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Diagnostic procedure

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STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED 
  • Have FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (engine cooling system related) been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS on 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 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.
No Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY RELATED PENDING OR STORED DTC 
  • Switch the ignition to off, then to the ON (engine off)
  • Verify the pending code or stored DTCs using the M-MDS.
  • Are other DTCs present?
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [L5] .)
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT THERMOSTAT 
Yes Replace the thermostat, then go to Step 6.
(See THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
No Go to the next step
5 INSPECT ECT SENSOR 
Yes Replace the ECT sensor, then go to the next step.
(See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY MONITORING CONDITION FOR REPAIR VERIFICATION 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Cool down the engine.
    NOTE:
    • If workshop inside and outside temperature difference is significant, PCM might not operate thermostat monitor. Therefore, it is recommended to cool down engine out of workshop.
  • Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
  • Access the ECT and IAT PIDs using the M-MDS under the following conditions:

    P0126:00 

    • IAT: above -10°C {14°F} 

    P0128:00 

    • IAT: above-10°C {14°F} 
    • ECT: below 36°C {97°F} 
    • Difference between ECT and IAT: below 6°C {10.8°F} 
  • Is there any PID that out of the specification?
Yes Take corrective action (e.g. cool down engine).
Repeat this step.
No P0126:00
  • Go to the next step.

P0128:00
  • Go to Step 8.
7 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0126:00 COMPLETED 
  • Start engine and turn off the electrical load and A/C.
  • Access and monitor the PIDs TH_M (Temp unit) and TH_M_MIN (Temp unit) using the M-MDS.
    NOTE:
    • This test requires actual driving. Chassis roller cannot be used for this test
    • During the test drive, constant speed should be maintained, although 2 or 3 stops during every 5 min  of driving time (e.g. for traffic signals) is acceptable. Stop-and-go (e.g. in case of traffic congestion) is not acceptable during the test period.
    • Test period depends on ECT at engine start, (e.g. if ECT is -10°C {14°F}  , monitoring period is 38 min  and ECT is 30°C {86°F}  , monitoring period is 8 min) 
  • Verify the PIDs TH_M and TH_M_MIN valves.
  • Is the TI_LM valve above TH_M_MIN valve?
Yes Go to Step 9.
No Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
8 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0128:00 COMPLETED 
  • Start engine and turn off the electrical load and A/C
  • Access and monitor the PIDs TH_M (Temp and Num units), TH_M_MAX (Num unit) and TH_M_MIN (Temp unit) using the M-MDS.
    NOTE:
    • This test requires actual driving. Chassis roller cannot be used for this test.
    • During the test drive, constant speed should be maintained, although 2 or 3 stops (e.g. for traffic signals) is acceptable. Stop-and-go (e g. in case of traffic congestion) is not acceptable during the test period.
  • Verify the PIDs TH_M, TH_M_MAX and TH_M_MIN values.
  • Are TH_M valve of Num unit below TH_M_MAX valve and TH_M valve of Temp unit above TH_H_MIN valve?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
9 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [L5] .)
No DTC troubleshooting completed.