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 VARIABLE TUMBLE SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTOR CONDITION Switch the ignition to off. Disconnect the variable tumble solenoid valve 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 9.
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	INSPECT VARIABLE TUMBLE SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND OR OPEN CIRCUIT Switch the ignition to ON (engine off) Measure the voltage between variable tumble solenoid valve terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground Is the voltage B+ ?	Yes	Go to the next step.
4		No	Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to ground or open circuit, then go to Step 9.
5	INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR CONDITION Switch the ignition to off. 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 9.
5		No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT VARIABLE TUMBLE SOLENOID VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND Inspect for continuity between variable tumble solenoid valve terminal B (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 9.
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	INSPECT VARIABLE TUMBLE SOLENOID VALVE Inspect the variable tumble solenoid valve. (See VARIABLE TUMBLE SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION [L5] .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the variable tumble solenoid valve, then go to Step 9. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
7		No	Go to the next step.
8	INSPECT VARIABLE TUMBLE SOLENOID VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT Inspect for continuity between variable tumble solenoid valve terminal B (wiring harness-side) and PCM terminal 21 (wiring harness-side). Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to the next step.
8		No	Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible open circuit, then go to the next step.
9	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] .)
9		No	Go to the next step.
10	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] .)
10		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.