EMISSION

CONTROL
SYSTEM
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CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . 9
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . . 10
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . 14
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GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Components Function Remarks

Crankcase Emission Control System HC reduction

Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve Variable flow rate type

Evaporative Emission Control System HC reduction

Canister
Purge control solenoid valve ON/OFF solenoid valve

Exhaust Emission Control System

MPI system (air-fuel mixture control device) CO, HC, NOx reduction Oxygen sensor feedback type
3-way catalytic converter CO, HC, NOx reduction Monolith type
Exhaust gas recirculation system NOx reduction
EGR valve Single type
Thermo valve (Except California) Bimetal type

SERVICE STANDARD

Purge control solenoid valve

Coil resistance 36-44 R [at 20°C (68 o F)]
Thermo valve temperature
Opening temperature MIN. 50°C (122o F)
Closing temperature 61-69oC (142-156oF)
EGR temperature sensor (California)
Coil resistance 60-83 KG [at 50°C (122 o F)]
11-14 KG [at 100°C (212 o F)
EGR control solenoid valve (California)
Coil resistance 36-44 fi [at 20°C (68 o F)]

TIGHTENING TORQUE Nm kg.cm Ib.ft

Positive crankcase ventilation valve 8-12 80-120 6 - 8

EGR valve installation bolt 15-22 150-220 11-16
Thermo valve 20-40 200-400 14-29
EGR temperature sensor 10-12 100-120 7 - 9

SEALANT

Thermo valve thread portion LOCTITE 962T or equivalent

 GENERAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Probable cause Remedy

Engine will not start or hard Vacuum hose disconnected or damaged Repair or replace
to start The EGR valve is not closed ‘Repair or replace
Malfunction of the purge control Repair or replace
solenoid valve

Rough idle or engine stalls The EGR valve is not closed Repair or replace
Vacuum hose disconnected or damaged Repair or replace
Malfunction of the PCV valve Replace
Malfunction of the purge control system Check the system; if there is a
problem, check its component parts

Engine hesitates or poor Malfunction of the exhaust gas recir- Check the system; if there is a
acceleration culation system problem, check its component parts

Excessive oil consumption Positive crankcase ventilation line Check positive crankcase ventila-
clogged tion system

Poor fuel mileage Malfunction of the exhaust gas recir- Check the system; if there is a
culation system problem, check its component parts
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EMISSION CONTROLS LOCATION

A. PCV valve
B. Purge control selenoid valve
C. EGR control solenoid valve (California only)
D. EGR valve
E. EGR temperature sensor (California only)
F. Thermo valve
G. Canister
H. Catalytic converter
1. 2-way valve
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 GENERAL

VACUUM HOSES LAYOUT

[Except California]

G : Green
Y : Yellow
L : Light Blue
R : Red
B : Black

[For California]

Vehicle front

Fuel pressure regulator

Purge control Canister

solenoid valve

G: Green
Y: Yellow
L: Light Blue
R: Red EGR control solenoid valve
B: Black
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SCHEMATIC DRAWING (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA)

k 1 OXYGEN SENSOR
f 2 AIR FLOW SENSOR
k 3 AIR TEMP SENSOR
* 4 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR * 1 INJECTOR
k 5 IDLE SWITCH * 2 IGNITION COIL
f 6 TDC SENSOR * 3 ISC MOTOR
t 7 CRANK ANGLE SENSOR * 4 PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID
f 8 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR • FUEL PUMP CONTROL
f 9 WATER TEMP SENSOR • CONTROL RELAY
• STARTER “S” TERMINAL • COOLER RELAY
• BATTERY VOLTAGE • IGNITION TIMING CONTROL
• VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR • DIAGNOSIS
• COOLER LOAD SIGNAL
• “N” SWITCH (A/T ONLY)
• POWER STEERING SWITCH
• CRANKING SWITCH

Canister

* 4 Purge control solenoid

TWC : Three Way Catalytic Converter
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SCHEMATIC DRAWING (CALIFORNIA)

+ 1 OXYGEN SENSOR
f 2 AIR FLOW SENSOR
+ 3 AIR TEMP SENSOR
* 4 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR * 1 INJECTOR
It 5 IDLE SWITCH * 2 IGNITION COIL
-& 6 1 CYL. TDC SENSOR * 3 ISC MOTOR
t 7 CRANK ANGLE SENSOR * 4 PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID
* 8 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR * 5 EGR CONTROL SOLENOID
* 9 EGR TEMP SENSOR • FUEL PUMP CONTROL
* 10 WATER TEMP SENSOR • CONTROL RELAY
• STARTER "S" TERMINAL • COOLER RELAY
• BATTERY VOLTAGE • IGNITION TIMING CONTROL
• VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR • DIAGNOSIS
• COOLER LOAD SIGNAL
• “N” SWITCH (A/T ONLY)
• POWER STEERING SWITCH
• CRANKING SWITCH

TWC : Three Way Catalytic Converter

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CRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL

SYSTEM
1. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) valve. Remove the PCV valve from the
rocker cover and reconnect it to the ventilation hose.
2. Run the engine at idle and put a finger on the open end of
the PCV valve and make sure that intake manifold vacuum
is felt.

NOTE
The plunger inside the PCV valve will move back and forth.

3. If vacuum is not felt, clean the PCV valve and ventilation

hose in cleaning solvent or replace if necessary.

INSPECTION
1. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation valve.
2. Insert a thin stick into the positive crankcase ventilation
valve from the threaded side to check that the plunger
moves.
3. If the plunger does not move, the positive crankcase
ventilation valve is clogged. Clean it or replace.

INSTALLATION
Install the positive crankcase ventilation valve and tighten to the
specified torque.

PCV valve tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-12 Nm (80-120 kg.cm, 6-8 lb.ft)
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL ‘SYSTEM

COMPONENTS

CANISTER
Inspection
1. Look for loose connections, sharp bends or damage to the
fuel vapor lines.
2. Look for distortion, cracks or fuel leakage.
3 After removing the charcoal canister, inspect for cracks or
damage.
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PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

Inspection
NOTE
When disconnecting the vacuum hose, make an identification
mark on it so that it can be reconnected to its original position.

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (black with red stripe) from the
solenoid valve.
2. Detach the harness connector.
3. Connect a vacuum pump to the nipple to which the
red-striped vacuum hose was connected.

4. Apply vacuum and check when voltage is applied to the

purge-control solenoid valve and when the voltage is
discontinued.

Battery voltage Normal condition

When applied Vacuum is released.

When discontinued Vacuum is maintained

5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the

solenoid valve.

Purge control solenoid valve

Coil resistance .................... 36-44 G [at 20°C (68oF)l

OVERFILL LIMITER (TWO-WAY VALVE)

To inspect the overfill limiter (Two-way valve), refer to Group
31 -Fuel tank.

FUEL FILLER CAP

Check the gasket of the fuel filler cap, and the filler cap itself,
for damage or deformation; replace the cap if necessary.
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CHECKING PURGE CONTROL SYSTEM

Checking
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (red stripe) from the throttle
body, and connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum hose.

2. Check the following points when the engine is cold [coolant

temperature 60°C (140oF) or below] and when it is warm
[coolant temperature 70°C (158oF) or higher].

When engine is cold

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When engine is warm

Engine operating
Apply vacuum Result
condition

Idling 50 kPa (7.3 psi) Vacuum is held

Within 3 minutes Try to apply Vacuum is released

after engine start vacuum
3,000 rpm

After 3 minutes 50 kPa (7.3 psi) Vacuum will be held

have passed after momentarily, after
engine start which, it will be
3,000 rpm released.

NOTE
The vacuum will leak
continuously if the
altitude is 2,200 m
(7,200 ft.) or higher,
or the intake air
temperature is 50°C
(122 o F) or lower.

PURGE PORT VACUUM

Inspection
Engine coolant temperature: 80-95 o C (176-205°F)
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake manifold purge
hose nipple and connect a hand vacuum pump to the nipple.

2. Start the engine and check to see that, after raising the
engine speed by racing the engine, vacuum remains fairly
constant.

NOTE
If there is no vacuum created, it is possible that the intake
manifold port may be clogged and require cleaning.
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EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination
of engine modifications and the addition of special control
components.
Modifications to the combustion chamber, intake manifold,
camshaft and ignition system form the basic control system.
Additional control devices include an exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) system and catalytic converters.
These systems have been integrated into a highly effective
system which controls exhaust emissions while maintaining
good driveability and fuel economy.

AIR/FUEL MIXTURE RATIO CONTROL SYSTEM

Multi Point Injection [(MPI) System]
The MPI system is a system which employs the signals from the
oxygen sensor to activate and control the injector installed in the
manifold for each cylinder, thus precisely regulating the air/fuel
mixture ratio and reducing emissions.
This in turn allows the engine to produce exhaust gases of the
proper composition to permit the use of a three-way catalyst. The
three-way catalyst is designed to convert the three pollutants (1)
hydrocarbons (HC), (2) carbon monoxide (CO), and (3) oxides of
nitrogen (NOx) into harmless substances. There are two
operating modes in the MPI system.

