Basic Troubleshooting Guide

Bring Vehicle to Workshop
Analyze Problem Experienced
- Ash the customer about the conditions and environment related to the issue.
  (Use CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS SHEET ).
Verify Symptom, and then Check DTC end Freeze Freme Data
- Connect the GDS to Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC).
- Record the DTC and Freeze Frame Data.
Information

To erase DTC and Freeze Frame Data, refer to Step 5.
Confirm the inspection Procedure for the System or Part
- Using the SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CHART , choose the correct Inspection procedure for the system or part to be checked.
Erase the DTC and Freeze Frame Data
NOTE: NEVER erase DTC and Freeze Frame Data before completing Step 2: MIL/DTC in CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS SHEET .
Inspect Vehicle Visually
- Go to Step 11, if you recognize the problem.
Recreate (Simulate) Symptoms of the DTC
- Try to recreate or simulate the symptoms and conditions of the malfunction as described by customer.
- If DTC(s) is/are displayed, simulate the condition according to troubleshooting procedure for the DTC.
Confirm Symptom of Problem
- If DTC(s) is/are not displayed, go to Step 9.
- If DTC(s) is/are displayed, go to Step 11.
Recreate (Simulate) Symptom
- Try to recreate or simulate the condition of the malfunction as described by the customer.
Check the DTC
- If DTC(s) does (do) not occur, refer to INTERMITTENT PROBLEM PROCEDURE in BASIC INSPECTION PROCEDURE .
- If DTC(s) occur(s), go to Step 11.
Perform Troubleshooting Procedure for DTC
Adjust or repair the vehicle
Confirmation test
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