DTC Confirmation Procedure

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CHECK DTC PRIORITY
If DTC P1217 is displayed with DTC UXXXX or P0607, first perform the confirmation procedure for DTC UXXXX or P0607.

Is applicable DTC detected?

YES

Perform diagnosis of applicable.
- DTC UXXXX: Refer to DTC Index .
- DTC P0607: Refer to DTC Description .
NO

GO TO 2.
PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-I
WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.

Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.

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Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.

Is the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator below the proper range?

YES

Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure .

NO

GO TO 3.
PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-II
Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not.

Did customer fill the coolant?

YES

Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure .

NO

GO TO 4.
PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-III
With CONSULT
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Perform "FAN DUTY CONTROL" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode of "ENGINE" using CONSULT.
3. Check that cooling fan speed varies according to the percentage.
Without CONSULT
1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation. Refer to Diagnosis Description .
2. Check that cooling fan operates.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident .

YES

Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END

NO

Proceed to Diagnosis Procedure .