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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

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  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Inspect the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage: 11 to 14 V 

      If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally.

      Result 

      COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTC is not output A
      CAN DTC Is output B

    B: Go to  CAN COMMUNICATION 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete the DTCs.
    3. Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the A/C system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.

      Result 

      DTC RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

    B: Go to step  7

    A: Go to Next Step 

  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  .

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
      Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

    B: Go to step  7

    A: Go to Next Step 

  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. See ACTUATOR CHECK 
    2. See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
    3. See TERMINALS OF ECU 
    4. On-vehicle Inspection
    5. Inspection
  7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

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