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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [09/2012 - ]

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 FOR DTC (ELECTRICAL POWER CONTROL SYSTEM)* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check if the electric power control system is functioning normally.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC B22B3 is not output A
      DTC B22B3 is output B

      B → GO TO ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2012 - ] 

      A: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, inspect the CAN communication function to ensure there are no malfunctions in the communication system. Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2012 - ] .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs output A
      DTCs output B

      B → GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2012 - ] 

      A: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, inspect the LIN communication function to ensure there are no malfunctions in the communication system.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs output A
      DTCs output B

      B → DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2012 - ]  

      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. Data List/Active Test. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2012 - ] 
    2. Terminals of ECU. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [09/2012 - ] 

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

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