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Diagnostic Procedure

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 2)/SNAPSHOT DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED 
  • Have the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (catalyst related) been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS 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 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 CODE AND/OR DTC 
  • Switch the ignition to off, then to ON (engine off).
  • Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure and DTC Reading Procedure.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .)

  • Are any other PENDING CODEs and/or DTCs present?
Yes Go to the applicable PENDING CODE or DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM 
  • Visually inspect for exhaust gas leakage in the exhaust system.
  • Is there exhaust gas leakage?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 7.
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT INSTALLATION OF A/F SENSOR AND HO2S 
  • Inspect installation of A/F sensor and HO2S.
  • Are the A/F sensor and HO2S installed securely?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Retighten the A/F sensor and/or HO2S, then go to Step 7.
(See AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
(See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6 VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN TWC OR ELSEWHERE  Yes Perform the symptom troubleshooting "NO. 15 EMISSION COMPLIANCE".
(See NO. 15 EMISSION COMPLIANCE .)
  • If there is any malfunction:
    • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.

Go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
7 VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.

    (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .)

  • Perform the Drive Mode 03 (EGR System, A/F Sensor Heater, HO2S Heater, A/F Sensor, HO2S and TWC Repair Verification Drive Mode).

    (See OBD-II DRIVE MODE .)

  • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
Go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
8 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE  Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No DTC troubleshooting completed.