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 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.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR CONDITION Switch the ignition to off Disconnect the fuel tank pressure sensor connector Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the terminal and/or connector, then go to Step 8.
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR CONDITION Disconnect the PCM connector Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the terminal and/or connector, then go to Step 8.
4		No	Go to the next step
5	VERIFY FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND Inspect for continuity between fuel tank pressure sensor terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground. Is there continuity?	Yes	Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to ground, then go to Step 8.
5		No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL AND GROUND CIRCUITS FOR SHORT EACH OTHER Inspect for continuity between fuel tank pressure sensor terminals A and B (wiring harness-side). Is there continuity?	Yes	Repair or replace the malfunctioning wiring harness, then go to Step 8.
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	INSPECT FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR Inspect the fuel tank pressure sensor (See FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR INSPECTION [L5] .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the evaporative hose component, then go to the next step. (See FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
7		No	Go to the next step.
8	VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. Perform the KOEO/KOER self test. (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST [L5] .) Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?	Yes	Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
8		No	Go to the next step.
9	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [L5] .) Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [L5] .)
9		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.