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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the engine immobilizer system.

The intelligent tester should be used in steps  4,  5 and  7.

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  3. CRANK ENGINE FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  4. CHECK FOR DTCS 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete the DTC.
    3. Simulate the malfunction symptoms based on the DTCs recorded in step (a) to check if the same DTCs are output again.
      1. If the DTC does not reoccur, proceed to A.
      2. If any DTC of the SFI system reoccurs, proceed to B.
      3. If any DTC of the engine immobilizer system reoccurs, proceed to C.

    B: Go to SFI SYSTEM 

    C: Go to step  8

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  5. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the Controller Area Network Vehicle Interface Module (CAN VIM). Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the intelligent tester main switch ON.
    3. Read the DATA LIST according to the display on the tester.
      DATA LIST

      Item Measurement Item/ Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      KEY SW Unlock warning switch signal /ON or OFF ON: Key is in ignition key cylinder
      OFF: No key is in ignition key cylinder
      -

      OK: ON (Key is in ignition key cylinder) 

    NG: Go to  DTC B2780  

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. If the fault is not listed in the problem symptoms table, proceed to A.
    2. If the fault is listed in the problem symptoms table, proceed to B.

    B: Go to step  8

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 
    1. DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
      1. Inspection with the intelligent tester (DATA LIST).
      2. Inspection with the intelligent tester (ACTIVE TEST).
    2. See TERMINALS OF ECU 
  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 
    1. GO TO NEXT STEP 
  9. CONFIRMATION TEST 
    1. END