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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0505) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following the menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
    5. Read the DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      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 TABLE 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK PCV HOSE (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 BODY (VISUALLY CHECK THROTTLE VALVE) 
    1. Check for contamination between the throttle valve and the housing. If necessary, clean the throttle body. And check that the throttle valve moves smoothly.

      OK: 

      Throttle valve is not contaminated with foreign objects and moves smoothly. 

    NG: REPLACE THROTTLE BODY (See  REMOVAL  ) 

    OK: REPLACE ECM (See  REMOVAL  )