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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT: 

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard Voltage

    11 to 14 V

    • If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. TURN POWER SWITCH ON (IG) 

    HINT: 

    If the power switch cannot be turned on (IG), communication with the Techstream can be confirmed by connecting the Techstream to the vehicle and turning a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begins.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

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

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

      B → GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 

      A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
      RESULT

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

      B → GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

      A: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Based on the DTCs output above, proceed to each diagnostic procedure.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      Hybrid control system DTC is output B
      Electronic shift lever system DTC is output C
      Engine immobilizer system DTC is output D

      B → Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

      C → Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

      D → Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  

      A: Go to next step 

  7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
      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 9 

      A: Go to next step 

  8. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Check Data List / Active Test. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST .
    2. Check Terminals of ECU. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU .

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  10. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

      Before checking for DTCs, perform the "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" of each diagnostic procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      Engine immobilizer system DTC is output B

      B → Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  

      A → END