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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

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    Result:  1

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage

    11 to 14 V

    If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

    Result

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    Result:  1

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  3. INSPECT ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check the electric power control system's load control history.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2015 - ]

      Result

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    Result:  1

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

      Result

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    Result:  1

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  5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 

    Result

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    Result:  1

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  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    Symptom does not occur A
    Symptom occurs B

    Result:  2

    See step  8

    Result:  1

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  7. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    Result

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    Result:  1

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  8. CHECK DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2015 - ] 

    2. Delete DTCs.
    3. Recheck for DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC does not reoccur A
      DTC reoccurs 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 DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2015 - ]

      • If communication to the power steering ECU is not established through the Techstream, inspect terminals CANH and CANL of the DLC3 and power steering ECU, and inspect the IG circuit of the power steering ECU.

    Result:  2

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    Result:  1

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  9. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Result

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    Result:  1

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  10. CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    Result

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    Result:  1

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  11. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 

    Result

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    Result:  1

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  12. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    Result

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    Result:  1

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  13. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    Result

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    Result:  1

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