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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [01/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

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    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SYMPTOM CHECK 
    Pre-collision System Customer Problem Analysis Vehicle Brought to Workshop
    Year Month Day
    Dealer name   Person in charge at headquarters   Telephone number  
    Shop name   Person in charge at shop  
    Frame type   Frame No.   First Registered Year   Total distance traveled  
    Customer Concerns (Include details) Does not operate
    Operates abnormally
    Date of malfunction occurrence (Since when) Year Month Day Approx. Time
    Date of last inspection Year Month Day
    Frequency of problem symptoms Once / Occasionally (times per day, times per month) / Every time certain conditions are met ()
    Weather Sunny / Cloudy / Rain / Snow (Amount of snowfall cm) / Other () Vehicle speed Approximately () km/h
    Place Prefecture/State/Providence
    (Attach a map if possible)
    Driving path (where vehicle turned, where driver attempted to drive to, etc.)
    * Describe the conditions immediately after the occurrence in as much detail as possible.
    Conditions of Occurrence Diagram
    GTY760057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    GTY753208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    Surrounding road conditions
    Describe whether there were any billboards, metal objects on the road (manholes), guardrails, pipes, cat's eyes, gate bars, etc.
    Urban area / Suburbs / Highway / Other () Road surface conditions Temperature About °C (°F)
    Direction of travel Straight / Right turn / Left turn / Right curve / Left curve Snow wall(s) Y / N
    Driving lane Number of lanes on one side (lanes) / () lane(s) from left Backlighting Y / N
    Condition of external area around detection sensor No foreign matter / Foreign matter (water, snow, ice, other)
    Additional information about condition of vehicle exterior (other than above)  
    DTC First Time (when vehicle brought to workshop)  
    Second Time (after clearing DTC)  
    Status of operation switch Pre-collision system cancel switch Far / Medium / Near / OFF VSC OFF switch ON / OFF
    Serial number of main part
    * Fill in when removing, installing or replacing part
    Forward recognition camera  
    Describe the items to the right in as much detail as possible. Driver operation Accelerator pedal operated / Brake pedal operated / Steering wheel operated Time elapsed after hybrid system or engine was started Approximately () minutes
    Tire pressure inspection result Front: LH () kPa RH () kPa Standard () kPa
    Rear: LH () kPa RH () kPa Standard () kPa
    Sensor optical axis inspection result Forward recognition camera Accident history Y / N
    Millimeter wave radar sensor assembly Accident history Y / N
    Vehicle modified Y () / N
    Items installed or attached around windshield glass Drive recorder* / Radar detector / Navigation unit (genuine/non-genuine) / ETC / Charms or toys / Other:
    *: As information regarding the item is important for the investigation, make sure to obtain the item if permission is given by the customer.

    Result

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    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

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  3. PRE-CHECK 
    1. Measure the battery voltage.

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V

      HINT: 

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

    2. Check the fuses and relays.
    3. Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

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

      HINT: 

      If more than one warning message is displayed, check in the order of A, B, C, D and E.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      "VSC Turned OFF Pre-Collision Brake System Unavailable" is displayed A
      "Pre-Collision System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer" is displayed B
      "Pre-Collision System Radar Sensor Blocked Unavailable Clean Radar Sensor" is displayed C
      Any of the following messages is displayed:
      • "Pre-Collision System Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      • "Pre-Collision System Out of Temperature Range Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      • "Pre-Collision System Radar In Self Calibration Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      • "Front Camera Out of Temperature Range Unavailable Wait until Normal Temperature"
      • "Front Camera Low Visibility Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      • "Front Camera Unavailable See Owner's Manual"
      D
      Pre-collision system warning message is not displayed E

    Result: 

    GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [01/2023 - ]  

    Result: 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    See step  14

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for CAN communication system DTCs.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [01/2023 - 10/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [10/2023 - ]

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [01/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK FOR DTCs* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC (C1425-71) is output B
      A DTC other than (C1425-71) is output C

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (C1425-71). Refer to  DTC C1425-71: Stop Light Relay Actuator Stuck [01/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for Vehicle Control History (RoB).

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)
    2. If the Vehicle Control History (RoB) is output, record it.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle control history is not output A
      Vehicle control history (X2006, X2013, X2015, X2022, X2025, X2026 or X2028) is output B
      Vehicle control history other than (X2006, X2013, X2015, X2022, X2025, X2026 and X2028) is output C

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [01/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY. Refer to  VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [01/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. RECHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* 
    1. Using the Techstream, clear the Vehicle Control History (RoB).

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)
    2. Using the Techstream, check for Vehicle Control History (RoB).

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle Control History (RoB) is not output A
      Vehicle Control History (RoB) is output B

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [01/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY. Refer to  VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [01/2023 - ] 

  9. CHECK FOR DTCs* 
    1. Using the Techstream, clear the DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Clear DTCs 

    2. Reproduce the vehicle conditions that were present when the DTCs that were noted were stored.

      HINT: 

      Refer to each corresponding DTC for details on the detection conditions.

    3. Using the Techstream, check if the DTCs are output again.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [01/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [01/2023 - ]  

  10. CHECK MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check whether the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly and surrounding area is dirty or obstructed by foreign matter.

