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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [09/2017 - ]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Measure the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V

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

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. INSPECT MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY (BEAM AXIS MISALIGNMENT READING)* 
    1. Adjust the reflector height.

      Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ]

    2. Place the reflector.

      Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ]

    3. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    4. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    5. Turn the Techstream on.
    6. Turn the cruise control main switch on.
    7. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Pre-Collision 2 / Utility / Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading.
    8. Check the amount of misalignment and make a note.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading
    9. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Pre-Collision 2 / Utility / Front Beam Axis Offset Reading.
    10. Check the amount of misalignment and make a note.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Front Beam Axis Offset Reading

      Result

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      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      OK

      CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      HINT: 

      • Refer to CAN Bus Check in CAN Communication System.

        Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2017 - ]

      • The airbag sensor assembly is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there are no malfunctions in the CAN communication system.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    Go To CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.  Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [10/2015 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the condition of the warning lights on the combination meter assembly.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Warning lights other than the PCS warning light are not illuminated or flashing A
      Warning lights other than the PCS warning light are illuminated or flashing B

    Result: 

    GO TO MALFUNCTIONING SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. INSPECT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY 
    1. Check if a pre-collision system warning message is displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      "Pre-Collision Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed A
      Any of the following messages is displayed:
      • "Pre-Collision Unavailable"
      • "Pre-Collision Unavailable Clean Sensor"
      • "Forward Camera System Unavailable"
      • "Forward Camera System Unavailable Clean Windshield"
      B
      Warning message is not displayed C

    Result: 

    Go To PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE.  Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    CHECK CONDITIONS WHEN PRE-CRASH SAFETY SYSTEM DID NOT OPERATE 

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK FOR DTCs (PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM) 

    HINT: 

    Refer to DTC Check / Clear.

    Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2015 - ] 

    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Trouble Codes 

    2. Clear the DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Clear DTCs 

    3. Recheck for DTCs.
      1. Attempt to duplicate the malfunction and check if the DTCs are output again.

        Body Electrical > Pre-Collision 2 > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Malfunction is duplicated but DTCs are not output A
      Malfunction cannot be duplicated and DTCs are not output B
      DTCs are output C

    Result: 

    Go To SYMPTOM SIMULATION.  Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2017 - ]

    Result: 

    Go To DTC CHART.  Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2017 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2017 - ] 

    Result

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

    Result: 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Terminals of ECU

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [10/2015 - ] 

    2. Data List / Active Test

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [10/2015 - ] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  10. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 
    NOTE:

    When the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly is replaced with a new one, adjustment of the radar sensor beam axis must be performed.

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  11

  11. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

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