DTC P050A: Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance [08/2015 - 10/2016]: Procedure
- CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- Read DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC P050A A DTC P050A and other DTCs B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P050A are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
Result:
NG
GO TO DTC CHART
(Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2015 - 10/2016] )
Result:
OK
See step 2
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL TRIM)
HINT:
Calculate the total fuel trim values to check the characteristic deviation of the mass air flow meter.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream ON.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / A/F Control System / Short FT #1 and Long FT #1, or Short FT #2 and Long FT #2.
- Read the values displayed on the Techstream.
- Add together the Short FT #1 and Long FT #1, or Short FT #2 and Long FT #2 values to obtain the total fuel trim.
Result
Total of Short FT #1 and Long FT #1, or Short FT #2 and Long FT #2 values is between -20% and 20%.
Result:
NG
See step 5
Result:
OK
See step 3
- INSPECT THROTTLE VALVE
- Check for deposits around the throttle valve and throttle valve condition.
OK
No deposits around throttle valve and throttle valve moves smoothly.
Result:
OK
See step 14
Result:
NG
See step 4
- Check for deposits around the throttle valve and throttle valve condition.
- REPAIR OR REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- Repair or replace throttle body assembly (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2018]
).
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the throttle body assembly (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 08/2017] ).
Result:
NEXT
See step 14
- Repair or replace throttle body assembly (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2018]
).
- CHECK PCV SYSTEM
- Check the PCV hose connections (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
).
OK
PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.
Result:
NG
See step 10
Result:
OK
See step 6
- Check the PCV hose connections (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
).
- CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
).
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the air induction system (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 08/2017] ).
Result:
NG
See step 11
Result:
OK
See step 7
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
).
- CHECK AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Visually check that the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.
OK
The air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.
Result:
NG
See step 12
Result:
OK
See step 8
- Visually check that the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (OPERATE CAMSHAFT TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY)
- Operate the VVT system through the Active test, and check if the VVT system is operating normally.
- Perform the Active Test, referring to DTC P0011 inspection procedure (VVT system for intake side) (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 ).
- Perform the Active Test, referring to DTC P0014 inspection procedure (VVT system for exhaust side) (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 ).
Result:
NG
See step 13
Result:
OK
See step 9
- Operate the VVT system through the Active test, and check if the VVT system is operating normally.
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MAF)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
Result:
OK
See step 14
Result:
NG
See step 15
- REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV SYSTEM
- Repair or replace the PCV system.
Result:
NEXT
See step 14
- REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
- Repair or replace the air induction system.
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the air induction system (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 08/2017] ).
Result:
NEXT
See step 14
- Repair or replace the air induction system.
- REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Replace the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly.
Result:
NEXT
See step 14
- CHECK AND REPAIR VVT SYSTEM
- Check and repair the VVT system.
HINT:
- Refer to DTC P0011 Inspection Procedure (VVT system for intake side) (Refer to CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT ).
- Refer to DTC P0014 Inspection Procedure (VVT system for exhaust side) (Refer to CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT ).
Result:
NEXT
See step 14
- Check and repair the VVT system.
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P050A) NOTE:
For this operation, the engine must be cold (the same level as the engine coolant temperature recorded in the freeze frame data).
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2018] ).
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Coolant Temp.
- Check that the engine coolant temperature is between - 10°C and 50°C (14 and 122°F).
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P050A.
- Check the DTC judgment result.RESULT
Result Proceed to NORMAL (DTC is not output) A ABNORMAL (DTC P050A is output) B
Result:
A
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
(Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [08/2015 - 08/2018] )
Result:
B
See step 15
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER CONNECTOR CONNECTION)
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter and ECM (Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [08/2015 - 08/2019]
).
HINT:
Repair any problems.
Result:
NEXT
See step 16
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter and ECM (Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [08/2015 - 08/2019]
).
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P050A) NOTE:
For this operation, the engine must be cold (the same level as the engine coolant temperature recorded in the freeze frame data).
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2018] ).
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Coolant Temp.
- Check that the engine coolant temperature is between - 10°C and 50°C (14 and 122°F).
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P050A.
- Check the DTC judgment result.RESULT
Result Proceed to ABNORMAL (DTC P050A is output) A NORMAL (DTC is not output) B
Result:
B
END
Result:
A
See step 17
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 18
- REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER
- Replace the mass air flow meter (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2018]
).
HINT:
- If the result of the inspection performed in step 9 indicated no problem, proceed to the next step without replacing the mass air flow meter.
- Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the mass air flow meter (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 08/2017] ).
Result:
NEXT
See step 19
- Replace the mass air flow meter (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2018]
).
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P050A) NOTE:
For this operation, the engine must be cold (the same level as the engine coolant temperature recorded in the freeze frame data).
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2015 - 08/2018] ).
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Coolant Temp.
- Check that the engine coolant temperature is between - 10°C and 50°C (14 and 122°F).
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P050A.
- Check the DTC judgment result.RESULT
Result Proceed to NORMAL (DTC is not output) A ABNORMAL (DTC P050A is output) B
Result:
A
END
Result:
B
REPLACE ECM
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2018] )