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Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0234 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED 
  • Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT WASTEGATE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE 
Yes Replace the wastegate control solenoid valve, then go to Step 5.
(See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT VACUUM HOSE 
  • Inspect the vacuum hose condition for the following:
    • Looseness
    • Damage
    • Improper installation
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair or replace the suspected part, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0234 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all the disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Start the engine.
  • Is the same DTC present?
Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
Yes Go to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE ).
No DTC troubleshooting completed.