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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 to the next step.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK AND CLEAR DTCs* 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  4. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    Symptom does not occur. A
    Symptom occurs. B

    B → GO TO STEP 6 

    A: Go to next step 

  5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 

    HINT: 

    Check that there are no problems in the CAN communication system before troubleshooting the steering lock system.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  7. DTC CHECK* 
    1. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

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

      A → GO TO STEP 9 

      B: Go to next step 

  8. 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 10 

    A: Go to next step 

  9. DTC CHART 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  10. CIRCUIT INSPECTION* 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  11. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  12. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  13. CONFIRMATION TEST* 

    NEXT → END