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Diagnostic Procedure

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION

STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS HVAC SYSTEM OR ENGINE 
  • Is a customer complaint "Lack of passenger compartment heat" only?
Yes Inspect the A/C heater system. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
No Go to the next step.
2 VERIFY IDLE SPEED 
  • Does the engine speed continue at fast idle?
Yes Perform the symptom troubleshooting "NO.9 FAST IDLE/RUNS ON".
(See NO.9 FAST IDLE/RUNS ON ).
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT ECT SENSOR NO.1 SIGNAL 
  • Access the ECT PID using the M-MDS.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).

  • Compare the ECT PID and low engine coolant temperature indicator light and high engine coolant temperature warning light operation.
  • Is the ECT PID value same as indicator/warning light readings?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Inspect the ECT sensor No.1.
(See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION ).
4 INSPECT COOLING FAN CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION 
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
5 INSPECT THERMOSTAT 
Yes Replace the thermostat.
(See THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
No Reinstall the thermostat, then go to the next step.
(See THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6 Verify the test results.
  • If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.

    (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX ).

  • If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
    • If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
    • If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest.