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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT: 

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. 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 

  4. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3* 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check / Clear. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  6. VISUAL INSPECTION 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  7. SELECT CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS* 
    1. Refer to Check Mode Procedure. Refer to CHECK MODE PROCEDURE .

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 
    1. Refer to Road Test. Refer to ROAD TEST .

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Symptom does not occur A
      Symptom occurs B

      B → GO TO STEP 10 

      A: Go to next step 

  9. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 
    1. Refer to Symptom Simulation. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  10. DTC CHECK* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check / Clear. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      Result

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

      B → GO TO STEP 18 

      A: Go to next step 

  11. BASIC INSPECTION 
    1. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
    2. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
    3. Refer to Floor Shift Assembly. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .

      NG → GO TO STEP 21 

      OK: Go to next step 

  12. MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS 
    1. Refer to Mechanical System Tests. Refer to MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS .

      NG → GO TO STEP 17 

      OK: Go to next step 

  13. HYDRAULIC TEST 
    1. Refer to Hydraulic Test. Refer to HYDRAULIC TEST .

      NG → GO TO STEP 17 

      OK: Go to next step 

  14. MANUAL SHIFTING TEST 
    1. Refer to Manual Shifting Test. Refer to MANUAL SHIFTING TEST .

      NG → GO TO STEP 16 

      OK: Go to next step 

  15. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE CHAPTER 1 
    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

      NG → GO TO STEP 19 

      OK: Go to next step 

  16. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE CHAPTER 2 
    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  17. COMPONENT INSPECTION 

    NEXT → GO TO STEP 21 

  18. DTC CHART 
    1. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  19. CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  20. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  21. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  22. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT → END