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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful for determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, etc. at the time of the malfunction.

  1. CHECK OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0505) 
    1. Read the DTC using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool.

    Result: 

    Fig 1: Result Description Chart
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    HINT:

    If any other codes besides P0505 are output, perform the troubleshooting for those DTCs first.

    1. A: GO TO NEXT STEP. 
    2. B: GO TO RELEVANT DTC CHART (See  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART   ) 
  2. CHECK CONNECTION OF PCV HOSE 
    1. OK: GO TO NEXT STEP. 
    2. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE 
  3. CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 
    1. Check for vacuum leaks in air induction system.
    1. OK: GO TO CHECK ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM (See  SFI SYSTEM (3MZ-FE)  ) 
    2. NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM