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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

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  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 

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  3. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3* 

    HINT: 

    If the display indicates a communication malfunction, inspect the DLC3.

    When any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting on the CAN communication system first.

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

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2014 - ] 

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

    2. Check for freeze frame data.

      Refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA [11/2017 - 03/2019] , or refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA [03/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to FREEZE FRAME DATA [09/2020 - ]

      HINT: 

      Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data if necessary.

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  5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
    1. Clear the DTCs and freeze frame data.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2014 - ] 

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

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  6. CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION 

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  7. SELECT CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS* 
    1. Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Check Mode

      HINT: 

      Refer to Check Mode Procedure.

      Refer to CHECK MODE PROCEDURE [09/2014 - ]

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  8. CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS 
    1. Confirm problem symptoms.

      HINT: 

      If the engine does not start, first perform the "Check DTC" procedure and "Conduct Basic Inspection" procedure below.

      Result

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      Malfunction does not occur A
      Malfunction occurs B

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  9. SIMULATE SYMPTOMS 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Symptom Simulation.

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2017 - 03/2019] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [03/2019 - ] 

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  10. CHECK DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      Refer to DTC Check / Clear.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2014 - ] 

      Result

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      DTCs are output A
      DTCs are not output B

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  11. REFER TO DTC CHART 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2014 - 10/2015] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2017 - 05/2018] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [05/2018 - 03/2019] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [03/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2020 - 01/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [01/2023 - ]

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  12. CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION 
    1. Conduct basic inspection.

      HINT: 

      Refer to Basic Inspection.

      Refer to BASIC INSPECTION [09/2014 - ] 

      Result

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      Malfunctioning parts not confirmed A
      Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

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  13. REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [11/2017 - 03/2019] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [03/2019 - ] 

    Result

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    Malfunctioning circuit confirmed A
    Malfunctioning parts confirmed B

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  14. CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
    1. Check the ECM power source circuit.

      HINT: 

      Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit.

      Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [09/2014 - ]

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  15. CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

    Result

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    Malfunction not confirmed A
    Malfunction confirmed B

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  16. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 
    1. Check for intermittent problems.

      HINT: 

      Refer to Check for Intermittent Problems.

      Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [09/2014 - ] 

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  17. CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION 

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  18. IDENTIFY PROBLEM 

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  19. ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR 

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  20. CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST 

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