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Basic Troubleshooting Guide

Bring Vehicle to Workshop 
Analyze Problem Experienced 
  • Ask the customer about the condifions ana environment related to the issue.

    (Use CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS SHEET).

Verify Symptom, and then Check DTC and Freeze Frame Data 
  • Connect the GOS to Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC)
  • Record the DTC and freeze frame data.
    NOTE: 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 tor the system or part to be checked.
Erase the DTC and Freeze Frame Data 
WARNING: NEVER erase DTC and freeze frame data before completing Step 2 HIUDTC in "CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS SHEET",
Inspect Vehicle Visually 
  • Go to Step 11, if you recognize the problem,
Recreate (Simulate) Symptoms of the DTC 
  • Try lo recreate or simulate the symptoms and conditions of me malfunction as described by customer,
  • If DTC(s) is/are displayed, simulate the condition according to troubleshooting procedure for the DTC-
Confirm Symptoms of Problem 
  • If DTC(s) is/are not displayed, go to Step 9.
  • If DTC(s) is/are displayed, go lo Step 11
Recreate (Simulate) Symptom 
  • fry lo recreate or simulate the condition of the malfunction as described by the customer.
10  Check the DTC 
11  Perform troubleshooting procedure for DTC 
12  Adjust or repair the vehicle 
13  Confirmation test 
14  END