DTC P050A: Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance: Procedure

OK

Any other DTCs are not output.

NG → See step   16 

OK: Go to next step 

HINT: 

Calculate the total fuel trim values to check the characteristic deviation of the mass air flow meter.

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / A/F Control System / Short FT #1 and Long FT #1, or Short FT #2 and Long FT #2.
4. Read the values displayed on the Techstream.
5. Add together the Short FT #1 and Long FT #1, or Short FT #2 and Long FT #2 values to obtain the total fuel trim.

   Result

   Total of Short FT #1 and Long FT #1, or Short FT #2 and Long FT #2 values is between -20% and 20%.

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1. Check for deposits around the throttle valve and throttle valve condition.

   OK

   No deposits around throttle valve and throttle valve moves smoothly.

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NG → See step   8 

1. Allow the engine to idle after the engine is warmed up.
2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the VVT System (Bank 1) or Control the VVT System (Bank 2).
3. Turn on Control the VVT System (Bank 1) or Control the VVT System (Bank 2) to advance the valve timing.
4. Check the engine condition.

   OK

   The engine stalls or idles roughly when Control the VVT System is ON (VVT system is OK).

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1. Allow the engine to idle.
2. Pinch the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
3. Check the engine speed.

   OK

   The engine speed rises when the PCV hose is pinched.

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1. Visually check that the air cleaner filter is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.

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1. Check the air induction system for vacuum leakage. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 4 .

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NG → See step   13 

1. Repair or replace the throttle body. Refer to REMOVAL .

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1. Replace the ECM. Refer to REMOVAL .

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1. Replace the mass air flow meter. Refer to REMOVAL .

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1. Check that the engine coolant temperature is -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F).
2. Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
3. Enter the check mode using the Techstream. Refer to CHECK MODE PROCEDURE .
4. Allow the engine to idle for 1 minute.
5. Check that no DTC is output.

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