NO.9 FAST IDLE/RUNS ON [ZJ, Z6]


B3E010318881W42

9

FAST IDLE/RUNS ON

DESCRIPTION

• The engine speed continues during at fast idle after warm-up.
• The engine runs after the ignition switch is off.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• ECT sensor malfunction
• Air leakage from intake-air system
• Throttle body malfunction
• Accelerator cable free play misadjustment
• Improper load signal input

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Access ECT PID.
Start and warm-up the engine to normal operating temperature.
Is ECT PID between 82-112°C {180-234°F}?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No

ECT PID is more than 112°C {234°F}:

Go to symptom troubleshooting "No.17 Cooling system concerns - Overheating".

ECT PID is less than 82°C {180°F}:

Go to symptom troubleshooting "No.18 Cooling system concerns - Runs cold".
2
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Retrieve any continuous memory DTCs.
Are there any DTCs displayed?
Yes

DTC is displayed:

Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
No

No DTC is displayed:

Go to the next step.
3
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
Access AC_REQ, CPP, CPP/PNP, TR and PSP PIDs.
Monitor each PID.
Are PIDs normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No

AC_REQ PID:

Inspect the A/C switch, refrigerant pressure switch and fan switch.

CPP PID:

Inspect the clutch pedal position switch (MTX).

CPP/PNP PID:

Inspect the neutral switch (MTX).

TR PID:

Inspect the TR switch (ATX).

PSP PID:

Inspect the PSP switch.
4
Is there air leakage felt or heard at the intake-air system components while racing the engine to higher speed?
Yes
Repair or replace part if necessary.
No
Verify accelerator cable free play.
5
Verify test results.
• If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
• If malfunction remains, inspect related Service information perform repair or diagnosis.
- If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed.
- If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace the PCM.
(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, Z6].)