      HINT: 

      Check that the following situations do not occur.

      • A non-genuine radar sensor cover is installed
      • The millimeter wave radar sensor assembly or radar sensor cover and its surrounding area are dirty
      • An accessory, such as bull bars, a grille guard, etc., which interferes with millimeter radio waves is installed
      • The radar sensor cover or its surrounding area has been painted or has a sticker attached
      • There is foreign matter between the radar sensor cover and millimeter wave radar sensor assembly
    2. Clean away any dirt or foreign matter that is adhering to the area around the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY 
    NOTE:

    Before inspecting the multi-information display, be sure to first turn the engine switch off and then on (IG) again.

    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Check whether "Pre-Collision System Radar Sensor Blocked Unavailable Clean Radar Sensor" is displayed on the multi-information display.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Not displayed A
      Displayed B

    Result: 

    ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(TRIANGLE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

    Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

    Driving Adjustment: Refer to DRIVING ADJUSTMENT [01/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  12

  12. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ON-LINE CALIBRATION ANGLE (HORIZONTAL)) 
    1. Using the Techstream, read the following Data List items for the front radar system.

      Body Electrical > Front Radar Sensor > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      On-Line Calibration Angle (Horizontal) Calibrated angle value (horizontal) -12.8 to 12.7 deg Learned value -

      Body Electrical > Front Radar Sensor > Data List 

      Tester Display
      On-Line Calibration Angle (Horizontal)

      Standard

      The value displayed is less than -0.6 to 0.6 deg.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    ADJUST MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(TRIANGLE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

    Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

    Driving Adjustment: Refer to DRIVING ADJUSTMENT [01/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  13

  13. EXPLAIN TO CUSTOMER 
    1. Explain to the customer that the "Pre-Collision System Radar Sensor Blocked Unavailable Clean Radar Sensor" message on the multi-information display was caused by dirt or foreign matter adhering to the area around the millimeter wave radar sensor assembly, and that the situation has been corrected.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

  14. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [01/2023 - ] 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [01/2023 - ]  

    Result: 

    See step  15

  15. CHECK PCS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the condition of the PCS warning light.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Only the PCS warning light is illuminated A
      The PCS warning light is not illuminated B

    Result: 

    See step  17

    Result: 

    See step  16

  16. CHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* (X2015) 
    1. Check for vehicle control history and note any codes that are output.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    GO TO VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY. Refer to  VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [01/2023 - ] 

  17. CHECK FOR DTCs* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Trouble Codes 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    See step  19

    Result: 

    See step  18

  18. CHECK CONFIRMED DTC DETECTION CONDITION* 
    1. Check detection condition for the confirmed pre-collision system DTC.

      Refer to FAIL-SAFE CHART [01/2023 - ] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

    Explain to the customer the cause of the previously stored DTC and that the output reason has been cleared.

  19. CHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* 
    1. Check for vehicle control history and note any codes that are output.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)
      1. Record the vehicle control history.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Vehicle control history is not output A
      Vehicle control history is output B

    Result: 

    See step  22

    Result: 

    See step  20

  20. CONDITIONS WHEN PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM OPERATE OR NOT OPERATE 
    1. Check the conditions when pre-collision system operates or does not operate.

      Refer to PRECAUTION [01/2023 - ] 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      No condition is met A
      Any condition is met B

    Result: 

    END (OPERATION/NO OPERATION CONDITIONS OF PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM IS MET) 

    Result: 

    See step  21

  21. INSPECT MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR ASSEMBLY* (FRONT BEAM AXIS MISALIGNMENT READING) 
    NOTE:

    Before performing beam axis adjustment, check the fitting of the front bumper cover and radiator grille assembly and confirm that there is no warping or deformation.

    1. Adjust the reflector height.

      Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(TRIANGLE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

      Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

    2. Place the reflector.

      Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(TRIANGLE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

      Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

    3. Turn the cruise control main switch on.
    4. Check the amount of misalignment and make a note.

      Body Electrical > Front Radar Sensor > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Front Beam Axis Misalignment Reading

      Standard (before performing adjustment)

      Front beam axis misalignment value 

      Vertical -5.0 to 5.0 deg.
      Horizontal -0.6 to 0.6 deg.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Front beam axis misalignment value is within the specified range A
      Front beam axis misalignment value is not within the specified range B

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [01/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    PERFORM FRONT BEAM AXIS ADJUSTMENT 

    Triangle Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(TRIANGLE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

    Flat Surface Target: Refer to TARGET ADJUSTMENT(FLAT SURFACE TARGET) [01/2023 - ]

    Driving Adjustment: Refer to DRIVING ADJUSTMENT [01/2023 - ]

  22. CHECK VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY* (PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for vehicle control history and note any codes that are output.

      Refer to VEHICLE CONTROL HISTORY [01/2023 - ]

      HINT: 

      Based on the customer's inquiry, check the corresponding factors in the vehicle control history, such as the detection time and date, trip information and elapsed time.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

    1. Explain to the customer the cause of the previously stored vehicle control history and that the output reason has been cleared.
      NOTE:

      After the explanation, make sure to clear vehicle control history.

      Body Electrical > Pre-Collision System > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Vehicle Control History (RoB)