (V) [Vref = 5 V] |
| 32,5 (0,33, 4,71) | 0,5 |
| 284 (2,90, 41,19) | 4,5 |
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) ▷ Type: Thermistor type
| Temperature | Resistance (kOhm) | |
| °C | °F | |
| -40 | -40 | 40,93 - 48,35 |
| -30 | -22 | 23.43 - 27.34 |
| -20 | -4 | 13.89 - 16.03 |
| -10 | 14 | 8,5 - 9,7 |
| 0 | 32 | 5.38 - 6.09 |
| 10 | 50 | 3,48 - 3,90 |
| 20 | 68 | 2,31 - 2,57 |
| 30 | 86 | 1,9 - 2,1 |
| 40 | 104 | 1,08 - 1,21 |
| 50 | 122 | 0,76 - 0,85 |
| 60 | 140 | 0,54 - 0,62 |
| 70 | 158 | 0,40 - 0,45 |
| 80 | 176 | 0,29 - 0,34 |
| 90 | 194 | 0,22 - 0,26 |
| 100 | 212 | 0,17 - 0,20 |
| 110 | 230 | 0,13 - 0,15 |
| 120 | 248 | 0,10 - 0,12 |
| 130 | 266 | 0,08 - 0,09 |
Ambient Temperature Sensor (ATS) ▷ Type: Thermistor type
| Temperature [°C (°F)] | Resistance (kOhm) |
| -40(-40) | 811,1 - 956,8 |
| -20(-4) | 255,6 - 287,7 |
| 0(32) | 91,5 - 98,8 |
| 20(68) | 36,6 - 38,0 |
| 30(86) | 23,8 - 24,7 |
| 40(104) | 15,7 - 16,6 |
| 50(122) | 10,6 - 11,3 |
| 60(140) | 7,2 - 7,9 |
| 80(176) | 3,6 - 4,0 |
Boost Pressure Sensor (BPS)
| Pressure [kPa (kgf/cm², psi)] |
Output Voltage (V) [Vref = 5 V] |
| 32,5 (0,33, 4,71) | 0,5 |
| 284 (2,90, 41,19) | 4,5 |
▷ Type: Piezoresistive pressure sensor. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) ▷ Type: Thermistor type
| Temperature | Resistance (kOhm) | |
| °C | °F | |
| -40 | -40 | 48.14 |
| -20 | -4 | 14.13 - 16.83 |
| 0 | 32 | 5,79 |
| 20 | 68 | 2,31 - 2,59 |
| 40 | 104 | 1,15 |
| 60 | 140 | 0,59 |
| 80 | 176 | 0,32 |
| 100 | 212 | 0,19 |
| 110 | 230 | 0,145 - 0,149 |
| 120 | 248 | 0,12 |
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) Except ISG
| Item | Specification |
| Type | Magnetic Field Type |
| Coil Resistance (Ω) | 819–1001 [20 °C] |
| Pin | 2 |
ISG only
| Item | Specification |
| Type | Hall Effect Type |
| Air Gap (mm) | 0,5 - 1,5 |
| Pin | 3 |
Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS)
| Item | Specification |
| Type | Hall Effect Type |
| Air Gap (mm) | 0,5 - 1,5 |
| Pin | 3 |
Knock Sensor (KS)
| Item | Specification |
| Resistance (MΩ) | 4,87 |
| Capacitance (pF) | 850 - 1150 |
| Type | Piezoelectric |
| Pin | 2 |
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) HO2S [Bank 1/Sensor 1]
| Item | Specification |
| Heater Resistance (Ω) | 2,5–4,0 [20 °C] |
| Type | Linear |
| Pin | 6 |
HO2S [Bank 1 / Sensor 2]
| Item | Specification |
| Heater Resistance (Ω) | Approximately 9.0 [20 °C] |
| Type | Binary |
| Pin | 4 |
Rail Pressure Sensor (RPS)
| Item | Specification |
| Rated Voltage (V) | 5 |
| Operating Voltage (V) | 4,75 - 5,25 |
| Connector | 3 |
| Pressure | Output Voltage (V) [Vref=5V] | |
| bar | [MPa (kgf/cm², psi)] | |
| 0 | 0 (0, 0) | 0,5 |
| 175 | 14 (142, 2031) | 2,5 |
| 350 | 28 (286, 4061) | 4,5 |
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APS)
| Accelerator Position |
Output Voltage (V) [Vref = 5 V] | |
| VPA1 | VPA2 | |
| THA | 0,7 - 0,8 | 0,32 - 0,42 |
| THW | 3,98 - 4,22 | 1,93 - 2,17 |
WGT Electric Actuator Drive Sensor [built into EWGA]
| Item | Specification |
| Supply Voltage (V) | 4-6 |
Actuator
DC Motor [Built into ETC Module]| Item | Specification |
| Coil Resistance (Ω) | 0,3–100 [20 °C] |
| Maximum Allowable Current (A) | < 10,0 |
| Type | DC Motor [Built into ETC Module] |
Injector
| Item | Specification | |
| Coil Resistance (Ω) | 1.43–1.57 (23°C) | |
| Fuel Pressure | bar | 200 - 267 |
| MPa | 20,0 - 26,7 | |
| kgf/cm² | 203 - 2722,6 | |
