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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

  1. Are there any other codes (besides DTC P0101) being output? 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Connect the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand-held tester or OBD II scan tool main switch ON.
    3. When using hand-held tester, enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO/CURRENT CODES.

    CHECK: 

    Read the DTC using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool.

    RESULT: 

    Fig 1: Result Table
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    HINT:

    If any other codes besides P0101 are output, perform the troubleshooting for those codes first.

    1. B: Replace mass air flow meter. 
    2. A: Go to relevant DTC chart (See  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ).