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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING

    Perform "IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING : SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".

    Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully? 

    YES: GO TO 2.

    NO: Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.

  2. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM

    Check for the cause of intake air volume lacking. Refer to the following.

    • Crushed intake air passage
    • Intake air passage clogging

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3.

    NO: Repair or replace malfunctioning part

  3. CHECK FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION

    Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure for DTC P0171, P0174. Refer to "DTC LOGIC ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4.

    NO: Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE " for DTC P0171, P0174.

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "SELF DIAG RESULTS" mode with CONSULT-III.
    3. Touch "ERASE".
    4. Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure. 

      See "DTC LOGIC ".

    With GST 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select Service $04 with GST.
    3. Perform DTC Confirmation Procedure. 

      See "DTC LOGIC ".

    Is the 1st trip DTC P1421 displayed again? 

    YES: GO TO 5.

    NO: INSPECTION END

  5. REPLACE ECM
    1. Replace ECM.
    2. Go to "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".

      INSPECTION END