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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT: 

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage

    11 to 14 V

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

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE BODY MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
      RESULT

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

      B → Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  Refer to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

      A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN)* 
    1. Use the Techstream to check for normal functioning of the CAN communication system.
      1. Perform bus check (communication malfunction DTC).
        RESULT

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

      B → Go to CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  Refer to CAN COMMUNICATION

      A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTC and note any codes that are output.
    2. Clear the DTC.
    3. Recheck for DTC. Try to prompt the DTC by simulating the original activity that the DTC suggests.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC does not reoccur A
      DTC reoccurs B

      B → Go to step   7 

      A: Go to next step 

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    RESULT

    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 

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 
    1. Terminals of ECU. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU .
    2. Data List / Active Test. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST .

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT → END