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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage: 

    11 to 14 V 

    If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

  3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use Techstream to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE CHART

      Result Proceed to
      MPX DTC is not output A
      MPX DTC is output B

    B:  GO TO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

    A: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTC and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete DTC.
    3. Recheck DTC.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE CHART

      Result Proceed to
      DTC does not reoccur A
      DTC reoccurs B

    B:  GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE CHART

    Result Proceed to
    Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
    Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

    B:  Go to step  7

    A: Go to Next Step 

  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Terminals of ECU (See TERMINALS OF ECU  )
    2. DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  )
  7. REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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