DTC P053A [MZI-3.7]
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With PCV valve heater
DTC P053A |
PCV valve heater control circuit/open |
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DETECTION CONDITION
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• This DTC is set when the PCM detects a PCV valve heater circuit malfunction.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• Open circuit between PCV valve heater control terminal A and main relay No.1
• Open circuit between PCV valve heater fitting terminal A and main relay No.1
• Short to ground circuit between PCV valve heater control terminal B and PCM terminal 2BL
• Short to ground circuit between PCV valve heater fitting terminal B and PCM terminal 2AU
• Short to power circuit between PCV valve heater control terminal B and PCM terminal 2BL
• Short to power circuit between PCV valve heater fitting terminal B and PCM terminal 2AU
• Open circuit between PCV valve heater control terminal B and PCM terminal 2BL
• Open circuit between PCV valve heater fitting B and PCM terminal 2AU
• Connector or terminal malfunction
• Damaged PCV heater assembly
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Diagnostic procedure
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INSPECTION |
ACTION |
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1
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VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
• Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
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2
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VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Verify related Service Information availability.
• Is any related Service Information available?
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Yes
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Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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3
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INSPECT PCV VALVE HEATER CONTROL AND PCV VALVE HEATER FITTING CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Disconnect PCV valve heater control and PCV valve heater fitting connector.
• Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Are there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 10.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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4
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INSPECT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
• Inspect the voltage between the following circuit:
• Are there voltage B+?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 10.
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5
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INSPECT PCV VALVE HEATER CONTROL AND PCV VALVE HEATER FITTING CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
• Inspect for continuity between the following circuit:
• Are there voltage B+?
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Yes
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Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 10.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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6
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INSPECT PCV VALVE HEATER CONTROL AND PCV VALVE HEATER FITTING CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
• Inspect for continuity between the following circuit:
• Are there continuity?
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Yes
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Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 10.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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7
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INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Disconnect PCM connector.
• Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/ pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Are there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 10.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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8
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INSPECT PCV VALVE HEATER CONTROL AND PCV VALVE HEATER FITTING FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
• Inspect for continuity between the following circuit:
• Are there continuity?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 10.
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9
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INSPECT PCV VALVE HEATER CONTROL AND PCV VALVE HEATER FITTING
• Inspect the PCV valve heater control and PCV valve heater fitting.
• Is there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Replace the malfunctioning part, then go to the next step.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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10
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VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P053A HAS BEEN COMPLETED
• Verify that all disconnected connectors reconnected.
• Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
• Perform the “KOEO or KOER self-test” using the M‐MDS.
• Is the PENDING CODE for the DTC present?
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Yes
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Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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11
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VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
• Are any DTCs present?
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Yes
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Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [MZI-3.7].)
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No
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Troubleshooting completed.
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