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Inspection steps

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CAUTION: Perform this procedure after performing until STEP 9 in "How to troubleshoot". (Refer to HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT  )
  1. Check DTC
    1. Check the displayed DTC.

      Criteria: DTCs other than U**** are not output

      NO: Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC.

      YES: Go to Next Step

  2. Check DTC
    1. Check the displayed DTC.

      Criteria: No DTC indicating bus off or missing data is output

      NO: Perform the diagnosis according to the DTC.

      YES: Go to Next Step

  3. Check DTC
    1. Check the displayed DTC.

      Criteria: U0428 is output

      NO: Go to "How to simulate trouble phenomenon" (Refer to PROCEDURES FOR MALFUNCTION PHENOMENON SIMULATION )

      YES: Go to Next Step

  4. Check DTC
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the spiral cable sub-assembly connector.
    3. Reconnect the disconnected connector and turn the ignition switch ON.
    4. Use SSM3 to read DTC.

      Criteria: U0428 is output

      NO: Go to "How to simulate trouble phenomenon" (Refer to PROCEDURES FOR MALFUNCTION PHENOMENON SIMULATION )

      YES: Go to Next Step

  5. Check DTC
    1. Use SSM3 to read DTCs of all the systems.

      Criteria: U0428 is not detected from more than one module

      NO: Replace the spiral cable sub-assembly.

      YES: Go to Next Step

  6. Replace the module
    1. Replace the spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Use SSM3 to read DTC.

      Criteria: U0428 is output

      NO: System is normal.

      YES: Go to Next Step

  7. Replace the module
    1. Reinstall the spiral cable sub-assembly.
    2. Replace the module that DTC has been detected.
    3. Use SSM3 to read DTC.

      Criteria: U0428 is output

      NO: System is normal.

      YES: Replace the spiral cable sub-assembly.