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Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0111 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED 
  • Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify for related Technical Service Bulletin(s) on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related service information available?
Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available service information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT POOR CONNECTION OF MAF/IAT SENSOR CONNECTOR 
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion.)
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 6.
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT IAT SENSOR  Yes Replace the MAF/IAT sensor, then go to Step 6. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] , INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT POOR CONNECTION OF PCM CONNECTOR 
  • Disconnect the PCM connector.
  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion.)
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair or replace the terminal, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0111 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent
  • Start the engine and run the engine under FREEZE FRAME DATA condition.
  • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
7 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE  Yes Go to the applicable DTC troubleshooting. (See DTC TABLE )
No Troubleshooting completed.