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Function Inspection Using M-MDS

P2251-00: (PCM - SKYACTIV-G) FUNCTION INSPECTION USING M-MDS

Step Inspection Results Action
1 PURPOSE: VERIFY VALID REPAIR INFORMATION OR SERVICE INFORMATION 
  • Verify if there is valid servicing information.
  • Is there valid servicing information?
Yes Repair or perform diagnostics according to valid servicing information.
  • If the malfunction is not resolved, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
2 PURPOSE: RECORD VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTC WAS DETECTED TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION 
  • Record the freeze frame data/snapshot data. (Except U.S.A., Canada and Israel)
  • Record the freeze frame data/snapshot data and diagnostic monitoring test results (misfire related). (U.S.A., Canada and Israel)
    NOTE:
    • Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC. 
- Go to the next step.
3 PURPOSE: INSPECT WIRING HARNESS (INCLUDING CONNECTOR/TERMINAL) BETWEEN A/F SENSOR AND PCM FOR MALFUNCTION  Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform repair completion verification 1.
4 PURPOSE: VERIFY A/F SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL 
  • Start the engine and warm it up.
  • Using the M-MDS, display the PCM PID [A/F_SEN_CUR]. (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION .)
  • Drive the vehicle under the following conditions.
    WARNING:
    • To prevent an accident, work with another person when the vehicle is being driven (one person drives vehicle, other person operates M-MDS)  .
    • Observe legal speed limits when driving the vehicle and perform the procedure in a location where safety can be ensured. 
    • After increasing the engine speed to 3, 000 rpm, decelerate using engine braking.
  • Is the displayed PID value as follows?
    • A/F_SEN_CUR: 0.25 mA or more
Yes Go to the troubleshooting diagnostic procedure and perform the repair completion verification 1.
No Go to the next step.
5 PURPOSE: VERIFY CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION 
  • Using the M-MDS, display the PCM PID [A/F_SEN_CUR]. (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION .)
  • Does the monitor value fluctuate when a new connector is shaken?
    • A/F sensor
    • PCM
Yes Repair or replace the applicable wiring harness or connector parts.
Go to the troubleshooting diagnostic procedure and perform the repair completion verification 1.
No Replace the A/F sensor.
(Refer to AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] in service information.)
Go to the troubleshooting diagnostic procedure and perform the repair completion verification 1.