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Diagnostic procedure

DTC P0505 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Check for related Technical Service Bulletin(s) repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
 Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to available repair information.
  • If vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED PENDING OR STORED DTC 
  • Turn the ignition switch off then to the ON position. (Engine off)
  • Verify pending code or stored DTCs using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Does DTC P0506, P0507, P0638, P2100(2) P2101, P2102(2) P2103(2) P2106(1) P2108, P2109(1) P2112(1) or P2119 presents?
 Yes Perform the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE )
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT A/C MAGNETIC CLUTCH OPERATION 
NOTE:
  • The following test should be performed for the A/C. Go to the next step for vehicles without A/C
  • Turn the fan switch off.
  • Is the magnetic clutch still on?
 Yes Go to "A/C ALWAYS ON / A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY." of ENGINE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING then go to Step 8.
(See ENGINE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING .)
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT GENERATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION 
  • Apply electrical load.
  • Is the engine speed increased?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair short to power supply in generator control circuit, then go to Step 8.
5 INSPECT AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 
  • Remove air cleaner element with the engine running.
  • Is the engine speed increased?
 Yes Clean or replace the air cleaner element, then go to Step 8.
No Go to the next step.
6 INSPECT THROTTLE BODY PASSAGE 
  • Is the throttle body clogged?
 Yes Clean or replace the throttle body passage, then go to Step 8.
No Go to the next step.
7 INSPECT ENGINE COMPRESSION  Yes Go to the next step.
No Overhaul the engine, then go to the next step.
8 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0505 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Perform the KOER Self-Test.
  • 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.
9 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE  Yes Go to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE )
No Troubleshooting completed.
(1) California emission regulation applicable model
(2) Except for California emission regulation applicable model
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