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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    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 to the next step.

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2022 - ]

      Result

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

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Trouble Codes 

    2. Check for freeze frame data.

      HINT: 

      Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data if necessary.

    3. Clear the DTCs and freeze frame data.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Clear DTCs 

    4. Recheck for DTCs.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC does not reoccur A
      DTC reoccurs B

    Result: 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    See step  5

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

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2020 - ] 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Fault not listed in problem symptoms table A
      Fault listed in problem symptoms table B

    Result: 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    See step  6

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

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [08/2020 - ] 

    2. Data List / Active Test.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2020 - ] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  7

  7. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END