Diagnostic procedure

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DTC P2010 [BP, BP WITH TC] DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	CHECK 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 Check for related Service Bulletins and/or online 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 CURRENT SIGNAL STATUS: IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT? Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2. Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off). Is the same PENDING CODE for this 57DTC present?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Intermittent concern exists. Perform the "INTERMITTENT CONCERNS TROUBLESHOOTING". (See INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING .)
4	INSPECT VTCS SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION Turn the ignition switch off. Check for poor connection (damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion, etc.). Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 8.
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	INSPECT VTCS SOLENOID VALVE Inspect the VTCS solenoid valve. Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace VTCS solenoid valve, then go to Step 8.
5		No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT VTCS SOLENOID VALVE CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER Disconnect VTCS solenoid valve connector. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off). Measure voltage between PCM terminal 2N and body ground. Is voltage B+ ?	Yes	Repair or replace harness for short to power supply, then go to the next step.
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION Turn the ignition switch off. Disconnect PCM connector. Check for poor connection at PCM terminal 2N (damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion, etc.). Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair terminal, then go to Step 8.
7		No	Go to the next step.
8	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P2010 COMPLETED Make sure to connect all disconnected connectors. Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent. Start engine. Is same DTC present?	Yes	Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
8		No	Go to the next step.
9	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE ". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .) Is any DTC present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
9		No	Troubleshooting completed.