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Diagnostic Procedure

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".
Refer too NO. 9 FAST IDLE/RUNS ON [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT ECT SENSOR NO. 1 SIGNAL 
  • Access the ECT PID using the M-MDS.

    Refer too ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)] .)

  • 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.
Refer too ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
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.
Refer too THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
No Reinstall the thermostat, then go to the next step.
Refer too THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
6 VERIFY THAT NO FOREIGN MATTER IS IN ENGINE COOLANT 
Yes Replace the engine coolant.
Refer too ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
No Go to the next step.
7 Verify the test results.
  • If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.

    Refer too SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)

  • If a malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.
    • If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
    • If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the PCM.

      Refer too PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)