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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

*: Use Techstream.

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
  3. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3* 

    HINT:

    If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the DLC3.

  4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 

    HINT:

    Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if needed.

  5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
  6. VISUAL INSPECTION 
  7. SETTING CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS* 
  8. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 

    If the engine does not start, first perform the "CHECK DTC" procedures and "CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION" procedures below.

    MALFUNCTION CHART

    Malfunction does not occur A
    Malfunction occurs B

    B:  GO TO STEP  10

    A: Go To Next Step 

  9. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 
  10. DTC CHECK* 
    TROUBLE CODE REFERENCE CHART

    Trouble code A
    No code B

    B:  GO TO STEP  12

    A: Go To Next Step 

  11. DTC CHART 

    NEXT:  GO TO STEP  14

  12. BASIC INSPECTION 
    WRONG PARTS REFERENCE

    Wrong parts not confirmed A
    Wrong parts confirmed B

    B:  GO TO STEP  17

    A: Go To Next Step 

  13. PERFORM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    SYMPTOMS REFERENCE

    Wrong circuit confirmed A
    Wrong parts confirmed B

    B:  GO TO STEP  17

    A: Go To Next Step 

  14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
  15. CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
    MALFUNCTION REFERENCE

    Malfunction not confirmed A
    Malfunction confirmed B

    B:  GO TO STEP  18

    A: Go To Next Step 

  16. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    NEXT:  GO TO STEP  18

  17. PARTS INSPECTION 
  18. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 
  19. ADJUSTMENT AND/OR REPAIR 
  20. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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