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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT: 

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
    1. Record DTCs and freeze frame data.

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  4. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    Problem symptom does not occur. A
    Problem symptom occurs. B

    B → Go to step 6 

    A: Go to next step 

  5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK DTC* 
    1. Recheck for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Normal system code is output. A
      DTC is output. B

      HINT: 

      • Refer to the diagnostic trouble code chart if any DTCs are output.
      • If any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting on the CAN communication system first. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .
      • If communication to the power steering ECU assembly is not established through the Techstream, inspect terminals CANH and CANL of the DLC3 and power steering ECU assembly, and inspect the IG circuit of the power steering ECU assembly.

      B → Go to step 8 

      A: Go to next step 

  7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

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  8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM* 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  10. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  11. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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