DTC P115E:00 [MZI-3.7]

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DTC P115E:00 | Throttle actuator control throttle body air flow trim at max limit
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DETECTION CONDITION | • During idle, the PCM monitors the throttle angle and air flow. If the air flow is determined to be less than expected, the PCM adjusts the throttle angle to compensate. The air flow reduction is typically the result of sludge buildup around the throttle plate. This DTC indicates the PCM has reached the maximum allowed compensation and is no longer able to compensate for the build up.
POSSIBLE CAUSE | • Sludge around the throttle plate • PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION
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1 | VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED • Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 | VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY • Verify related Service Information availability. • Is any related Service Information available? | Yes | Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information. • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No | Go to the next step.
3 | INSPECT FOR OTHER POWERTRAIN DTCs • Repair all other powertrain DTCs before P115E. • Have all other powertrain DTCs been diagnosed? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Go to the appropriate DTC Troubleshooting.
4 | INSPECT THROTTLE BODY • Remove the air duct from the throttle valve body. • Check around the throttle plate for sludge. • Is the throttle valve normal? | Yes | Replace the throttle body. Then go to the Step 6.
No | Clean the throttle plate and throttle valve body. Then go to the next step.
5 | PERFORM KOER SELF-TEST • Verify that all disconnected connectors are reconnected. • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. • Perform the KOER self-test. (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST [MZI-3.7].) • Retrieve DTCs using the M-MDS. • Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present? | Yes | Replace the throttle body then go to the step.
No | Go to the next step.
6 | VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P115E:00 HAS BEEN COMPLETED • Verify that all disconnected connectors reconnected. • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off). • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. • Start the engine and run it at idle. • Retrieve DTCs using the M-MDS. • 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 [MZI-3.7].) Go to the next step.
No | Go to the next step.
7 | VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE • Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”. (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE [MZI-3.7].) • Are any DTCs present? | Yes | Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [MZI-3.7].)
No | Troubleshooting completed.