| psi | 2900 - 3872,5 | |
| Pin | 2 | |
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
| Item | Specification |
| Coil Resistance (Ω) | 18,5–22,5 [23 °C] |
| Pin | 2 |
CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV)
| Item | Specification |
| Coil Resistance (Ω) | 6,9–7,9 [20 °C] |
| Control Current (mA) | 100 - 1000 |
| Rated Voltage (V) | 12 |
| Insulation Resistance (MΩ) | 50 [500 V DC/1 min] |
| Pin | 2 |
WGT Electric Actuator DC Motor [built into EWGA]
| Item | Specification |
| Maximum current (A) | < 6,0 |
| Coil Resistance (Ω) | 2,4 ± 0,36 |
| Supply Voltage (V) | 13,5 |
| Supply Voltage Range (V) | 9 - 16 |
| Operating Frequency (kHz) | 0,9 - 1,1 |
RCV Control Solenoid Valve
| Item | Specification |
| Coil Resistance (Ω) | 28,3–31,1 [20 °C] |
| Pin | 2 |
Fuel Pressure Control Valve (FPCV)
| Item | Specification | |
| Coil Resistance (Ω) | 0,54 [20 °C] | |
| Pin | 2 | |
| Peak Current (A) | 5.3 | |
| Holding Current (A) | 2,68 | |
| High-Pressure Fuel Pressure | bar | 20 - 200 |
| MPa | 2 - 20 | |
| kgf/cm² | 20,4 - 203,9 | |
| psi | 290,1 - 2900,8 | |
Service Standard
| Item | Specification | |
| Ignition Timing (°) | TDC 0° ± 10° | |
| Idle Speed (rpm) | A/C OFF (Neutral, N, P range) |
850 ± 100 |
| A/C ON | 850 ± 100 | |
Tightening torque
Engine Control System
| Item | kgf·m | N·m | lbf·ft |
| ECM Module Bracket Mounting Bolt/Nut | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
| ECM Mounting Nut | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
| Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Module Mounting Bolt | 0,8 - 1,0 | 7,8 - 9,8 | 5,7 - 7,2 |
| Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) Mounting Screw | 0,65 - 0,85 | 6,4 - 8,3 | 4,7 - 6,1 |
| Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS) Mounting Screw | 0,65 - 0,85 | 6,4 - 8,3 | 4,7 - 6,1 |
| Boost Pressure Sensor (BPS) Mounting Bolt | 0,8 - 1,2 | 7,8 - 11,7 | 5,7 - 8,6 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) | 2,0 - 4,0 | 19,6 - 39,2 | 14,4 - 28,9 |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) Mounting Bolt | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
| Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Mounting Bolt [Bank 1/Intake] | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
| Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Mounting Bolt [Bank 1/Exhaust] | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
| Knock Sensor (KS) Mounting Bolt | 1,9 - 2,4 | 18,6 - 23,5 | 13,7 - 17,3 |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) [Bank 1 / Sensor 1] | 4,0–5,0 | 39,2 - 49,1 | 28,9 - 36,2 |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) [Bank 1 / Sensor 2] | 4,0–5,0 | 39,2 - 49,1 | 28,9 - 36,2 |
| Rail Pressure Sensor (RPS) | 3.1 - 4.1 | 30,0 - 35,0 | 22,1 - 29,5 |
| Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APS) Mounting Nut [APS is integrated into the accelerator pedal module] |
1,3 - 1,6 | 12,7 - 15,7 | 9,4 - 11,6 |
| Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Bracket Mounting Bolt | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
| CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Mounting Bolt [Bank 1/Intake] | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
| CVVT Oil Control Valve (OCV) Mounting Bolt [Bank 1/Exhaust] | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
| Electric Wastegate Actuator (EWGA) Mounting Bolt | 0,6 - 0,8 | 6,0 - 8,0 | 4,4 - 5,9 |
