Diagnostic procedure

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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 the repair order, then go to the next step.
2	VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability. Is any related Service Bulletins available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Bulletins. If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT DRIVE BELT DAMAGED Verify inspect the drive belt for damage Is the drive belt normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Replace the drive belt, then go to Step 10. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
4	INSPECT GENERATOR TERMINAL FOR POOR INSTALLATION Switch the ignition off. Inspect generator terminal B for looseness Are there any malfunction?	Yes	Connect generator terminal B correctly, then go to Step 10.
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	INSPECT GENERATOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND Inspect for continuity between the following terminal Generator terminal RC (wiring harness-side) and body ground. Generator terminal LI (wiring harness-side) and body ground. Are there continuity?	Yes	Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 10.
5		No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL FOR POOR INSTALLATION Switch the ignition off Inspect the battery positive terminal for looseness Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Connect the battery positive terminal correctly, then go to Step 10
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	INSPECT GENERATOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT Inspect the continuity between generator terminal B (wiring harness-side) and battery positive terminal (wiring harness-side) Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to the next step.
7		No	Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 10.
8	INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION Switch the ignition off Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out terminals, corrosion). Are there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 10.
8		No	Go to the next step
9	INSPECT GENERATOR Inspect the generator. (See GENERATOR INSPECTION [MZI-3.7] .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the generator, then go to Step 10. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
9		No	Go to the next step.
10	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0625:00 HAS BEEN COMPLETED Verify that all disconnected connectors reconnected Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS Perform the "KOEO or KOER self-test" using the M-MDS (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST [MZI-3.7] ) Is the PENDING CODE for the DTC present?	Yes	Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
10		No	Go to the next step.
11	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [MZI-3.7] ) Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [MZI-3.7] .)
11		No	Troubleshooting completed.