Diagnostic Procedure

DTC P012F:00 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION	RESULTS	ACTION
1	IDENTIFY TRIGGER DTC FOR FREEZE FRAME DATA Perform the Freeze Frame PID Data Access Procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .) Is the DTC P011B:00 on FREEZE FRAME DATA?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Go to the troubleshooting procedure for DTC on FREEZE FRAME DATA. (See DTC TABLE .)
2	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 FREEZE FRAME DATA/snapshot data on the repair order.	-	Go to the next step.
3	VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability. Is any related repair information available?	Yes	Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information. If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	INSPECT ECT SENSOR NO. 1 CONNECTOR CONDITION Switch the ignition off. Disconnect the ECT sensor No. 1 connector. Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then go to Step 9.
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	INSPECT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR CONDITION Disconnect the engine oil temperature sensor connector. Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then go to Step 9.
5		No	Go to the next step.
6	INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR CONDITION Disconnect the PCM connector. Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion). Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Repair or replace the connector and/or terminals, then go to Step 9.
6		No	Go to the next step.
7	INSPECT ECT SENSOR NO. 1 Inspect the ECT sensor No. 1. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the ECT sensor No. 1, then go to Step 9. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7		No	Go to the next step.
8	INSPECT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR Inspect the engine oil temperature sensor. (See ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION .) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the engine oil temperature sensor, then go to the next step. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8		No	Go to the next step.
9	VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED Always reconnect all disconnected connectors. Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See CLEARING DTC .) Switch the ignition off. Start the engine and warm it up completely. Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .) Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?	Yes	Repeat the inspection from Step 1. If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Go to the next step.
9		No	Go to the next step.
10	VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE Perform the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .) Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
10		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.