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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 
    1. Measure the battery voltage with the engine switch off.

      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. DIAGNOSTIC QUESTIONING AND SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 
    1. Ask the customer about symptoms and confirm malfunctions.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      Other symptoms occurred. A
      The screen displays nothing. B

      B → Go to step 6 

      A: Go to next step 

  4. OPERATION CHECK 
    1. Refer to Check System Normal Condition. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2012 - ] .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      Symptom is not normal operation. A
      Symptom is normal operation. B

      B → SYMPTOM IS NORMAL OPERATION 

      A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Check for DTC output. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTCs are not output. A
      CAN DTCs are output. B

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

      A: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check/Clear. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are output. A
      DTCs are not output.
      (The multi-display displays content.)
      B
      DTCs are not output.
      (The multi-display does not display anything.)
      C

      HINT: 

      If more information is needed, perform a check using the "System Check Mode" screen after checking for DTCs using the Techstream.

      B → Go to step 10 

      C → Go to step 11 

      A: Go to next step 

  7. CLEAR DTC* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check/Clear. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .

      HINT: 

      The present DTCs may not indicate actual malfunctions depending on the vehicle operating conditions.

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. RECHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Refer to DTC Check/Clear. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are output. A
      DTCs are not output. B

      HINT: 

      • Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check for DTCs. This is because the system stores history DTCs.
      • If more information is needed, perform a recheck using the "System Check Mode" screen after rechecking for DTCs using the Techstream.
      • Check for DTCs and inspect the area that the code indicates.

      B → Go to step 10 

      A: Go to next step 

  9. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
    1. Find the output code in Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2012 - ] .
      NOTE:
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs for the navigation system are output. A
      DTCs for the rear seat entertainment system are output. B
      DTCs for the rear view monitor system are output. C
      DTCs for the safety connect system are output. D
      DTCs for the audio and visual system are output. E

      B → GO TO REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2012 - ] 

      C → GO TO REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2012 - ] 

      D → GO TO SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2012 - ] 

      E → Go to step 13 

      A → GO TO NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2012 - ] 

  10. CHECK HARD DISC 
    1. Enter the "Failure Diagnosis" screen. Refer to Check Hard Disc in Operation Check. Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2012 - ] .

      OK

      "OK" is displayed.

      NG → REPLACE HARD DISC. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] 

      OK: Go to next step 

  11. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2012 - ] .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table. A
      Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table. B

      HINT: 

      If the symptom does not recur and no DTCs are output, attempt to reproduce the symptoms. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2012 - ] .

      B → ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

      A: Go to next step 

  12. PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING BASED ON MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM 
    1. Refer to Terminals of ECU. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [09/2012 - ] .

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  13. CHECK CIRCUIT 
    1. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary.

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  14. RECHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 

    HINT: 

    After clearing DTCs, recheck for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  15. PERFORM CONFIRMATION TEST 

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