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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard Voltage: 11 to 14 V 

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

  3. INSPECT ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check the electric power control system's load control history (See OPERATION CHECK ).
  4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B: GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
    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 REFERENCE

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

    B: GO TO STEP  9

    A: Go to next step 

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

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B: GO TO STEP  9

    A: Go to next step 

  8. 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  )
    4. On-vehicle Inspection
    5. Inspection
  9. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

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