| RCV Solenoid Valve Bracket Mounting Bolt | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
Fuel Delivery System
| Item | kgf·m | N·m | lbf·ft |
| Fuel Tank Mounting Nut | 4,0 - 5,5 | 39,2 - 54,0 | 28,9 - 39,8 |
| Fuel Pump Plate Cover Mounting Bolt | 0,2 - 0,3 | 2,0 - 2,9 | 1,4 - 2,2 |
| Filler Neck Assembly Mounting Bolt | 0,8 - 1,2 | 7,8 - 11,8 | 5,8 - 8,7 |
| Filler Neck Bracket Assembly Mounting Bolt | 0,8 - 1,2 | 7,8 - 11,8 | 5,8 - 8,7 |
| Delivery Pipe and Injector Assembly Mounting Bolt | 1,9 - 2,4 | 18,6 - 23,5 | 13,7 - 17,4 |
| High Pressure Fuel Pipe Flange Nut | 2,7 - 3,3 | 26,5 - 32,4 | 9,5 - 23,9 |
| High Pressure Fuel Pipe Function Block Mounting Bolt | 1,0 - 1,2 | 9,8 - 11,8 | 7,2 - 8,7 |
| High Pressure Fuel Pump Mounting Bolt | 1,3 - 1,5 | 12,8 - 14,7 | 9,4 - 10,9 |
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
| Tool Name/Number | Illustration | Description |
| Fuel Pressure Sensor 09353-24100 |
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Used to measure the fuel rail pressure. |
| Fuel Pressure Sensor Adapter 0K353-D4100 |
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Used to connect the high-pressure fuel pump and the low-pressure fuel feed hose for measuring fuel line pressure. |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor Socket Wrench 09392-1Y100 |
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Used to remove and install the heated oxygen sensor. ※ SST 09392-2H100 can also be used. |
| Torque Wrench Head 09314-3Q100 or 09314-27130 (19 mm) |
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Used for removal/installation of the high pressure fuel line. |
| Injector Seal Guide and Calibration Tool 09353-2B000 |
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Used to install the injector combustion seal onto the injector. |
Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Procedures
Basic Troubleshooting Procedure

- Clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
- Inspect the connector connection and check the terminal for poor contact, loose wire, bent, broken or corroded pins, then make sure the connectors are always securely fastened.

- Gently shake the connector and wire harness vertically and horizontally.
- Repair or replace the faulty component.
- Perform a road test to confirm that the problem has disappeared.
| a. | Sensors and Actuators: Lightly tap the sensors, actuators or relays with your finger. |
| b. | Connectors and Harness: Lightly shake the connector and wiring harness in the vertical and then in the horizontal direction. |
| a. | Heat the components suspected of causing the malfunction using a hair dryer or other heat source. |
| a. | Spray water on the vehicle to simulate rainy or high humidity conditions. |
| a. | Turn on all electrical systems to simulate excessive electrical loads (radio, fans, lights, rear window defogger, etc.). |
- Connector Handling
a. Never pull on the wire harness when disconnecting connectors. 
b. When disconnecting a connector with a lock, press or pull the locking lever. 
b. Listen for a click when connectors lock. This sound indicates that they are securely locked. 
d. When using a tester to check continuity or measure voltage, always insert the tester probe from the wire harness side. 
e. Check waterproof connector terminals from the connector side. Waterproof connectors cannot be accessed from the wire harness side. 
