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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. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .
      RESULT

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

      B → GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

      A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any stored DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    2. Delete the DTCs.
    3. Check whether the same DTC(s) relevant to the hybrid control system or smart access system with push-button start recurs by reproducing the symptoms indicated by the noted DTC(s) in the first step above.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC output does not reoccur A
      Hybrid control system DTC output reoccurs B
      Smart access system with push-button start DTC output reoccurs C

      B → GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

      C → GO TO STEP   7 

      A: Go to next step 

  5. 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   7 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. 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 

  7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT → END