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Diagnostic procedure

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED 
  • Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related Service Bulletins available?
Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Bulletins.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE OR STORED DTCs 
  • Turn the ignition switch off then to the ON position (Engine off).
  • Verify related pending code or stored DTCs.
  • Is other DTCs present?
Yes Go to the appropriate DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
  • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
  • Visually inspect for:
    • Pushed out pins
    • Corrosion
  • Connect all the PCM connectors and verify that they seat correctly.
  • Retrieve DTCs using the M-MDS.
  • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P061B HAS BEEN COMPLETED 
  • Verify that all disconnected connectors are reconnected.
  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
  • Perform the "KOEO and KOER self-test".

    (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST .)

  • Retrieve DTCs using the M-MDS.
  • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
  • If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.

(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No Troubleshooting completed.