- Connector Checkpoints
a. With the connector connected: While holding the connector, check the connection condition and locking efficiency. b. With the connector disconnected: Check for a missing terminal, crimped terminal or broken core wire by gently pulling the wire harness. Visually check for rust, contamination, deformation and bending. b. Check terminal tightness: Insert a spare male terminal into the female terminal, then check the terminal tightness condition. d. Lightly pull each wire to make sure all wires are secured in the terminal. 
- Connector Terminal Repair
a. Clean the contact points using compressed air and/or a cloth. b. If contact pressure is abnormal, replace the female terminal. - Before removing the wire harness, check the position and clamping of the wire harness to restore it correctly.
- Check the wiring harness for twisted, stretched, or loose harness sections.
- Check the wiring harness for abnormally high temperature.
- Check whether the wiring harness rotates, moves or vibrates against a sharp edge of a part.
- Check the connection between the wire harness and any installed part.
- If the wire harness covering is damaged, secure, repair or replace the harness.
- Open Circuit Procedures
- Continuity Check
- Voltage Check

- Continuity Check MethodSpecification (resistance): 1 Ω or less → Normal circuit; 1 MΩ or more → Open circuit
a. Disconnect connectors (A) and (C) and measure the resistance between connectors (A) and (C), as shown in [FIG. 2]. In [FIG. 2], the measured resistance is above 1 MΩ for line 1 and less than 1 Ω for line 2. Specifically, the open is in line 1. (Line 2 is normal.) To find the exact break point, check the sub-section of line 1 as described in the next step. 
b. Disconnect connector (B) and measure the resistance between connectors (C) and (B1) and between (B2) and (A), as shown in [FIG. 3]. In this case, the measured resistance between connectors (C) and (B1) is above 1 MΩ, so there is an open circuit between terminal 1 of connector (C) and terminal 1 of connector (B1). 
- Voltage Check Method
a. With each connector still connected, measure the voltage between chassis ground and terminal 1 of each of connectors (A), (B) and (C), as shown in [FIG. 4]. The measured voltage of each connector is 5 V, 5 V and 0 V respectively. Therefore, there is an open circuit between connectors (C) and (B). 
- Short to Ground Check Method
- Continuity Check with Chassis Ground

- Continuity Check Method (with Chassis Ground)Specification (resistance): 1 Ω or less → Short to ground; 1 MΩ or more → Normal circuit
a. Disconnect connectors (A) and (C) and measure the resistance between connector (A) and body ground, as shown in [FIG. 6]. The measured resistance is below 1 Ω for line 1 and above 1 MΩ for line 2. Specifically, the short to ground is in line 1. (Line 2 is normal.) To find the exact break point, check the sub-section of line 1 as described in the next step. 
b. Disconnect connector (B) and measure the resistance between connector (A) and chassis ground and between (B1) and chassis ground, as shown in [FIG. 7]. The measured resistance between connector (B1) and chassis ground is 1 Ω or less. The short to ground is between terminal 1 of connector (C) and terminal 1 of connector (B1). 
| A. | Connect the positive lead of the voltmeter to the end of the wire (or to the connector or switch side) closest to the battery. |
| B. | Connect the negative lead to the other end of the wire (or the other side of the connector or switch). |
| C. | Operate the circuit. |
| D. | The voltmeter will show the voltage difference between two points. A difference or drop of more than 0.1 V (50 mV in 5 V circuits) may indicate a problem. Check the circuit for loose or dirty connections. |

| Main Symptom | Diagnostic Procedure | Also check |
| Cannot Start (Engine does not crank) |
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| Cannot Start (Incomplete combustion) |
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| Hard to Start |
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| Poor Idling (Rough, unstable or incorrect idle) |
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| Engine Stalls |
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| Poor Driveability (Surging) |
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| Knock |
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| Poor Fuel Economy |
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| Hard to Refuel (Overflow during refueling) |
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