How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage: 10 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 10 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)
- Using Techstream, check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to MPX DTC is not output A MPX DTC is output B
B: Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A: Go to Next Step
- Using Techstream, check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
- BASIC INSPECTION
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Check whether or not the radio receiver and multi-display (accessory meter) turn on.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to Radio receiver and multi-display (accessory meter) turn on A Radio receiver and multi-display (accessory meter) do not turn on B
B: Go to step 7
A: Go to Next Step
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
- Delete the DTCs.
- Recheck by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.
HINT:
- If the system cannot enter the diagnosis mode, inspect each AVC-LAN communication signal and repair or replace the problem parts.
- Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check the DTCs. This is because the system stores past DTCs.
- Check and clear past DTCs. Then check for DTCs.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to DTC is output again A DTC is not output B
B: Go to step 7
A: Go to Next Step
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
Find the output code on the diagnostic trouble code chart (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).
NEXT: Go to step 9
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult 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
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- Terminals of ECU (See TERMINALS OF ECU ).
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
- CONFIRMATION TEST
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