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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [09/2014 - 01/2023]: Procedure

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
    1. Interview the customer and confirm the problem.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - 08/2016] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2017 - 03/2019] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2020 - 01/2023]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK 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.

    HINT: 

    A simple method to determine whether the battery is depleted is to operate the horn.

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2014 - 01/2023] 

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      When DTCs indicating CAN and/or LIN communication system malfunctions are output, repair the CAN and/or LIN communication systems before performing diagnosis.

      for CAN communication system: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2017 - 03/2019] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2019 - 01/2023]

      for LIN communication system: Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. (Problem symptom cannot be confirmed or reproduced.) A
      DTCs are not output. (Problem symptom can be confirmed or reproduced.) B
      Steering lock system DTCs are output. C

      HINT: 

    Result: 

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    Result: 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 
    1. Proceed to How to Proceed with Troubleshooting.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2014 - 08/2016] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2016 - 11/2017] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2017 - 03/2019] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [03/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2020 - 01/2023]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  6

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    1. Proceed to Problem Symptoms Table.

      Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2014 - 01/2023] 

      Result

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

    Result: 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Proceed to Data List / Active Test.

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2014 - 01/2023] 

    2. Proceed to Terminals of ECU.

      Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [09/2014 - 01/2023] 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION* 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  9. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK DTC AGAIN* 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2014 - 01/2023] 

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Clear DTCs 

    2. Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2014 - 01/2023] 

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      Perform the DTC output confirmation operation.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      Steering lock system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2014 - 01/2023]