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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING

    Perform "WORK PROCEDURE ".

    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
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Erase DTC.
    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 "WORK PROCEDURE ".

      INSPECTION END