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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

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  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

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  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK (See  CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK   ) 

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  3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN) 
    1. Use the hand-held tester to check for normal function of the multiplex communication system.

      Result: 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      (ECU not connected, communication line malfunctioning) Without code outputs A
      (ECU not connected, communication line malfunctioning) With code outputs B
    1. B Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (See  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  ) 
    2. A: GO TO NEXT STEP 
  4. CHECK FOR DTC (See  DTC CHECK/CLEAR   ) 
    1. Check for DTC and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete the DTC.
    3. Recheck for DTCs. Try to prompt the DTC by simulating the original activity that the DTC suggests.

      Result: 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      The DTC does not reoccur A
      The DTC reoccurs B
    1. B Go to step   7 . 
    2. A: GO TO NEXT STEP 
  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE   ) 

    Result: 

    RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
    Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B
    1. B Go to step 7 
    2. A: GO TO NEXT STEP 
  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 
    1. DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST (See DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST  )
      1. Inspection with the hand-held tester (DATA LIST)
      2. Inspection with the hand-held tester (ACTIVE TEST)
    2. On-vehicle Inspection (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
    3. Terminal of ECU (See TERMINALS OF ECU  )

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  7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

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  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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