Diagnostic procedure

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STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY DTCs FOR PCM Switch the ignition to off. Verify DTCs for the PCM using the M-MDS. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) Is the DTC displayed?	Yes	Repair the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting. (See DTC TABLE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Inspect the AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. (See AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER] .) (See AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] .) Is the ambient temperature sensor normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
2		No	Replace the ambient temperature sensor, then go to the next step. (See AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER] .) (See AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] .)
3	VERIFY THAT THE SAME DTC IS NOT PRESENT Clear the DTCs from the memory. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)] .) Are the same DTCs present?	Yes	Repeat the inspection from Step 1. If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	VERIFY THAT NO OTHER DTCS ARE PRESENT Are any other DTCs output?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)] .)
4		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.