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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT: 

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Inspect the battery voltage.

      Standard Voltage

      11 to 14 V

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

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. DIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONING AND SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 
    1. Ask the customer about symptoms and confirm malfunctions.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Other symptoms. A
      The screen displays nothing. B

      B → Go to step 11, AND PROCEED TO "BLACK SCREEN" 

      A: Go to next step 

  4. OPERATION CHECK 
    1. Refer to Check System Normal Condition. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Symptom is not normal operation. A
      Symptom is normal operation. B

      B → SYMPTOM IS NORMAL OPERATION 

      A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Check for DTC output. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

      B → GO TO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

      A: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Check for DTC output. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

      B → GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

      A: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check / Clear. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are output. A
      DTCs are not output. B

      HINT: 

      If more information is needed, perform a recheck using the "System Check Mode" screen after rechecking for DTCs using the Techstream. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .

      B → Go to step 11 

      A: Go to next step 

  8. DTC CLEAR* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check / Clear. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

      The current DTCs may not indicate actual malfunctions depending on the vehicle operating conditions.

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. RECHECK FOR DTC* 

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    DTCs output. A
    DTCs are not output. B

    HINT: 

    • Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check for DTCs. This is because the system stores history DTCs.
    • If more information is needed, perform a recheck using the "System Check Mode" screen after rechecking for DTCs using the Techstream. Refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .
    • Check the DTC and inspect the area code indicates.

    B → Go to step 11 

    A: Go to next step 

  10. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
    1. Find the output code in Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

      NEXT → Go to step 13 

  11. 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

      HINT: 

      If the symptom does not recur and no DTC is output, perform the symptom reproduction method. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .

      B → Go to step 13 

      A: Go to next step 

  12. PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING BASED ON MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM 
    1. Refer to Terminals of ECU. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU .

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  13. CHECK CIRCUIT 
    1. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary.

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  14. RECHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 

    HINT: 

    After clearing the DTCs, recheck for DTCs.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  15. PERFORM CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT → END