Monitor DTC Status

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Inspection Condition	Inspection Procedure	Reference
Ignition "ON".	Connect KDS/GDS to Data Link Connector (DLC). Monitor "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)" with GDS/KDS.	Fig 1

Fig 1: Screen Display - DTC Description

G12330604

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Active Fault	Fuel system inspection	Check the amount of fuel. If the engine fails to start due to lack of fuel, fill the fuel.
	Engine system inspection	Check the engine system and repair or replace as necessary. And erase the DTC P0A0F and check that MIL is ON again. Check the fuel, ignition system and repair or replace as necessary. And erase the DTC P0A0F and check that MIL is ON again. Check the mechanical system and repair or replace as necessary. And erase the DTC P0A0F and check that MIL is ON again. Check the factors that are not normal cranking or cause stall and repair or replace as necessary. And erase the DTC P0A0F and check that MIL is ON again.
	Motor system inspection	Check belt condition, Installation condition, contamination by water or foreign materials etc., belt tension condition and etc. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure. (Be careful especially when you check belt. Because the Generator (HSG) belt can be operated when mode is changed from EV Mode to HEV mode). Check the MCU system and repair or replace as necessary. And erase the DTC P0A0F and check that MIL is ON again.
	HPCU system inspection	If it works after replacing with a normal HPCU, replace the HPCU and then go to the "SYSTEM INSPECTION " procedure.
History/Pending Fault	Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or Control module's connector or was repaired and Control module's memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF REPAIR " procedure.