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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

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HINT:

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORK SHOP 
  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. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the multiplex communication system (MPX) is functioning normally.

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      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* 

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B: Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

    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

    B: Go to step  8

    A: Go to Next step 

  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 
    1. (see TERMINALS OF ECU  ).
    2. (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  ).
    3. (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ).
  7. REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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