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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 P2111 or P2112) being output? 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Connect the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool main switch ON.
    3. 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: 

    RESULT

    Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
    P2111 or P2112 A
    P2111 or P2112 and other DTCs B

    HINT:

    If any other codes besides P2111 or P2112 are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

    B: Go to relevant DTC chart (See  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ). 

    A: Go to next step. 

  2. Visually check throttle valve. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Remove the intake air resonator.

    CHECK: 

    Check whether or not a foreign body exists between the throttle valve and housing. Also, check if the valve can open and close smoothly.

    Fig 1: Checking Throttle Valve
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    NG: Repair or replace throttle body (See  REPLACEMENT  ). 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  3. Is DTC P2111 or P2112 output again? 

    NO: Check for intermittent problems (See  PRE-CHECK  ). 

    YES: Replace ECM (See  ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)  ).