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Inspection Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER OR TECHSTREAM (BUS CHECK) 

    HINT:

    ECUs that are correctly connected to the CAN communication system can be displayed on the intelligent tester or Techstream

    1. Connect the intelligent tester or Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Select the following menu items.
      1. Intelligent tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / BUS CHECK.
      2. Techstream - Select: System Select / CAN Bus Check

        Result 

        RESULT REFERENCE

        Result Proceed to
        All of the ECUs and sensors that are currently connected to the CAN communication system are displayed. A
        None of the ECUs and sensors that are currently connected to the CAN communication system are displayed, or some of them are not displayed B

    B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (ALL DTC CODE) 
    1. Check for DTCs of all systems by following the prompts on the tester screen

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs are output. A
      DTCs other than hybrid control system DTCs are output. B

    B: GO TO DTC CHART  (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART  )

    A: Go to Next Step 

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER OR TECHSTREAM (METER) 
    1. Select the following menu items:
      1. Intelligent tester - Select. DIAGNOSIS/OBD/MOBD / BODY SYSTEM / METER / ACTIVE TEST / ECT PWR INDC, ECT SNOW INDC
      2. Techstream - Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test/Indicat Lamp ECT PWR, Indicat Lamp ECT SNOW
    2. Check the condition of the pattern select indicator light by operating the tester.

      Intelligent Tester: 

      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      ECT PWR INDIC Pattern select indicator light (PWR) ON or OFF -
      ECT SNOW INDIC Pattern select indicator light (SNOW) ON or OFF -

      Techstream: 

      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Indicat Lamp ECT PWR Pattern select indicator light (PWR) ON or OFF -
      Indicat Lamp ECT SNOW Pattern select indicator light (SNOW) ON or OFF -

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      The hybrid PWR and hybrid SNOW lights come on. A
      Either the hybrid PWR or hybrid SNOW light does not come on, or neither of them comes on. B

    B: GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: Go to Next Step 

  4. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER OR TECHSTREAM (CENTER CONSOLE) 
    1. Select the following menu items:
      1. Intelligent tester - Select DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / BODY / CENTER CONSOLE / DATA LIST / ECT PWR SW, ECT SNOW SW.
      2. Techstream - Select. Body Electrical / Center Console Switch / Data List / ECT Power Mode Switch, ECT Snow Mode Switch
    2. Read the value displayed on the tester.

      Intelligent Tester: 

      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      ECT PWR SW Pattern select switch (PWR)/ ON or OFF Pattern select switch (PWR) is
      • ON Pushed
      • OFF Not pushed
      -
      ECT SNOW SW Pattern select switch (SNOW)/ ON or OFF When turning power switch on (IG) OFF

      Pattern select switch (ECT SNOW) is Pushed ON

      Pattern select switch (ECT SNOW) is Pushed again OFF
      -

      Techstream: 

      TESTER DISPLAY REFERENCE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      ECT Power Mode Switch Pattern select switch (PWR)/ ON or OFF Pattern select switch (PWR) is
      • ON Pushed
      • OFF Not pushed
      -
      ECT Snow Mode Switch Pattern select switch (SNOW)/ ON or OFF When turning power switch on (IG) OFF

      Pattern select switch (ECT SNOW) is Pushed ON

      Pattern select switch (ECT SNOW) is Pushed again OFF
      -

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      The tester display changes according to the pattern select switch operation. A
      The tester display does not change according to the pattern select switch operation. B

    B: REPLACE COMBINATION SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See HYBRID MODE SELECT SWITCH )

    A: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS  (See CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS  )