1. Open-Loop air/fuel ratio is controlled by information

programmed into the ECU.
2. Closed-Loop air/fuel ratio is varied by the ECU based on
information supplied by the oxygen sensor.
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM

Inspection (Except California)
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (green stripe) from the throttle
body, and connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum hose.
2. Check the following points when the engine is both cold
[coolant temperature 50°C (122 o F) or below] and hot
[Coolant temperature 80-95 o C (176-205 o F) or higher].

Inspection (California Only)

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (green stripe) from the EGR
valve body, and connect a vacuum pump via the three way
terminal.
2. Check the following points when the engine is both cold
[coolant temperature 20°C (68 o F) or below] and warm
[Coolant temperature 70°C (158oF) or higher].

[When the engine is cold]

Engine condition Normal condition

Rev engine No change in vacuum

(atmospheric pressure)

[When the engine is warm]

Engine condition Normal condition

Rev engine Vacuum rises temporarily to

14 kPa (3.9 in.Hg) or more.

3. Disconnect the three-way terminal and connect the hand

vacuum pump directly to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation
(EGR) valve.
4. Check whether the engine stalls or the idling is unstable
when a vacuum of 26 kPa (7.5 in.Hg) or higher is applied
during idling.
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EGR VALVE CONTROL VACUUM

Inspection
Engine coolant temperature: 80-95 o C (176-205 o F)
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle body EGR
vacuum nipple and connect a hand vacuum pump to the
nipple.

2. Start the engine and check to see that, after raising the
engine speed by racing the engine, E vacuum rises
proportionately with the rise in engine speed.

NOTE
If there is a problem with the change in vacuum, it is
possible that the throttle body E port may be clogged and
require cleaning.

EGR VALVE
1. Remove the EGR valve and check for sticking, carbon
deposits, etc.
If such conditions exist, clean with solvent to ensure tight
valve seat contact.
2. Connect a manual vacuum pump to the EGR valve.
3. Apply a vacuum of 67 kPa (9.7 psi) and check air tightness.
4. Blow in air from one passage of the EGR to check condition
as follows.

Vacuum Normal condition

7 kPa (1.0 psi) or less Air does not blow through

23 kPa (3.3 psi) or more Air blows through

CAUTION
When installing the EGR valve, use a new gasket and
tighten to the specified torque.

Tightening torque
EGR valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15-22 Nm (150-220 kg.cm. 11-15 Ib.ft)
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THERM0 VALVE (Except California)

CAUTION
1. Do not use a wrench on the plastic section when
removing or installing the thermo valve.
2. When installing, apply a coat of sealant to the threads, and
tighten to the specified torque.

Tightening torque
Thermo valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28-40 Nm (200-400 kg.cm, 14-29 Ib.ft)

3. When disconnecting the vacuum hose, make an identi-

fication mark on it so that it can be reconnected to the
original position.

1. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the thermo valve, and

connect a manual vacuum pump to the thermo valve.
2. Apply a vacuum and check the air passage through the
thermo valve.

EGR Temperature Sensor (California)

1. Place the EGR temperature sensor in water, and then
measure the resistance value between terminals 1 and 2
while increasing the water temperature.
If out of specification, replace the EGR temperature sensor.

o
Temperature C (oF) Resistance (KD)

50 (122) 60-83
100 (212) 11-14

EGR Control Solenoid Valve (California)

NOTE
When disconnecting the vacuum hose, make an identification
mark on it so that it can be reconnected to its original position.

1. Disconnect the vacuum hose (green stripe) from the solenoid

valve.
2. Disconnect the harness connector.
3. Connect a hand vacuum pump to the nipple to which the
green-striped vacuum hose was connected.
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4. Apply a vacuum to check for a maintained vacuum when

voltage applied directly to the EGR control solenoid valve.
When the voltage is discontinued, the vacuum is released.

5. Measure the resistance between the terminals of the

solenoid valve.

Standard value : 36-44 0 [at 20°C (68 o G)]

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
INSPECTION
Inspect for damage, cracking or deterioration. Replace if faulty.

CAUTION
The catalytic converters require the use of unleaded gasoline
only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the
catalysts as an emission control device.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converters
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to keep
the engine properly tuned. Engine misfiring may cause
overheating of the catalysts. This may cause heat damage to
the converters or vehicle components. The situation can also
occur during diagnostic testing if any spark plug cables are
removed and the engine is allowed to idle for a prolonged
period of time.