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	VERIFY RELATED PENDING AND STORED DTC Switch the ignition to off, then to ON (engine off) Verify pending and stored DTCs using the M-MDS Are any other DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [L5] .)
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	INSPECT A/C MAGNETIC CLUTCH OPERATION Turn the fan switch off Is the magnetic clutch still on?	Yes	Perform the "A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY". (See NO. 24 A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY [L5] .)
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	INSPECT ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM Inspect the following parts: APP sensor (See ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR INSPECTION [L5] .) TP sensor (See THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR INSPECTION [L5] .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the malfunctioning parts, then go to Step 11.
5		No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT PURGE SOLENOID VALVE Inspect the purge solenoid valve. (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [L5] .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the purge solenoid valve, then go to Step 11. (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	INSPECT AIR CLEANER ELEMENT Remove the air cleaner element with the engine running. Is the engine speed increased?	Yes	Clean or replace the air cleaner element, then go to Step 11.
7		No	Go to the next step.
8	INSPECT THROTTLE BODY PASSAGE Visually inspect the throttle body passage? Is the throttle body passage clogged?	Yes	Clean or replace the throttle body passage, then go to Step 11
8		No	Go to the next step.
9	INSPECT GENERATOR Inspect the generator. (See GENERATOR INSPECTION [L5] .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the generator, then go to Step 11. (See GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
9		No	Go to the next step
10	INSPECT ENGINE COMPRESSION Inspect engine compression (See COMPRESSION INSPECTION [L5] .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Overhaul the engine for repairs, then go to the next step.
10		No	Go to the next step.
11	VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS Start the engine and warm it up completely. Depress the brake pedal for more than 14 s Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?	Yes	Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
11		No	Go to the next step
12	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] .)
12		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.