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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC PRIORITY 
    • If DTC P0046 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the confirmation procedure (trouble diagnosis) for DTC P0643.
    • If DTC P0046 is displayed with DTC P2562 and/or P2566, first perform the confirmation procedure (trouble diagnosis) for DTC P2562 and/or P2566.

    Is DTC P0643, P2562 or P2566 detected?

    YES

    Perform diagnosis of applicable.

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. On CONSULT screen, select "ENGINE" >> "Active test" >> "WASTEGATE ACTUATOR".
    3. Select the following monitor items:
      • W/G ACTUATOR POSITION B1
      • W/G ACTUATOR POSITION B2
      • W/G ACTUATOR POSI SEN B1
      • W/G ACTUATOR POSI SEN B2
    4. Perform the test.
    5. Check that the relationship of the values displayed on the monitor items as the following.

      Monitor item

      W/G ACTUATOR POSITION B1/B2 (m)

      W/G ACTUATOR POSI SEN B1/B2 (V)

      Value

      0.0073 - 0.0087

      3.61 - 4.11

      0.0033 - 0.0047

      2.25 - 2.75

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  3. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION OF CONTROL ROD 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Visually check that the control rod is installed normally.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    INSPECTION END

    NO

    Replace malfunctioning turbocharger. Refer to TURBOCHARGER : Removal & Installation .

  4. CHECK ELECTRIC WASTEGATE CONTROL ACTUATOR CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect electric wastegate control actuator harness connector.
    3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    4. Check the continuity between electric wastegate control actuator harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      Electric wastegate control actuator

      ECM

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      F139

      1

      F142

      118

      Existed

      2

      99

      3

      130

      4

      93

      6

      94

    5. Check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected parts.

  5. CHECK CARBON DEPOSIT 
    1. Remove turbocharger (malfunctioning bank side). Refer to TURBOCHARGER : Removal & Installation .
    2. Check waste gate valve for carbon deposit and catching a foreign matter.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace malfunctioning turbocharger. Refer to TURBOCHARGER : Removal & Installation .

    NO

    Clean the wastegate valve.