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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester or the OBD II scan tool. The ECM records vehicle condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. 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. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0505) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn the tester ON.
    4. Enter the following the menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
    5. Read DTCs.

    Result 

    ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0505)

    Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
    P0505 A
    P0505 and other DTCs B

    HINT:

    If any DTCs other than P0505 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    B : GO TO  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS 

    OK : 

    PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged. 

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE 

    OK : Go to next step 

  3. CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 
    1. Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage.

    OK : 

    No leakage from air induction system. 

    NG : REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 

    OK : Go to next step 

  4. CHECK THROTTLE VALVE 
    1. Check the throttle valve condition.

    OK : 

    No foreign objects between the throttle valve and housing. 

    NG : REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY 

    OK : REPLACE ECM