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Diagnostic Procedure

DTC P0101 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE TABLE

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 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 VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS IS CONCERN INTERMITTENT OR CONSTANT 
  • Connect the WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
  • Start the engine.
  • Access ECT, MAF, TP and RPM PIDs using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Warm-up engine until ECT PID is above -200°C {-392°F}. 
  • Idle engine for 5 s or more. 
    CAUTION:
    • While driving, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner.
  • Drive the vehicle under the following two conditions:

    Condition 1 

    • TP PID: 50-87.5% 
    • RPM PID: above 500 rpm 
    • 4th gear (MT), D range (AT)

    Condition 2 

    • TP PID: above 80% 
    • RPM PID: below 2,000 rpm 
    • Gear in
  • Is PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Intermittent concern exists. Go to the INTERMITTENT CONCERNS TROUBLESHOOTING procedure.
(See INTERMITTENT CONCERN TROUBLESHOOTING .)
4 CHECK MAF SENSOR TERMINALS FOR ELECTRICAL CORROSION 
  • Turn the ignition switch to off.
  • Disconnect MAF sensor connector.
  • Check for poor connection (damaged, pulled-out terminals, corrosion, etc.).
  • Is any problem corrosion found?
Yes Repair or replace the suspected terminal or MAF sensor, then go to Step 6.
(See MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION 
  • Disconnect the PCM connector.
  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion.).
  • Is there any malfunction?
Yes Repair terminal, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
6 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0101 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to connect all disconnected connectors.
  • Turn the ignition switch to ON position (Engine off).
  • Clear the DTC from PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Start the engine.
  • Warm-up engine until ECT PID is above -200°C {-392°F}. 
  • Idle engine for 5 s or more. 
    CAUTION:
    • While performing the Drive Mode, always operate the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner.
  • Drive the vehicle under the following two conditions:

    Condition 1 

    • TP PID: 50-87.5% 
    • RPM PID: above 500 rpm 
    • 4th gear (MT), D range (AT)

    Condition 2 

    • TP PID: above 80% 
    • RPM PID: below 2,000 rpm 
    • Gear in
  • Is PENDING CODE for this the 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 inspection.
(See DTC TABLE  .)
No Troubleshooting completed.