DTC P253F:00 [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]

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Details On DTCs

DESCRIPTION

Engine oil malfunction

DETECTION CONDITION

Determination conditions

•  Traveled distance or number of days used exceeds the specification

Preconditions

•  Not applicable.

Drive cycle

•  1

Self test type

•  CMDTC self test

Sensor used

•  PCM

FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION

•  Not applicable.

VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTCs ARE OUTPUT

•  Illuminates the wrench indicator light

POSSIBLE CAUSE

•  Engine oil deterioration

•  Instrument cluster malfunction

•  PCM malfunction

DESCRIPTION	Engine oil malfunction
DETECTION CONDITION	Determination conditions	• Traveled distance or number of days used exceeds the specification
Preconditions	• Not applicable.
Drive cycle	• 1
Self test type	• CMDTC self test
Sensor used	• PCM
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION	• Not applicable.
VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTCs ARE OUTPUT	• Illuminates the wrench indicator light
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Engine oil deterioration • Instrument cluster malfunction • PCM malfunction

System Wiring Diagram

• Not applicable.

Function Explanation (DTC Detection Outline)

• The PCM calculates the traveled distance and number of days used after reset, and determines engine oil deterioration.

Repeatability Verification Procedure

1. Switch the ignition to ON.

2. Wait for 4s.

PID Item/Simulation Item Used In Diagnosis

• Not applicable.

Function Inspection Using M-MDS

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1

PURPOSE: 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.

2

PURPOSE: VERIFY IF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT IS AFFECTED BY DTC RELATED TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

•  Switch the ignition to off, then to ON (engine off or on).

•  Perform the instrument cluster DTC inspection using the M-MDS.
(See DTC INSPECTION [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)

•  Are any DTCs present?

Yes

Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.

(See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)

No

Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.

STEP	INSPECTION	RESULTS	ACTION
1	PURPOSE: 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.
2	PURPOSE: VERIFY IF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT IS AFFECTED BY DTC RELATED TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Switch the ignition to off, then to ON (engine off or on). • Perform the instrument cluster DTC inspection using the M-MDS. (See DTC INSPECTION [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].) • Are any DTCs present?	Yes	Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting. (See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER].)
No	Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.

Troubleshooting Diagnostic Procedure

Intention of troubleshooting procedure

• Step 1

― Replace the engine oil.

― Perform engine oil data reset procedure. (European specs.)

• Step 2—3

― Verify that primary malfunction is resolved and there are no other malfunctions.

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1

PURPOSE: REPLACE ENGINE OIL DUE TO ENGINE OIL DETERIORATION

•  Replace the engine oil
(See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

•  Perform the engine oil data reset procedure. (European specs.)
(See ENGINE OIL DATA RESET [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

—

Go to the next step.

2

PURPOSE: VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR COMPLETION

•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.

•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
(See CLEARING DTC [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

•  Implement the repeatability verification procedure.
(See Repeatability Verification Procedure.)

•  Perform the DTC Reading Procedure.
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

•  Is the same DTC present?

Yes

Repeat the inspection from Step 1.

•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

Go to the next step.

No

Go to the next step.

3

PURPOSE: VERIFY IF THERE IS ANY OTHER MALFUNCTION

•  Is any other DTC or pending code stored?

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection.

(See DTC TABLE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

No

DTC troubleshooting completed.

STEP	INSPECTION	RESULTS	ACTION
1	PURPOSE: REPLACE ENGINE OIL DUE TO ENGINE OIL DETERIORATION • Replace the engine oil (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) • Perform the engine oil data reset procedure. (European specs.) (See ENGINE OIL DATA RESET [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)	—	Go to the next step.
2	PURPOSE: VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR COMPLETION • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS. (See CLEARING DTC [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) • Implement the repeatability verification procedure. (See Repeatability Verification Procedure.) • Perform the DTC Reading Procedure. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) • Is the same DTC present?	Yes	Repeat the inspection from Step 1. • If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) Go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	PURPOSE: VERIFY IF THERE IS ANY OTHER MALFUNCTION • Is any other DTC or pending code stored?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
3		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.