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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage: 

    11 to 14 V 

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

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    2. Delete the DTC.
    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 

      RESULT

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

    B: Go to step  6

    A: Go to next step 

  4. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  .

    Result 

    RESULT

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

    B: Go to step  6

    A: Go to next step 

  5. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 
    1. Actuator Check (see ACTUATOR CHECK  ).
    2. DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  )
    3. Terminals of ECU (see TERMINALS OF ECU  ).

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  6. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

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