Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Confirmation Procedure
- CHECK DTC PRIORITY
If DTC P05EC is displayed with other DTC, first perform the confirmation procedure (trouble diagnosis) for other DTC.
Is applicable DTC detected?
YES
Perform diagnosis of applicable. Refer to DTC Index .
NO
GO TO 2.
- PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
GO TO 3.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- On CONSULT screen, select "ENGINE">>"Data Monitor".
- Check that "COOLAN TEMP/S".
- If it is between 5 deg.C (41 deg.F) and 40 deg.C (104 deg.F) go to the following steps.
- If it is below 5 deg.C (41 deg.F) warm engine up to more than 5 deg.C (41 deg.F) and retry from step 1.
- If it is above 40 deg.C (104 deg.F) cool engine down to less than 40 deg.C (104 deg.F) and retry from step 1.
- Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
With GST
Follow the procedure "With CONSULT" above.
Is DTC P05EC detected?
YES
Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure .
NO
To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Inspection .
NO
Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
