Inspection Procedure 7

Inspection Procedure 7: Hunting (Repeated Acceleration and Deceleration) Occurs at the Set Vehicle Speed [CVT].

COMMENT

- The secondary pulley speed sensor signal (vehicle speed signal) or the throttle body is suspected.
- The secondary pulley speed sensor signal (vehicle speed signal) is transmitted from the TCM to the ECM via the CAN bus line.

NOTE:
When the vehicle is driven with the low-speed gear in the sport mode, hunting occurs easily, however, this is not a failure.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES FOR THIS CASE:)

- Malfunction of the CAN bus line system.
- Malfunction of the secondary pulley speed sensor.
- Malfunction of the CVT system.
- Malfunction of the throttle body.
- Malfunction of the ECM.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be set. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines CAN Bus Line Diagnostics Flow.)

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.

(1)
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector (Refer to Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3)Set scan tool MB991958 to diagnose the CAN bus line (Refer to Scan Tool Testing and Procedures).

Q. Is the check result satisfactory?

YES Go to Step 2.
NO Repair the CAN bus lines CAN Bus Diagnostics Chart). Then go to Step 6.
STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, read the CVT system DTC.

(1)Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector (Refer to Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3)Set scan tool MB991958 to check for CVT system DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.)

Q. Is any DTC set?

YES Repair the CVT system Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT)). Then go to Step 6.
NO Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the MFI system DTC.

(1)Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector (Refer to Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3)Set scan tool MB991958 to check for MFI system DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

Q. Is any DTC set?

YES Repair the MFI system Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI).) Then go to Step 6.
NO Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item 04: Vehicle speed.

(1)Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector (Refer to Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

(3)Set scan tool MB991958 to data reading mode for cruise control system (Refer to Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.)

- Item 04: Vehicle speed.

Q. Is the check result satisfactory?

YES Go to Step 5.
NO Replace the ECM [ Removal and Replacement]. Then go to Step 6.
STEP 5. Check the symptom.

Q. Does hunting occur?

YES Replace the ECM [ Removal and Replacement.] Then go to Step 6.
NO It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent How to Cope With Intermittent Malfunctions.)
STEP 6. Check the symptom.

Q. Does hunting occur?

YES Return to Step 1.
NO The procedure is complete.