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No.5 Engine Stalls-After Start/At Idle: Notes

PROBLEM CAUSES DESCRIPTION

5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START/AT IDLE
DESCRIPTION 
  • Engine stops unexpectedly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • A/C system operation is improper
  • Air leakage from intake-air system parts
  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction
  • Improper operation of electronic throttle control system
  • EGR valve malfunction
  • No signal from CKP sensor due to sensor, related wire or wrong installation
  • Vacuum leakage
  • Engine overheating
  • Low engine compression
  • Erratic signal to ignition coil
  • Poor fuel quality
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • Air cleaner restriction
  • Restriction in exhaust system
  • Electrical connector disconnection
  • Open or short circuit in fuel pump body and related wiring harness
  • No battery power supply to PCM or poor GND
  • Inadequate fuel pressure
  • Fuel pump body mechanical malfunction
  • Fuel leakage from fuel injector
  • Fuel injector clogging
  • Ignition coil malfunction
  • Improper air/fuel mixture ratio control
  • Improper valve timing
  • Improper operation variable valve timing control system (L3)
  • Immobilizer system and/or circuit malfunction
  • Immobilizer system operating property. (Ignition key is not registered.)
  • Pressure regulator malfunction (built-in fuel pump unit)
    WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system:
    • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
    • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION".

      (See  BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION  .) 

      (See  AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION  .) 

    CAUTION:
    • Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.