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Inspection Procedure

NOTE: Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data from the time when a malfunction occurred.
  1. Are there any other codes (besides DTC P0101) being output? 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Connect the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool main switch ON.
    3. When using hand-held tester, enter the following menu: DIAGNOSIS/ENHANCED OBD II/DTC INFO/ CURRENT CODES.

    CHECK: 

    Read the DTC using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool.

    RESULT: 

    DTC OUTPUT DISPLAY

    Display (DTC output) Proceed to
    "P0101" and other DTCs A
    Only P0101 B
    NOTE: If any other codes besides P0101 are output, perform the troubleshooting for those codes first.
    1. B: Replace mass air flow meter. 
    2. A: Go to relevant DTC chart (See  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).