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Diagnostic procedure

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STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Access the ECT PID.
Verify ECT PID is less than 116°C {241°F}  during driving.
Is the ECT PID less than the specification?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Inspect the cooling system for the cause of the overheating.
2 Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Access the IAT and MAF PIDs.
Monitor each PID.
(See PCM INSPECTION [L5] .)
Are the PIDs normal?
Yes Go to the next step.
No IAT PID:  Inspect IAT sensor
MAF PID:  Inspect MAF sensor
3 Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Switch the ignition to ON (Engine off).
Are there any DTCs displayed?
Yes DTC is displayed: 
Go to the appropriate DTC inspection
(See DTC TABLE [L5] .)
No No DTC is displayed: 
Go to the next step.
4 Is the engine compression correct?
(See COMPRESSION INSPECTION [L5] .)
Yes Go to the next step.
No Inspect for cause
5 Inspect the fuel line pressure.
(See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [L5] .)
Is the fuel line pressure correct?
Yes Inspect the ignition timing
(See ENGINE TUNE-UP [L5] .)
No Low: 
Inspect the fuel pump relay and fuel pump circuit.
Inspect the fuel line for clogging
If there is no malfunction, replace the fuel pump unit.
High: 
Replace the fuel pump unit.
(See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
6 Inspect the KS.
(See KNOCK SENSOR (KS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
Is the knock sensor normal?
Yes Inspect ignition timing.
(See ENGINE TUNE-UP [L5] .)
No Replace the KS
(See KNOCK SENSOR (KS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
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  • Verify test results.
    • If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.

      (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [L5] .)

    • If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
      • If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed
      • If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest