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Diagnostic procedure

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DTC P2503 [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.
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, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT DRIVE BELT CONDITION 
  • Verify that drive belt auto tensioner indicator mark does not exceed limit.
  • Is front drive belt normal?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace and/or adjust drive belt, then go to Step 10.
4 INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION 
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Disconnect PCM connector.
  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
  • Is there any malfunction?
 Yes Repair terminals, then go to Step 10.
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT GENERATOR CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION 
  • Disconnect generator connector.
  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
  • Is there any malfunction?
 Yes Repair or replace terminals, then go to Step 10.
No Go to the next step.
6 INSPECT GENERATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND 
  • Inspect for continuity between generator terminal D (harness-side) and body ground.
  • Is there continuity?
 Yes Repair or replace harness for short to ground, then go to Step 10.
No Go to the next step.
7 INSPECT GENERATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE MONITOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND 
  • Inspect for continuity between generator terminal P (harness-side) and body ground.
  • Is there continuity?
 Yes Repair or replace harness for short to ground, then go to Step 10.
No Go to the next step.
8 INSPECT GENERATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT 
  • Measure resistance between generator terminal D (harness-side) and PCM terminal 36(1), 1AD(2) (harness-side).
  • Is there continuity?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace harness for open circuit, then go to Step 10.
9 INSPECT GENERATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE MONITOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT 
  • Measure resistance between generator terminal P (harness-side) and PCM terminal 63(1), 1AA(2) (harness-side).
  • Is there continuity?
 Yes Repair or replace generator, then go to the next step.
No Repair or replace harness for open circuit, then go to the next step.
10 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P2503 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Turn ignition switch to OFF, then start engine.
  • Is the same DTC present?
 Yes Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
11 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No Troubleshooting completed.
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