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Function Inspection Using M-MDS

DTC P0196:00 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 PURPOSE: RECORD VEHICLE STATUS AT TIME OF DTC DETECTION TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION 
NOTE:
  • Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC.
  • Record the snapshot data on the repair order.
- Go to the next step.
2 PURPOSE: VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related Service 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 PURPOSE: VERIFY IF OPERATION IS NORMAL AFTER VEHICLE COLLISION 
  • Ask customer about vehicle collision experience.
  • Has the vehicle in for servicing been involved in a collision in which the air bag is deployed?
Yes Explain to the customer that the DTC is recorded as a result of a vehicle collision.
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.
No Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.
4 PURPOSE: VERIFY CONNECTOR CONNECTIONS 
  • Start the engine.
  • Access the EOT PID using the M-MDS. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .)
  • Does the PID value fluctuate when the following connectors are shaken?
    • Engine oil temperature sensor
    • PCM
Yes Repair or replace the applicable wiring harness or connector parts.
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.
No Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.