DTC P050B: Cold Start Ignition Timing Performance [08/2017 - 08/2018]: Procedure
- CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P050B)
- 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 the DTCs.RESULT
Display (DTC Output) Proceed to P050B A P050B and other DTCs B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P050B are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
Result:
NG
GO TO DTC CHART
(Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2017 - 08/2018] )
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.
- Turn the Techstream ON.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / A/F Control System / Short FT B1S1 and Long FT B1S1, or Short FT B2S1 and Long FT B2S1.
- Read the values displayed on the Techstream.
- Add together the Short FT B1S1 and Long FT B1S1, or Short FT B2S1 and Long FT B2S1 values to obtain the total fuel trim.
OK
Total of Short FT B1S1 and Long FT B1S1, or Short FT B2S1 and Long FT B2S1 values is between -20% and 20%.
Result:
NG
See step 5
Result:
OK
See step 3
- INSPECT THROTTLE VALVE
- Check that there are no deposits around the throttle valve.
OK
No deposits around the throttle valve.
Result:
OK
See step 14
Result:
NG
See step 4
- Check that there are no deposits around the throttle valve.
- REPAIR OR REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- Repair or replace the throttle body assembly (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2018]
).
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the throttle body assembly (Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2017 - 08/2018] ).
Result:
NEXT
See step 14
- Repair or replace the throttle body assembly (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2018]
).
- CHECK PCV SYSTEM
- Start the engine.
- Pinch the positive crankcase ventilation hose.
- Check the engine rpm.
OK
The engine rpm rises when the PCV hose is pinched.
Result:
NG
See step 10
Result:
OK
See step 6
- CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leaks (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
).
OK
No leakage from the air induction system.
Result:
NG
See step 11
Result:
OK
See step 7
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leaks (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 Fuel Injection System [08/2017 - 08/2018]
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 [08/2017 - 08/2018] ).
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 P050B) 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 the 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 the Confirmation Driving Pattern
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P050B.
- Check the DTC judgment result.RESULT
Result Proceed to NORMAL (DTC is not output) A ABNORMAL (DTC P050B 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 P050B) 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 the 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 the Confirmation Driving Pattern
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P050B.
- Check the DTC judgment result.RESULT
Result Proceed to ABNORMAL (DTC P050B 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)
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 [08/2017 - 08/2018] ).
Result:
NEXT
See step 19
- Replace the mass air flow meter (Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2018]
).
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P050B) 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 the 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 the Confirmation Driving Pattern
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P050B.
- Check the DTC judgment result.RESULT
Result Proceed to NORMAL (DTC is not output) A ABNORMAL (DTC P050B is output) B
Result:
A
END
Result:
B
REPLACE ECM
(Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - 08/2018] )