Diagnostic Procedure

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STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 2)/SNAPSHOT DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data been recorded?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data 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.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	INSPECT KS CONNECTOR CONDITION Switch the ignition off. Disconnect the KS connector. Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then go to Step 9.
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	INSPECT KS Inspect the KS. (See KNOCK SENSOR (KS) INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the KS, then go to Step 9. (See KNOCK SENSOR (KS) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR CONDITION Disconnect the PCM connector. Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then go to Step 9.
5		No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT KS CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY Verify that the KS and PCM connectors are disconnected. Switch the ignition ON (engine off). Measure the voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side): KS terminal A KS terminal B Is the voltage 0 V ?	Yes	Go to the next step.
6		No	Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals: KS terminal A-PCM terminal 1H KS terminal B-PCM terminal 1D If there is a common connector: Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. If there is no common connector: Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply. Go to Step 9.
7	INSPECT KS CIRCUITS FOR SHORT TO EACH OTHER Verify that the KS and PCM connectors are disconnected. Switch the ignition off. Inspect for continuity between KS terminals A and B (wiring harness-side). Is there continuity?	Yes	Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals: KS terminal A-PCM terminal 1H KS terminal B-PCM terminal 1D If there is a common connector: Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to each other. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. If there is no common connector: Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to each other. Go to Step 9.
7		No	Go to the next step.
8	INSPECT KS CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT Verify that the KS and PCM connectors are disconnected. Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side): KS terminal A- PCM terminal 1H KS terminal B-PCM terminal 1D Is there continuity?	Yes	Go to the next step.
8		No	Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals: KS terminal A-PCM terminal 1H KS terminal B-PCM terminal 1D If there is a common connector: Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. If there is no common connector: Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit. Go to the next step.
9	VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED Always reconnect all disconnected connectors. Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) Start the engine. Perform the KOEO or KOER self test. (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) Is the same DTC present?	Yes	Repeat the inspection from Step 1. If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) Go to the next step.
9		No	Go to the next step.
10	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
10		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.