Diagnostic procedure

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DTC P0463 [L3] DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY Check for related Service Bulletins and/or online repair information availability. Is any related repair information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information. If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Perform "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INPUT/OUTPUT CHECK MODE" procedure. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INPUT/OUTPUT CHECK MODE .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace suspected malfunction then go to Step 4.
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0463 COMPLETED Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. Turn ignition switch to ON (Engine off). Clear the DTC from the memory using the WDS or equivalent. Start the engine. Is PENDING CODE for this DTC present?	Yes	Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "After Repair Procedure". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .) Is any DTC present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
5		No	Troubleshooting completed.