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Diagnostic Procedure

STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 VERIFY PCM DTC 
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
No Go to the next step.
2 VERIFY DRIVE MODE CONDITION 
  • Verify that the drive mode is completed.
  • Is the drive mode completed?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Perform the Drive Mode.
(See OBD-II DRIVE MODE [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
3 INSPECT FOR ANY OTHER MALFUNCTION 
Yes Go to the applicable symptom troubleshooting.
(See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
No Go to the next step.
4 VERIFY CO AND HC CONCENTRATION 
  • Verify CO and HC concentration.
  • Is the CO or HC concentration excessive?
Yes Go to Step 6.
NOTE:
  • If the HC concentration is normal and the CO concentration is excessive, a rich A/F can be considered the cause.
  • If the CO concentration is normal and the HC concentration is excessive, a A/F lean can be considered the cause.
  • If the CO and HC concentration is excessive, incomplete combustion or a rich A/F can be considered the cause.
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY NOx CONCENTRATION 
  • Verify NOx concentration.
  • Is the NOx concentration excessive?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Symptom troubleshooting is completed.
6 VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY IGNITION TIMING MALFUNCTION 
Yes Inspect the following:
  • Spark plug

    (See SPARK PLUG INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)

  • Ignition coil/ion sensor No. 1

    (See IGNITION COIL INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)

  • Ignition coil/ion sensor No. 2
  • Ignition coil/ion sensor No. 3
  • Ignition coil/ion sensor No. 4
    • If there is any malfunction:
      • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
    • If there is no malfunction:
      • Go to Step 18.
No Go to the next step.
7 INSPECT PURGE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION 
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
8 INSPECT FUEL PRESSURE (HIGH-SIDE) 
  • Start the engine and warm it up completely.
  • Access the FUEL_PRES PID using the M-MDS at idle.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)

  • Is the FUEL_PRES PID value approx. 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm 2  , 435 psi}  ?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Lower than 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm 2  , 435 psi}  :
Higher than 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm 2  , 435 psi}: 
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
9 INSPECT INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM FOR AIR LEAKAGE 
  • Inspect for leakage in intake-air system.
  • Is there any leakage?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
No Go to the next step.
10 INSPECT RESTRICTION IN VENTILATION HOSE 
  • Inspect for restriction in the ventilation hose.
  • Is there any restriction?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
No Go to the next step.
11 VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS CHARCOAL CANISTER 
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
(See CHARCOAL CANISTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
No Go to the next step.
12 VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY LACK OF ENGINE COOLANT 
Yes Add engine coolant and verify that there is no engine coolant leakage.
(See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
(See ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  • If there is any malfunction:
    • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
  • If there is no malfunction:
    • Go to Step 18.
No Go to the next step.
13 VERIFY CARBON ACCUMULATION CONDITION IN COMBUSTION CHAMBER 
  • Verify carbon accumulation condition in combustion chamber.
  • Has carbon accumulated?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
No Go to the next step.
14 INSPECT ENGINE COMPRESSION 
Specification: 
  • Compression
    • Standard: 954 kPa {9.73 kgf/cm2 , 138 psi} (300 rpm)
    • Minimum: 763 kPa {7.78 kgf/cm2 , 111 psi} (300 rpm)
    • Maximum difference between cylinders: 161 kPa {1.64 kgf/cm 2  , 23.4 psi} (300 rpm) 
NOTE:
  • Because the SKYACTIV-G 2.5 retards the intake valve closing timing, compression pressure is low.
Yes Go to the next step.
No Inspect the following:
  • Damaged valve seat
  • Worn valve stem and valve guide
  • Worn or stuck piston ring
  • Worn piston, piston ring or cylinder
  • Improper intake valve timing
  • Improper exhaust valve timing
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
15 INSPECT TWC FOR RESTRICTION 
  • Inspect for restriction in the TWC.
  • Is there any restriction?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
(See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
No Go to the next step.
16 INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKAGE 
  • Visually inspect for exhaust gas leakage from the exhaust system.
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 18.
No Go to the next step.
17 INSPECT PCV VALVE 
Yes Replace the PCV valve, then go to the next step.
(See POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
No Go to the next step.
18 VERIFY SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED 
  • Measure CO, HC, and NOx concentration again.
  • Is CO, HC, and NOx concentration within specification?
Yes Symptom troubleshooting is completed.
No Repeat the inspection from Step 1.